Delhi High Court

105,237 judgments

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S.P. Singh & Ors. v. Piyush Agarwal & Anr.

14 Jan 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:158

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal and deleted them from the suit array, holding that vague mala fide allegations without particulars do not disclose a cause of action against them.

civil appeal_allowed Significant cause of action deletion of parties mala fide allegations Order 7 Rule 11 CPC

Allahabad Bank & Ors. v. Shiprapandey & Ors.

14 Jan 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:157-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal setting aside a refund order to the auction purchaser, holding that non-binding unauthorized restraint orders do not invalidate possession or title under SARFAESI sales.

property appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act auction sale encumbrance disclosure as is where is basis

Raju Aggarwal & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

14 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:150

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 504, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, imposing costs to compensate public resources expended.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR amicable settlement Sections 323, 354, 504, 509, 34 IPC cost imposition

Anuj Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Jan 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:154-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging alleged irregularities in a UPSC competitive examination, holding that factual disputes cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction and that cancellation or re-conduction of exams requires substantial proof of unfairness.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction competitive examination certiorari examination irregularity

Arvind alias Body Guard v. State

14 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:148
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The High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges due to unreliable identification, procedural lapses in arrest, and failure to prove use of a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Identification of accused Secret informer Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC

Subhash Dhingra & Anr. v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

14 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:149

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings

Airports Authority of India v. Mumbai International Airport Limited & Anr.

14 Jan 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:156-DB

The Delhi High Court modified interim directions on fund deposits and utilization pending arbitration between AAI and MIAL, affirming the arbitration tribunal's exclusive jurisdiction over interim and substantive disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Interim measures Section 17 Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Jones Lang Lasalle Building Operations Private Limited v. Techpark Maintenance Services Private Limited

14 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:152

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for arbitration applications runs from the court's referral order and appointed a sole arbitrator under DIAC, rejecting the respondent's limitation plea.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 8 Limitation

Ram Swarup & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:144-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting retrospective promotion for pension purposes but denied arrears of salary prior to January 2019, applying the doctrine of laches and limitation in service claims.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant retrospective promotion arrears of salary continuing wrong doctrine of laches

Ramdular Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:143-DB

The Delhi High Court directed grant of 2nd MACP benefits with arrears to CRPF personnel from 1st January 2006, following its earlier ruling, subject to any Supreme Court decision.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression MACP pay scale Sub Inspector

Union of India & Ors. v. Shri Shushil Kumar Aggarwal

13 Jan 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:142-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order that set aside disciplinary proceedings against a retired officer, holding no misfeasance was established to justify such proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed disciplinary proceedings Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition quasi-judicial order

QUIKR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. NIKE INNOVATE C.V

13 Jan 2021 · SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2021:DHC:139

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte injunction restraining an online intermediary from disposing of assets and restored the injunction application for fresh hearing with notice, clarifying limits on injunctions and intermediary liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC interim injunction trademark infringement intermediary liability

Kirpal Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

13 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:138

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement withdrawal of prosecution

OKS GROUP INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED v. AXTRIA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

13 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:146

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's unconditional withdrawal of the suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, dismissing the suit as withdrawn and vacating interim orders without imposing any conditions regarding other proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of plaint Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC interim orders vacated court permission

AAS REGINA LEGAL LLP & ANR. v. REINA LEGAL LLP & ORS.

13 Jan 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:140
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The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement appeal by recording a lawful settlement between competing legal service providers, enforcing the settlement terms and directing consequential orders.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement injunction deceptively similar mark settlement agreement

Raju Kolla v. Union of India

13 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:145-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable found intoxicated on duty, holding that the punishment was proportionate and supported by sufficient evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings CISF Rules 2001 intoxication on duty dismissal from service

M. K. Overseas Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi

13 Jan 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:137

The Delhi High Court directed the State Transport Authority to revoke the blacklisting and sale restriction on a vehicle after the bank confirmed all dues were settled.

administrative petition_allowed vehicle blacklisting sale restriction State Transport Authority loan settlement

Theme Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

13 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:147-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by granting liberty to the appellant to challenge the revised and original debarment orders issued by NHAI in accordance with law.

administrative appeal_dismissed Procedural debarment tender National Highways Authority of India administrative order

Skillstech Services Private Limited v. Registrar, National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi & Anr.

13 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:141

The Delhi High Court held that the NCLT Registrar cannot decide pecuniary jurisdiction issues administratively and directed listing of the petition before the appropriate NCLT bench for judicial determination.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Company Law Tribunal pecuniary jurisdiction Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Section 9 IBC

Ajay v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr

12 Jan 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:4414

The Delhi High Court directed the municipal authority to reconsider the petitioner’s building plan sanction application for leasehold property after submission of all documents, clarifying NOC requirements under the lease deed.

administrative other leasehold property building plan sanction No Objection Certificate conversion from leasehold to freehold