Delhi High Court

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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DR. P.K. RATHORE

16 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5757
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Caste lacks jurisdiction to issue binding directions in service matters, quashing its orders directing transfer and promotion of a government employee.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant National Commission for Scheduled Caste Article 338 Constitution of India service matters jurisdiction transfer orders

KAMLADLTYYA CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD & ANR. v. RAIL LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR.

16 Dec 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:5598

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a railway redevelopment contract, holding that writ jurisdiction is limited in contractual disputes involving disputed facts and arbitration clauses, and the termination was not palpably arbitrary.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 contract termination arbitrariness

G.C. Srivastava v. Union of India and Ors

16 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5616

The Delhi High Court held that service as IAS officer and subsequent service as Vice-Chairman of CAT, separated by a gap, cannot be clubbed for gratuity calculation under the High Court Judges Act, 1954.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant gratuity pension Central Administrative Tribunal IAS service

Nishant Muttreja & Sushant Muttreja v. State of NCT of Delhi

16 Dec 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:5599

Delhi High Court granted bail to directors accused of economic offences after prolonged custody, emphasizing that magnitude of offence alone cannot deny bail when investigation is complete and no risk of tampering or flight exists.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences Section 409 IPC criminal breach of trust

Praveen Yadav and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee

The Delhi High Court held that denial of House Rent Allowance to Group-A officers of BSF and CRPF, while granting it to PBORs, is discriminatory and directed extension of HRA benefits to all personnel irrespective of rank.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance Personnel Below Officer Rank Group-A Officers Seventh Pay Commission

Sh. Govind Ram v. Sh. Sunny Chaudhary & Ors.

16 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5756

The Delhi High Court allowed revision to implead the Municipal Corporation of Delhi as a party in a suit concerning encroachment and unauthorized construction against a layout plan it approved.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC impleadment necessary party proper party

Rameshwar Jha v. The Principal Richmond Global School & Ors.

16 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh

Delhi High Court clarifies that the 25% EWS admission quota under the RTE Act is a minimum based on declared class strength, mandates compliance by private unaided schools, and affirms DoE's authority to enforce admissions.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Right to Education Economically Weaker Section RTE Act 2009 Section 12(1)(c)

Ayush Gupta & Anr. v. Sunil Chanana & Anr.

15 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5725-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of tenant-landlord appeals by enforcing a lawful settlement embodied in an MOU, setting aside the possession decree upon payment of a settlement amount.

civil appeal_allowed Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree of possession Memorandum of Understanding

Ayush Gupta & Anr. v. Sunil Chanana & Anr.

15 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5698-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of appeals by recording a lawful settlement between landlord and tenant parties, setting aside the possession decree subject to payment terms in the Memorandum of Understanding.

civil appeal_allowed Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree of possession Memorandum of Understanding

TDI Infrastructure Ltd. v. Col. Karan Bhagat

15 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5654

The Delhi High Court set aside a consumer commission's order directing deposit of the awarded amount without hearing the petitioner, emphasizing the requirement of procedural fairness akin to Order 41 Rule 5 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant deposit of decretal amount execution proceedings opportunity of hearing Order 41 Rule 5 CPC

Ayush Gupta & Anr. v. Sunil Chanana & Ors.

15 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5726-DB

Delhi High Court disposed of appeals by tenants challenging possession decree on the basis of a lawful settlement embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding, deferring execution subject to payment of settlement amount.

civil appeal_allowed Memorandum of Understanding Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC decree of possession

M/S VEDA SEED SCIENCES PVT LTD v. KOHINOOR SEED FIELDS INDIA PVT LTD

15 Dec 2022 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:5625-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding an interim injunction against the appellant for trademark infringement, holding that prior acknowledgment of trademark ownership and deceptive similarity justified the relief despite the appellant's claims of prior use and registration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction deceptive similarity Marketing Agreement

Lt. Col Darya Singh Deswal v. Delhi Development Authority

15 Dec 2022 · Sachin Datta · 2022:DHC:5576

The Delhi High Court held that the 1983 Building Bye Laws govern existing structures while the 2016 Bye Laws apply only to new construction, upheld the validity of DDA and DFS sanctions for additional construction in Ashoka Apartments, and dismissed the petitioners' challenge seeking to quash those sanctions.

property petition_dismissed Significant Unified Building Bye Laws 2016 Building Bye Laws 1983 Delhi Development Authority Delhi Fire Services

Gian Chand Gupta v. Shashi Kumar Gupta & Anr.

15 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5656

The Delhi High Court directed maintenance of status quo regarding possession of property pending appeal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and ordered expeditious disposal of the appeal.

civil other status quo possession Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 Appellate Authority

Praveen Garg v. High Court of Delhi

15 Dec 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:5651-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the continuous seven-year advocate practice requirement under Rule 9(2) of the Delhi Higher Judiciary Services Rules, aligning with Article 233(2) of the Constitution and Supreme Court precedents.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 233(2) Constitution of India Delhi Higher Judiciary Services Rules 1970 continuous practice requirement eligibility for District Judge

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Fujitsu America Inc.

15 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:48-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that Fujitsu America Inc. is the beneficial owner of fees received from its Indian subsidiary and entitled to treaty benefits under the India-USA DTAA, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant beneficial ownership back-to-back arrangement double taxation avoidance agreement Article 12 DTAA

M/S AFFORDABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOUSING PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SEGROW BIO TECHNICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

15 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5572

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunction against termination of a lease, holding the lease as determinable and allowing termination but restrained the respondent from communicating with the petitioner’s sub-tenants pending arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Lease Agreement Determinable Contract Section 9 Arbitration Act Interim Injunction

MERCK SHARP AND DOHME CORP & ANR. v. YMS LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED

15 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5609

The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit based on a mutual settlement where the defendant admitted patent validity and undertook to cease infringing activities, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed patent infringement settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC

SH UMESH KUMAR v. SH ABHAY RAJ PANDEY

15 Dec 2022 · Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:5870

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking recovery from an unregistered chit fund, holding such contracts void under the Chit Funds Act, 1982 and emphasizing the necessity of prior sanction and documentary proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Chit Funds Act, 1982 unregistered chit fund void contract recovery suit

Harsha Soni v. Suraj Bhan

15 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5653

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte order passed without service of summons, emphasizing adjudication on merits and imposing costs for delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte order setting aside ex parte service of summons Section 151 CPC