Delhi High Court

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Neeraj Sharma v. UOI & Anr.

15 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1146-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate disqualified for uploading an incorrect document must be given an opportunity to rectify the defect before cancellation, directing participation in a subsequent recruitment batch without seniority benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant document verification natural justice recruitment process opportunity to rectify

Rajesh v. Union of India

15 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1120-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking family pension as not maintainable since the petitioner had already foregone her claims in an earlier order and pension benefits were granted to the children.

administrative petition_dismissed family pension writ petition maintainability finality of judicial orders

Harshpal Singh Sawhney & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · The Chief Justice; Subramonium Prasad; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2023:DHC:1183-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's regulatory authority to curb commercialization in schools affiliated with it and disposed of the PIL after directing CBSE to conclude pending proceedings against schools charging franchise fees.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant commercialization of education franchise fees Delhi Public School Society CBSE affiliation by-laws

Debjyoti Ghosh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

15 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1259

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of thesis submission deadline beyond prescribed academic ordinance limits, holding that COVID-19 lockdown does not automatically extend academic timelines and academic bodies’ discretion in granting extensions is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

constitutional petition_dismissed Academic Ordinance 2016 M.Phil/Ph.D Integrated Course Extension of thesis submission COVID-19 lockdown

Leotronic Scales Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

15 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1303

The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order against a tenderer for failure to provide a valid show-cause notice and opportunity of personal hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice in administrative blacklisting.

administrative petition_allowed Significant blacklisting natural justice show-cause notice personal hearing

Master Sushrut Singh v. Sainik School Society

15 Feb 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:1237

The Delhi High Court allowed admission to a petitioner in Sainik School despite a domicile discrepancy in the application, emphasizing that procedural errors should not deny substantive educational rights.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Sainik School admission domicile discrepancy procedural requirements correction window

Central Bank of India v. M/S Cosco Blossoms Private Limited & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1177

The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for cross-examination strictly confined to an admitted document, balancing procedural fairness and witness convenience.

civil appeal_allowed Section 58 Indian Evidence Act admission of documents cross-examination recall of witness

Central Electronics Ltd v. General Secretary, Central Electronics Limited Retired Employees Welfare Association

15 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of 6% interest on delayed payment of revised wages to retired employees of Central Electronics Limited from 2012 till actual payment, dismissing the employer's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant pay revision delayed payment interest on arrears Memorandum of Understanding

M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr

15 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · FAO(OS) (COMM) 343/2019
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that sufficient cause must be liberally construed where the appellant acted with bona fides and without negligence.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal sufficient cause

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S Sweka Powertech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

15 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1058-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal challenging an arbitral award, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act and upholding the award in favor of the contractor.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Patent illegality Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Naresh Poddar v. Kusum Lata Aggarwal

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1180

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed written statement in a civil suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities, subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant delay in filing written statement condonation of delay civil procedure trial on merits

Prem Kumar Premi v. Mohd Adil & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to remove debris obstructing a common passage but allowed the petitioner to seek permission to remove it at his own cost.

civil appeal_dismissed removal of debris common passage obstruction Article 227 Constitution of India civil suit

Sh. Nand Lal & Ors. v. Sh. Allauddin & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1176

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to promptly dispose of the pending application under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC after a delay of over two years, exercising its inherent powers under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Section 151 CPC Order XXII Rule 4 CPC leave to defend delay in disposal

Union of India v. R K Batra & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1174

The Delhi High Court held that a priced publication by a private body not commissioned by the Government does not constitute 'information' under the RTI Act, setting aside CIC’s order directing disclosure and penalty.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 2(f) RTI Act Indian Banks Association Report 2004 priced publication

M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr

15 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1055-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that bona fides and procedural developments justified the delay beyond the statutory limitation period.

civil petition_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 37 Arbitration Act sufficient cause bona fides

Amarjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

15 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1548

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Amarjeet Singh in a case involving serious allegations of causing death by blunt force trauma and abetment to suicide, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and established principles governing bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application Section 439 CrPC abetment to suicide culpable homicide

Yogendra Kumar Yadav v. Union of India

15 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1059-DB

The Delhi High Court held that possession of a valid Transport Vehicle driving license on the application closing date satisfies recruitment eligibility requiring 'Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle' license, and quashed cancellation of the petitioner's selection on hyper-technical grounds.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Driving License Heavy Motor Vehicle Transport Vehicle Recruitment

M/S UFLIX INDUSTRIES v. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE & ORS.

15 Feb 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1307-DB

The Delhi High Court ordered refund of ₹79 lakhs recovered without formal demand pending adjudication, while preserving revenue authorities’ rights for lawful recovery thereafter.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Demand Draft recovery voluntariness of payment show cause notice refund pending adjudication

FANS A.S. v. MEJA URJA NIGAM PRIVATE LIMITED

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1115

The Delhi High Court directed appointment of an adjudicator under contractual dispute resolution clause after mutual consultation failed, ensuring expeditious resolution of commercial disputes.

civil petition_allowed Significant General Conditions of Contract dispute resolution mutual consultation adjudicator appointment

M/S J KUMAR INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED v. NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION (NHSRCL)

15 Feb 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1266-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging bid rejection in a foreign-funded mega project as premature, upholding confidentiality and debriefing clauses that restrict judicial scrutiny until after contract award.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant foreign funded mega project tender process bid rejection confidentiality clause