Delhi High Court

100,734 judgments

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Alchemist Healthcare Ltd. & Anr. v. Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Ors.

22 Jul 2020 · A.K. Chawla · 2020:DHC:2334

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition by Alchemist Healthcare Ltd., holding that the court orders in LPA 189/2019 apply only to Alchemist Infra Realty Ltd. and do not restrain investigations against other group companies under the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant contempt petition Companies Act, 1956 Companies Act, 2013 Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Dr. B.P. Dangwal v. Smt. Kirti Goyal

22 Jul 2020 · Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2333

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 due to the tenant's failure to file leave to defend within the prescribed period, dismissing the revision petition.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(4) eviction petition

DEN NETWORKS LTD v. STATE OF NCT

22 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2337

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR following an amicable settlement between parties, imposing a cost payable to a public relief fund.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement cost imposition public resources

Ishwar @ Manju v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

22 Jul 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:2339

The Delhi High Court directed government hospitals to provide timely follow-up surgery to the petitioner despite the Covid-19 pandemic, condemning hospital apathy and awarding compensation for undue delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Covid-19 pandemic elective surgery public hospital apathy right to timely medical treatment

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi Through Its Registrar & Ors.

22 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2338

The Delhi High Court directed the UGC to reconsider examination guidelines for final year students of Delhi University, balancing academic integrity with students' practical difficulties in conducting online exams during the pandemic.

administrative other Significant Online Open Book Examination University of Delhi UGC guidelines final year examinations

Shashank S. Mangal & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

22 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2343

The Delhi High Court directed the expedited creation of a centralized National Database for Unorganized Workers to ensure effective registration and welfare of migrant laborers, while disposing of the petition seeking implementation of the Migrant Workers Act in Delhi.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act migrant workers registration portal National Database for Unorganized Workers

Dalbir Singh v. Satish Chand

22 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2341

The Delhi High Court held that reserved judgments must be pronounced within two months and that COVID-19 lockdown does not justify delay, issuing directions to ensure timely pronouncement of orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant pronouncement of judgment reserved orders delay in judgment Order XII Rule 6 CPC

M/S SACHIN ENTERPRISES v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

22 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2336-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST refund rejection order, holding that the petitioner must first exhaust the statutory appeal remedy before the Appellate Authority.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 54 CGST Act refund application statutory appeal

MS NEW GROW SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD v. AIRPORTS ECONOMIC REGULATORY OF INDIA & ANR.

21 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2331-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim relief where the appellant failed to furnish the performance bank guarantee and pay salaries, justifying contract cancellation.

administrative appeal_dismissed performance bank guarantee contract cancellation interim relief writ petition

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