Delhi High Court

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Adavya Projects Pvt Ltd v. Vishal Structurals Pvt Ltd

24 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:3815
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Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act where part of cause of action arose in Delhi despite arbitration clause being silent on seat.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration jurisdiction seat of arbitration cause of action Section 11(6) Arbitration Act

Indu Devi v. Indira Devi

24 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3806

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that statements made on oath not to dispossess without due process are binding and appeals filed beyond limitation are non-maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed permanent injunction due process of law statement on oath execution petition

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.

24 Nov 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3800

The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing more time to pronounce the award due to complexities and pandemic-related delays.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of arbitral tribunal mandate arbitral award

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD

24 Nov 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3801

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitral tribunal in light of the Supreme Court's COVID-19 limitation suspension orders, allowing arbitration proceedings to continue beyond the original limitation period.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitral tribunal mandate extension Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Limitation suspension COVID-19 Supreme Court limitation orders

Ashok Kumar v. Jamia Millia Islamia and Ors.

24 Nov 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:3799
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging delayed backdating of appointment and retrospective promotion on grounds of delay and laches, affirming that stale claims in service promotions are not entertained.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches promotion backdating seniority UGC Regulations 2010

Paardarshita Public Welfare Foundation v. Commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation

24 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3809-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to expeditiously consider and decide a public grievance regarding obstruction of access to public gates caused by brick walls.

administrative other Public Interest Litigation writ of mandamus municipal corporation public access

Sh. Ram Dhan v. State

24 Nov 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:3816

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a complaint under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. concerning an alleged fabricated Will, holding the dispute to be civil and emphasizing judicial discretion and procedural compliance in ordering police investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. police investigation fabricated Will civil dispute

Millennium City Expressways Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

24 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:3808

The Delhi High Court held that after failed conciliation efforts, the petitioner was entitled to invoke arbitration and the Court appointed arbitrators to constitute the arbitral tribunal under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) pre-arbitration conciliation dispute resolution mechanism

Yogendra Mittal v. Union of India & Anr.

24 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3794-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a service rule, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal as per the Supreme Court's ruling in L. Chandra Kumar.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Civil Services Rules Rule 14(8)(a) Central Administrative Tribunal Writ petition

Adil Singh v. Union of India

24 Nov 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3802

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union's applications under Section 152 CPC seeking correction of a judgment on land acquisition compensation apportionment, holding that such applications cannot reopen settled substantive issues.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 152 Civil Procedure Code Land Acquisition Act 1894 compensation apportionment Land & Development Office

Adil Singh v. Union of India

24 Nov 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3803

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union's applications under Section 152 CPC seeking correction of its judgment on compensation apportionment, holding that such applications cannot re-open settled issues or modify final orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 152 CPC Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation apportionment clerical mistake

Yogendra Mittal v. Union of India & Anr.

24 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3795-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the petitioner to remove objections to his application for advancing the hearing before the Tribunal, emphasizing procedural compliance for expeditious adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed legal practitioner assistance inquiry officer Central Administrative Tribunal miscellaneous application

Ashok Kumar v. D.T.C.

24 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3814

The Delhi High Court held that non-production of the enquiry officer does not vitiate a disciplinary enquiry if other evidence exists, quashed the removal of a workman for unproven misconduct, and awarded lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement due to superannuation.

labor appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary enquiry principles of natural justice industrial disputes act workman removal

Adil Singh v. Union of India

24 Nov 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:3804

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union's application under Section 152 CPC seeking to alter the final judgment on land acquisition compensation, holding that such correction powers do not extend to revisiting settled substantive issues.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 152 CPC Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation apportionment clerical mistake

Smt. Shalini Goyal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

23 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4448-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging income tax demands as satisfied after the petitioner availed the Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Scheme and deposited the tax liability.

tax petition_dismissed Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Scheme income tax writ petition tax liability

Dipti Purty @ Sunita v. State

23 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3780
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Bail was refused to the petitioner in a commercial quantity opium trafficking case under the NDPS Act as she failed to establish reasonable grounds to believe she was not guilty, despite procedural and delay-related arguments.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Metro Transit Private Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 Nov 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3785

The Delhi High Court held that the Lieutenant Governor's retrospective exemption from penalty on delayed road tax applies to all transporters, entitling the petitioner to refund of penalty paid despite the respondent's contrary classification.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant road tax penalty Delhi Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1962 retrospective exemption Article 226

Naveed Ummer Sheikh v. Narcotic Control Bureau

23 Nov 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3781
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a drug accused apprehended with commercial quantity of methamphetamine, holding that procedural issues and disputed evidence are to be examined at trial and the bar under Section 37 NDPS Act applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail under NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity sample collection procedure

LAS Ground Force Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Airports Authority of India & Ors.

23 Nov 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:3769-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a tender award by AAI due to the petitioners' failure to submit requisite bank guarantees on time, rejecting COVID-19 related force majeure claims and emphasizing limited judicial interference in commercial contract enforcement.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Letter of Intent to Award Airports Authority of India Ground Handling Services Force Majeure

Vinod Agarwal & Anr. v. Frost International Ltd & Anr.

23 Nov 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:3790-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding appellants liable under the indemnity clause of the Share Purchase Agreement for Income Tax liabilities paid by the buyer company, affirming that fraud and control justify lifting the corporate veil and rejecting reliance on Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Indemnity clause Share Purchase Agreement Income Tax liability Lifting corporate veil