Delhi High Court

99,388 judgments

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Dr. Vikram Hingorani and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:303

The Delhi High Court directed mutation of property rights in favor of decree holders under a final partition decree, rejecting L&DO's refusal based on dues attributable to other co-owners.

property petition_allowed Significant partition decree mutation leasehold rights Land and Development Office

Chhotu Kumar @ Chote Fauji v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:300
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Delhi High Court set aside conviction under Section 307 IPC due to identical police witness testimonies and inadmissible forensic reports, acquitting appellant of attempted murder charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC identical witness testimony CFSL report admissibility bullet proof jacket

City Lifeline Travels Private Limited v. Delhi Jal Board

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:298
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) unilateral appointment of arbitrator independence and impartiality

City Lifeline Travels Private Limited v. Delhi Jal Board

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:296
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible, and appointed an independent former Supreme Court judge as sole arbitrator in accordance with the arbitration agreement and law.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Unilateral appointment

Mohd. Musa v. State and Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:267

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC for possession and dealing in stolen motorcycle parts despite ownership inconsistencies, directing concurrent sentences for related offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 411 IPC stolen property possession recovery

Netaji Subash Place Traders Welfare Association v. Delhi Development Authority

25 Jan 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:265

The Delhi High Court allowed the auction of commercial plots at Netaji Subhash Place after DDA assured adequate parking and infrastructure measures, vacating the interim stay on the auction process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant e-auction Delhi Development Authority parking shortage traffic congestion

Sh. Rahul Vaid v. Union of India & Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:276

The Delhi High Court clarified that court-imposed conditions on the petitioner’s passport and travel remain binding despite issuance of a new passport, directing authorities to ensure compliance.

criminal petition_dismissed passport renewal court-imposed conditions travel restrictions matrimonial dispute

SI GD Anil Kumar v. Union of India

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:278-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant the petitioner’s financial upgradations under the ACP and MACP schemes in accordance with binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents within twelve weeks.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme financial upgradation mandamus

P B Singh v. Union of India

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner had no vested right to upgradation to Additional Secretary and that the government lawfully returned the proposal due to departmental proceedings and prior judicial decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant upgradation simpliciter Additional Secretary Appointment Committee of Cabinet Departmental proceedings

Ashok Singhal v. State NCT of Delhi

25 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:277

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner to administer the estate of the deceased under a valid Will dated 1991, despite opposition by one heir who was set ex-parte.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Will Estate administration Testator

M/S. VEEKAY PRESTRESSED PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NORTHERN RAILWAYS

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:273

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of arbitration challenge petitions pending before different courts to consolidate adjudication and avoid conflicting awards arising from the same contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition liquidated damages multiple arbitral awards

Nitin Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:290-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the matter of alleged illegal construction at premises No. 138-139, Chandni Chowk within two weeks after hearing the parties.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition illegal construction unauthorized construction Municipal Corporation of Delhi

M/S. JAY PRESTRESSED PRODUCTS LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NORTHERN RAILWAYS

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:274

The Delhi High Court ordered transfer and consolidation of multiple arbitration challenge petitions arising from the same contract to avoid multiplicity and conflicting awards.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition transfer of cases multiplicity of arbitral awards

National Highway Authority of India v. D.D. Parlawar

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:282-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s decision that deputation service, once absorbed, counts as regular service for promotion eligibility.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation service promotion eligibility absorption Central Administrative Tribunal

Kavendra Singh Sidhu v. The Director General

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:279-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF authorities to decide the petitioner’s representation regarding denial of promotion and benefits due to HIV status by a reasoned order within six weeks.

administrative other writ petition representation reasoned order promotion denial

Shri Pal v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Jan 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:284
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Delhi High Court awarded Rs. 23.47 lakh compensation with 9% interest to a vegetable vendor for 85% permanent disability caused by medical negligence, applying Supreme Court principles on disability and loss of earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Livewell Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Rajesh Chawla

25 Jan 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:291

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to set aside an ex parte decree due to the petitioner's lack of due diligence and failure to promptly challenge the judgment under Order IX Rule 13 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed ex parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC setting aside ex parte judgment due diligence

M/s. BHARTI TELEMEDIA LTD v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

25 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:289-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the respondents to treat it as a representation and decide the grievances regarding pending C Forms within eight weeks in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed writ of mandamus representation C Forms e-facility

Madhu Chowdhry & Ors. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

25 Jan 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:271

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of petitioners' property pending hearing of their appeal before the Municipal Corporation's Appellate Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed demolition order interim relief Appellate Tribunal municipal corporation

M/S. JAY PRESTRESSED PRODUCTS LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NORTHERN RAILWAYS

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:275

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer petitions to consolidate multiple arbitration challenge petitions arising from the same contract to avoid multiplicity and conflicting decisions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition liquidated damages multiplicity of proceedings