Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Kailash @ Balli v. State (NCT of Delhi)

22 Oct 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:3100

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence for armed robbery under Sections 392, 397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act, holding that minor inconsistencies and non-joining of public witnesses do not vitiate a credible prosecution case.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC Section 25 Arms Act

Shree Sai Kripa Marketing v. Union of India

22 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3109-DB

Delhi High Court set aside NAPA's order on profiteering due to factual errors and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed National Anti-profiteering Authority profiteering double counting remand

Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

22 Oct 2020 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3102-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of property tax levied on hoardings under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and its 2004 Bye-Laws, rejecting challenges that hoardings fall outside the definition of 'building' and that the levy is ultra vires.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant property tax hoardings Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 definition of building

Guru Nanak Institute of Management & Anr. v. Darshan Singh & Ors.

21 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3091-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious hearing of a writ petition challenging temporary layoff of employees due to COVID-19 financial hardship, restraining coercive action pending adjudication.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant layoff financial hardship COVID-19 pandemic temporary suspension

Col. Mukul Dev v. Union of India

21 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3090-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the AFT’s order deeming the petitioner retired on 30th September 2020, dismissed the petition seeking stay of superannuation, and clarified that Selection Board recommendations are subject to Approving Authority’s approval.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal superannuation Selection Board Approving Authority

Satish Gupta v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

21 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3085

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, 377, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Kunal Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Oct 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:3084

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging orders directing investigation into alleged forged bank documents, holding that tentative judicial observations do not amount to conviction and due process requires independent investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Forgery Bank document FIR registration Due process

M/S Durable Doors and Windows v. Assistant P. F. Commissioner Gurugram

21 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3083

The Delhi High Court set aside EPF damages and pre-deposit orders for lack of mens rea and procedural fairness, directing a fresh hearing on merits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Section 14B EPF Act mens rea pre-deposit Employees Provident Fund

DINESH KKUMAR v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

21 Oct 2020 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2020:DHC:3086

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the victim's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC

Jahiruddin v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

21 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh

Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications and discharged notice to WhatsApp Inc., holding that compelling disclosure from encrypted intermediaries in bail matters is a complex issue pending before the Supreme Court.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail application WhatsApp Inc. intermediary liability end-to-end encryption

Guru Hargobind Institute of Management and Information Technology & Anr. v. Balbir Singh & Ors.

21 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3094-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a stay on temporary lay-off orders and directed the trial court to expedite the writ petition hearing, emphasizing procedural flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic without expressing on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural Letters Patent Appeal temporary lay-off COVID-19 pandemic advancement of hearing

Narinder Singh v. State

21 Oct 2020 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2020:DHC:3087

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of child victim and her father for further cross-examination, holding that change of counsel is not a ground for recall and emphasizing procedural safeguards under the POCSO Act to prevent trial delays.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses child witness POCSO Act

Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology & Anr. v. Kawaljeet Singh & Ors.

21 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3095-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a stay on temporary lay-off orders and directed expeditious hearing of the writ petition in view of COVID-19 hardships without expressing opinion on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural Letters Patent Appeal temporary lay-off stay order COVID-19 pandemic

Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Shubham Tushir

21 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3093-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the SSC's appeal and upheld the candidate's entitlement to appointment after qualifying the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination.

administrative appeal_dismissed Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination qualification appointment

Rajat Joon v. Rajinder Singh Joon & Others

21 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3098

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning parentage by recording a Settlement Agreement wherein the defendants admitted the plaintiff as their legitimate son.

civil settled Settlement Agreement Parentage Admission Civil Suit

RIPS CONSULTANCY SERVICES v. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 45 (4)

21 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3099-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the petitioner received the tax refunds and directed the respondent to pay interest on delayed refunds under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act within eight weeks.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(1) Section 244A refund

Sumit Bansal v. Union Bank of India & Ors.

21 Oct 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3956

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to seek remedy before the National Company Law Tribunal.

corporate petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal liberty to approach NCLT Resolution Professional

Rhythm Jain v. National Testing Agency & Anr.

21 Oct 2020 · Jayant Nath · 2020:DHC:3089

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking normalization of DUET exam scores due to a temporary technical glitch, holding that compensatory time granted and audit logs disproved any loss of exam time.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi University Entrance Test DUET technical disruption computer-based exam

Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology v. Ravleen Kaur

21 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3092-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the stay on temporary lay-off orders and directed expeditious hearing of the writ petition considering COVID-19 related hardships, without expressing on merits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Procedural Letters Patent Appeal stay order temporary lay-off COVID-19 pandemic

Harikrit Films v. Prasar Bharti

21 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3097

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising from a commissioned programme agreement where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause