Delhi High Court

75,184 judgments

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North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Surender Kumar

06 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3961

The Delhi High Court allowed a workman's application under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, directing payment of wages from the date of application due to delay, holding that running a small shop does not constitute gainful employment.

labor petition_allowed Significant Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act gainful employment wages during pendency reinstatement

Sandeep Kapur v. Janak Kapur & Anr.

06 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3975

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain an advocate from appearing for parties in family disputes, holding that clear evidence of prior mediation or advisory role is required to override an advocate's right to represent clients.

civil petition_dismissed Significant advocate appearance conflict of interest mediator Delhi High Court Rules

Vidya Rani Garg & Anr. v. M/S Feetoes

06 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3953

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a rent dispute arising from a lease agreement between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 sole arbitrator appointment

CRAVANTS MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. JHARKHAND STATE CO OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION LTD AND ANR

06 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:3969

The Delhi High Court held that the venue of arbitration being Ranchi does not oust its jurisdiction under an exclusive jurisdiction clause conferring jurisdiction on Delhi courts and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Clause Venue vs Seat of Arbitration Jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration Act

Sanjay Saigal v. Ram Nanda and Co

06 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3973-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by directing fresh arbitration under the DSE rules with a new arbitrator, based on existing pleadings and evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitration fresh arbitration appointment of arbitrator Delhi Stock Exchange Association Limited

Avantha Holdings Ltd v. CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd

06 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bakru · 2021:DHC:3952
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The Delhi High Court held that disputes involving allegations of fraud outside the scope of the arbitration clause are not arbitrable and dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement scope of arbitration clause fraud and arbitrability Section 11 Arbitration Act

Sandeep Kapur v. Janak Kapur & Anr.

06 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3976

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain an advocate from appearing for opposing parties in family disputes, holding that mere association or alleged mediation without clear evidence does not justify disqualification.

civil petition_dismissed Significant advocate appearance conflict of interest mediation Delhi High Court Rules

SI/GD Sudesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3971-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates whose recruitment process began before January 1, 2004 but concluded after due to administrative delays are entitled to Old Pension Scheme benefits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Old Pension Scheme New Pension Scheme Border Security Force recruitment delay

Ira Khatun v. Director (A & F) Indian Council of Philosophical Research

06 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3972-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate challenging her non-appointment due to non-fulfillment of mandatory eligibility criteria despite being recommended by the selection committee.

administrative appeal_dismissed Recruitment Rules eligibility criteria teaching experience research administration

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Presidium Educational and Charitable Trust & Ors.

06 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:3970

The Delhi High Court directed continuation of interim measures including escrow account monitoring by a Receiver pending arbitration tribunal's decision on interim reliefs under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Section 17 interim measures escrow accounts

Rakesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Dec 2021 · Manmohan, J; Navin Chawla, J · 2021:DHC:3967-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of an Air Force personnel for sexual assault, holding that the dismissal order is final and not convertible into discharge for pension benefits.

service_law petition_dismissed dismissal from service pensionary benefits Court of Inquiry sexual assault allegation

Ratna Khandelwal & Anr. v. Kotak Mahindra Bank

04 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3950

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to stay possession of mortgaged property by the Bank under SARFAESI, holding that a collusive settlement between family members cannot bind the secured creditor not party to the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act possession notice mortgaged property consent decree

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Prem Singh

04 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3951-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal due to inordinate unexplained delay of 990 days in filing, reaffirming strict standards for condonation of delay and upholding the Respondent's right to have his alternate plot application considered despite minor delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Limitation Act 1963 Letters Patent Appeal alternate plot application

R.N.Bhat v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

03 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3937

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of promotion without considering genuine medical emergency was arbitrary and directed LIC to pay arrears and reconsider notional promotions as per earlier court orders.

labor appeal_allowed Significant notional promotion arrears of pay disciplinary penalty cancellation of promotion

Srinath Sastry v. Union of India

03 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3945-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the pay parity dispute between Films Division Chief Cameramen and Doordarshan Cameraman Grade-I to the Tribunal for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the need for independent examination beyond Pay Commission recommendations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay parity equal pay for equal work Central Pay Commission Anomaly Committee

NCUBATE INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

03 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3949-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking enforcement of expired bank guarantees amid disputed fraud allegations, holding that such disputes require civil suit adjudication and cannot be resolved under writ jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bank guarantee Article 226 writ petition disputed questions of fact

LA MODE FASHIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER, VALUE ADDED TAX

03 Dec 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3948-DB

Delhi High Court allowed writ petition directing correction of tax period in VAT challan and acceptance of returns without penalty for a bonafide inadvertent error.

tax petition_allowed Significant Value Added Tax DVAT Act 2005 tax period correction writ petition

Paramount Pesticides Ltd v. Central Warehousing Corporation

03 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3947-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the supplier was entitled only to payment for replaced quantities of defective chemicals and that latent defects precluded payment for consumed substandard supplies.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 37 appeal latent defects

Devendra Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Sanjeev Goel

03 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3934

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of the correct defendant, decreed the suit on a valid settlement, and directed refund of 50% court fees under the Court Fees Act and CPC provisions promoting judicial settlements.

civil appeal_allowed Significant impleadment Order I Rule 10 CPC settlement decree Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

Sanjay Kumar v. Rajesh Kumar

03 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3935

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Execution First Appeal, holding that execution proceedings cannot be used to challenge a decree already upheld by the Court, and directed possession to be handed over to the decree-holder.

civil appeal_dismissed Execution First Appeal mutual family settlement executing court possession