Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Const. Satendra Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3009

The Delhi High Court held that transfers on working couple grounds in Railway Protection Force must be based on the spouse's permanent posting, not temporary deployment, and upheld cancellation of transfers made otherwise.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant working couple transfer Railway Protection Force RPSF RPF

Rakesh Kumar v. Union of India

13 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3007-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer of a government servant to a non-sensitive post outside Delhi during an ongoing vigilance inquiry, ruling that such transfers are lawful administrative actions not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or illegality.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order vigilance investigation non-sensitive post government servant

Lokeshh Goyal v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2998

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 228 and 304A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and adequate compensation paid to the complainant, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement compensation

Shri Mobeen Khan v. Shri Obaid Khan

13 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2997

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition as possession of the disputed property was handed over in compliance with Court directions, with the respondent undertaking to pay pending utility dues.

civil petition_dismissed possession undertaking vacate property Khan Market

M/S MBL INFRASTRUCTURES LTD v. TELECOMMUNICATION CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD & ANR

13 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3004

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking stay on encashment of a bank guarantee after respondents agreed to release the amount with interest.

civil petition_dismissed bank guarantee stay encashment release of bank guarantee

Rajiv Saxena v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Oct 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3000

The Delhi High Court set aside the indefinite suspension of Rajiv Saxena's passport under Section 10A of the Passports Act for failure to record reasons and grant hearing, affirming procedural safeguards and the fundamental right to travel.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Passports Act 1967 Section 10A passport suspension natural justice

Mohit Saraf v. Rajiv K Luthra

13 Oct 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:190

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining the respondent from unilaterally terminating the petitioner’s partnership and interfering with firm management, emphasizing adherence to the partnership deed and preserving status quo pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Partnership Deed Termination of Partnership Section 9 Arbitration Act Interim Relief

P Augustine and Anr v. Union of India

12 Oct 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:3922-DB

The Delhi High Court granted liberty to appellants to file a review petition for impleading the Registrar of Companies, disposing of the appeals filed against dismissal of writ petitions on procedural grounds.

administrative appeal_dismissed liberty to file review petition non-impleadment Registrar of Companies writ petition dismissal

Gaurav Kumar Bansal v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Oct 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2994-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to expeditiously issue mandatory notifications and regulations under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, treating the writ petition as a representation and disposing it accordingly.

administrative other Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 Section 65(6) Minimum standards Mental health establishments

HILD Energy Private Limited v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited & Anr.

12 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2991

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of a bank guarantee after its expiry date is invalid, discharged the bank from liability, and directed the return of the bank guarantee to the petitioner.

civil petition_dismissed Bank Guarantee Invocation Claim Expiry Date Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees

City X Ray and Scan Clinic Pvt Ltd. v. The Medical Superintendent Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2989
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, after the respondent failed to appoint one, affirming the Court's jurisdiction to ensure impartial arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration clause

Surjeet Singh v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

12 Oct 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:2995

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a delayed demand for enhanced land allotment charges and an Amnesty Scheme, holding the claim barred by delay and laches.

civil petition_dismissed land allotment enhanced rate delay and laches Amnesty Scheme

Riddhima Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education

12 Oct 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Justice Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2992-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Single Judge’s order directing the petitioner to appear for the Class VIII examination within four weeks, holding that investigation into judicial orders is impermissible and compensation claims must be pursued in the writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal writ petition school examination compensation

Eleganz Interiors Private Limited v. Premium Port Lounge Management Company Private Limited

12 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2990

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated work order, converting pending interim relief applications into arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 17 sole arbitrator appointment

Yash Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

12 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2986

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 323/341/506/509/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. amicable settlement criminal proceedings

Mahendra Singh & Ors. v. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd & Anr.

12 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2984

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a recruitment advertisement by EESL on grounds of delay and laches, allowing the recruitment process to proceed.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches writ petition recruitment advertisement absorption of fixed tenure employees

Ashok Kumar Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2981

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties, directing payment of compensation to the complainant and injured party.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compensation

Ravinder Singh Kohli v. The State & Anr

12 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2980

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, subject to compliance with settlement terms.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement compromise deed criminal proceedings

Rajan Kathuria v. Naveen Kumar Sahni

12 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2979

Petition for possession dispute dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to claim user and occupation charges independently.

civil petition_dismissed possession user and occupation charges keys deposit eviction

Shaheed Memorial Society v. Promila Kishore & Ors.

12 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2020:DHC:2987

The court held that a suit alleging fraud in share transfer deeds is not barred by limitation if the fraud was discovered later, and such issues require trial rather than rejection of the plaint at the threshold.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation fraud discovery of fraud transfer deeds