Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Devender K. Sharma and Associates v. Union of India

28 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2647-DB

The Delhi High Court heard a writ petition involving the Union of India and NHAI with multiple interlocutory applications on August 28, 2020, delivering a judgment referencing related proceedings.

other other Writ Petition Union of India NHAI Interlocutory Applications

Jasmeet Singh alias Ginni v. State

28 Aug 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2657

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to an under-trial prisoner under HPC COVID-19 guidelines, emphasizing eligibility criteria and rejecting reliance on a withdrawn co-accused bail application as precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail under-trial prisoner High Powered Committee COVID-19

Dinesh Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

28 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2653

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute Section 482 CrPC

Sonalika Bhargava v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

28 Aug 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2659

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual Legal Consultant has no vested right to extension of contract and the competent authority’s discretion to initiate fresh selection instead of extension is lawful and not arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant contractual appointment extension of contract discretion of competent authority Article 14

Yogesh Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) and Ors.

28 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2658-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL on water-logging in Kairari area, noting ongoing remedial measures by authorities and directing their continuation.

administrative petition_dismissed public interest litigation water-logging administrative action judicial restraint

Parvinder Kumar v. Union of India

28 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2649-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on August 28, 2020 in W.P.(C) No. 3632/2019 involving the petitioner Zile Singh and respondents including the Union of India and NHAI, with reference to related proceedings in W.P.(C) No. 2733/2019.

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Raj Singh Rana @ Raj Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2650-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on a writ petition filed by Raj Singh Rana and others against the Union of India and others, with procedural details noted but substantive content not provided.

other other writ petition Union of India National Highways Authority of India stay application

Nayee Soch Society v. Ajay Kumar Bhalla & Ors.

28 Aug 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2652

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition alleging breach of its order on ration distribution, holding that the respondents had complied by simplifying procedures and effectively distributing food to eligible persons.

administrative petition_dismissed ration distribution public distribution system self-certification Aadhaar Card

Sandeep Kumar ASI/Exe, CISF v. Union of India

27 Aug 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2644-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging promotions and seniority of Constables/Head Constables promoted through LDCE due to unexplained delay and upheld the settled position under existing recruitment rules.

service petition_dismissed Significant seniority promotion limited departmental competition examination LDCE

Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Hydro Electric Power Corporation Ltd.

27 Aug 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2638
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition restraining invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, holding that absent egregious fraud or special equities, such guarantees are payable on demand irrespective of underlying contractual disputes.

civil petition_dismissed Significant unconditional bank guarantee invocation encashment Section 9 Arbitration Act

RANJEET SINGH v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

27 Aug 2020 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2020:DHC:2637

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's refusal to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise

Commissioner of Income Tax 1 (Int Tax), Delhi v. Authority for Advance Ruling, Income Tax, New Delhi

27 Aug 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2640-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a standard notice under Section 143(2) without application of mind does not bar the Authority for Advance Rulings from entertaining an application under proviso to Section 245R(2) of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Authority for Advance Rulings Section 143(2) notice Section 245R(2) proviso jurisdictional bar

Satvat Infosol Private Limited v. National Testing Agency

27 Aug 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:2642

The Delhi High Court upheld the forfeiture of earnest money and three-year blacklisting of a tenderer for submitting a false declaration, holding no violation of natural justice or disproportionality in the penalty.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant principles of natural justice show cause notice forfeiture of earnest money deposit blacklisting

Prof. P R Ramanujam v. Vice Chancellor (IGNOU) & Anr.

27 Aug 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2635

The Delhi High Court held that a retired IGNOU professor overstaying official accommodation beyond permissible limits must pay market rent at 65 times the license fee despite disability and COVID-19, dismissing his petition for leniency.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant House Allotment Rules official accommodation retirement license fee

Gulshan Khatun and Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Ors.

27 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2643-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to direct provision of three meals per day to urban homeless, emphasizing judicial restraint in policy matters while recognizing the right to food under Article 21.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant right to food Article 21 urban homeless public interest litigation

IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

27 Aug 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2636

The Delhi High Court held that where parties expressly agree to a specific arbitration appointment procedure, failure of that procedure entitles the Court to appoint the presiding arbitrator, excluding other institutional rules, and appointed an independent arbitrator accordingly.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6)(b) SAROD Rules Appointment of presiding arbitrator

Money Market Services (India) Private Ltd. v. Union of India

27 Aug 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2641

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a striking off order passed by the ROC Chennai for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose where the order was passed despite an SFIO investigation ordered in Delhi.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Registrar of Companies striking off

Rajesh Sharma v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

27 Aug 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2639
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against SDMC for non-compliance of a building inspection order, holding that the respondents had complied by inspecting, directing compliance, removing deviations, issuing a Completion Certificate, and informing the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt petition court order compliance building inspection deviations in building plan

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. v. Maneesh Bawa

27 Aug 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6839

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Lease Deed after parties failed to mutually agree on an arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(2) arbitration agreement

Sanjay Kumar Gautam v. Delhi Transco Limited

26 Aug 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:2634

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s pending application for company accommodation in accordance with policy, dismissing the writ petition as premature.

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