Delhi High Court

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Briskworld Ventures Private Limited v. Central Warehousing Corporation and Anr.

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4287-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of a tender bid for non-compliance with essential technical bid requirements, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative tender decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender rejection judicial review Article 226 non-responsive bid

Sanjeev Kapoor v. NTPC Ltd. & Anr.

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4291-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an NTPC transfer order of an employee to an equivalent post in another location, holding that judicial interference in transfers is limited to cases of mala fide or policy violation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant transfer order transfer policy mala fide administrative exigency

Dr. Sarbesh Bhattacharjee v. State NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:4284

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against a retired medical officer due to inordinate delay in investigation violating his constitutional right to a speedy trial, holding the FIRs to be mala fide and an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant right to speedy trial inordinate delay quashing of FIR Prevention of Corruption Act

M/S M. Sons Gems N JJewellery Private Limited & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4289-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Chapter II of the SARFAESI Act, affirming that borrowers have an effective remedy under Section 17 before the Debt Recovery Tribunal against Asset Reconstruction Companies, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the absence of a separate judicial remedy.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 Asset Reconstruction Companies Debt Recovery Tribunal Section 17 remedy

Harshidhi Security Services v. Delhi Development Authority

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4288-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a tender due to ambiguity in worker categorization, emphasizing limited judicial interference in administrative tender decisions absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation judicial review arbitrariness minimum wages

Dr. Sarbesh Bhattacharjee v. State NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2022 · Jasmeet Singh, J · 2022:DHC:4283

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against a retired medical officer due to inordinate delay in investigation violating his constitutional right to a speedy trial, highlighting abuse of process and mala fide prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant right to speedy trial inordinate delay quashing of FIR Prevention of Corruption Act

Deputy Commissioner of Police & Anr v. Neelam Rani & Ors.

14 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4277

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex-parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC, holding that sufficient cause for non-appearance must be liberally construed to ensure substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 9 Rule 13 CPC ex-parte decree sufficient cause limitation

Delhi Development Authority v. Shreya

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4292-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a writ order directing DDA to accept payment from a successful bidder, holding that disputes over e-auction payments and communication must be resolved through arbitration as per the contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant e-auction Letter of Intent writ jurisdiction arbitration clause

Pawan Kumar and Ors. v. Divisional Commissioner Department of Revenue Govt of Delhi and Ors.

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4290-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of sons from a property under the Senior Citizens Act, prioritizing the senior citizen's welfare over disputed property ownership in summary proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Senior Citizens Act Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules Eviction Summary proceedings

UMA HADA v. SUNIL GUPTA

14 Oct 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:4299

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC awarding mesne profits at the last paid rent without trial, rejecting the defendant's sham oral sale defense and pandemic-related rent reduction plea.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits Order XII Rule 6 CPC lease rent user and occupation charges

Manish Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4298-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to constitute a Medical Board to assess the petitioner’s medical condition and fitness for duty, allowing the petitioner to seek appropriate deployment or challenge the decision.

administrative petition_allowed writ of mandamus Medical Board medical fitness seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis

Dr. Sarbesh Bhattacharjee v. State NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:4281

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs against a retired medical officer due to inordinate and unexplained delay in investigation violating his constitutional right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_allowed Significant right to speedy trial inordinate delay quashing of FIR Prevention of Corruption Act

Diamond Entertainment Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Religare Finvest Limited

14 Oct 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4272

The Delhi High Court held that subsequent disputes arising after a final arbitration award under a loan agreement are arbitrable despite ongoing SARFAESI proceedings and appointed an independent arbitrator to adjudicate the matter.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 SARFAESI Act Loan Agreement Non-Performing Asset

Diamond Entertainment Technologies Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Religare Finvest Limited

14 Oct 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4271

The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising after a prior arbitration award are arbitrable despite ongoing SARFAESI proceedings and appointed an independent arbitrator to adjudicate the loan-related disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 SARFAESI Act Non-Performing Asset Loan Agreement

Ruba Ahmed & Ors. v. Hansal Mehta & Ors.

14 Oct 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4263
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application restraining the release of the movie "FARAAZ," holding that the right to privacy does not survive death and the defendants' freedom of expression rights prevail absent concrete infringement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Privacy Interim Injunction Freedom of Speech and Expression Article 21

Delhi Public School Dwarka v. Sarika Prasad and Others

14 Oct 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4293-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a private school employee lapses if Director of Education's approval is not obtained within 15 days, and retrospective approval cannot revive a lapsed suspension.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 8(4) Director of Education approval

Adlec Power Pvt. Ltd. v. Apex Homes Pvt. Ltd.

14 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4358

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead plaintiff evidence despite delay caused by COVID-19 and corporate merger, setting aside the order closing evidence subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 10(1) CPC Article 227 Constitution of India plaintiff evidence COVID-19 pandemic delay

Sube Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4373

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 20 years challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-submission of documents, holding the petition barred by delay and lacking merit.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition limitation alternative plot allotment non-submission of documents

Shanti Anand v. Hemant Anand

14 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4363

The Delhi High Court held that a defendant may adopt a written statement filed prior to amendment of a suit as response to the amended suit and allowed cross-examination despite prior procedural closure.

civil petition_allowed Significant amended suit written statement Section 151 CPC Order VI Rule 17 CPC

MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. Rites Limited & Anr.

14 Oct 2022 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:4467

The Delhi High Court held that an order rejecting amendment of claims in arbitration is not an interim award and thus not challengeable under section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 interim award amendment of claims section 34 challenge