Delhi High Court

42,433 judgments

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M/S. M.K. ENTERPRISES v. M/S. VOHRA RUBBER AND ELECTRICALS & ORS.

12 Feb 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:1014

The Delhi High Court held that a settlement recorded in a police station does not automatically constitute an admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, and dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to grant a decree on admission in a commercial recovery suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admission settlement in police station admission of liability

Rudal Prajapati v. Jain Samnopasak Sr. Sec. School and Anr.

12 Feb 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1751

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award dismissing the petitioner’s claim of illegal termination, holding that failure to complete 240 days of continuous service precluded protection under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25-B Section 25-F continuous service

M/S Envisage v. M/S SAK Buildtech Pvt Ltd

12 Feb 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1583-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award where the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed without the respondent's consent, affirming that such appointment lacks jurisdiction under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 unilateral appointment of arbitrator jurisdiction of arbitrator Section 34 setting aside arbitral award

GEE INTERNATIONALS v. DELHI TOURISM AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

12 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:1062

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act due to respondent's delay in dispute resolution, directing parties to attempt settlement before arbitration proceeds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Dispute Resolution Committee Arbitrator appointment

Sh. Tarun Kataria v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1028-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a mid-process change in recruitment criteria, holding that a candidate who participates without protest waives the right to later challenge the selection procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant selection process waiver acquiescence change in selection criteria

Naresh Kumar Mehta v. P.O., Labour Court, The Mgmt of ...

12 Feb 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1301

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award dismissing the petitioner for misconduct during inquiry, holding that misbehavior with the enquiry officer constitutes valid grounds for discharge under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant misconduct domestic inquiry discharge from service industrial dispute

Anil Yadav Security Agency v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.

12 Feb 2024 · Manmohan, Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora,... · 2024:DHC:1169-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging early termination of a security services contract, holding that the termination was lawful under the contract terms and that arbitration was the appropriate remedy.

civil petition_dismissed contract termination security services contract contract extension arbitration clause

Castrol Limited v. Rajesh Kumar Tuteja and Anr.

12 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:1330

The Delhi High Court held that the Defendants' deceptive use and bad faith registration of a mark confusingly similar to the Plaintiff's well-known "CASTROL" trademark constituted infringement, granting permanent injunctions, damages, and costs in favor of the Plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement bad faith registration deceptive similarity permanent injunction

Praveen Kumar Malhotra v. Arun Kumar

12 Feb 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:1005

The Delhi High Court held that it can condone delay in filing leave to contest eviction petitions under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act if delay is beyond tenant's control and a substantial case is made, setting aside eviction order and remanding for fresh consideration.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B(8) leave to contest eviction petition

Prashant Nagpal v. Arti Gupta and Ors.

12 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1048-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by consent directing the appellant to vacate the property by a specified date, pay occupation charges, and file an undertaking, thereby terminating all related proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed possession occupation charges consent decree vacation of property

Priyanka Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Kapil Dev Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1000

The Delhi High Court allowed bail to appellants accused under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC, holding that the invocation of the Act and denial of bail were unjustified given the civil dispute background and lack of prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 civil dispute property sale dispute

Department of Land Resources v. Mukesh and Associates

12 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1187

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to set aside an arbitral award, holding that procedural irregularities did not invalidate the contract and that interest under the MSMED Act is payable independent of statutory dispute resolution invocation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act MSMED Act interest Contract validity

Prof. Krishna Mohan Shrimali v. University of Delhi

12 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1031

The Delhi High Court held that withholding a university professor’s increment without issuing a show cause notice as mandated by contract and Executive Council resolution was illegal and directed the University to reconsider the increment grant.

administrative petition_allowed Significant increment withholding contract of service Executive Council resolution Curriculum Vitae submission

SS RAIL WORKS PVT. LTD v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

12 Feb 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:1013-DB

The Delhi High Court held that electronic payment of Earnest Money Deposit with timely proof upload satisfies tender conditions, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's bid for late credit and directing consideration of its financial bid.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Earnest Money Deposit Tender Cost Electronic Fund Transfer RTGS

Rahul Narula v. Union of India through Central Zoo Authority & Ors.

12 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:1123-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging Section 23 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, holding that apprehensions alone do not warrant writ relief and animal welfare oversight lies with the constituted High Powered Committee.

criminal petition_dismissed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 Section 23 PCA Section 27 PCA exemption Article 226 Constitution

Commissioner of Customs v. M/S Evergreen Shipping Agency India Pvt. Ltd.

12 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1161-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that immunity granted by the Settlement Commission to some co-noticees does not extend to others, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting immunity to the respondent and remitting the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Settlement Commission immunity co-noticees liability Customs penalty Show Cause Notice

Naveen Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

12 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Commissioner of Police, Delhi v. Brijesh Moolvanshi & Ors.

12 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1044-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing vacancy calculation for Delhi Police Sub Inspector recruitment on a vacancy-based roster as per statutory rules, dismissing the petitioner's challenge based on post-based roster calculation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant vacancy-based roster post-based roster limited departmental competitive exam Delhi Police recruitment

Sameer Singh v. State

12 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1061
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The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act due to an invalid demand notice that failed to specify the breakup of the claimed amount exceeding the cheque value.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act demand notice cheque dishonour validity of notice

Shane Haider v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Feb 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1115

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case involving alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise does not vitiate consent absent mala fide intention at inception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail false promise of marriage consent vitiated Section 375 IPC