Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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Inderjit Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

23 Apr 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3141

The Delhi High Court held that trial against an accused fit to stand trial can continue independently even if co-accused is declared unfit and trial against him is postponed under Section 329 CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 329 CrPC unsoundness of mind postponement of trial splitting of trial

Priya Das v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Apr 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:3250-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging an appointment on caste certificate grounds, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters and only non-appointees can legally challenge appointments.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Public Interest Litigation service matters appointment legality Scheduled Tribes category

Sumit Fagna v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

23 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:3276

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that uncorroborated disclosure statements and mere telephonic or financial links are insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act disclosure statement corroboration

Hotel Corporation of India Ltd. v. Indus Towers Limited

23 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3148-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the interim relief allowing Indus Towers to remove its telecom equipment from Hotel Corporation of India's premises and affirmed the Court's jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator with parties' consent during Section 9 proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief License agreement Removal of equipment

M/S Synergy Consultants v. M/S T.D. Williamson India Pvt. Ltd.

23 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3261

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award that denied commission for one ONGC project and pre-institution interest, holding that the arbitrator’s contract interpretation and discretionary interest award did not warrant judicial interference.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Representative Agreement Commission dispute

Abdul Salam v. State of NCT Delhi

23 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:3205

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s framing of charges against the petitioner in a mob fight case, holding that a prima facie case existed despite discharge of other accused facing trial in a separate case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge prima facie case discharge of accused multiple trials

Muniza Begum Alias Jahan Ara v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

23 Apr 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:3236

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to pass a reasoned speaking order after hearing the petitioner regarding de-sealing and demolition actions, considering statutory protections under the Special Act suspending punitive measures against unauthorized constructions.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction de-sealing order demolition The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Act, 2023

Bishamber Dayal Gupta v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:3176

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea in a property dispute FIR involving allegations of forgery and cheating, citing ongoing investigation and absence of material change since prior bail rejection.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. property dispute forgery

Ansh Choudhary & Ors. v. Harkishan & Anr.

23 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3426

The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree of partition based on admitted shares and uncontested chain of title among co-owners of an undivided residential property.

civil other partition suit preliminary decree undivided property co-owners

ITC LIMITED v. MS. SAMITA BHATIA PROPRIETOR S.S. ENTERPRISES

23 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3425

The Delhi High Court allowed ITC Limited's summary suit for recovery of Rs. 1.98 crore with interest at 9% p.a., dismissing the defendant's leave to defend application in default.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit recovery of money interest on admitted dues

Vijay Khodaria and Anr. v. Jagpal Singh and Ors.

23 Apr 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3382
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The Delhi High Court held that protection against demolition under the Special Provisions Act, 2011 granted to upper floors of a building extends to lower floors as well, and unauthorized construction without sanctioned plans is liable to demolition under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized construction demolition Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Special Provisions Act, 2011

Babita Rani v. Harpal

23 Apr 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:3413-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Family Court's order, appointed a new Local Commissioner to record evidence, set aside cost orders, and directed expeditious completion of proceedings.

family appeal_allowed Family Court Local Commissioner Section 151 CPC adjournment

M/S SUPER SMELTERS LIMITED v. RAMESH JINDAL

23 Apr 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3313-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex-parte decree and restore the suit, emphasizing the Supreme Court's COVID-19 extension of limitation periods and the appellant's right to file a written statement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC extension of limitation COVID-19 pandemic

Bank of India v. M/S Sarvodya Paper Mills Ltd

23 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3437

The Delhi High Court allowed dissolution of M/s Sarvodya Paper Mills Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and permitting distribution of remaining funds to secured creditors.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator discharge Winding up

Gita Kumari v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3622

The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court order setting aside the summoning of an accused in a dowry death case due to lack of specific evidence implicating him.

criminal petition_dismissed summoning order dowry demand Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC

Meiden T and D India Limited v. PCI Limited

23 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3340-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the appellant's claim for set off of debit notes unrelated to the service agreement, affirming the Arbitral Tribunal's jurisdiction and the validity of the award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Service Facility Agreement Set off Order VIII Rule 6 CPC

Neeraj Piplani v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Apr 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:3267

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided at the preliminary stage under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act quashing of complaint

Md Dilwar Hussain v. Prof Nazim Husain Al-Jafri

23 Apr 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3380

The Delhi High Court directed the University to compensate a student for loss of an academic year due to delayed admission despite favorable court orders and allowed admission in the next session.

administrative petition_allowed Significant contempt of court academic admission compensation for loss of academic year university admission

Kavita Sharma v. Kamaljeet Sharma

23 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3258

The Delhi High Court granted preliminary decree of partition for co-owned floors, upheld plaintiff’s ownership of the second floor rejecting oral settlement defense, and granted injunctions while dismissing mesne profits claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Partition Judgment on Admissions Oral Family Settlement Indian Evidence Act Sections 91 and 92

Fazila Sayyed v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:3174-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a 2005 COFEPOSA detention order against a smuggler, ruling that delay due to evasion and service in English were valid, dismissing the writ petition filed by his widow.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant COFEPOSA detention order smuggling delay in service