Delhi High Court

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Director General Central Reserve Police Force v. Fibroplast Marine Pvt. Ltd.

04 May 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1716
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and patent errors in damage quantification, emphasizing the need for timely and reasoned arbitration awards consistent with public policy.

commercial_arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge inordinate delay in arbitral award quantification of damages

Sachin Kumar Verma v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

04 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1815

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging demolition and sealing actions against unauthorized construction, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the statutory authority under the DMC Act.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction demolition Delhi Municipal Corporation Act Article 226

Munshi Ram v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

04 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on medical grounds to a convicted appellant suffering from serious health issues during the pendency of his appeal, subject to strict conditions.

criminal bail_granted interim bail medical grounds Section 376 IPC Section 354 IPC

Savitri Dabas v. Sanjay Kumar

04 May 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:1776

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the existence of a valid arbitration agreement mandates arbitration despite respondent’s contentions on merits and notice receipt.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of Arbitrator Arbitration Agreement

HERO FINCORP. LIMITED v. FEEDBACK POWER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES PVT. LTD. & ANR.

04 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1704

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising out of a working capital term loan and related guarantee deeds, allowing arbitration by consent of all parties.

civil other arbitration working capital term loan deed of guarantee personal guarantor

Satish Kumar Tomar v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

04 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1773

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging alleged illegal construction for lack of locus standi and absence of infringement of any fundamental or legal right of the petitioner.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition illegal construction locus standi

PCJ Securities Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 19(1) Delhi & Ors.

04 May 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1725-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a faceless income tax assessment order and demand notice due to jurisdictional and factual errors, remanding the matter for fresh assessment.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 144B faceless assessment

Sudhir Power Projects Ltd v. Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.

04 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1702

The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitration steps are facilitative and not mandatory, allowing the petitioner to invoke arbitration after the respondent failed to respond, and appointed a sole arbitrator by consent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause pre-arbitration steps amicable settlement appointment of arbitrator

Cobol Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

04 May 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:1756

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the transfer of the Adjudicating Authority under the Benami Act, holding that statutory appointment of a new authority supersedes the prior officer's reserved but unpronounced judgments.

administrative petition_dismissed Adjudicating Authority Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 Section 7 Finance Act, 2021

Sachin Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr.

04 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1729

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demolition of alleged illegal construction for lack of locus standi and failure to show infringement of any fundamental or legal right.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant writ petition illegal construction Articles 226 and 227 locus standi

Saloni Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

04 May 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:1711

The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' decision to mandate NEET-UG qualification for B.Sc. (Nursing) admissions, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the last-minute change in eligibility criteria.

administrative petition_dismissed B.Sc. Nursing admission NEET-UG eligibility entrance examination pattern academic admission criteria

M/S VIDHI ELECTRICAL AND ENGINEERING COMPANY v. M/S C AND S ELECTRIC LTD & ANR

04 May 2022 · NAJMI WAZIRI; SWARANA KANTA SHARMA · 2022:DHC:1831-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a Written Statement filed beyond 120 days from service of summons without an application for condonation of delay cannot be taken on record.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Written Statement Condonation of delay Service of summons Order 8 Rule 1 CPC

Phoenix Contact India Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Exports), New Delhi

04 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1760-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an exporter is entitled to IGST refund despite initial duty drawback claim errors, directing refund with interest and rejecting the respondent’s reliance on the CBIC Circular barring such refund.

tax appeal_allowed Significant IGST refund zero rated supply duty drawback CBIC Circular 09.10.2018

Akhilesh Chandra & Ors. v. Shri Ishpal Bharadwaj

04 May 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:1742

The Delhi High Court upheld the attachment of property against unregistered agreements executed after attachment or in violation of interim orders, dismissing belated objections and declaring subsequent sale deeds void.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXI Rule 58 CPC Section 64 CPC amendment attachment of property Agreement to Sell

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India v. State Bank of India & Ors.

04 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1759-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory order allowing existing Expressions of Interest in insolvency proceedings to continue pending final adjudication of a writ petition challenging the NCLT order.

administrative appeal_dismissed Expression of Interest Resolution Professional Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulation 36A

Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India and Others

04 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1706-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month stay of transfer on humanitarian grounds to allow the petitioner to arrange medical treatment for his minor children, without quashing the repatriation order.

administrative other premature repatriation deputation humanitarian grounds transfer order

S K Mittal v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 May 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:1807

The Delhi High Court held that a settlement deed without consideration and registration cannot validly extinguish inheritance rights of Class 1 heirs, dismissing the petition for letters of administration filed by the deceased's brother.

civil petition_dismissed Significant letters of administration intestate succession Indian Succession Act 1925 renunciation of inheritance

Cobol Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

04 May 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:1754

The Delhi High Court held that a valid statutory appointment of a new Adjudicating Authority supersedes the earlier authority who reserved judgment but did not pronounce it, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the transfer.

administrative petition_dismissed Adjudicating Authority Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 reservation of judgment statutory appointment

M/S Malibu Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Kiri Associates Pvt. Ltd.

04 May 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:1752

The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award relating to additional material costs and compensation claims, appointed a Sole Arbitrator for fresh adjudication, and upheld the remainder of the award with parties' consent.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Arbitral award setting aside Appointment of Sole Arbitrator

Cobol Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

04 May 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:1755

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the statutory appointment of a new Adjudicating Authority under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, holding that no legal right exists to insist on continuance of the original authority after valid statutory transfer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Adjudicating Authority Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 Statutory appointment Transfer of authority