Delhi High Court

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India Tourism Development Corporation v. M/S Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

13 Jan 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:245
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The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing and re-filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that initial non-est filing does not bar limitation if defects are cured within the extended period.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay limitation period

Sarbaj Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

06 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:127-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to adjudicate the petitioner's statutory petitions under the BSF Act, 1968 within six weeks, without commenting on merits.

administrative other BSF Act, 1968 Section 117(2) Section 130 statutory petition

Welcomgroup CGHS Limited v. M/S. Omstar Constructions Co P Ltd

04 Jan 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:95

The High Court allowed the transfer petition to consolidate two execution petitions relating to the same arbitral award before a single court to ensure judicial economy and avoid conflicting orders.

civil appeal_allowed execution petition arbitral award transfer petition judicial economy

Annapurna Jaiswal v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Others

30 Dec 2021 · K. M. Joseph; Pavimvidghantham Sri Narsimha
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The court held that the lease term for petrol pump allotment starts from the petrol pump approval date, not the lease deed date, denying the appellant long-term lease benefits and dismissing the appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant lease term commencement petrol pump dealership lease deed registration Section 47 Registration Rules 1908

Messrs New Victoria Vimals v. Shrikant Iyer

27 Dec 2021 · Sanjay Vikshan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh · 2021 INSC 552

The Supreme Court held that acceptance of a voluntary retirement application under MVRS is binding and not revocable before the effective date, validating the termination and denying reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme MVRS Acceptance of retirement application Withdrawal of retirement application

Messrs New Victoria Vimals v. Shrikant Iyer

27 Dec 2021 · Sanjay Vikshan Kaul; M. M. Sundresh

The Supreme Court held that once a voluntary retirement application under MVRS is accepted by the employer, it becomes irrevocable and terminates employment from the cutoff date, dismissing the employee's attempt to withdraw the application post-acceptance.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme MVRS Acceptance of application Withdrawal of retirement application

Rakesh Sawhney & Anr. v. M/S Skyline Constructions & Anr.

21 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7181
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Collaboration Agreement due to parties' failure to mutually appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Mohammad Zahid v. NCB

07 Dec 2021 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that sentences in separate NDPS cases registered under different FIRs and tried by different courts run consecutively by default under Section 427 CrPC unless the court expressly orders otherwise, and dismissed the appellant's plea for concurrent sentences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 427 CrPC concurrent sentence consecutive sentence NDPS Act

PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd v. Kavitha Kuruganti

03 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:83-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of PepsiCo’s plant variety registration due to incorrect information and procedural non-compliance under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 revocation of registration plant variety registration assignment deed

M/S Keystone Solutions v. BBQC Hospitality Pvt Ltd

03 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7615
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer disputes to arbitration and appointed an arbitrator despite the non-existence of the specified LCIA India Arbitration Rules.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 Section 12(2)

Davneet Kaur v. Jamia Millia Islamia and Ors.

11 Nov 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a B.Ed. specialization in Mental Retardation does not qualify as specialization in Learning Disabilities for admission to the M.Ed. course at Jamia Millia Islamia University.

education petition_dismissed M.Ed. admission eligibility Special Education Learning Disabilities Mental Retardation

MEDIPOL PHARMACEUTICAL INDIA PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

02 Nov 2021 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:5422
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The Delhi High Court upheld a two-year debarment of a pharmaceutical firm for supplying sub-standard drugs but granted interim protection against further debarment pending arbitration.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant debarment blacklisting arbitration opportunity of hearing

Daulat Ram Dharam Bir Auto Private Limited & Ors. v. Pivotal Infrastructure Private Limited & Ors.

25 Oct 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:2823

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes over a 10% share in built-up area under a Deed of Assignment, rejecting limitation and res judicata objections at this stage, but dismissed interim reliefs under Section 9 for lack of urgency.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Deed of Assignment Collaboration Agreement

Hewlett-Packard Financial Services (India) Private Limited v. Kuber Digital Studio

12 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6594
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator and referring the disputes to arbitration, confirming the limited scope of court's jurisdiction in such matters.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 notice arbitration agreement

Goyal Housing Developrs LLP v. K. L. Rathi Steels Limited

11 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5568

The Delhi High Court held that allegations of fraud in an arbitration agreement must be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement fraud in arbitration appointment of arbitrator

Union of India v. Jagdish Singh

05 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7637-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that the post of Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (NFSG) is a promotional post under statutory IRS Rules, entitling seniors to promotion alongside juniors despite contrary executive instructions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Revenue Service Rules 2015 Additional Commissioner of Income Tax NFSG promotion non-functional selection grade

Ved Prakash v. Directorate of Education & Ors.

22 Sep 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1460

The Delhi High Court directed an unaided minority school to pay the petitioner arrears of pay revision and retiral benefits under the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions along with interest, enforcing entitlement by operation of law under the Delhi School Education Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant 6th Pay Commission 7th Pay Commission arrears unaided minority schools

Deepak Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2213-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a BSF officer for acting beyond jurisdiction on verbal orders, holding that the inquiry and further evidence gathering were lawful and the Court would not interfere at the interlocutory stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Border Security Force Rules disciplinary proceedings Record of Evidence jurisdiction

Tata Capital Limited v. Aryan Pharma & Anr.

07 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6608
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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 timeliness, without adjudicating on the merits.

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

Balbir Singh Bisht v. M/S. A V Workshop Limited and Ors.

02 Sep 2021 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:6229

The Delhi High Court held that illegal termination does not automatically entitle reinstatement, enhanced retrenchment compensation was awarded instead, and reinstatement was denied due to loss of trust and confidence.

labor petition_allowed Significant illegal termination reinstatement retrenchment compensation industrial dispute