Delhi High Court

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Vikram Kapur & Anr. v. M/s Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd.

11 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:4796

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of petitioners for criminal breach of trust and related offences for unauthorized payment of rent from company funds, dismissing their petition to quash the complaint.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant criminal breach of trust unauthorized payment management committee board resolution

Hem Chander Khatri v. District Magistrate North

11 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4828

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment under the Scheme of 1961, holding that ownership of residential property in village abadi area disqualifies entitlement and non-submission of documents justifies rejection.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Scheme of 1961 Alternative plot allotment Village abadi area

Shri Ramesh Chander Goel v. Master Chirag Goel

11 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4760

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of loan amounts with interest against defendants who failed to prove the sums were gifts, affirming jurisdiction and awarding interest at 6% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loan recovery gift vs loan interest on loan territorial jurisdiction

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4842

The Delhi High Court directed fresh adjudication of pay arrears claims by MCD employees, setting aside unauthorized statements by a senior officer and staying recovery certificates pending Labour Court's decision.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33-C(2) regularization pay fixation

Faim @ Fahim v. Commissioner Employees Compensation & Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022 ACJ 2327

The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction under the Employee’s Compensation Act includes the local limits where the insurance company has a business office, allowing the petitioner’s compensation claim to proceed despite the accident occurring outside the Commissioner’s territorial jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 territorial jurisdiction insurance company compensation claim

M/S. NATIONAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD.

11 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4762

The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of a non-functioning arbitral tribunal due to arbitrators' ineligibility and refusal to accept agreed fees, appointing a retired Supreme Court judge as sole arbitrator to ensure expeditious dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 disclosure Section 14 termination of mandate Section 15 substitution of arbitrator

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India

11 Nov 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:4793
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing NMC to permit Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College to increase MBBS intake to 250 seats for 2022-23, holding that alleged deficiencies were within permissible limits and denial was arbitrary.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical College Admission Capacity National Medical Commission MARB Inspection Faculty Deficiency

B. Vasudeva Rao v. Union of India and Anr.

11 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:4867-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that non-supply of Inquiry Report before imposing major penalty requires proof of prejudice and that enhancement of penalty by appellate authority mandates prior opportunity of hearing, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Inquiry Report Natural Justice Disciplinary Proceedings Major Penalty

Mahesh Kumar & Ors. v. Raj Kumar & Anr.

11 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4968

The Delhi High Court condoned a 10-day delay, directed the trial court to consider a certified judgment on record, and reduced the costs imposed on the petitioners, disposing of the civil revision petition accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay civil revision petition certified copy of judgment trial court

Surat Singh v. District Magistrate (North)

11 Nov 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4832

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment, holding that partial land acquisition and failure to submit documents after notice disentitle the petitioner under the 1961 Scheme.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Alternative plot allotment Large Scale Acquisition Development & Disposal of Land in Delhi Scheme, 1961 Eligibility criteria

Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Dental Science and Hospital v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4511
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Government's withdrawal of recognition of a dental college following expert inspections confirming deficiencies, emphasizing limited judicial interference in expert administrative decisions under the Dentists Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Dentists Act 1948 Section 16A Dental Council of India withdrawal of recognition

Public Works Department v. Sh. Mohinder Singh & Anr.

10 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4873

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against a gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and awarded litigation expenses to the respondent.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 gratuity claim muster roll employment limitation period

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sandesh Kumar & Ors.

10 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4810

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the claimant for injuries caused by the insured vehicle's negligence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Compensation Negligence Insurance Liability

Public Works Department v. Smt. Ganga Bai & Anr.

10 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4876
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Delhi High Court condoned delay and allowed petitioner to file appeal against gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and awarded litigation expenses to respondent.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 gratuity payment muster roll limitation period

Mehroon Nisha v. Bedo

10 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4778

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the closure of plaintiff’s evidence and held that Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC applies only to recalling already examined witnesses, refusing to interfere under Article 227 against repeated defaults in leading evidence.

civil petition_dismissed Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC recall of witness plaintiff evidence closure of evidence

Kailash Devi v. Tej Pal & Ors.

10 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4820
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The Delhi High Court held that a remand order setting aside a trial court's entire judgment requires fresh consideration of all issues, and restricting the remand to select issues is perverse and unlawful.

civil appeal_allowed Significant remand Article 227 marital status property dispute

Public Works Department v. Sh. Raja Ram & Anr.

10 Nov 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:4857

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against the gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and directed payment of litigation expenses.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 gratuity payment muster roll limitation period

Jaguar Singh Chandel v. Union of India

10 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4795-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension with arrears and interest to the petitioner if found eligible, relying on established pension rules and precedent.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Office Memorandum 2005 No Objection Certificate

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Radisson Hotel Interaction Incorporated

10 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4791-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, upholding that payments for centralized services do not constitute fees for technical services under the Income Tax Act or Indo-US DTAA, following binding precedent from Sheraton International Inc.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Fee for Technical Services Income Tax Act 1961 Indo-US DTAA Centralized Services

Mohd. Afzal Khan v. Faiz Ahmed @ Fazi

10 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4780

The Delhi High Court declined to fix a timeframe for deciding a pending interlocutory application but requested the trial court to decide it expeditiously on the next listing.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXXIX Rule 10 CPC interlocutory application trial court delay