Delhi High Court

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Paramjit Bajaj v. Nivedita Das & Ors.

29 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6601

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from an investment agreement where parties failed to agree on arbitrator appointment.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 12(2) Section 21

Happy Exports v. PayU Payments Pvt. Ltd.

28 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6284
Cites 1 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, affirming that the Court's role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and timely filing, without delving into merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Appointment of arbitrator

Kamal Rana v. Anju Singh

27 Sep 2022 · Sachin Datta, J. · 2023:DHC:3199
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for bona fide requirement of landlord's daughter, holding that leave to defend was barred by delay and service on tenant's husband was valid.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B(8) leave to defend bona fide requirement

Gita Rattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training v. Government of NCT of Delhi

27 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:492

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to grant a personal hearing and pass a reasoned order on the petitioner’s representation challenging fee revision and category downgrading, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with Court directions and communication of reasons.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ petition fee fixation category downgrading reasoned order

Ajay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors

27 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3285-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CRPF has discretionary power to transfer personnel based on operational needs and directed the respondents to provide a reasoned decision on the petitioner's transfer representation.

administrative other CRPF postings transfer policy Standing Order 04/2022 operational requirements

Asian Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training

24 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:107

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate General of Training to update the petitioner’s address and decide expeditiously on affiliation for additional units, ensuring compliance with natural justice and reasoned decision-making.

administrative petition_allowed affiliation Industrial Training Institute Directorate General of Training Standing Committee on Accreditation and Affiliation

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Alkem Laboratories Limited

17 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7927

The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit based on a lawful, court-mediated settlement agreement, binding the parties and dismissing further adjudication.

civil settled Settlement Agreement Patent expiry Commercialization Court mediation

Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited

08 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6677

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.

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

Harinarayan Rajeshwar Vidya Vihar v. Central Board of Secondary Education and Anr

24 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3548

The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's non-speaking refusal of provisional affiliation and directed a fresh inspection and de novo consideration of the petitioner's application with an opportunity of personal hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CBSE affiliation provisional affiliation speaking order reconsideration

Aruna Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2691
Cites 0 · Cited by 6

The Delhi High Court held that a university circular mandating uploading of Governing Body meeting minutes is prospective and records prior to the circular must be accessed under the RTI Act, dismissing the writ petition seeking earlier records.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 University Circular Governing Body minutes Prospective directive

Deepa Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.

10 Aug 2022 · B. R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Srinivasam · 2022 INSC 814

The High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of discharge petition in a rape case, holding that prima facie evidence suffices to proceed to trial and settlements do not warrant discharge in serious offences under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant discharge petition Section 376 IPC rape prima facie evidence

Kapil Gupta v. R.R. Delhi & Ors.

10 Aug 2022 · B. R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Srinivas
Cites 1 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under Section 376 IPC based on a voluntary compromise before trial commencement, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers in heinous offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings compromise in criminal cases

Aarti Fabricott Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 1(1), Delhi & Anr.

30 Jul 2022 · Yashwant Varma; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:4936-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated on a mere change of opinion without fresh tangible material, holding audit objections alone insufficient to reopen assessment under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant reassessment Section 148 Income Tax Act reason to believe audit objections

Neetu Rani & Ors. v. Kishan Devi @ Kishori Devi

29 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3078

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as abated due to the appellants' failure to substitute the deceased respondent despite multiple opportunities.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal abatement substitution of deceased party procedural compliance dismissal of appeal

Tata Capital Limited v. M/S Aryan Pharma

23 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6595

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court’s role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and cannot examine merits or defenses at this stage.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Lal Chand Deceased Through His Legal Heir & Ors. v. Ram Ujagar

22 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2128

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the plaintiff's possession and title under registered documents and Section 53A TPA, affirming the decree of permanent injunction against the defendant who failed to contest the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction possession title Section 53A Transfer of Property Act

Nirmala Training College v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr

20 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1362

The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE Appellate Authority's order withdrawing recognition of a B.Ed college on grounds not specified in the show cause notice and directed reconsideration including the Principal as faculty and newly recruited qualified staff.

administrative petition_allowed Significant NCTE Act 1993 withdrawal of recognition show cause notice faculty qualification

Sashank Yadav v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2323

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging Aadhaar number requirements for school admissions after the Directorate of Education withdrew the mandate.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural Aadhaar number Economically Weaker Section Disadvantaged Group Children with Special Need

Rahul Sikri v. National Institute of Open Schooling

06 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3521

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition challenging the rejection of a correction application as time barred, remanding it for fresh consideration in light of a subsequent NIOS notification and Supreme Court precedent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant correction of educational records limitation period National Institute of Open Schooling Notification 23/2022

Director General Project Varsha v. Navayuga Van Oord JV

06 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7090

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral order restraining invocation of Bank Guarantees, holding that invocation letters complied with BG terms and no special equities justified injunction.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Bank Guarantee Invocation of BG Interim injunction Special equities