Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Ramey Krishan Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Oct 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Mr. Justice Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2951-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL on university fee regulation and online education access by treating it as a representation to authorities to decide in accordance with law and policy.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition public interest litigation university fees fee installments

West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

07 Oct 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2946

The Delhi High Court granted interim reliefs under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to restrain suspension of toll rights and enforce escrow fund release for highway maintenance pending arbitration in a BOT highway concession dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim injunction BOT project Concession Agreement

P.C. Meena v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

07 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2953-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner for the post of Engineer-in-Chief, SDMC, affirming the principle that eligible candidates within the zone of consideration must be fairly considered for public appointments.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition zone of consideration Engineer-in-Chief South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Pink City Expressway Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India & Anr.

07 Oct 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2022:DHC:2228

The Delhi High Court held that extension of the concession period under Article 29 is not automatic and requires approval, dismissing the petition seeking interim relief to operate toll plazas beyond the approved period.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Concession Agreement Article 29 extension National Highway Authority of India BOT project

Arun Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

06 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2940-DB

The Delhi High Court directed ITBP to decide the petitioner’s representation for promotion by a reasoned order within three months, holding that promotion depends on statutory medical and promotion rules.

administrative other medical category promotion Indo-Tibetan Border Police stuttering

Kailash Prasad v. State of Delhi & Anr.

06 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2941

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious investigation and protection measures for a senior citizen facing family threats, disposing of his writ petition with appropriate procedural directions.

family petition_dismissed senior citizen protection Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Section 200 CrPC family dispute

Laxmi Narain v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

06 Oct 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2942-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a municipal demolition order, holding that the authority must provide a hearing before finalizing the property's condition, and the court will not interfere with the technical assessment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 demolition notice dilapidated property opportunity of hearing

Hyosung Corporation v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Oct 2020 · Manmohan J; Sanjeev Narula J · 2020:DHC:2939-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the revenue undertook to decide the petitioner’s rectification application within two weeks and pay up-to-date interest on the income tax refund as per law.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax refund Section 244A interest Rectification application Assessing Officer

CFA Institute v. Brickwork Finance Academy

06 Oct 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2938

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction to CFA Institute restraining Brickwork Finance Academy from using the confusingly similar mark 'BFA' for financial education services, holding it infringed the plaintiff's well-known 'CFA' trademark under the Trade Marks Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 29

Ashok Arora v. Supreme Court Bar Association & Anr.

06 Oct 2020 · Mukta Gupta · 2020:DHC:2937

The Delhi High Court held that the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association validly suspended its Secretary under Rule 14, not Rule 35, and refused interim injunction against the suspension, affirming the limited jurisdiction of the Bar Council of India over Bar Associations' internal affairs.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Supreme Court Bar Association Executive Committee Suspension of office bearer Rule 35 SCBA Rules

Bhaskar Singh Chilwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2943-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-evaluation and disclosure of subjective answer sheets in a departmental examination, holding no right exists without statutory provision and emphasizing limited judicial interference in examination results.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Right to Information Act re-evaluation of answer sheets subjective examination paper

Rashmi Sharma v. University of Delhi

05 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2934

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the continuation of a university dean’s appointment as the fixed tenure had expired and the appointee ceased to hold office.

administrative petition_dismissed quo warranto fixed-term appointment university authority tenure expiry

Manpowergroup Services India Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 16(1), New Delhi & Anr

05 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2931-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to furnish reasons within four weeks for withholding a refund under Section 241A and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(1) Section 241A Section 244A

Mohd. Sher Nabi Chaman v. Udit Prakash Rai & Anr.

05 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2929

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking contempt proceedings for breach of an interim order that merged with the final decree dismissing the suit, holding no contempt could lie thereafter.

civil petition_dismissed interim order Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC merger of interim order demarcation report

Dilbar Singh Negi and Ors. v. Footwear Design & Development Institute & Anr.

05 Oct 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2936
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-renewal of service contracts by FDDI for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that no part of the cause of action arose within Delhi.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Article 226 cause of action contractual dispute

GSP Power System Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax Department of Trade and Taxes & Anr.

05 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2933-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of tax returns but suspended relief pending Supreme Court decisions on similar issues, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

tax petition_dismissed Procedural DVAT Act Central Sales Tax (Delhi) Rules revision of returns statutory forms

Chander Muni Tyagi v. Delhi Jal Board

05 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2928

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of North Municipal Corporation of Delhi as a necessary party in a land dispute suit and directed expeditious trial to avoid delay.

civil petition_dismissed impleadment Order 1 Rule 10 CPC necessary party municipal corporation

WG. CDR. PUNITA ASWAL v. UNION OF INDIA

05 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2935-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the AFT order denying the petitioner consideration for permanent commission under the earlier policy, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication in light of the petitioner's preserved rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant permanent commission women officers Short Service Commission Indian Air Force

Santini Simone v. Department of Customs

05 Oct 2020 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2020:DHC:2927
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an appellant for possession and attempted export of charas, ruling that airport customs areas are public places exempting Section 42 NDPS Act requirements, and that procedural irregularities in sample drawing did not vitiate the prosecution case supported by voluntary confession and proper seizure.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 42 NDPS Act Section 43 NDPS Act search and seizure

Manpowergroup Services India Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 16(1), New Delhi & Anr

05 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2930-DB

Delhi High Court directs income tax authorities to promptly issue appeal effect orders and refund excess tax with interest for assessment years 2008-09 to 2017-18 in compliance with appellate orders.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 244A refund of excess tax appeal effect orders