Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Satish Babu Sana v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.

19 Jul 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 50(2) PMLA, ruling that a person initially summoned as a witness can be subsequently made an accused based on emerging evidence, and dismissed petitions challenging summons, arrest, and proceedings against petitioners in a money laundering and corruption investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 50(2) PMLA Constitutional validity Witness vs Accused Article 20(3) Constitution

Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority

19 Jul 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:5338

The Delhi High Court held that delayed payment beyond the stipulated period leads to automatic cancellation of DDA flat allotment and dismissed the writ petition on grounds of res judicata and non-maintainability.

property petition_dismissed Significant automatic cancellation flat allotment Delhi Development Authority payment default

Ramin Kumar Mittal v. Brij Dwivedi

19 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5357

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretionary order condoning a 19-day delay in filing leave to defend in a summary suit, emphasizing liberal exercise of discretion and limited scope of supervisory interference under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed condonation of delay summary suit leave to defend Order XXXVII Rule 3(7) CPC

Sanjeev Gupta v. The Secretary General

19 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5394-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available when alternative remedies under Supreme Court Rules exist and procedural compliance is mandatory.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Article 226 writ jurisdiction Supreme Court Rules 2013 restoration application

Lokesh Rani v. Union of India & Ors

19 Jul 2024 · Rekha Palli; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:5318-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that compassionate appointment claims must be cadre-specific and timely, and that the petitioner was rightly denied appointment due to lower points and lack of urgency after delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment points system cadre-specific limitation

Priya Darshan Gupta v. Anoop Gupta

19 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5395-DB
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The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a mutually agreed settlement that dissolved the partnership firm, transferred ownership of assets and property to the appellant, and settled all outstanding claims between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement partnership dissolution consent decree ownership transfer

Delhi Prosecutors Welfare Association v. State

19 Jul 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5405-DB

The Delhi High Court directed procedural reforms and enhanced service benefits for Public Prosecutors, including digitization, dress allowance, and camp office allowance, while addressing delays in filing Criminal Leave Petitions by the State.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Criminal Leave Petition delay condonation digitization of prosecution Public Prosecutors benefits

Azad Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

19 Jul 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a second FIR involving distinct forged property transactions, dismissing the petitioners’ challenge based on the principle against multiple FIRs under Section 154 CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Second FIR Double Jeopardy Section 154 CrPC Forgery

Sh. Chander Prakash v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

18 Jul 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5290

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(A), and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement outraging modesty

Sonu v. State & Ors.

18 Jul 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5299

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 354D, 509 IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR POCSO Act amicable settlement

Uma Singhania and Anr v. Manoj Chhibber and Anr

18 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5482

The Delhi High Court held that noncompliance of a consent decree is to be remedied by execution proceedings under CPC, not contempt, and dismissed the petition for contempt.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court consent decree execution of decree Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

Mr. Shashank Khurana v. Land & Development Office

18 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela

The Delhi High Court dismissed PILs filed by property owners challenging L&DO's NOC requirement, holding that locus standi in PIL is not relaxed for such petitioners and leaving substantive issues open.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant public interest litigation locus standi No Objection Certificate property registration

IRCON International Ltd v. Bhavneet Singh

18 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5269-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a transfer order of a differently-abled employee, emphasizing statutory protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and requiring employers to consider disability-specific guidelines before transfers.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant differently-abled persons transfer order The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 rotational transfer exemption

Kanchan Saini v. University of Delhi

18 Jul 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:5393-DB

The Delhi High Court referred for reconsideration whether Instructors qualify as 'Teachers' under the Delhi University Act and are entitled to enhanced retirement age benefits, setting aside prior orders for failing to address this issue.

administrative other Significant age of superannuation Delhi University Act teacher definition Instructors

Ravi Prakash Soni v. Central Information Commission and Ors.

18 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:5380-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose bank locker information under RTI exemptions for fiduciary and privacy reasons, affirming no violation of natural justice and emphasizing the necessity of larger public interest for disclosure.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(e) Section 8(1)(j) fiduciary relationship

Arvind Kejriwal v. Department of Delhi Prisons and Anr.

18 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5475

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner two additional weekly legal meetings via video conferencing, holding that the right to effective legal consultation is a fundamental right that cannot be restricted by jail policy without valid reasons.

criminal petition_allowed Significant right to legal representation Article 22(1) Constitution of India fair trial legal meetings

JAI GURU SUDARSHAN ENTERPRISES v. DELHI STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX & ANR.

18 Jul 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:5286-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration due to an inadequate Show Cause Notice lacking specific allegations and restored the petitioner’s registration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Nalini Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5348-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the order allowing belated filing of public documents in a probate case, holding that such documents are admissible if no prejudice is caused and the opposing party is given a chance to rebut.

civil appeal_dismissed Order VII Rule 14 CPC Section 276 Indian Succession Act probate petition public documents admissibility

Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5267-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that seniority in promotion must be determined strictly according to statutory quotas and cannot be backdated prior to assumption of charge, applying the principle from Uttaranchal Forest Rangers’ Assn. (2006).

civil petition_dismissed Significant seniority promotion quota diversion of vacancies

M/S TODAY REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR. v. GUNVEEN SINGH

18 Jul 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:5288

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application in a summary suit for recovery, holding the defence fabricated and awarding the plaintiffs decree with interest under Order XXXVII CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit delay condonation