Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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Ram Chander & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

23 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:491

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

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

Mahesh Sharma @ Chintu v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

23 Jan 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:581
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The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a life convict's premature release application for non-application of the remission policy prevailing at conviction, directing fresh consideration under the 2004 Policy and clarifying furlough rules.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant premature release Sentence Review Board remission policy Delhi Prison Rules 2018

Pradeep Sharma v. Rajiv Garg

23 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:458

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld the vacation of an ad-interim injunction due to deliberate suppression of the respondent's correct address and non-compliance with Supreme Court directions, allowing execution of an ex-parte decree to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ad-interim injunction suppression of facts Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC ex-parte decree

National Federation of the Blind v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 Jan 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:573-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful transfer of Special Schools and Hostels to the Directorate of Education and issued binding directions to ensure their proper operation and maintenance under the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Special Schools Hostels Directorate of Education

Noor Jahan v. State & Ors.

23 Jan 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:606-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing person after identifying the deceased through investigation and petitioner’s acceptance.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing person dead body identification DNA testing

Ankita Meena v. Airport Authority of India and Anr

23 Jan 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:550

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reservation and rejection of candidature, holding that misrepresentation of qualifications and belated challenge to advertisement terms are impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant reservation ST category misrepresentation educational qualification

M/S EXOTIC BUILDCON PVT LTD v. M/S MEDORS BIOTECH PVT LTD

23 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2018 Del 3345

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award despite the respondent company’s name being struck off during arbitration, affirming that such status does not invalidate arbitration if proceedings commenced earlier and restoration rights exist.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Struck off company Companies Act 2013

Kiran Gaur v. Rachit Gaur

23 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's transfer petition to shift the matrimonial case to a family court nearer to her residence for convenience.

family appeal_allowed transfer petition matrimonial dispute family court convenience of party

Dr Sheela Kumari S v. University of Delhi & Anr.

23 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:465
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The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are distinct from teachers and must retire at 62 years, dismissing the petition challenging the retirement age despite the petitioner’s promotions and re-designations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Director of Physical Education age of superannuation University of Delhi Merit Promotion Scheme

Aakash Yadav v. Union of India

23 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:481-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent board due to procedural non-compliance in the initial medical fitness assessment for recruitment.

administrative petition_allowed Significant medical examination Review Medical Board hospitalization for observation regulations compliance

Commissioner of Income Tax-IV v. M/S Indo Rama Textiles Ltd

23 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia
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The Delhi High Court held that sales tax subsidies under Maharashtra's 1993 Package Scheme of Incentives are capital receipts, applying the purpose test to distinguish them from revenue receipts.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant sales tax subsidy capital receipt revenue receipt purpose test

Arvind Bali v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

23 Jan 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:497
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The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a CEO accused of sexual assault under Section 376 IPC, holding that a superior fiduciary relationship invokes a presumption of non-consent under Section 114A of the Indian Evidence Act, precluding bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC sexual assault fiduciary relationship

Rajeev Sharma v. Pallavi Advertising

23 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:507

The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory deposit of 20% compensation for suspension of sentence during criminal appeals can be waived if appeals are decided expeditiously, directing time-bound disposal and suspending the sentence without deposit.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant suspension of sentence deposit of compensation criminal revision petition Section 397 CrPC

Ramesh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority

23 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:542-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partially allowing remission of license fees due to encroachment, ruling that courts cannot reappreciate evidence under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 arbitral award

Sarita Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:504-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that compassionate appointment is not warranted when the employee dies after retirement and the family has received pension and monetary benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed compassionate appointment superannuation family pension monetary compensation

Sanjeev Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:487
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking direction for FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that the Magistrate rightly exercised discretion after the alleged victim denied the offence and the complaint appeared motivated by oblique intentions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration judicial discretion locus standi

FIITJEE Ltd v. Deepak Solanki and Anr

23 Jan 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:532

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator after the original arbitrator resigned, holding that the validity of arbitration invocation need not be examined at this stage.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 14 Section 15

Vineet Kumar Lakhanpal v. Naman Lakhanpal & Anr.

23 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:521-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition concerning virtual visitation rights by issuing procedural directions to ensure unhindered interaction between the petitioner and children, emphasizing cooperation over punitive measures.

family other contempt petition virtual visitation child custody court directions

Smt Pataso Devi v. Sh Satish Kumar & Ors

23 Jan 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:633

The Delhi High Court allowed the transposition of deceased plaintiff's daughters as plaintiffs in a partition suit, holding that the suit did not abate as the legal heirs were already parties.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit transposition of parties legal heirs abatement of suit

Rita Wadhwa v. Sajiv Sarin

23 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:522-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal modifying the decree execution order to permit parties to examine inter se bids and include payment timeframes, enhancing transparency in the sale of suit property.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Local Commissioner inter se bidding property sale Order XXI CPC