Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Vikas Gupta v. State & Ors.

26 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2630

The Delhi High Court confirmed interim bail granted to the petitioner in a property fraud case, dismissing the application for cancellation despite allegations of creating third party interests and sale of disputed property.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail Section 439 CrPC FIR No. 424/2018 Agreement to Sell

Tushar v. The State & Anr.

26 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2632

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR based on the prosecutrix's affidavit withdrawing allegations and forensic evidence negating the offence, emphasizing the Court's power to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC rape allegation compromise

Shanky Thakur & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

26 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2631

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and directed the release of the accused, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

Natrajh Ramakrishna v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2633-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a show cause notice under the Foreign Trade Policy as premature, holding that judicial intervention is inappropriate before statutory adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition show cause notice Article 226 Foreign Trade Policy

Mohit Kapoor v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Aug 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2622

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's non-objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC non-prosecution

The Mining and Engineering Corporation v. Union of India & Anr.

25 Aug 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2625-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of the petitioner’s tender bid for failure to furnish mandatory proof of MSE registration and held that the benefit of revised MSME classification applies only prospectively, with the petition barred by delay and laches.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant EMD exemption Micro and Small Enterprises Gazette Notification Tender conditions

Dr. Machat Balakrishnan Menon v. Medical Council Committee & Ors.

25 Aug 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2623

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate ineligible for the Delhi University Quota cannot retain a seat allotted under that quota due to a bona fide error, directing the State of Kerala to allot an alternative seat and ordering procedural reforms in medical counselling.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical counselling Delhi University Quota postgraduate medical admission eligibility criteria

AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (INDIA) v. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

25 Aug 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:2629

The Delhi High Court held that the Airports Authority of India must verify membership through signed declarations before allowing voting in officers' association elections and restrained provisional recognition granted on flawed elections.

administrative other Significant Officers' Association Recognition Membership Verification Election Process Airports Authority of India Policy

Nagaji Institute of Teacher Education v. Dr Vineet Joshi IAS Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education

25 Aug 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2619

The Delhi High Court held that restoration of recognition complied with the order by updating official records and directed explicit communication to the University as an exception, disposing of the petition.

administrative petition_dismissed recognition restoration educational institute National Council for Teacher Education communication to University

EVERGROWING INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. TOMORROWLAND TECHNOLOGIES EXPORTS LIMITED

25 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2624-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the order impleading Evergrowing Investments as judgment debtor in execution proceedings against Krishan Lal Monga & Co., holding that liability under the decree cannot be imposed without a decree against the party.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution proceedings impleadment judgment debtor arbitral award

Narmada Education Society & Anr. v. Dr Vineet Joshi IAS Chairperson & Ors.

25 Aug 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2620

The Delhi High Court held that restoration of recognition by uploading information on the Department of Higher Education’s website suffices as compliance, but directed explicit communication to the University as an exception.

administrative petition_dismissed recognition restoration educational institute administrative compliance communication to University

Pushpak Lakhani v. The Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) & Anr.

25 Aug 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2627-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs authorities to decide the petitioner's application for provisional release of seized high-end wrist watches within two weeks upon deposit of balance duty under protest.

administrative other Significant provisional release Customs Act 1962 show-cause notice deposit of duty

Palvinder Kaur & Ors. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

25 Aug 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2628-DB

The Delhi High Court held that no civil miscellaneous application is maintainable in a disposed writ petition except for limited exceptions, and alleged non-compliance must be pursued through contempt or independent remedies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ petition disposed petition civil miscellaneous application contempt petition

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Aug 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2626-DB W.P.(C) No.5603/2020

The Delhi High Court directed the income tax authorities to expeditiously decide the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority's application for exemption under Section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act, following precedent set for similarly situated authorities.

tax other Significant Section 10(46) Income Tax Act specified income industrial development authority income tax exemption

BEOWORLD PVT. LTD v. BANG & OLUFSEN EXPANSION

24 Aug 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2020:DHC:2603

The Delhi High Court held that the Master Dealer Agreement's jurisdiction clause confers exclusive jurisdiction on Danish courts for plaintiff-initiated disputes, and accordingly returned the plaint for lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant jurisdiction clause exclusive jurisdiction international contract Order VII Rule 10 CPC

Vijay Goel v. State, NCT of Delhi & Ors.

24 Aug 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2610

The Delhi High Court directed subordinate courts to comply with its orders for expeditious issuance and publication of probate citations, rejecting procedural delays during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizing video conferencing for urgent hearings.

civil other Significant probate petition citation publication High Court directions subordinate courts

JP Aviation Services Private Limited v. UOI & Ors.

24 Aug 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2611-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a tender bid for non-submission of original documents within the stipulated deadline, holding that mandatory tender conditions must be strictly complied with despite COVID-19 disruptions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process bid rejection mandatory conditions COVID-19 pandemic

M/S Kirpa Ram Decorators v. Union of India

24 Aug 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2616

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the sole arbitrator to conclude arbitration proceedings and pronounce the award under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29-A extension of time arbitration proceedings

Commissioner of Customs v. M/S KVS CARGO

24 Aug 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2604-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the restoration of a Customs Broker Licence, directing the appellant to restore the licence in accordance with a prior Coordinate Bench decision.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Broker Licence revocation Customs Act penalty

New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Aug 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2605-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the income tax authority to decide the petitioner’s long-pending application for exemption under Section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act within twelve weeks, relying on precedent involving a similarly situated authority.

tax other Significant Section 10(46) Income Tax Act specified income industrial development authority tax exemption