Delhi High Court

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M/S NNS ONLINE PVT LTD AND ORS v. CHANDRA PRAKASH PANDEY

02 Jun 2023 · TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2023:DHC:4061

The Delhi High Court directed petitioners to file affidavits admitting or denying documents and produce a witness for cross-examination, while setting aside an unnecessary summons, to ensure fair and efficient Labour Court proceedings.

labor petition_allowed affidavit of admission/denial Labour Court cross-examination competent witness

Kuldeep v. DG CISF

02 Jun 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4074-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging CISF posting orders, holding that transfer decisions are administrative and not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed CISF posting transfer orders Home Sector posting administrative discretion

Vivek Kumar v. Union of India and Others

02 Jun 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4015-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the ITBP Director General to decide the petitioner's pending representation within six weeks, emphasizing the obligation of public authorities to decide representations within a reasonable time.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition mandamus certiorari representation

Malvinder Mohan Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

02 Jun 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:4007
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Malvinder Mohan Singh in a serious economic offence case involving alleged financial fraud and misappropriation of funds, emphasizing the right to liberty and completion of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences Section 409 IPC corporate loan book

Karan Singh and Anr. v. The State and Another

02 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4834

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties involving mutual consent divorce and financial compensation.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC mediation settlement mutual consent divorce

Sunil Naraindas Godhwani v. State (NCT of Delhi)

02 Jun 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:4006
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Sunil Godhwani in a high-profile financial fraud case involving alleged misappropriation of loans by REL and RFL, balancing the gravity of the offence with the petitioner’s compliance and changed circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences Section 409 IPC corporate loan book

Pramod Pehalwan v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

02 Jun 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:4019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder and conspiracy case, holding that substantial circumstantial evidence and prior criminal history justified continued custody to prevent trial interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail criminal conspiracy call detail records PCR call

ANR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED v. MAHAVIR SINGHAL & ORS.

02 Jun 2023 · V. KAMESWAR RAO; ANOOP KUMAR MENDIRATTA · 2023:DHC:7965-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, 1996, the court must mandatorily refer parties to arbitration upon prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, rejecting the lower court's dismissal based on inconsistent pleadings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration agreement mandatory referral to arbitration doctrine of approbate and reprobate

Havells India Limited v. Polycab India Limited

02 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:8764
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court clarified the legal tests for design piracy, novelty, and prior publication under the Designs Act, 2000, emphasizing the need for credible evidence of infringement and application of designs to specific articles for protection.

intellectual_property other Significant Designs Act, 2000 Registered design Design piracy Section 22 Designs Act

Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi

02 Jun 2023 · Pankaj Samatra; Deepankar Datta
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The High Court upheld the respondent’s ownership and possession rights under a sale agreement and dismissed the appellant’s appeal seeking to continue possession as a licensee after license expiry.

property appeal_dismissed Significant sale agreement possession licensee eviction

Ghanshyam v. Yogendra Rathi

02 Jun 2023 · Pankaj Samatra; Deepankar Datta
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The court upheld the respondent's ownership and possession rights based on sale agreement and possession, dismissed the appellant's forgery claims, and ordered eviction with mesne profits.

property appeal_dismissed Significant sale agreement possession licensee eviction

Mahadev Ramsoch Pvt ITI & Anr. v. Directorate General of Training & Anr.

02 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3985

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate General of Training and State Directorate to process the petitioners' affiliation application within six weeks, issuing a writ of mandamus for timely procedural compliance without commenting on merits.

administrative petition_allowed writ of mandamus affiliation application time-bound decision Directorate General of Training

Ajay Kumar Bhalla & Ors. v. Prakash Kumar Dixit

02 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9921-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that substantive entitlement to promotion cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings and set aside the Single Judge's order granting promotion while upholding the limits of contempt jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contempt of court promotion entitlement retrospective penalty disciplinary proceedings

Tata Projects - Kalindee (JV) v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

02 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3412
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner JV validly invoked arbitration and appointed its arbitrator, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent due to its failure to do so, emphasizing limited judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6) and invalidity of contractual clauses requiring selection from a curated panel.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator pre-arbitral protocol Section 21 notice

Union of India & Anr. v. O.P. Mathur

01 Jun 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3951

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal without orders due to absence of arguments and reliance on a prior detailed judgment in a related appeal.

other appeal_dismissed appeal disposal prior judgment no arguments related appeal

Mr. Ajeet & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4857

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties reached an amicable settlement and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR

Food Corporation of India v. FCI Shramik Sangh

01 Jun 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4062

The Delhi High Court directed the labour tribunal to furnish certified copies of documents annexed to the Assistant Labour Commissioner's report to the petitioner, enabling filing of objections and ensuring expeditious disposal of the labour dispute.

labor petition_allowed labour dispute certified copies Assistant Labour Commissioner report Central Government Industrial Tribunal

Master Divyansh Agrawal v. Directorate of Education

01 Jun 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4142

The Delhi High Court directed admission of a petitioner to a school under the same management, allowing payment of annual charges in instalments instead of lump sum, ensuring access to education.

education petition_allowed admission annual charges fee instalments right to education

Union of India v. OP Mathur

01 Jun 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3950

The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit challenging departmental dismissal is barred after exhaustion of statutory remedies and that Rule 57 CISF Rules does not bar Civil Court jurisdiction, allowing the appellant's second appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant res judicata disciplinary proceedings CISF Rules 2001 Rule 57 CISF

Deep Mala alias Deepa v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4858

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes mutual divorce amicable settlement