Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Pankaj Sharma v. The State

21 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2330

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 45 days to an undertrial accused charged under Section 302 IPC after over three years of incarceration, balancing statutory caution with prolonged detention and medical considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail undertrial prisoner Section 302 IPC Section 437(1)(i) CrPC

M/S SACHIN ENTERPRISES v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

21 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2322-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST refund rejection order for non-exhaustion of statutory appeal remedy, directing the petitioner to file appeal before the Appellate Authority with condonation of delay if needed.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 54 refund application writ petition

M/S. HAMDARD LABORATORIES(INDIA) v. M/S. STERLING ELECTRO ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.

21 Jul 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2323

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause conferring exclusive jurisdiction on Delhi courts designates Delhi as the seat of arbitration, thereby vesting exclusive jurisdiction in this Court to appoint an arbitrator and entertain arbitration petitions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause seat of arbitration territorial jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration Act

Kabindra Kumar Pandey v. Union of India

21 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2326-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable found guilty of possessing pecuniary resources disproportionate to his income, affirming that such conduct constitutes corrupt practice warranting dismissal from service.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disproportionate assets corruption Border Security Force Act Prevention of Corruption Act

Harish v. State (Govt. of NCT)

21 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2328

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to an undertrial accused after four years of incarceration, emphasizing the need to balance prolonged detention against the nature of the accused's role and subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail undertrial prisoner prolonged incarceration Section 302 IPC

Sanyam Gupta v. Central Board of Secondary Education

21 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2321

The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to declare Class XII improvement exam results by 27th July 2020 and allowed extension of re-evaluation deadlines due to COVID-19 related delays.

administrative other CBSE improvement examination result declaration COVID-19 lockdown Supreme Court order 26th June 2020

Manmeet Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation; Rajesh Kumar Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

21 Jul 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2318-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the SDMC's cancellation of an e-auction tender process due to procedural irregularities and possible cartelization, holding that no concluded contract existed and judicial interference was unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant judicial review tender cancellation e-auction contract formation

Pune Solapur Expressways Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India

21 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2329

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal for completing arbitration proceedings and passing the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, based on the parties' consent and interests of justice.

other petition_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of time Arbitral Tribunal

ONGC Petro Additions Limited v. Ferns Construction Co. Inc.

21 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2320

The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 29A excluding international commercial arbitrations from the statutory time limit applies retrospectively to pending arbitrations, and the time limit extension does not bind international commercial arbitrations.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 29A Arbitration and Conciliation Act Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2019 International commercial arbitration Retrospective application

Raj Kumar Singh v. Union of India

21 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2327-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CISF authorities' discretionary transfer of a Sub-Inspector, rejecting claims of mala fide and violation of posting tenure guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order Posting Policy Circular No. 22/2017 administrative discretion mala fide transfer

Dharamvir Khosla v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

21 Jul 2020 · Mukta Gupta · 2020:DHC:2319

The Delhi High Court held that licenses coupled with proprietary rights are irrevocable and disputes over such rights are not arbitrable, allowing the plaintiffs' suits challenging termination and granting interim injunctions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant irrevocable license arbitration clause Indian Easements Act Transfer of Property Act

Jagriti@Gayatri v. Vikas Sharma & Ors.

21 Jul 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:2325

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of mandatory and permanent injunction in favor of the registered owner against the licensee-appellant, dismissing her claim of ownership and holding that relief under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is maintainable without trial where defenses are untenable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mandatory injunction licensee Order XII Rule 6 CPC registered sale deed

Sarjo Devi @ Saroj v. Dharampal (Deceased) Through LRs & Ors.

21 Jul 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:2324

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing a belated application under Order IX Rule 7 CPC to set aside an ex parte order, holding that such applications must be filed on or before the next hearing date and unexplained delay beyond three years is barred by limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex parte order limitation period Article 137 Limitation Act

Yogesh Kumar Verma v. Lieutenant Governor

20 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3950-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's interim order staying GNCTD promotions based on a revised roster and directed GNCTD to file a reply within ten working days, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal interim relief promotion revised roster

Shri Pankaj Arora v. AVV Hospitality LLP & Ors.

20 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2317

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal may defer deciding jurisdictional objections until after recording evidence and dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator’s mandate for deferring such a decision.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 16 jurisdiction interim arbitral order termination of arbitrator mandate

Sauma Gupta v. The Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

20 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2314

The Delhi High Court directed the registration of the 'Sushant Welfare Trust' within four weeks subject to document rectification, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to re-approach if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed Trust registration Sushant Welfare Trust Writ petition Registration of Trust Deed

Sirisha Dinavahi Bansal v. Rajiv Bansal

20 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2311

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 482 CrPC challenging an interim custody order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is not maintainable when an efficacious statutory appeal under Section 29 of the Act is available.

family petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 29 appeal interim custody

Saumya Gupta v. The Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

20 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2315

The Delhi High Court directed the registration authority to register the Muskan Welfare Trust deed within four weeks subject to rectification of deficiencies, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed trust registration Muskan Welfare Trust registration authority reasonable time

Afshana & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2312

The Delhi High Court directed DTIDC to refrain from coercive action and file detailed affidavits regarding license fee demands from ISBT shop licensees during COVID-19 lockdown, while distinguishing between licensees in possession and those not yet handed possession.

administrative other license fee waiver Inter-State Bus Terminal COVID-19 lockdown Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation

Dr. Vijender Kumar v. University of Delhi & Ors.

20 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2313

The Delhi High Court granted an interim extension for MDS thesis submission amid conflicting university deadlines and administrative confusion during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the superior authority of the Executive Council over the Board of Research Studies.

administrative other Significant University of Delhi Master of Dental Sciences thesis submission deadline Executive Council