Delhi High Court

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M/S S N MALHOTRA AND SONS v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

27 Mar 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2355

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to release principal payments due on duly approved bills to the petitioner within eight weeks, rejecting the Corporation's policy delaying payments based on fund availability.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Municipal Corporation payments approved bills contractor payments reasonable time for payment

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. PIONEER FABRICATORS PVT. LTD.

27 Mar 2023 · V. KAMESWAR RAO; ANOOP KUMAR MENDIRATTA · 2023:DHC:2153-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract governs the territorial jurisdiction to challenge an arbitral award under the MSMED Act, setting aside the order dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant MSMED Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 territorial jurisdiction exclusive jurisdiction clause

Union of India v. Om Prakash

27 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:2163-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for ACP/MACP benefits, regular service starts from the date of absorption into a new post, and prior service cannot be counted, setting aside the Tribunal’s order granting second ACP benefits notionally from initial appointment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation absorption

Amit Gulia v. The State

27 Mar 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2172-DB

Bhisham Sharma alias Sidharth Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Mar 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2175-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's criminal appeal, upholding his conviction after affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's findings were sound.

criminal appeal_dismissed conviction appreciation of evidence reasonable doubt trial court findings

Manoj Gulia v. State NCT of Delhi

27 Mar 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2176-DB

M/S AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S MEDUSA FASHION

27 Mar 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause in a commercial MoU, emphasizing the Act's intent for efficient dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Microsoft Corporation v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

27 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:2331

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of Microsoft's patent application for lack of clear reasoning and remanded it for fresh consideration with proper opportunity to amend claims and in light of settled patentability principles.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application method step format Section 3(k) Patents Act Section 10 Patents Act

Dabur India Limited v. The Advertising Standards Council of India

27 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2364

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to file additional documents at a belated stage, holding that the documents were irrelevant and not necessary for adjudication under Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC additional documents relevance and necessity belated filing

ISCHEMIX LLC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS

27 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court allowed the patent applicant's appeal, quashing the rejection order for failure to cite prior art in the hearing notice and remanding the application for fresh consideration with an opportunity to rebut.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application Section 3(d) Patents Act prior art notice of hearing

M/S HERO FINCORP LTD v. M/S SHAHDARA X-RAY AND PATHOLOGY CENTRE & ORS

27 Mar 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:2216

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from loan agreements despite allegations of forgery and fraud by the respondents.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Appointment of arbitrator Loan agreement dispute

Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

27 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:2298

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to fill three PGT English posts by promotion through a DPC, limiting relief to procedural compliance and leaving seniority disputes to separate proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed promotion PGT English Departmental Promotion Committee seniority

Arshiya Zia and Anr. v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.

27 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2299

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners temporary stay in the staff quarter for two months pending compassionate appointment application but directed vacation thereafter as per University rules.

administrative petition_dismissed staff quarter vacation order compassionate appointment pending representation

Yash Anand v. Air India Limited

27 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2297

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India Limited on maintainability grounds post-privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction does not extend to privatized entities no longer controlled by the government.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability privatization Air India Limited Article 12 Constitution

Rashtriya Transport Corporation v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax

27 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2322-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the presumption of ownership under Section 3(9) of the DVAT Act is rebuttable by producing documents within a reasonable time after inspection, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 3(9) DVAT Act rebuttable presumption default assessment penalty under Section 86(14)

Vinita Tyagi v. Bala Pritam Guru Harikrishan Int. Public School

27 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2315
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Termination of a recognized private school employee without prior approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 is illegal and the employee must be reinstated.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 8(2) termination without approval Director of Education

Anu Banka & Anr. v. Suman Lata Gupta

27 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2222

The Delhi High Court held that eviction proceedings under the Senior Citizens Act are summary and do not decide title disputes, which must be resolved by civil courts, and upheld eviction for the welfare of the senior citizen without adjudicating title.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction property dispute title dispute

NTPC Ltd v. Larsen and Toubro Limited & Anr.

27 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:2154
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The Delhi High Court held that an application to update counter-claims in arbitration is an amendment subject to Tribunal's discretion under Section 23(3), and refusal on delay grounds is not an interim award challengeable under Section 34.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 23(3) Section 34 Amendment of claims

Suman Sapra v. Rosy Dabas

27 Mar 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2182

The Delhi High Court held that a decree is executable from the date it is passed regardless of stamp paper engrossment delay, allowing auction of the suit property subject to payment of stamp duty from sale proceeds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant executability of decree limitation period stamp duty Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Medical Pollution Control Committee v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

27 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2223

The Delhi High Court directed the DPCC to decide on the petitioner’s tender bid within two months and either issue the LOA or refund the deposited amounts with interest, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility Letter of Award Tender process Delhi Pollution Control Committee