Delhi High Court

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Fun Choice (Now Known As JBK Industries) v. Terrestrail Foods Private Limited

27 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6778

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the learned Arbitrator by one year under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of arbitrator mandate arbitration proceedings

Gourav v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:10124-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature based solely on uncorroborated handwriting expert opinion without affording natural justice is impermissible and directed the petitioner to be considered for appointment on merit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant cancellation of candidature handwriting expert opinion natural justice audi alteram partem

M/S SPS INFRABUILD PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

26 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6129

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Vatsal Goswami v. Delhi University

25 Aug 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU, ACJ; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:9625-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate seeking mid-term admission against vacant seats in postgraduate courses at Delhi University, holding that admissions must be based on CUET scores and cannot be reopened after the admission process closes.

administrative appeal_dismissed CUET PG vacant seats admission process mid-term admission

Union Public Service Commission v. Nipun Mathur and Ors

24 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1450-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a Review Application to the Central Administrative Tribunal for fresh consideration on merits after finding the Tribunal erred in dismissing it on procedural grounds despite substantial factual contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Review Application Limited Departmental Competitive Examination vacancy filling

Jitendra Kumar Meena v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Aug 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6374

The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging judicial remarks against a police officer made without hearing, emphasizing judicial restraint and natural justice principles.

criminal petition_allowed Significant disparaging remarks judicial restraint natural justice police officers

Ankita Singh v. Anand Vikram Singh

23 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:6443

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for breach of a settlement agreement due to inordinate delay and limitation bar, allowing the petitioner to pursue other remedies.

civil petition_dismissed contempt proceedings settlement agreement limitation breach of undertaking

Sh. Mehul Sirohi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6389

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Section 377 IPC

Md. Shamim v. Delhi Development Authority

23 Aug 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:6444-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that a writ petition filed after a 17-year delay is barred by laches, especially where the limited license period for land allotment had expired.

administrative appeal_dismissed laches writ petition Article 226 delay

Asha Rani Sukhija v. Pankaj Sikri

23 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6459

The Delhi High Court held that after transfer of a suit due to change in pecuniary jurisdiction, the Trial Court is competent to consider applications for appointment of a Local Commissioner despite prior sealing orders by the High Court.

civil other specific performance Local Commissioner inspection of property transfer of suit

Rana v. High Court of Delhi

23 Aug 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA

The Delhi High Court upheld its Original Side Rule mandating a strict 120-day timeline for filing written statements without judicial discretion to condone delay, affirming the overriding effect of Section 129 CPC and dismissing the constitutional challenge.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 129 CPC Delhi High Court Original Side Rules filing written statement condonation of delay

MCAM SURLON INDIA LTD. v. MS METALON MARKETING DELHI PARTNERSHIP FIRM & ANR.

23 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:6407

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the plaintiff's registered trademark 'METALON' after termination of the distribution agreement, holding such use amounts to trademark infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Interim injunction Distribution Agreement License termination

Ravinder Singh & Raveesha Gupta v. Delhi University

23 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:6410

The Delhi High Court directed provisional admission of petitioners to St. Stephen's College after they were denied approval despite qualifying and being allocated seats under the University of Delhi's admission process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant provisional admission Common University Entrance Test Common Seat Allocation System University of Delhi

State (G.N.C.T.) of Delhi v. Mohit Kumar & Sandeep Kumar

23 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6413

The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 308/34 IPC, holding that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the intentional infliction of injury likely to cause death.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Attempt to commit culpable homicide Intention or knowledge Injury to head

Castrol Limited v. Motogulf India Private Limited & Ors.

23 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:6418

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining defendants from using infringing marks and device marks similar to plaintiff's well-known 'CASTROL' trademark, ordered withdrawal of conflicting applications, and awarded costs.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction well-known mark

Dr Supreeti Chahal v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Aug 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging non-recognition of MDS degrees by the Dental Council of India on territorial jurisdiction grounds, directing petitioners to approach courts in Haryana.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction forum conveniens Article 226 Dental Council of India

Neeraj v. The State NCT of Delhi

23 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6419

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in an armed robbery case after material witnesses failed to identify him and he had been in custody for nearly three years, imposing strict conditions to mitigate risks.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail armed robbery witness identification criminal antecedents

Technocrats Advisory Services Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

23 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6424
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The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as agreed by both parties.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of arbitral tribunal mandate arbitral tribunal

Rakesh Sachdeva v. Rajesh Sachdeva

23 Aug 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:6457

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the respondent's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a civil suit, emphasizing cooperation and timely disposal.

civil petition_dismissed Procedural Order VII Rule 11 CPC expeditious disposal civil suit application to reject plaint

Leaseplan India Private Limited v. Ecogreen Envirotech Solutions Limited

23 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7206

The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate post-expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act, allowing continuation of arbitration despite delayed joint application for extension.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of arbitrator's mandate expiry of mandate