Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Rajan Gupta v. Vimal Kirti

05 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7509

The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of ₹53,000 per month granted under the DV Act, affirming the husband’s obligation to support his wife and children despite his claims of low income.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 23 DV Act Section 125 CrPC

MS. SP v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

05 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7627

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to recall witnesses whose statements only established an admitted fact, holding that recalling such witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. was unnecessary.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 161 Cr.P.C. Section 294 Cr.P.C. admission of fact

Sh. Mohd. Rafi Chowdhary v. Misaal Hairat

05 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:7543-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal against the family court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of cruelty and neglect under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.

family appeal_dismissed Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 Section 2(ix) cruelty neglect

SK Jain and Ors. v. Punjab National Bank and Ors.

05 Sep 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:7504

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a negotiated second pension option for bank retirees, dismissing claims for pension from earlier dates and rejecting challenges to refund obligations under the settlement terms.

labor petition_dismissed Significant pension scheme Punjab National Bank Memorandum of Settlement Contributory Provident Fund

Nilender Prakash Punj v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Sep 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:7162
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The Delhi High Court held that under the 1992 policy, appellants converting leasehold property to freehold are not liable to pay 50% 'unearned increase' stipulated in lease deeds, ordering refund of amounts paid under protest.

property appeal_allowed Significant unearned increase leasehold to freehold conversion 1992 policy perpetual lease deed

X v. State

05 Sep 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:7103
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.10.5 lakhs for a minor victim of aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the Special Court's duty to award just and adequate relief considering statutory guidelines and victim impact.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act compensation aggravated sexual assault victim impact assessment

Inder Pal Bhatia v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

05 Sep 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:7062

The Delhi High Court held that a General Power of Attorney expressly authorizing presentation of suits includes authority to institute a suit, setting aside dismissal of plaintiff's suit for lack of authority.

civil appeal_allowed Significant General Power of Attorney Special Power of Attorney Authority to institute suit Order IV Rule 1 CPC

R.P. Dabas v. University Grants Commission

05 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7057-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the change of cut-off date for promotion eligibility, holding that the petitioner was not entitled to promotion without meeting prescribed service requirements and relaxation of rules.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion eligibility cut-off date Departmental Promotion Committee Under Secretary

Ajender Singh v. S. Kulvinder Singh & Ors.

05 Sep 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7056

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the appellant's application to set aside an ex-parte decree for arrears of rent and mesne profits, allowing re-agitation of the application upon deposit of security and directing further trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC arrears of rent mesne profits

Punjab & Sind Bank v. D K Gupta

05 Sep 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6870

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal, holding that the suit for recovery of incentive payments was barred by limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963, and regulatory circulars or board resolutions cannot extend the limitation period.

civil appeal_dismissed Limitation Act, 1963 Article 23 suit barred by limitation recovery of money

Arun Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi

05 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6814

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sh. Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

05 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6797

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Manoj Dua & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

05 Sep 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6798

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 354, 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Gomati v. New Delhi Municipal Council

05 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6847-DB

The Delhi High Court directed substitution of the petitioner as the legal heir of her deceased husband for tehbazari license benefits under the Delhi Street Vendors Rules and Scheme.

administrative petition_allowed Significant tehbazari license street vendors legal heir substitution Delhi Street Vendors Rules 2017

Ranveer Singh and Anr v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Ors

05 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6846-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking substitution of legal heirs for street vending rights absent any license or inclusion in the official eligibility list, allowing participation only in future statutory proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed street vending rights legal heirs substitution New Delhi Municipal Council tehbazari license

MR. X v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS

05 Sep 2024 · ANOOP KUMAR MENDIRATTA · 2024:DHC:6971

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of furlough to a habitual offender convicted of multiple murders, upholding the prison authority’s decision under Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant furlough habitual offender Delhi Prison Rules 2018 life imprisonment

Sh. Trilok Chand Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

05 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6799-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a taxpayer claiming coercion in depositing disputed GST amounts must seek refund through statutory remedies, dismissing the writ petition without directing refund.

tax petition_dismissed Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Input Tax Credit tax deposit under protest refund of tax

Bela Agrawal v. Council of Architecture

05 Sep 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6928

The Delhi High Court quashed the Council of Architecture’s suspension of an architect for professional misconduct due to procedural unfairness, lack of evidence, and jurisdictional overreach.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Architects Act, 1972 Council of Architecture professional misconduct natural justice

Matsya Fincap Pvt Ltd v. Pukhraj Nagar

05 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6925-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to file a suit and initiate fresh arbitration after the execution court dismissed enforcement of an arbitral award due to a unilateral arbitrator appointment and disputed arbitration agreement.

civil appeal_allowed arbitral award enforcement unilateral arbitrator appointment arbitration agreement dispute execution petition dismissal

Matsya Fincap Pvt Ltd v. Rehmatullah and Anr

05 Sep 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6924-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal to enforce an arbitral award due to unilateral arbitrator appointment and directed de novo arbitration with a court-appointed sole arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed arbitral award unilateral appointment nullity de novo arbitration