Delhi High Court

103,789 judgments

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Vikash Choudhary v. Union of India & Others

20 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3304-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of the Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for CAPFs recruitment and dismissed the petition seeking further medical examination.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness Central Armed Police Forces Appeal Medical Board finality of medical opinion

SNG DEVELOPERS LIMITED v. SNG VARDHMAN TECHNO BUILD PVT LTD

20 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3305

The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Sole Arbitrator to conclude arbitral proceedings and render 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 Sole Arbitrator

Munna Goyal v. Union of India

20 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3311-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a COFEPOSA detention order despite delay in execution, holding the delay attributable to the petitioner’s absconding and procedural hurdles, and rejected challenges based on loss of original order and denial of temporary release.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant COFEPOSA Act detention order delay in execution preventive detention

Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Amit Rana

20 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3309-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their writ petition challenging the CAT's order on recruitment, granting liberty to seek review before the Tribunal without expressing any opinion on merits.

administrative petition_allowed Procedural writ petition Article 226 Article 227 Central Administrative Tribunal

Kirti Nagpal v. Rohit Girdhar

20 Nov 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3303-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree on the ground that false and unsubstantiated allegations in pleadings constitute mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia) false allegations

Paritosh Verma v. Union of India & Anr.

20 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3308-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of a BSF officer under investigation, denied access to Court of Inquiry proceedings without opinion, refused headquarter change during investigation, but directed consideration and timely payment of revised suspension allowance.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension Border Security Force Rules Court of Inquiry suspension allowance

AASTHA RAJ v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND ORS.

19 Nov 2020 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2020:DHC:3298

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a PG medical admission granted via authorized representation during the COVID-19 pandemic, dismissing the petition challenging the admission for non-compliance with the prescribed schedule and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant PG Medical Admission Counselling procedure COVID-19 pandemic Authorized representative

Santosh Kumari Kuba v. Jagdish Chand Dhir

19 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3291

The Delhi High Court directed expedited disposal of execution objections based on affidavits and documents without oral evidence, focusing on title, limitation, and lis pendens issues.

civil other Procedural specific performance execution petition objections to execution doctrine of lis pendens

Tejbir v. Union of India & Anr.

19 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3300-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CISF Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for recruitment, holding that its medical opinion is final unless convincingly challenged.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness recruitment Medical Board Review Medical Board

Rakesh Tiwari & Anr. v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

19 Nov 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:3289

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery with grievous injuries based on credible injured witness testimony and judicial TIP identification, dismissing their appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed injured witness testimony judicial TIP robbery with grievous injury Section 394 IPC

Darshana v. Union of India

19 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3299-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging transfer and inquiry orders related to sexual harassment allegations, granting liberty to the petitioner to challenge the inquiry and appellate orders separately.

constitutional appeal_dismissed writ petition sexual harassment Vishakha guidelines inquiry

Deepak Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.

19 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3294-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for CISF recruitment, refusing to order a third medical opinion absent specific grounds challenging the Board's findings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Medical Board opinion Review Medical Board medical fitness writ jurisdiction

Rumal Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

19 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3297-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging partial back wages awarded after illegal termination, holding that full back wages are not automatic and depend on judicial discretion considering all relevant factors.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant back wages illegal termination reinstatement Labour Court

Nikumoni v. Central Board of Secondary Education

19 Nov 2020 · JAYANT NATH · 2020:DHC:3301

Delhi High Court allowed correction of typographical errors in petitioner’s and mother’s names on CBSE certificates, emphasizing a liberal approach to genuine corrections supported by official documents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant correction of name typographical error CBSE certificates educational certificates

Brilltech Engineers Private Limited v. Darrameks Hotels Developers Private Limited

19 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3296

The Delhi High Court held that claims not notified in strict compliance with the contract’s arbitration clause are not arbitrable and dismissed the petition seeking reference to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration notification of claims General Conditions of Contract Clause 52

CT Tarsem Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3302-DB (BSF)

The Delhi High Court upheld the medical invalidation of a BSF constable with psychiatric illness under the 2014 Medical Manual, affirming pension rights and directing accommodation retention till year-end.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical invalidation BSF Medical Manual 2014 permanent low medical category psychiatric illness

Kamlesh Gupta v. Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

19 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3295

The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's time by six months under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and directed the parties to undergo mediation to facilitate an amicable settlement.

civil petition_allowed Section 29A Arbitration & Conciliation Act extension of time arbitration proceedings sole arbitrator

M/S Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd v. Smt Hardarshan Kaur

19 Nov 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3290

The High Court upheld the trial court's order holding the tenant liable to pay rent until physical possession was delivered to the landlord despite lease termination and surrender on an "as is where is basis."

civil appeal_dismissed lease agreement rent liability possession as is where is basis

Solace Biotech Ltd v. Rapross Pharmaceuticals Ltd

18 Nov 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:3287

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the application to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that actual notice of hearing and opportunity to appear are decisive over irregularities in summons service.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC service of summons notice of hearing

Rockland Hotels Ltd. v. M/S CASA2 Stays Pvt. Ltd.

18 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3285

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's default in appointing its arbitrator, enabling the arbitration to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator default in appointment