Delhi High Court

64,767 judgments

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SMAAASH LEISURE LTD v. AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

18 Dec 2023 · Jyoti Singh

The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards due to unilateral appointment of the arbitrator violating Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding that waiver requires express written agreement and that awards by an ineligible arbitrator are void.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed Significant unilateral appointment Section 12(5) Arbitration Act arbitrator ineligibility express waiver in writing

TDI Infrastructure Ltd v. Sushil Kumar Goyal

18 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9183

The Delhi High Court condoned a 190-day delay in filing a consumer appeal due to sufficient cause and restored the appeal subject to costs and deposit of decreetal amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay limitation Consumer Protection Act, 1986 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Mahesh v. Ramesh & Ors.

18 Dec 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:9283

The Court allowed the landlord's application to fix use and occupation charges subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date, with interim protection conditional on compliance.

property petition_allowed use and occupation charges tenant undertaking vacation of premises interim protection

Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Prasad Singh v. Union of India

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9129

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition claiming sovereign rights over Beswan Avibhajya Rajya, holding that disputed title and sovereignty issues must be resolved in civil courts, not through writ jurisdiction.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition Article 226 disputed title princely state

M/S. PON PURE CHEMICAL PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION

18 Dec 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:9090

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's award of compensation and interest to the legal heirs of a deceased worker, holding that the deceased was an employee under the Employee's Compensation Act despite absence of formal contract.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 employer-employee relationship compensation for death electric shock accident

Nidhi Sawnani v. Harsh Sawnani

18 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9085-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal permitting belated filing of the written statement in a divorce proceeding under the Family Courts Act, 1984, balancing procedural timelines with the interests of justice and minor children.

family appeal_allowed Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 written statement extension of time Section 151 CPC

Randa Chehab v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9126

The Delhi High Court upheld the deportation and blacklisting of a foreign national for violating business visa conditions by unauthorized public fund collection, ruling that such administrative action is lawful and not subject to interference under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant deportation business visa foreigners act blacklisting

Amrit Lal Wadhera & Anr. v. Saroj Suneja

18 Dec 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:9089

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order due to defective service of summons and remanded the case for fresh proceedings ensuring proper service and due process under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B eviction petition service of summons

Naveen Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9094-DB
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The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a delayed recruitment claim by the Administrative Tribunal, affirming that candidates have no indefeasible right to appointment and that delay without sufficient cause is fatal.

administrative appeal_dismissed limitation recruitment selection process right to be considered

Vinay Kapoor v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 Dec 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:9164

The Delhi High Court granted Probate of a duly executed last Will dated 01.05.2017, finding no objections and confirming the testatrix's sound mind and ownership.

civil petition_allowed Probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will Attesting witnesses

Devans Modern Breweries Limited v. Jagpin Breweries Limited

18 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9138

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining a brewery from using competitor's branded glass bottles for its beer, holding such use infringes trademark and design rights and causes consumer confusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Designs Act, 2000 Trademark infringement Design registration

Adarsh Gaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Dec 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:9112
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, holding that procedural defects in electronic evidence are curable and discrepancies in postal receipt dates cannot alone dismiss a complaint under Section 138 NI Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Legal notice service Section 65B Indian Evidence Act

Rajender Kumar Pahwa & Ors. v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors.

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9349
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The Delhi High Court quashed the Look Out Circular issued against company directors solely for bank loan default, holding that LOCs cannot be used as a tool for debt recovery absent criminal proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Look Out Circular LOC fundamental right to travel Article 21

Rathod Anil v. Union of India

18 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9088-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical boards' rejection of a candidate with disability in both legs for Mechanical Engineering Services under ESE Rules, 2018, affirming the requirement to meet prescribed benchmark disability and functional criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Engineering Services Examination Rules, 2018 disability certificate benchmark disability medical examination

Deepak Aggarwal v. Yogesh Jain

18 Dec 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:9388
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The Delhi High Court held that the special summary procedure under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply to eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(a), rendering revision petitions under Section 25B(8) not maintainable in such cases.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 25B(8) eviction

Naveen Sachdeva v. Umesh Sehgal

18 Dec 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:9098

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit subject to deposit of admitted amount with interest and payment of legal costs, following the principles in Kailash v. Nankhu.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution

Mohd. Mustaqeem v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi

18 Dec 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:9079

Bail was denied to the accused charged with murder during communal riots due to prima facie evidence and credible eyewitness identification, with discrepancies and forensic doubts reserved for trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 302 IPC Section 437(2) CrPC eyewitness identification

Manjeet Singh v. Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

18 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9128

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's order repudiating an insurance claim due to doubts on accident genuineness and insured value, affirming limited scope of interference under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Insurance claim repudiation Insured declared value Indian Motor Tariff

Chander Bhan v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9141

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of ASI Chander Bhan in a criminal case involving allegations of extortion, assault, and corruption, citing the gravity of charges and risk of witness influence.

criminal bail_denied bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. police misconduct extortion witness tampering

Sompal Singh Tomar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Dec 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9133

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a police official accused of extortion and assault, emphasizing the gravity of allegations and risk of witness intimidation.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail police misconduct extortion wrongful confinement