Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Prasar Bharati v. M/S Stracon India Limited & Anr

13 Jul 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2273-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against orders passed under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are not maintainable under Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and dismissed the appeal challenging release of funds in enforcement proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Section 36 enforcement Section 37 appealable orders

Jayant H. Meshram v. The Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force & Anr.

13 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2276-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of an ITBP officer, holding that transfer is a service exigency and educational deferment requires proof of disruption.

administrative petition_dismissed Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force transfer and posting Standing Order No. 02/2016 educational deferment

Harish Chandar T and Others v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

13 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2858

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking postponement of CA examinations due to Lok Sabha elections, holding that reasonable accommodations were made and no constitutional rights were violated.

administrative petition_dismissed Chartered Accountancy Examination Examination scheduling Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 Article 14

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2262

The Delhi High Court held the DDA bound by its affidavit undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme pending Supreme Court's decision on related appeals.

administrative petition_allowed Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots court undertaking

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2261

The Delhi High Court held that the DDA is bound by its undertaking to allot housing plots to petitioners under the Expandable Housing Scheme pending disposal of its challenge in the Supreme Court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment letters contempt of court

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2265

The Delhi High Court held the DDA bound by its undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 to petitioners if its Special Leave Petitions fail, directing compliance with earlier court orders.

property petition_allowed Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots undertaking before court

North Bihar Highway Ltd v. National Highway Authority Ltd

10 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court granted procedural relaxations and extended the time for arbitration proceedings due to COVID-19 restrictions, emphasizing judicial flexibility in extraordinary circumstances.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural COVID-19 pandemic procedural relaxation attested affidavits vakalatnama

Bharat Broadband Network Limited v. Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

10 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2269

The Delhi High Court extended the time for the sole arbitrator to complete arbitration proceedings till 31st December 2020 due to COVID-19 related restrictions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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

Sharjeel Imam v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2020:DHC:2260
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The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of investigation period under UAPA without written notice to the accused, holding that production before court or informing counsel suffices, and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the extension and bail denial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA extension of investigation notice to accused production of accused

Ram Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

10 Jul 2020 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2020:DHC:2271-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a government servant acquitted post-retirement is entitled to notional retrospective promotion and pension benefits if found meritorious, directing reconsideration of promotion to Junior Administrative Grade.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant sealed cover procedure retrospective promotion notional promotion acquittal

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2264

The Delhi High Court held that the DDA is bound by its affidavit undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme if its Special Leave Petitions fail, directing compliance with earlier court orders.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots undertaking in affidavit

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Simplex Infrastructures Ltd

10 Jul 2020 · Rekha Palli · 2020:DHC:2267
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's fee fixation under Schedule IV of the Arbitration Act, ruling that the Rs. 30 lakh ceiling applies only to the variable fee component and dismissed the petition seeking termination of the tribunal's mandate.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Schedule IV Arbitrator fee ceiling Section 14

Neelu Mishra v. Mahesh Kumar Mishra

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2266

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking contempt proceedings for non-payment of maintenance on the basis of the respondent's binding undertakings to comply with the settlement terms.

family other maintenance payment settlement contempt proceedings undertakings

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2263

The Delhi High Court held that the DDA is bound by its undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 to petitioners if unsuccessful in pending Supreme Court SLPs, directing compliance with its earlier order.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots contempt petition

MDP INFRA INDIA PVT LTD v. SHRI RAM COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

10 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2268

The Delhi High Court allowed appointment of a substitute arbitrator through DIAC and granted procedural relaxations due to Covid-19, emphasizing pragmatic measures to avoid arbitration delays.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15 substitute arbitrator Court-appointed arbitrator

Gaffar Ahmad v. Shiv Kumar Ohri

09 Jul 2020 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2020:DHC:2254

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that a landlord with leasehold rights receiving rent in his own right qualifies as owner and bona fide requirement was established, with no triable issues raised by the tenant.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement leave to defend

Ishwar Chand Goel v. Shree Ambica International Food Pvt Limited

09 Jul 2020 · Jayant Nath · 2020:DHC:2258

The Delhi High Court set aside the wilful defaulter declaration against the petitioners for non-compliance with RBI Circular procedures and Supreme Court directions, granting them an opportunity to represent before the Review Committee.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant wilful defaulter RBI Circular 01.07.2015 natural justice First Committee

Manish & Ors. v. The University of Delhi

09 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2256

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to address deficiencies in course material and deferred online exam deadlines, emphasizing compliance with UGC regulations and protecting students' rights amid CBCS implementation challenges.

administrative other Significant Choice Based Credit System School of Open Learning University of Delhi University Grants Commission Regulations 2017

Shaan Mohd v. GNCTD & Ors.

09 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2259

The Delhi High Court directed interim ex gratia compensation to a riot victim with a serious injury, emphasizing prompt government relief despite procedural or budgetary delays.

administrative petition_allowed Significant riot victim compensation Delhi Government Assistance Scheme serious injury ex gratia payment

Amarkant Mahto v. State

09 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2255

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, emphasizing the need to balance prolonged custody against the prima facie evidence at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 304B IPC dowry death Section 498A IPC