Delhi High Court

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A Class Marbles India Private Limited v. Sh. Bhikho Ram @ Biku Ram

16 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4229-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the direction for interim payment to the injured worker while granting the employer a fresh opportunity to defend the compensation claim delayed due to the pandemic.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 compensation due opportunity pandemic

Ratika Datta v. Vandana Yogesh Bakshi

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4226

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application for rejection of plaint in a possession suit, holding that the grounds raised require trial and the suit is not barred by the Delhi Rent Control Act or limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 cause of action continuous limitation

Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Conquerent Control System Pvt Ltd

16 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4230-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal, holding that absence of cross-examination opportunity and bald allegations of inflated invoices do not vitiate an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Cross-examination Documentary Evidence

Yashwant Singh v. Ashutosh Verma

16 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4211

The Delhi High Court held the defendant in wilful contempt for obstructing the plaintiff's access to property in violation of an injunction and issued directions restoring access while suspending punitive action subject to compliance.

civil petition_allowed Significant Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC Contempt of court Injunction Wilful disobedience

Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

16 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4214

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual payment disputes after the respondent failed to appoint one.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator security services contract

Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa v. Government of NCT of Delhi

16 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4219

Delhi High Court stayed the prohibition on cross-gender massage in Spa guidelines, holding it arbitrary and violative of fundamental rights, and directed enforcement against illegal activities through inspections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cross Gender Massage Spa Licensing Fundamental Rights Right to Livelihood

Ankur Dalmia v. M/S. S.P.P. Food Products Pvt. Ltd.

16 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4227

The Court held that a decree against a sole proprietorship firm can be executed against the sole proprietor personally when he has participated in the suit, dismissing objections to execution on non-impleadment grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant sole proprietorship execution of decree Order XXI Rule 58 CPC personal liability

Harphool v. State

16 Dec 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:4231

The Delhi High Court held that the period of interim bail is excluded from the 180-day custody period for filing the charge sheet under Section 167(2) CrPC and NDPS Act, and dismissed the petition seeking default bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail Section 167(2) CrPC Section 36A NDPS Act interim bail

Shri Arvind Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr.

16 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4233-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of a separate LMV motorcycle license for appointment as Delhi Police Sub-Inspector, dismissing the petition challenging denial of appointment for lack of such license.

administrative petition_dismissed Light Motor Vehicle license Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Sub-Inspector recruitment Delhi Police

Association of Wellness Ayurveda and Spa v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Dec 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:4218

The Delhi High Court stayed the prohibition on cross-gender massage in Spa licensing guidelines, holding it arbitrary and violative of fundamental rights, and directed authorities to regulate Spas through proper licensing and inspections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cross Gender Massage Spa Licensing Fundamental Rights Article 14

Yashwant Singh v. Ashutosh Verma

16 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4212

The Delhi High Court held the defendant in wilful contempt for obstructing the plaintiff's access to property in violation of a 2012 injunction, directing restoration of access and restraining further interference.

civil petition_allowed Significant Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC Contempt of court Wilful disobedience Injunction

Devender Kumar Mishra v. State

16 Dec 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:4216

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a forgery and impersonation case where no direct victim had come forward and the evidence was documentary and seized, emphasizing that continued detention served no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed bail forgery impersonation cheating

Sanjay Dhingra v. Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited & Anr.

16 Dec 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4224

The Delhi High Court held that the Bank must follow the RBI Master Circular's procedural safeguards, including issuing a show cause notice and providing personal hearing, before declaring a borrower a wilful defaulter.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Wilful Defaulter Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters Reserve Bank of India show cause notice

M/S SOMA ENTERPRISES LTD. v. M/S ROTEC INDUSTRIES INC.

16 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4232
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The Delhi High Court modified an arbitral interim order directing payment of compensation for use of machinery by directing deposit of the amount with the Court pending final adjudication, emphasizing that interim payments should not prejudice final liability determination.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim measures interim compensation hypothecation deed

M/S SPML INFRA LIMITED v. NTPC LIMITED & ANR

16 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4213

Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award rejecting delay and bank charge claims as non-arbitrable and holding excessive steel recovery at 50% markup, allowing fresh arbitration on these disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitral award challenge arbitrability of claims contract penalty clause

M/S ALPHA CORP DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISISONER OF INCOME TAX

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4200-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to decide the pending rectification application before initiating recovery proceedings on disputed tax demand notices.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 154 rectification application demand notice

U Nagarjun v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan, J.; Navin Chawla, J. · 2021:DHC:4201-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a petitioner similarly placed as in prior pension entitlement cases, subject to verification.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

Elementia Wellness Private Limited v. TES Beauty Services Private Limited & Anr.

15 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:4208

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions against defendants for infringing the plaintiff's registered trademark "TATTVA SPA" and passing off spa services under a deceptively similar mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Permanent injunction Well-known mark

ACFN Onkareshwar Tripathi v. Union of India

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4202-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging dismissal from service by summary court martial, holding that unexplained delay and absence without leave justified the punishment.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition delay and laches summary court martial dismissal from service

AMADEUS IT GROUP SA v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4197-DB

The Delhi High Court directed tax authorities to process and grant the petitioner's refund claims for multiple assessment years in accordance with appellate orders, despite pending Supreme Court appeals without stay.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 refund of tax assessment years permanent establishment