Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Sri Awadh Ram Leela Committee Vashnu Mata Mandir v. Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

15 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5397

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking enhancement of Ram Leela ground or alternative land allotment, holding no statutory duty was breached by authorities to warrant issuance of mandamus.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ of mandamus Article 226 Constitution of India Ram Leela ground land allotment

Prabha Mandal v. WTC, Noida Development Company Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

15 Jul 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:5423

The Delhi High Court held that a party interested in the dispute cannot unilaterally appoint a sole arbitrator and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) Schedule VII

Abhay Kumar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

15 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5377-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the automatic termination of a parking site lease contract due to government acquisition of land, validating the Municipal Corporation's re-tendering of the reduced site.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contract termination government acquisition parking site lease automatic termination clause

Shiv Kumar Jatia & Anr. v. Satyam Kanoi & Ors.

15 Jul 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5406-DB

Delhi High Court substituted Administrators of Ram Pyari Devi Charitable Trust and directed a forensic audit to address financial irregularities and unresolved disputes among Trustees.

administrative other Significant Public Trust Administrator appointment Forensic audit Trustees disputes

M/S AGGARWAL PROPMART PVT. LTD. v. M/S KALKA PROMOTERS AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. & ORS.

15 Jul 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5367

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to dismiss a summary judgment application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to disputed liability and lack of clear admissions in a loan recovery suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions discretionary power loan recovery suit

Suman Aggarwal & Ors. v. Rajender Prashad Aggarwal

15 Jul 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:5385

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of additional defendants and decreed the suit in terms of a lawful settlement agreement reached through mediation, ordering refund of court fees accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Order 1 Rule 10 CPC Settlement Agreement Mediation Court Fees Act 1870

M/S BIRCHAND v. COMMISSIONER OF DGST, DELHI AND OTHERS

15 Jul 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:5185-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner’s appeal against retrospective GST registration cancellation for lack of proper hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice personal hearing retrospective cancellation

Swastik Pipe Limited v. PSR Aqua and Engineers Private Limited

15 Jul 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:5304
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause printed on unsigned tax invoices can constitute a binding arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and referred the dispute to arbitration on a prima facie basis.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 7 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act unsigned arbitration clause

Rakesh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5178
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses, emphasizing that statutory bail embargoes do not override fundamental rights under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Rafique Khan v. NCB

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5176
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses, overriding the statutory bail embargo under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail commercial quantity

Sunil Kumar v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5182
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and lack of evidence of knowledge justify bail despite stringent NDPS Act provisions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Noble Chartering Inc v. Steel Authority of India Ltd.

15 Jul 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause permitting unilateral termination without cause is valid, set aside the arbitral award’s contrary interpretation, and modified damages and interest accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Contract of Affreightment Clause 62 Unilateral termination Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996

Gopal Dangi v. State NCT of Delhi; Mohd Munib v. State

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5175
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and procedural lapses justify bail despite statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Shivam v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5181
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused charged with commercial quantity narcotics offences under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the impact of procedural safeguards, absence of independent witnesses, and prolonged trial delay on bail considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act bail

Rizwan v. State NCT of Delhi

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5180
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial heroin case under the NDPS Act, emphasizing that prolonged trial delay and absence of independent witnesses justify bail despite statutory embargo.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act

Ankit Sagar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5174
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to procedural infirmities and prolonged trial delay, emphasizing that statutory bail restrictions under Section 37 do not preclude bail where fundamental rights are at stake.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act bail

Suresh Kochhar v. Sanjay Kumar

15 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a consent decree based on a settlement agreement signed by an authorized director, dismissing belated objections to execution for lack of authorization.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Settlement Agreement Specific Performance Director's Authority Consent Decree

Kamla Varma & Ors. v. Surendra Pal Singh

15 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5263

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered family settlement deed is binding and enforceable if bona fide and acted upon, exempt from mandatory registration under Section 17(2)(v) of the Registration Act, and estops parties from denying its terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Family Settlement Registration Act 1908 Section 17(2)(v) Estoppel

Amit Mishra v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

15 Jul 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death after considering completed investigation and absence of risk of witness intimidation or evidence tampering, imposing stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC dowry death

Veena Jain & Ors. v. Praveen Jain

15 Jul 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:5223
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit as settled under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC based on a lawful and voluntary out-of-court settlement, ordering refund of court fees and discharge of HDFC Bank from the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Settlement Withdrawal of suit Relinquishment deed