Delhi High Court

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Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Ltd v. C & S Electric Ltd

07 Dec 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5423-DB

The Delhi High Court held that change in shareholding of a lessee company does not amount to transfer of leasehold property and thus does not attract liability to pay unearned increase value under the conversion policy.

property appeal_dismissed Significant unearned increase value leasehold conversion shareholding change transfer of property

Arjun Vishnu Kirpalani v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5436

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and uncontested will dated 11th June 2020 to the petitioner as sole beneficiary and executor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil petition_allowed probate will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 68 Indian Evidence Act

Atelier Automobiles Private Limited and Ors. v. M/S Religare Finvest Limited

07 Dec 2022 · Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:5382

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible, terminated the arbitrator's mandate, and appointed a substitute arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant unilateral appointment arbitrator ineligibility Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Section 12(5)

Raj Karan Proprietor M/s Agro Food Beverages v. Sudesh Bhatia

07 Dec 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5475-DB

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant six months' extension to vacate leased premises post-lease expiry subject to payment of rent arrears and an undertaking, disposing of the appeal by consent.

civil appeal_allowed lease expiry vacation of premises rent arrears extension of possession

Gaurav Garg & Anr. v. Girdhar Gopal Gupta & Ors.

07 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5465

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to compel production of documents not in the respondents' possession, dismissing the petition seeking such directions.

civil petition_dismissed Order 11 Rule 12 CPC Order 11 Rule 14 CPC Section 151 CPC production of documents

Babuji Sahu v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

06 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5507

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on medical grounds to an accused suffering from advanced piles, subject to strict conditions to ensure trial attendance and prevent interference.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail medical grounds hemorrhoids persistent bleeding

Arushi Setia @ Arushi Sethia v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5631

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's voluntary no-objection statement.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR rash and negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 338 IPC

ADM Agro Industries Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 1-1, Delhi

06 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:5868-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2014-15 due to non-application of mind and remitted the matter for de novo consideration with directions for personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A reassessment notice

Aditya Chaturvedi v. State GNCT of Delhi and Anr

06 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5612

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 509 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR compromise non-compoundable offence

Tewatia Construction Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Sachin Datta · 2022:DHC:5639

The Delhi High Court held that claims challenging breach and liability for delay under a contract's compensation clause are arbitrable and must be referred to the appointed arbitrator, limiting judicial interference at the pre-reference stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration arbitrability Section 11 Arbitration Act finality clause

Bharat & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5632

The Delhi High Court directed the State to provide security to petitioners facing threats from relatives, affirming the State's duty to protect life and liberty under Article 21.

constitutional petition_allowed security threats life and liberty State duty

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