Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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Lokesh Sapra & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

15 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2090

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Yogesh Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

15 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2091

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Sh. Anil Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

15 Mar 2024 · Girish Kathpalia

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders against petitioners holding unauthorized occupation of DDA land, ruling that payments accepted as damages do not confer tenancy or licensee rights under the Public Premises Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Unauthorized occupation License fee vs damages Eviction proceedings

Capt. Kunal Khajuria & Anr. v. Major General Sudhir Mohan (Retd.) & Ors.

15 Mar 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2228

The court held that the defendant propounding a Will that challenges intestate succession must lead evidence first to prove the Will's validity, dismissing the defendant's application to have the plaintiff lead evidence first and rejecting objections to exhibiting the original Will.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant burden of proof onus of proof Order XVIII Rule 1 CPC Will execution and proof

Kuldeep Singh Sahani & Ors. v. Government of NCT & Ors.

15 Mar 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:2233

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of roads in Sarojini Nagar redevelopment, holding they are internal roads not public streets, and upheld the administrative approvals and limited scope of judicial review in policy decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant New Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 Section 203 NDMC Act public street closure redevelopment project

Jyoti Jadaun @ Renu Jadaun and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

15 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2126

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and trial against husband's family members in a matrimonial dispute due to vague allegations, reaffirming the power to prevent abuse of criminal law under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Om Prakash and Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Ors.

15 Mar 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by employees of educational institutes under DSGMC for non-payment of salaries, holding that statutory remedies under Sections 32 and 33 of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971 must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction alternative remedy Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971 Section 32

M/S SHREE SHYAM ENTERPRISES v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

15 Mar 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6130

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal beyond its expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Kawaljeet Singh & Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology & Ors.

15 Mar 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1673-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of writ petitions seeking 6th CPC benefits and challenging lay-offs, holding that an efficacious alternative remedy under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act precludes writ jurisdiction except in exceptional circumstances.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1971 Section 32(d) 6th Central Pay Commission

Ankit Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited & Ors.

14 Mar 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:2114-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging IRCTC's tender conditions for onboard catering services, holding that MSE exemption from EMD applies only to procuring contracts and that last-minute challenges without satisfying technical criteria are barred by delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Earnest Money Deposit Micro and Small Enterprises Public Procurement Policy MSEs Order 2012

M/S PERFECT TRADER v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

14 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2448-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within two weeks, holding that statutory timelines must be reasonably construed but adhered to avoid undue delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Central Goods and Service Tax Rules Rule 22(3) timelines for disposal

M/S BRIJBIHARI CONCAST PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX INTELLIGENCE MEERUT ZONAL UNIT

14 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2449-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority to dispose of the petitioner's objections to provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act within two weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.

administrative other provisional attachment Section 83 Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 objections

M/S Technology Next v. Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Import

14 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2421-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs adjudicating authority to expeditiously dispose of the reassessment proceedings with a personal hearing, emphasizing non-retroactive application of notifications and procedural fairness.

administrative other customs duty classification Bill of Entry Notification

Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd v. M/S. Namaste Foods & Ors.

14 Mar 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2310

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator following the death of the sole Arbitrator, affirming the Court's jurisdiction under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15 Substitute Arbitrator Death of Arbitrator

Amrit Pal Singh Gambhir v. Inderjeet Singh Gambhir & Ors.

14 Mar 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:2229

The Delhi High Court allowed Defendant No.2’s application to amend the Written Statement at the initial stage to incorporate estoppel plea and other facts, emphasizing no prejudice and timely completion of pleadings.

civil other amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC estoppel

Praveen Jain v. Financial Commissioner and Others

14 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2119
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking restitution of possession over disputed land, holding that writ jurisdiction is not available for disputed factual issues and parties must approach civil courts for resolution.

property petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 writ jurisdiction disputed questions of fact

Akash Solanki & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

14 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2117

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment of additional contractual Cath Lab Technicians, holding that replacement without regular selection was not established as the new posts were additional.

constitutional petition_dismissed contractual employees replacement regular selection writ petition

Kirpal Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.

14 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2121

Delhi High Court held that employees of unaided minority schools are entitled to terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th CPC and directed payment with interest, rejecting respondents' contention of withholding benefits.

labor petition_allowed Significant terminal benefits 6th Central Pay Commission 7th Central Pay Commission unaided minority schools

Bijender Singh Lather v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2277

The Delhi High Court set aside coercive proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against accused who joined investigation post chargesheet, while upholding proclamation against the accused who evaded investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 82 Cr.P.C. Non-Bailable Warrants chargesheet proclaimed offender

DR GHANSHYAM CHOURASIYA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

14 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2122

The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioner's claim for last increment and retirement benefits in light of binding Supreme Court rulings and dispose of it within six weeks.

administrative other Significant writ petition Article 226 last increment retirement benefits