Delhi High Court

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Vandna Rani v. Indiamart Intermesh Ltd

30 Aug 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:7068

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the challenge to employment termination, holding that disputes under Section 30 of the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954 are non-arbitrable and issues not pleaded cannot be raised at the award enforcement stage.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954 Section 30 Section 34

Raj Kumar v. Sushil Kumar

30 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:6566
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The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case, affirming that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption under Section 139 NI Act and the appellate court's interference with acquittal requires very substantial and compelling reasons.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Rebuttable presumption

Arjan Singh v. Gurbachan Singh & Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6940

The Delhi High Court held that a clause requiring co-owner consent before sale cannot be enforced as an absolute restriction on alienation and that entitlement to specific performance under such a clause requires trial and evidence.

civil other Significant Samjhauta Patra Specific Performance Clause 4 Right of Preemption

M/S PAMPAR OVENFRESH FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MANMOHAN; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA · 2024:DHC:6897-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding administrative recovery of grant-in-aid due to failure to meet Scheme timelines, affirming limited judicial review scope and procedural fairness in administrative decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant judicial review administrative decision natural justice grant-in-aid recovery

Maj. Gen. Sanjeev Jain (Retd.) v. Central Public Works Department & Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6857
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a tender condition requiring prior similar work experience for CPWD contractors, dismissing the writ petition challenging the clarification as neither arbitrary nor unreasonable.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions CPWD Rules of Enlistment 2022 eligibility criteria similar works experience

Chasvinder Singh v. M/s Swiss Auto Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bahkru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6574-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining the registered proprietor from using the trademark SAP SWISS, holding that such relief requires prima facie evaluation and cannot be granted solely on an unexecuted family settlement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement interim injunction family settlement registered proprietor

Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Nandan Kumar

30 Aug 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6706-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order setting aside termination based on a negative CFSL report without issuing a show cause notice, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice in service matters.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant termination of service natural justice show cause notice CFSL report

Varre Sai Pranav Sudhanshu v. Union of India & Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination results, holding that the Central Administrative Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over recruitment-related disputes under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Central Administrative Tribunal Civil Services Examination UPSC

AM Associates India Pvt Ltd v. JSC OGCC Kazstroy Service

30 Aug 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:6780

Delhi High Court upheld Plaintiff’s ex-parte decree for recovery under a Corporate Guarantee assigned to it, affirming jurisdiction, limitation, and enforceability despite foreign proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Corporate Guarantee Assignment Agreement Limitation Act Territorial Jurisdiction

Sanjay Kumar Kamra v. State and Ors

30 Aug 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:6777
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The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, allowing exemption from surety bond in an uncontested petition where the petitioner is the sole beneficiary.

civil petition_allowed probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will Section 276

Rakesh Kalia v. Sanjay Kumar Vyas

30 Aug 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6575-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rendered by majority arbitrators despite one arbitrator's recusal, affirming that majority decisions bind under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Recusal of Arbitrator Majority Decision Arbitral Award

Meena Devi v. Vijay Kumar

30 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6766

The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance order of Rs. 600 per month under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the petition challenging it due to the respondent's limited income and multiple dependents despite the petitioner's independent property and prior settlement.

family petition_dismissed maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. domestic violence dowry demand

Anjali and Others v. Union of India and Others

30 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6765

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging illegal detention and police harassment, holding that police raids and investigations into illicit liquor trade were lawful and no prima facie violation of fundamental rights was established.

criminal petition_dismissed illegal detention false FIR police harassment Article 21

Vinay v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Aug 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:6970

The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from recruitment examinations conducted by NTA fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, and writ petitions challenging such processes are not maintainable before the High Court.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Central Administrative Tribunal recruitment process writ petition maintainability

The Commissioner of Central Tax, GST, Delhi (West) v. Adesh Jain

30 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6696

The Delhi High Court held that an accused is entitled to statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC if investigation is not completed within the prescribed period, even if earlier bail was cancelled.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 167(2) CrPC statutory bail investigation delay fake invoices

Sumit Baisoya and Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6623

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

BlackBerry Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs

30 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:6572

Delhi High Court allowed BlackBerry's patent appeal, holding that the invention involving automatic media file selection and cache management demonstrates technical effect beyond a computer program per se, directing claim amendments and grant of patent.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Section 3(k) Patents Act computer program per se technical effect patentability

Sonu Kumar@ Sohan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr.

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6583

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

30 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 506, and 323 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and consent of the complainant, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Pradeep @ Golu v. State (NCT of Delhi)

30 Aug 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:6714

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a habitual offender charged with murder and arms offences, emphasizing strong prima facie evidence, eyewitness identification, and threats to witnesses.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail murder Section 302 IPC Arms Act