Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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Resident Welfare Association West Jyoti Nagar Extn v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

01 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:788-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the MCD’s demolition order for an iron gate, holding that absence of a formal NOC from Traffic Police justified revocation of earlier permission.

administrative appeal_dismissed Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolition order iron gate installation No Objection Certificate

Akarshan Bhawan Flat Owners Welfare Association v. Sushil Kumar Jain

01 Feb 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:725-DB

The Delhi High Court held that co-owners have easement rights to access the roof for essential fire safety and sanitation facilities, and a co-owner cannot unilaterally remove such equipment without prior statutory sanction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant easement rights Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986 Indian Easements Act, 1882 fire safety equipment

Mayapuri CETP Society v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority CETP and Ors

01 Feb 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:801-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the impugned notification transferring the petitioner's CETP due to non-communication of the rejection order, violating natural justice and statutory appeal rights under the CETP Act.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Common Effluent Treatment Plant CETP Act natural justice show cause notice

Religare Finvest Limited v. Skil Infrastructure Limited & Ors

01 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 1754
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes with guarantors after deleting the insolvent corporate debtor from arbitration proceedings due to an insolvency moratorium.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Moratorium

Sumit Garg v. Dhianu Das

01 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 1754
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a valid arbitration agreement existed and the petition was timely filed, thereby enabling arbitration to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 21 notice appointment of arbitrator

Union of India & Ors. v. Satish Chander Dabral

01 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7484-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the premature disposal of a tribunal matter and remanded it for fresh consideration after hearing both parties within a stipulated time.

administrative appeal_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal premature disposal completion of pleadings natural justice

M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. RADHEYSHYAM AND ORS.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1089

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a contract workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act and contract terms.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 principal employer liability retrenchment compensation contractual interpretation

Raju Kumar Sah v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:855

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate, holding that the executing authority had complied with legal procedures and no unjustified delay or mala fide was established.

labor petition_dismissed writ of mandamus recovery certificate industrial award execution proceedings

Patiram v. State of NCT and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, corroborated evidence, and risk of absconding.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail POCSO Act sexual assault Section 439 CrPC

V R Industries Private Ltd. v. Rajesh Kejriwal

31 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:728-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "GOLDEN GATE," affirming the prior use and registration rights of the respondent and emphasizing protection against public confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interlocutory injunction prior use deceptively similar trademark

M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. SUDHIR AND ORS.

31 Jan 2024 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2024:DHC:1091

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 principal employer liability retrenchment compensation subcontractor liability

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sardul Singh

31 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1103-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle, ruling that the insured was not negligent under the policy terms and that mere temporary unattended status does not constitute fundamental breach justifying repudiation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance claim negligence theft insurance policy breach

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

31 Jan 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:833

The Delhi High Court mandated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to implement accessibility standards in films and broadcasting under the RPWD Act, rejecting industry objections and directing establishment of a mechanism for timely enforcement.

constitutional other Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility standards sub-titling captioning

Mohd. Yasin v. St. Stephens College

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:848

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to revive a writ petition seeking habitable staff quarter allotment, holding the petitioner violated his undertaking and has no vested right to demand specific accommodation or renovations.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition revival government accommodation staff quarters undertaking violation

Dheeraj Kumar v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:850

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of an industrial award recovery certificate, holding that ongoing recovery proceedings and statutory compliance preclude writ intervention.

labor petition_dismissed writ of mandamus industrial dispute recovery certificate execution proceedings

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan v. Rajesh Kumar

31 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:691-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing KVS to extend CGHS benefits to a retired employee, rejecting the petitioner's restrictive interpretation of the MHRD O.M. dated 13.03.2019.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant CGHS facilities Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Office Memorandum retired employees

Neeraj Kumar v. Union of India

31 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:694-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate’s appointment due to non-disclosure of experience in the original application, holding that belated submission of experience certificates is impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant experience certificate recruitment eligibility afterthought document verification

Michal Benson Nwaogu @ Chuna Benson v. State

31 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:772

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail and suspension of sentence cannot be detained in a Detention Centre solely due to lack of visa extension, emphasizing the constitutional right to personal liberty and directing expeditious visa extension and trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant foreign national visa extension detention centre Article 21

Maj Gen SK Bhandari v. Union of India & Ors.

31 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:721-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a promotion order, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s interim order that all actions are subject to final adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed Writ of Certiorari Writ of Mandamus Promotion Armed Forces Tribunal

Kumkum Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 Jan 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:777

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the sole legatee in absence of an executor, holding the Will valid and allowing administration of the deceased's estate.

civil petition_allowed Significant Probate Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will execution