Delhi High Court

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Lekharaj Singh v. Union of India

08 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3499-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Respondent to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation seeking equal treatment at the workplace by a reasoned order within three weeks, without commenting on the merits.

administrative other writ petition employee grievance representation equal treatment

Shipra Estate Limited v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited

08 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bakru · 2021:DHC:3493

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking to restrain the sale of pledged shares by a lender after valid invocation of pledge, holding valuation disputes must be resolved by arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition pledge of shares invocation of pledge

Shipra Estate Limited v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited

08 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2021:DHC:3495

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking to restrain Indiabulls from selling pledged shares of Kadam, holding that invocation of pledge was valid and disputes over valuation and agreements are to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition pledge of shares invocation of pledge

Amit Malik v. State

08 Nov 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3489

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of molestation and stalking offences, emphasizing delay in FIR registration, cooperation with investigation, and imposing protective conditions to safeguard the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC molestation stalking

Sangeeta Dogra v. Ministry of Agriculture Animal Husbandry Dairy and Fisheries & Ors.

08 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3508-DB

The Delhi High Court directed government respondents to treat the petitioner's grievances as a representation and decide them expeditiously, disposing of the PIL without further orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation animal cruelty bovine animals government representation

Kanodia Infratech Limited v. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited

08 Nov 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3484

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award despite the petitioner's challenge to the unilateral appointment of the arbitrator, holding that participation in arbitration waived such objections, but set aside the compensation portion of the award as beyond the scope of arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Unilateral appointment of arbitrator Jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal

State v. Hassan Ahmed

08 Nov 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3491
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The Delhi High Court held that brandishing a deadly weapon during robbery amounts to 'use' under Section 397 IPC, mandating framing of charges even if the weapon is not recovered.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 397 IPC robbery brandishing weapon use of deadly weapon

Colorbar Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trademarks

08 Nov 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3509

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of Colorbar Cosmetics' trademark application, holding that the mark was not deceptively similar to the registered "CB" mark.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark registration Deceptive similarity Trade Marks Act, 1999 Intellectual Property Appellate Board

DLF Home Developers Limited v. Shipra Estate Limited & Ors.

08 Nov 2021 · Vibhu Bakru · 2021:DHC:3488

The Delhi High Court held that DLF is prima facie entitled to specific performance of the Agreement to Sell the Sale Property, rejecting Indiabulls' termination of the agreement and emphasizing distinctness of pledged shares and mortgaged property as separate securities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Specific Performance Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Agreement to Sell No Objection Certificate

Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.

08 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3502

The Delhi High Court allowed limited proof of belatedly filed documents in a civil suit to prevent injustice while directing expeditious disposal of the case.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1A CPC additional documents reopening evidence civil suit

Sanjay Bansal v. Munesh Kumar and Anr.

08 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3503

The Delhi High Court held that a full and final settlement recorded before a mediation authority and confirmed by a Labour Court compromise award extinguishes claims under the Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 and Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, rendering prior enforcement orders satisfied.

labor petition_allowed Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 settlement mediation

DPS Rajesh v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Nov 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3500-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking regulation of Yulu bikes by directing authorities to consider the petition as a representation and take appropriate action under existing laws.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Yulu bikes Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 regulation

Pratap Singh v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

08 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3507-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the genuineness of contract labour arrangements at IOCL's Mathura refinery after IOCL accepted the workers as contractor employees entitled to contractual benefits.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant contract labour Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 Section 10(1) genuine contract

M/S. VISHAKHA FACILITY MANAGEMENT (P) LTD v. EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

08 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3504

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging ESIC damages orders and vacated interim relief due to the petitioner's non-compliance and non-appearance.

administrative appeal_dismissed Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 Section 85-B interim order non-prosecution

M/S. INDSAO CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. THE COLLECTOR OF STAMP/ SUB-DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE

08 Nov 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:3487

The Delhi High Court held that stamp duty on an Arbitral Award exceeding Rs.1,000/- is payable only under Clause (b) of Article 12 of Schedule-1A of the Indian Stamp (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2001, at 0.1%, setting aside the respondent's order charging 2%.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Stamp Duty Indian Stamp Act Article 12 Schedule-1A

Vemana Venkata Kameswararao v. Union of India

08 Nov 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3498-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Navy to verify and grant pro rata pension arrears and future payments to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed payments and written reasons if relief is denied.

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

Dr. Onkari Prasad v. Union of India and Anr.

08 Nov 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3506-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's cryptic dismissal of the petitioner's Original Application and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits with due opportunity to both parties.

administrative appeal_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal Original Application dismissal on similar issue fresh adjudication

Shipra Estate Limited v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited

08 Nov 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:3494

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking to restrain the sale of pledged shares by the lender, holding that invocation of pledge was valid and valuation disputes are to be resolved by arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition pledge of shares invocation of pledge

M/S A CLASS MARBLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. SH BHIKHO RAM BHIKU RAM

08 Nov 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3501

The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte compensation orders passed during COVID-19 lockdown due to non-appearance, directing fresh adjudication to ensure procedural fairness amid pandemic constraints.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 COVID-19 pandemic lockdown striking off evidence

Sanjay Saxena v. Manish Gupta

02 Nov 2021 · A. K. Thakur, J. · 2016:DHC:8732

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a criminal case involving admitted receipt of money and failure to repay, holding that serious criminal allegations preclude bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail memorandum of understanding promissory notes criminal breach of trust