Delhi High Court

99,506 judgments

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Diwan Chand Aggarwal & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

08 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:83-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a writ petition challenging DDA's sanction order is not maintainable when an efficacious statutory appeal remedy under Section 31-C of the DDA Act exists.

administrative appeal_dismissed Delhi Development Authority Act, 1957 Section 12 DDA Act Section 31-C DDA Act writ petition maintainability

Mohd. Musa v. State

08 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:65

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 413 IPC for dealing in stolen property based on credible police evidence and lawful recoveries despite absence of independent witnesses and allegations of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 413 IPC stolen property recovery proceedings police evidence

Arjun & Anr. v. University of Delhi & Ors.

08 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:84-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's policy excluding Netball from the male sports quota category, holding that such policy decisions are not subject to judicial interference unless arbitrary, and candidates cannot challenge admission guidelines after participating in the selection process.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant sports quota admission guidelines Netball Article 14

Consortium of Autometers Alliance Ltd. and Canny Elevators Co. Ltd. v. Chief Electrical Engineer/Planning, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation & Ors.

08 Jan 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:68

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a contract clause requiring arbitrators to be appointed from a broad-based panel proposed by one party, directing the petitioner to nominate its arbitrator from the enlarged panel and dismissing the challenge to the clause.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12(5) Arbitration clause

Satbir v. Archaeological Survey of India

08 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:82-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to determine and remove illegal constructions near Tughlakabad Fort under the Ancient Monuments Act, ensuring police protection for the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 Section 20A Tughlakabad Fort illegal construction

Soni Dave v. Rajinder Singh Mangat & Ors.

08 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court approved a settlement among co-owners of a leasehold property providing for sale by private treaty, mutation and conversion to freehold, and disposal of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed co-ownership leasehold property settlement agreement property sale

Dhruv Krishan Maggu v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:66-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 69 and 132 of the CGST Act under Article 246A, dismissed interim protection from arrest, and affirmed the jurisdiction of CGST officers to investigate and prosecute GST offences.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant CGST Act Article 246A Legislative competence Criminal law

Ozone Spa Pvt. Ltd. v. Jyotsna Sanjay Aggarwal & Anr.

08 Jan 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:69

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's summary judgment application in a franchise fee recovery suit, holding that triable issues of waiver and non-fulfillment of franchisor obligations require a full trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary judgment franchise agreement franchise fee royalty payment

Karan Singh v. Union of India

08 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:71-DB

Delhi High Court directs grant of 2nd MACP benefit with arrears to CRPF personnel from 20 years of service effective 1st January 2006, following its earlier ruling.

service_law petition_allowed Significant MACP scheme Modified Assured Career Progression pay scale Sub Inspector

SK Sharma v. Union of India and Others

08 Jan 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:74-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that enhanced Grade Pay benefits under the Ministry of Finance OM dated 13.11.2009 are available only to employees in the specified pre-revised pay scale as on 01.01.2006, excluding the petitioner.

service_law petition_dismissed Sixth Pay Commission Grade Pay Pre-revised pay scale Ministry of Finance OM 13.11.2009

Getamber Anand v. Dalmia Family Office Trust

08 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:4455

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties to adjudicate multiple disputes arising from several agreements, treating each as separate arbitral proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 sole arbitrator

Vivek Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Jan 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:59

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.PC to secure ends of justice despite the offence being non-compoundable.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.PC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 308 IPC

CJ Darcl Logistics Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

07 Jan 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:54

The Delhi High Court upheld ONGC's six-month ban on petitioners for collusive bidding violating the Integrity Pact but ordered refund of forfeited earnest money deposits due to lack of prior demand.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Integrity Pact collusive bidding earnest money deposit forfeiture

Sahil Dahiya @ Tarun Dahiya v. The State NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:55

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused under MCOCA, holding that voluntary confessional statements and prima facie evidence of association with an organized crime syndicate justify denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail MCOCA organized crime confessional statement

RITES Infrastructure Services Limited v. Official Liquidator

07 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:61

The Delhi High Court allowed the voluntary winding up petition of Rites Infrastructure Services Limited and ordered its dissolution under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding compliance with all statutory requirements.

corporate petition_allowed Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) voluntary winding up declaration of solvency

Paramjit Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Jan 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:48

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the petitioner accused of cheating and forgery in a property sale, emphasizing the gravity of offences and ongoing investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating forgery

S.P. Rana v. The Chairman, Central Board of Secondary Education

07 Jan 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:51-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order dismissing an appeal as time-barred without power to condone delay is not a final judgment for Letters Patent Appeal, and such findings can be challenged after final disposal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Appellate Authority condonation of delay Letters Patent Appeal

M/s Spartan International v. Union of India

07 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:57-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs appellate authority to decide the pending appeal expeditiously and in accordance with law, allowing the writ petition for this limited relief.

administrative appeal_allowed Customs Act, 1962 appeal Order-in-Original pre-deposit

Dadheech Infrastructures Private Limited v. Dte Gen Md Accn Project & Anr.

07 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru, J. · 2021:DHC:49

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of unconditional bank guarantees cannot be restrained by injunction merely due to contractual disputes, and termination of a determinable contract cannot be stayed by courts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Bank Guarantee Performance Bank Guarantee Retention Bank Guarantee Injunction

RCI Industries and Technologies Ltd v. Commissioner DGST Delhi

07 Jan 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:64-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of a DGST search action under GST laws, affirming cross-empowerment of Central and State GST authorities and limiting judicial review of search proceedings.

tax petition_dismissed Significant DGST Act, 2017 search and seizure cross empowerment Section 6 CGST Act