Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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M/S PAISALO DIGITAL LIMITED v. M/S SUN CORP AND ORS

04 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:2746-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Sole Arbitrator appointed unilaterally lacks jurisdiction and that pecuniary jurisdiction of the Commercial Court includes the aggregate of claim and counterclaim, setting aside the arbitral award and allowing the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Sole Arbitrator appointment Pecuniary jurisdiction

Atanu Bhattacharjee & Anr v. Corporation Bank

04 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:2702
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The Delhi High Court held that summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC requires a written application and mandatory notice, and while the Trial Court's summary judgment was set aside for procedural lapses, its decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC was upheld due to appellants' failure to file a written statement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC Order VIII Rule 10 CPC written statement

Manju Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Apr 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2772-DB

The court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily left her parental home, affirming her right to choose her residence.

constitutional petition_dismissed habeas corpus major right to residence writ petition

MS GLOBUS INFOCOM LIMITED & ANR. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ANR.

04 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2778

The Delhi High Court held that summons cannot be issued without cognizance or specific court orders and must consider prior orders dropping proceedings, directing the trial court to reconsider the summons issued against the petitioners.

criminal other Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal complaint issuance of summons cognizance

Sanshkar through his guardian Sh. Dhiroo Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

04 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for admission in the ended academic session but allowed the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session under the prescribed procedure.

constitutional petition_dismissed EWS category admission Directorate of Education computerized draw of lots writ petition

Devender Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:2731-DB

The Delhi High Court held that employees in non-EDP cadres are entitled to the same retrospective pay revision benefits from 01.01.1986 as granted to EDP cadre employees, disallowing discriminatory effective dates for identical pay revisions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pay scale revision Sheshagiri Committee 4th Central Pay Commission EDP cadre

Union of India v. J R Sakhare

04 Apr 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:2737-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing disciplinary penalty due to non-production of original evidence causing prejudice, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry non-production of documents principles of natural justice prejudice

Kenneth Onyema v. State GNCT of Delhi and Anr

04 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2715

The Delhi High Court quashed IPC offences against a foreign national on amicable settlement grounds while allowing continuation of proceedings under the Foreigners Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement offences against women

Samsung Gulf Electronics, FZE v. Union of India

04 Apr 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:2718

Delhi High Court directs Indian authorities to appoint an advocate to effectively pursue extradition proceedings of accused before Spanish Court, recognizing victim's right to assist prosecution and enforcing public duty through writ of mandamus.

criminal petition_allowed Significant extradition writ of mandamus victim rights Code of Criminal Procedure

T.V. Today Network Limited and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

04 Apr 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:2749-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious appellate review of Instagram account suspension under IT Rules, highlighting constitutional concerns over due process and fundamental rights violations.

constitutional other Significant Information Technology Rules 2021 Intermediary liability Rule 3(1)(c) Suspension of social media accounts

Anokhe Lal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

04 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:2701

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s finding that the petitioner was not a workman under the Industrial Disputes Act and dismissed his claim of illegal termination due to contradictory evidence and failure to discharge the burden of proof.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant workman definition Industrial Disputes Act 1947 burden of proof employer-employee relationship

Krishna v. Delhi Police & Ors.

04 Apr 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:2720

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-investigation or transfer of a murder case investigation to the CBI, holding that the police investigation was fair, credible, and supported by scientific evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant re-investigation Section 174 Cr.P.C. DNA profiling transfer of investigation

Agra Portfolio Pvt. Ltd. v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 1 & Anr.

04 Apr 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:2670-DB

The High Court held that under Section 56(2)(viib) and Rule 11UA, the choice of valuation method for unquoted shares lies exclusively with the assessee, and the Assessing Officer cannot substitute the method chosen by the assessee when determining fair market value.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 56(2)(viib) Rule 11UA Discounted Cash Flow method Net Asset Value method

Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi v. State of NCT Delhi

04 Apr 2024 · Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:2719

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi in a serious economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, completion of investigation, and safeguarding personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences Section 439 Cr.P.C. Section 420 IPC

Libra Associates v. Dabur India Limited

04 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:2912-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned the delay in filing a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that the limitation period is three calendar months and the appellant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay limitation period

Sheikh Sadaf v. University of Delhi & Anr.

04 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2815

The Delhi High Court permitted a student to submit a delayed examination application within an extended deadline as a special case without creating a binding precedent.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition examination application deadline extension University of Delhi

Jitender Kumar Govt. Contractors & Engineers v. Public Works Departments

04 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5383

The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner’s chosen retired CPWD officer as arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, referring the disputes for arbitration.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

Union of India and Ors. v. Heera Lal Kundra

04 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:256-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that recovery of excess payments from a retired railway employee's pension was unjustified absent fraud or an undertaking to refund, reaffirming the principle in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recovery of excess payment retired employee pension State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih fraudulent payment

Shantanu Shukla v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

04 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2591-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that long contractual service does not confer a right to regularisation unless the initial appointment complied with constitutional recruitment norms, clarifying the interplay between Uma Devi and Jaggo judgments.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant contractual employment regularisation public employment Articles 14 and 16

Narendra Kumar Jain v. Harsh Pratap Seonie & Ors.

03 Apr 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:2660
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The Delhi High Court held that an unlawful sub-tenant is bound by an eviction order against the tenant and the tenant's legal heirs in possession must pay interim use and occupation charges at market rent pending final disposal.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 sub-tenancy eviction order use and occupation charges