Delhi High Court

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Nishant Khatri v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4579-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the M.Phil/Ph.D entrance exam question paper, holding that research methodology is integrated into the syllabus and courts should not interfere with academic discretion in framing question papers.

academic_administrative appeal_dismissed M.Phil/Ph.D admission research methodology syllabus JNU Admission Policy 2020-21 UGC Regulations 2016

Deepak Mehta v. Yashi Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:4663

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. upholding the dismissal of a criminal complaint for cheating, holding that the dispute was a civil matter lacking prima facie criminal intent.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 120-B IPC Section 482 CrPC cheating

Rajiv Sinha & Ors. v. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · The Chief Justice; Yashwant Varma; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2022:DHC:4557-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's imposition of eligibility criteria for non-functional pay parity granted to Organized Group A officers under the 6th CPC recommendations, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the Office Memorandum dated 24.04.2009.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant 6th Central Pay Commission non-functional upgradation pay parity eligibility criteria

Sarup Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4814

The Delhi High Court upheld interim status quo orders over disputed properties in a Will contest, dismissing the application to vacate them despite allegations of forgery and retracted affidavits by a witness.

civil petition_dismissed Significant status quo order probate proceedings Will dispute Section 151 CPC

Western Infrabuild Products LLP v. MS Western Roof Tile & Anr.

01 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4618

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement of 'WESTERN', approved settlement terms including damages and disposal of seized goods, and directed removal of infringing online listings.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction registered trademark

Smt. Raj Bala & Ors. v. Union of India

01 Nov 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4604
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The Delhi High Court held that death during boarding or de-boarding a train under a valid privilege pass constitutes an untoward incident entitling compensation under no-fault liability, and contributory negligence cannot bar the claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 no-fault liability untoward incident

Ashutosh Mishra v. Indian Institute of Mass Communication & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4581-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the appointment of the Director General of IIMC, holding that the appointee met the prescribed qualifications and courts cannot interfere with the selection committee's decision absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ of quo warranto appointment challenge public office eligibility criteria

Ravi Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4571-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF’s transfer order, holding that the Director General’s discretion in posting matters is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force Tenure of Posting and Deputation Rules transfer and posting arbitrariness

Mohd Danish Khan v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4583-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant did not meet the NMC's hearing impairment criteria for PwD reservation and that only certificates from designated centres are valid for NEET PG counselling.

administrative appeal_dismissed NEET PG counselling Persons with Disabilities reservation disability certificate hearing impairment

Dharmender v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Nov 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:4666
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rape conviction due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration in the sole testimony of the child victim, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole testimony child victim rape Section 376 IPC

Md. Islamuddin v. S S Kapoor

01 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4587
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place additional documents on record in a commercial suit by holding that reasonable cause for non-disclosure must be liberally construed and genuineness of documents is not to be examined at the leave stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC additional documents reasonable cause commercial suit

M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4559

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law to be decided by the arbitrator, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Appointment of Arbitrator

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Dharampal Panchal & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4696

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the vehicle's permit and modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim in accordance with Supreme Court precedents, holding the insurance company liable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 valid permit insurance liability compensation calculation

Moon Light Propbuild Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Horizon Crest India Real Estate & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:4706-DB

The Delhi High Court held that directors not party to arbitration cannot be compelled to disclose assets without proper amendment of pleadings and opportunity to be heard, and excised such directions while allowing liberty to amend.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement directors asset disclosure Section 9 petition

Saptagiri Restaurant Private Limited v. Airport Authority of India

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4585-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Airports Authority of India's cancellation of a tender after the petitioner emerged as the highest bidder, holding that the authority's commercial discretion and administrative reasons justified the cancellation absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation highest bidder commercial prudence administrative discretion

M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4560

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation and other defenses should be decided by the arbitrator, not at the appointment stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator limitation

Sunil Kumar Pandey and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4582-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable when effective alternate remedies exist and have been availed, despite insolvency moratorium and arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction alternate remedy Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Anil Kumar v. State

01 Nov 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:4715

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the prima facie evidence and stage of trial do not warrant bail despite the accused's medical condition.

criminal bail_denied bail Section 302 IPC dying declaration post-mortem report

Bimal Kothari v. Assistant Commissioner (DSGST) & Ors

01 Nov 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:4709-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 25 of the Central GST Rules, 2017.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Rule 25 Central GST Rules 2017 physical verification procedural fairness

M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4562

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation objections are to be decided by the arbitrator unless claims are clearly time-barred.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Appointment of Arbitrator