Delhi High Court

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Union of India v. M/s Aadhar Stumbh Township Pvt Ltd

29 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:3878
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, ruling that a discharge voucher under alleged coercion does not bar arbitration and that courts should not interfere with arbitral awards absent patent illegality.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Accord and satisfaction Discharge voucher

Renew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi

29 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3866-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to provide annexure and adequate time to respond violated natural justice, setting aside the draft income tax assessment and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax remanded Significant natural justice Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B

JAGDEESH PRAJAPATI v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

29 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3867-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to supply SSFC documents and expeditiously decide the petitioner’s statutory petition under the BSF Act, without commenting on the merits of dismissal.

administrative other Border Security Force Act, 1968 Summary Security Force Court Section 117(2) BSF Act Section 114 BSF Act

L AND T MHPS BOILERS PRIVATE LTD. v. NTPC LTD.

29 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:3855

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting partial reimbursement for increased basic minimum wages under a change in law clause, while setting aside directions for further proof and payment, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

commercial_arbitration appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Change in law clause Price adjustment formula

AIRWIL JKM INFRACON PVT. LTD. v. CADILLAC INFOTECH PRIVATE LTD.

29 Nov 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:3858
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Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award for unauthorized occupation damages due to lack of evidence but upheld other reliefs in a property development dispute involving payments under separate agreements.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Property Development Agreement Memorandum of Understanding Corporate veil lifting

Shweta Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3851-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Covid-19 related PIL as infructuous after the reliefs sought were addressed, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach again if needed.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Covid-19 RTPCR testing at-home self-testing kits

Vardhman Cables India Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3847-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award forfeiting the performance bank guarantee due to delay in supply by the appellant in a public utility contract, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition performance bank guarantee forfeiture

Deepak Joon v. The State

26 Nov 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:3836

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in cheating case where no overt act was attributed and the amount allegedly cheated was already recovered from others.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 406 IPC Section 420 IPC Section 120B IPC

FIS Payment Solutions and Services India Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3845-DB

The Delhi High Court directed refund of tax related to ESOP expenses to the petitioner, holding that in absence of a stay, its prior judgment in CIT Vs. Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. is binding.

tax petition_allowed Significant Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP expenditure tax refund Assessing Officer

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Air India Ltd

26 Nov 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:3849-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act signed by the party cannot be treated as non-est despite curable defects, and condoned delay caused in curing such defects when initial filing was within limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act condonation of delay non-est filing curable defects

Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Ltd. v. Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

26 Nov 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3850

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to delete the petitioner from the suit, holding it was neither a necessary nor proper party to a recovery suit based on dishonoured cheques issued by another defendant under a principal-to-principal agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC deletion of party necessary party proper party

Pardeep v. The Director General & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3843-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking examination records, holding that the petitioner failed to establish entitlement and had an alternate remedy under the RTI Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 writ petition discharge from service Railway Protection Force

Vijay Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3846-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the routine transfer of a paramilitary personnel despite his wife's ongoing IVF treatment and pregnancy, holding that personal grounds do not justify interference with service transfers.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order central paramilitary force IVF treatment pregnancy

Jasbir Dabas @ Jassu v. The State

26 Nov 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:3837

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a double murder and rape case, holding that the evidence against him was primarily circumstantial and investigation was complete, subject to stringent bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC murder rape

Vikash Kumar v. Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan, J.; Navin Chawla, J. · 2021:DHC:3844-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical disqualification based on a tattoo on the right arm in ITBP recruitment, holding the tattoo restriction valid and rational.

administrative petition_dismissed tattoo disqualification ITBP recruitment medical examination classification test

Jasbir Dabas @ Jassu v. The State

26 Nov 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:3838

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in double murder and rape cases, holding that recovery of a mobile phone alone is insufficient to deny bail, especially when investigation is complete and evidence is circumstantial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. murder rape

JAI SHIV STEEL ENTERPRISES & ANR. v. SH. MANISH AGGARWAL & ANR.

26 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3848-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that mere bald averments of acknowledgment without documentary evidence cannot extend limitation, and upheld the dismissal of the recovery suit as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation period acknowledgment of debt Section 18 Limitation Act Order VII Rule 11 CPC

NTPC LTD v. LARSEN AND TOUBRO LIMITED

26 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:3840

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting partial reimbursement for increased minimum wages but set aside directions for future payments and interest based on uncertified claims, emphasizing the need for proof of actual expenditure and limiting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Contract interpretation Reimbursement of increased costs

Tarun Jain v. Directorate General of GST Intelligence DGGI

26 Nov 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2021:DHC:3841
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Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a director accused of wrongful availment of Rs. 72 crore input tax credit under CGST Act, emphasizing the compoundable nature of offence, custodial interrogation not warranted, and safeguarding liberty under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 132 CGST Act wrongful availment of input tax credit economic offence

Karan Ahuja v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3852-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the prohibition on repeat RTPCR COVID-19 testing, upholding the advisory issued by health authorities and reserving liberty for future recourse.

constitutional petition_dismissed COVID-19 testing RTPCR advisory public health policy fundamental rights