Delhi High Court

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J.K. Tyre and Industries Ltd v. Veenu Kaur Anand & Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:3179

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that no special circumstances justified non-appearance despite proper service.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC ex parte decree setting aside decree special circumstances

Ankur Cultivators Private Limited v. Securities Exchange Board of India

22 Aug 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:3182

The Delhi High Court refused to stay trial proceedings against companies accused of market manipulation, holding that prima facie material suffices for cognizance and factual disputes about directorship are to be decided at trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant prima facie cognizance director person in charge

Rajesh Kumar Khare v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3195-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious declaration of the DPC result and promotion order for the petitioner before his retirement, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed Departmental Promotion Committee promotion retirement administrative delay

ASTRAL POLY TECHNIK LIMITED & ANR. v. ASTRALGLEE THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR MS POOJA SURENDRA AYRE & ORS.

22 Aug 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3189

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark 'ASTRALGLEE' infringing the plaintiffs' registered trademark 'ASTRAL' for Class 3 goods.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Deceptive similarity Trade Marks Act, 1999 Interim injunction

R. C. Shukla v. The Estate Officer Delhi Development Authority and Anr

22 Aug 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:3301

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of an unauthorized occupant who acquired a DDA plot in violation of allotment terms, holding that unauthorized transfer voids title and eviction is justified despite selective enforcement.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Authority Resettlement Scheme Unauthorized Occupant Eviction

Dipika Sen & Anr v. P K Agrawal & Ors

22 Aug 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:3173
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The Delhi High Court partially allowed the plaintiffs' review petition to modify interest calculation dates, holding that review is maintainable only for errors apparent on the face of the record and parties causing delay cannot claim interest for that period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant review petition error apparent on face of record interest on delayed payment condonation of delay

Shri Dharam Bir Sabharwall v. The Estate Officer Delhi Development Authority and Anr

22 Aug 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:3298

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of the petitioner from a DDA plot allotted under a rehabilitative scheme, holding that violation of allotment terms and unchallenged cancellation of allotment justify eviction despite claims of selective enforcement.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Development Authority eviction leasehold allotment unauthorized occupant

Kailash Sewani v. Manish Kumar Chaudhary

22 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3185

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s rejection of a belated written statement, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot protect a party from its own negligence in prosecuting the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXXVII CPC Order IX Rule 7 CPC written statement

Sh. Alok Namdev and Ors. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3209-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order permitting a recruitment examination for 2021 vacancies, holding that separate exams for prior vacancies would be conducted if discovered, and no interim relief was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment examination vacancies seniority interim relief

Amit Sharma & Ors. v. Union Public Service Commission

22 Aug 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3197-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking release of EWS category results in the CRPF Assistant Commandants Examination, 2019, after UPSC undertook to declare the results within 15 days.

administrative petition_dismissed Union Public Service Commission EWS category CRPF Assistant Commandants Examination result declaration

Vishv Mohan v. Department of Personnel and Training and Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3161-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an inconclusive medical board report and directed appointment of a visually impaired candidate to IAS based on consistent medical evidence certifying 60% disability under the PWD Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant visual impairment disability certification Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 medical board report

Laukush Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.

22 Aug 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:3232

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 387 and 506 IPC in exercise of its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite non-compoundability, based on settlement and futility of continuing proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 387 IPC

Subhan Khan & Ors. v. Mohd Faizal & Ors.

22 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3174
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The Delhi High Court upheld a 2002 eviction decree against joint tenants, dismissing prolonged objections and delays by the petitioners, and ordered prompt execution of possession in favor of the landlord.

civil petition_dismissed Significant eviction decree Section 14(1)(e) Delhi Rent Control Act joint tenants execution of decree

Jay Jain v. C AND S ELECTRIC LTD & ANR.

22 Aug 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan · 2022:DHC:3373-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the application to reject the plaint, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action against the appellant under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint fraud

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3151-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt

Overnite Express Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

22 Aug 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:3145

The Delhi High Court invalidated the respondent's restricted panel of arbitrators and appointed an independent sole arbitrator to ensure impartiality and fairness in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator impartiality and independence of arbitrator restricted panel of arbitrators

M/S Thermal Engineers and Insulators Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd.

22 Aug 2022 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:3340
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the dispute resolution mechanism was exhausted and the issue of accord and satisfaction was debatable and to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator accord and satisfaction

MMTC Ltd. v. M/S Novelty Jewellers

22 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3199

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a related arbitration case under Section 24 CPC to consolidate proceedings and avoid conflicting judgments.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC transfer of case arbitration proceedings consolidation of cases

FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)

22 Aug 2022 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AN... · 2022:DHC:3147-DB

Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants in a fatal assault case.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant sole eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC benefit of doubt

Arun Jain Prop. M/s Vishesh Builders v. New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Aug 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:3281-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award allowing the respondent to retain the performance guarantee due to non-issuance of completion certificate and incomplete contract performance.

civil appeal_dismissed performance guarantee fixed deposit receipt completion certificate arbitration award