Delhi High Court

42,433 judgments

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Mohd. Tahir Hussain v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9409

The Delhi High Court quashed the second FIR registered for the same incident and directed its charge-sheet to be treated as supplementary to the first FIR, balancing accused's rights and victims' interests.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs same transaction quashing FIR Section 154 CrPC

Vinay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

26 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:9372

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing revision of answer key and awarding additional marks to a candidate in a recruitment exam, entitling him to appointment where the answer key was found demonstrably wrong by an independent expert committee.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial review answer key multiple choice question negative marking

JAGTAJI INFRASTRUCTURE v. NORTHERN RAILWAY

26 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9140
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The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a railway contract, directing arbitration under DIAC rules and allowing preliminary objections before the arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Sole Arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Seema Mehta v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:9420

The Delhi High Court held that government employees are entitled to medical reimbursement for emergency treatment at non-empanelled hospitals under CGHS, and denial on technical grounds violates their constitutional rights.

administrative petition_allowed Significant medical reimbursement emergency treatment CGHS Scheme non-empanelled hospital

Mr. Abhinav M. Goel v. Rajesh

25 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9112-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction for a fresh medical examination where a candidate declared medically unfit produced a divergent medical report, emphasizing fairness in the selection process absent mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical board proceedings medical examination pectus excavatum Central Administrative Tribunal

Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Tejveer

25 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9090-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference with Medical Board decisions in police recruitment is limited and set aside the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination where no cogent evidence challenged the Review Medical Board's findings.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Board Review Medical Examination Board Judicial review Medical fitness

Prayas Buildwell Private Limited v. PR. Commissioner of Income Tax-7 & Anr

25 Nov 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9292-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a pending appeal before the ITAT or CIT(A) constitutes a dispute under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, entitling the assessee to file a declaration regardless of appeal maintainability, and set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s application.

tax petition_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 disputed tax disputed penalty appeal maintainability

Raminder Singh @ Happy v. State NCT of Delhi

25 Nov 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9083
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Delhi High Court held that absence of a permanent residential address in Delhi is not a valid ground to deny furlough to a convict and set aside the rejection order, directing release on furlough with conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant furlough parole Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 permanent residential address

Manish Dabas v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr

25 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9093
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The Delhi High Court upheld the DDA's right to cancel the highest bid and reschedule the e-auction, dismissing the petitioner's claim to be declared the highest bidder.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-auction Delhi Development Authority Rule 30 DDA Rules 1981 highest bidder

Sanjeev Sehgal & Anr. v. Purnima Bhatia & Ors.

25 Nov 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:9119-DB

The High Court held that a suit for possession is barred during SARFAESI proceedings but remanded the suit for adjudication of arrears of rent and mesne profits after possession was handed over to the secured creditor.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 34 SARFAESI Act Section 65A Transfer of Property Act Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Sanjay Mehra v. Sharad Mehra

25 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9132

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining the Respondent from unauthorized use of the trade name "Superon" within India, holding such use violates the Settlement Agreement between the parties.

civil other Significant Settlement Agreement Trade name Superon Intellectual Property Rights

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dharamvir Singh and Others

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9115-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a nonspeaking order of the Central Administrative Tribunal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration addressing all rival contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural Central Administrative Tribunal speaking order remand quasi-judicial authority

Staff Selection Commission and Anr v. Andana Kushwaha

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9123-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the tribunal's order directing a re-medical examination by a dermatologist to assess the respondent's fitness for Delhi Police Constable recruitment in light of tattoo restrictions.

administrative petition_dismissed medical examination dermatologist tattoo restriction functional fitness

Arun Khanna v. Renu Sharma

25 Nov 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:9213
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The High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a recovery suit under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and the Trial Court erred in deciding on merits at the threshold.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act

Anju v. MCD

25 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9181

The Delhi High Court disposed of the contempt petition as not pressed, directing the Deputy Director (Education) to dispose of the petitioner's representation within four weeks with a personal hearing, granting liberty to revive the petition if aggrieved.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings wilful disobedience court directions representation disposal

Shri Ganesh Pujari v. Mr. Arun Kumar & Anr.

25 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9183

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to operate a Multi-Purpose Store stall without interference for four months from the date of the order, after which the petitioner must vacate the premises.

civil petition_dismissed extension period vacate premises Multi-Purpose Store stall operation

Mr. Prashant Singh; Mr. Shivankar Shukla v. Union of India & Ors

25 Nov 2024 · The Chief Justice Manmohan; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:9165-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Indian Railways to provide free human assistance and extend concessions to persons with up to 90% visual impairment, ensuring compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility visual impairment railway concessions

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhirender Gautam & Ors

25 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9217

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs.62.7 lakh with 9% interest, affirming the assessment of 70% functional disability and notional income for a disabled MBBS student claimant.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability functional disability notional income

Union of India & Ors. v. Sandeep Kumar

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9141-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's order for failure to apply binding precedents and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication in accordance with established principles.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Tribunal order De novo adjudication Staff Selection Commission v Aman Singh Staff Selection Commission v Amit Goswami

Staff Selection Commission v. Ravina Meena

25 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9147-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established principles from prior Staff Selection Commission cases.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Staff Selection Commission Tribunal order Remand De novo adjudication