Delhi High Court

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Kuldeep Singh v. Kishan Kumar Since Deceased Through LRs and Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5386

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 seeking modification of a settled judgment on government land, holding the issue conclusively decided by prior courts including the Supreme Court.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 res judicata modification of judgment government land

CPL Rohtash Singh Sahrawat v. Union of India and Anr

06 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5363-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the petitioner's claim for pension and retiral benefits within eight weeks, emphasizing procedural compliance before judicial relief.

administrative other Procedural writ petition pension notional pension retiral benefits

Ananya Singh v. University of Delhi

06 Dec 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:5378-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the University's admission policy denying participation in Spot Round counseling to candidates admitted in regular rounds without withdrawal, emphasizing judicial restraint in academic matters and adherence to merit-based procedures.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Admission policy Spot Round counseling Upgrade option Freeze option

UV ASSEST RECONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

06 Dec 2022 · Rekha Palli · Citation No. 2022/DHC/005366

The Delhi High Court held that an asset reconstruction company acquiring pledged shares under the SARFAESI Act is entitled to be recognized as the new pledgee by the depository, notwithstanding procedural gaps in the Depositories Act or SEBI regulations.

civil petition_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Debt Assignment Agreement pledged shares asset reconstruction company

Sanjana v. Lt. Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5449

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of a commercial shop occupant in a JJR colony, holding that conversion policies apply only to residential plots and original allottees, and eviction under the DUSIB Act was valid.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 JJR colonies license to freehold conversion mutation

GENIE INFO SOLUTIONS LLP v. BECKTON DICKNISON INDIA PVT LTD

06 Dec 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:5373

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Arbitral Award, holding that the Court cannot re-appreciate evidence and the petitioner failed to prove its claim with cogent evidence.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act burden of proof appreciation of evidence

M/S Madan Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5359
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The Delhi High Court held that recovery orders under Section 33-C(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act require a pre-existing award or settlement and that the appropriate government cannot assume adjudicatory powers, quashing recovery orders issued without such foundation.

labor petition_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33-C(1) Section 25-N appropriate government

Jaya Saini v. Lt. Governor, GNCT of Delhi and Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5450

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a subsequent purchaser of a commercial shop in a JJR colony, ruling that conversion policies apply only to residential plots and non-application for mutation disentitles protection against eviction.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 JJR colonies license to freehold conversion mutation

Binod Agarwal v. Union of India & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5444
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking investigation into corruption allegations, holding that consent terms recorded by the Bombay High Court bar reopening settled disputes.

administrative petition_dismissed consent terms writ petition Central Vigilance Commission corruption complaints

Akash Kukreja v. Lt Governor GNCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5447

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a subsequent purchaser of a commercial shop in a JJR colony, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees or heirs and that exclusion of commercial plots from conversion is not arbitrary.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 JJR colonies license to freehold conversion mutation

M/S SUNEJA CARD EMPORIUM PVT LTD v. SHRI CHANDER MOHAN SETHI

06 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5385

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's low rent fixation during tenancy dispute pendency and directed reconsideration based on market rent and relevant legal principles.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XV-A CPC Section 151 CPC market rent unauthorized occupant

Spectrum Power Generation Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited

06 Dec 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:5319

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual dispute over GST reimbursement is arbitrable and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting the respondent's non-arbitrability objection based on taxation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration non-arbitrability taxation GST

Mahender Pal v. Lt Governor GNCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5448

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of a subsequent purchaser of a commercial JJR plot, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees and occupation without mutation or conversion is unauthorized.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 JJR colonies license to freehold conversion mutation

Akash Mohan Gupta v. Neera Burra & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:5318

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action and is not barred by limitation or vexatious on the face of the plaint.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint cause of action limitation

THE CHOPRAS ITECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. MUKESH BERI

06 Dec 2022 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2022:DHC:5388

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following mutual termination of the original arbitrator's mandate.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 15(2) substitute arbitrator

Mrs. X v. GNCTD & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5344
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The Delhi High Court allowed termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks gestation on grounds of substantial foetal abnormalities and mental trauma to the mother, emphasizing the woman's reproductive rights under Article 21 and the discretion of courts despite Medical Board denial.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 substantial foetal abnormalities termination beyond 24 weeks Article 21

Nawal Kishore Mehta v. The I.C.A.R. and Others

06 Dec 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5360

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s confirmation of compulsory retirement following a fair domestic enquiry, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction and the wider appellate powers of Labour Courts under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic enquiry compulsory retirement principles of natural justice Section 11-A Industrial Disputes Act

Col Sunil Kumar (Retd) v. Secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and President, Governing Council CGEWHO and Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5353

The Delhi High Court held that a retired Army officer appointed as CEO of CGEWHO through open competition is entitled to service gratuity and leave encashment under CGEWHO’s Conditions of Service, as the 1986 Order on re-employed pensioners does not apply.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Service Gratuity Leave Encashment Re-employed Pensioners Central Civil Services (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) Orders, 1986

M/S B.T.M EXPORTS LTD. v. M/S PS EXIM (HK) LTD.

06 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna J · 2022:DHC:5346

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral contract amendments without consent are invalid and awarded damages with interest to the plaintiff for breach of contract in an iron ore sale dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contract amendment breach of contract damages iron ore sale

Kush Raj Bhatia v. M/S DLF Power & Services Ltd.

06 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5349

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding it lacks jurisdiction to review its order under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act and affirmed that the exclusive jurisdiction clause confers jurisdiction on Gurgaon and Chandigarh courts, not Delhi.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Review petition Territorial jurisdiction