Delhi High Court

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Vinay Kumar Jaiswal v. NCT of Delhi

05 Oct 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3194

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application in a loan fraud and property forgery case, holding that custodial interrogation was necessary given the evidence of complicity.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating forgery

Anil Prasad v. Union of India and Ors.

05 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3197-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a retired Armed Forces personnel re-employed in government service is entitled to have his basic pay fixed at par with his last drawn pay under Paragraph 8 of the CCS Order, 1986.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation re-employed pensioners Central Civil Services Order 1986 last drawn pay

Indra Mohan v. Union of India

05 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3183-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of extension to retain government accommodation post-retirement, holding that authorized occupation at retirement is essential for extension and no arbitrariness or discrimination was established.

administrative petition_dismissed government accommodation extension of stay Ministry of Defence circular Public Premises Act

M/S BRAHAMPUTRA CARGO CARRIERS PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

05 Oct 2021 · SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2021:DHC:3184

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remitted the matter to the ESI Court for fresh consideration after noting that the court below erroneously ignored subsequently exhibited documentary evidence.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees State Insurance Act Section 75 ESI Act documentary evidence exhibition of documents

Union of India v. H M S Tanwar and Ors.

05 Oct 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3198-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition upholding the Tribunal's order that MACP benefits are payable to employees if the Non-Financial Scale grade was not implemented or paid.

administrative appeal_dismissed Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme Non-Financial Scale Central Administrative Tribunal career progression

Deepti Patni & Anr. v. Almond Infrabuild Private Limited & Anr.

05 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3196

The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial petition on the basis of a mutually agreed and corrected settlement agreement reached through court-mediated conciliation.

civil settled settlement agreement mediation conciliation Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre

Himanshu Modi v. Sudhanshu Modi

05 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3195

The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 as withdrawn after respondents consented to the petitioner’s claim for a 50% share in disputed properties.

civil other Section 9 Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 pre-arbitral interim relief property share dispute withdrawal of petition

Amit Goel v. The State NCT of Delhi

05 Oct 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3193

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cheating and fraud case involving real estate bookings, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary and investigation could proceed via production warrants.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating fraud

Naresh Juneja v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

05 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3191

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of rape and criminal intimidation due to non-cooperation with investigation, threats to the prosecutrix, and suspicion of mala fide FIR motivated by a financial dispute.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC rape threats

Sgt Barun Kumar Verma v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Oct 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3188-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s representations for compassionate posting on medical grounds within a stipulated time, without adjudicating on the merits.

administrative other compassionate posting medical grounds Indian Air Force posting order

Praduman v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

05 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3186

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a young adult accused under POCSO for sexual assault of a minor, considering the consensual nature of the relationship, victim's reluctance to proceed, and mitigating factors in bail assessment.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act minor consent

M/S Fairwood Infra and Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Labour Commissioner and Ors.

05 Oct 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3185

The Delhi High Court held that the Authority under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 has jurisdiction over an employee's claim when the employer's registered office is in Delhi, despite the employee working at an establishment outside Delhi.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 territorial jurisdiction consultancy agreement employment dispute

Steel Authority of India Limited v. M/S S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

05 Oct 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:3192

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order restraining SAIL from acting on a Risk Purchase Notice, holding that such interim reliefs preserve parties' rights without amounting to specific performance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim relief Risk Purchase Notice Specific Relief Act, 1963

Urvashi Aggarwal & Ors. v. Inderpaul Aggarwal

05 Oct 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:3190

The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance to a mother for her major son pursuing education, affirming that a father's maintenance obligation under Section 125 Cr.P.C. continues beyond majority if the child is not self-sufficient.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance majority education expenses

Ram Charan Aggarwal v. Prem Lata & Anr.

05 Oct 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:3189

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Rent Controller's eviction order on the ground of a short delay in judgment availability, holding no prejudice was caused and emphasizing statutory protections against premature eviction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 14(7)

Xcellance Medical Technologies Private Limited v. HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd.

05 Oct 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:3187-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the tender conditions mandated specified makes only for the optional medical grade monitor item, quashed the rejection of the petitioner’s bid, and emphasized the duty of tendering authorities to ensure clarity and fairness in public procurement.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender conditions medical grade monitors specified makes technical bid rejection

Sanjay Arora v. Rajan Chadha & Ors.

05 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3182
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's interim order directing payment of loan EMIs during arbitration, affirming the tribunal's jurisdiction under Section 17 and limiting judicial interference to cases of arbitrariness.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 Interim relief

Union of India v. Jagdish Singh

05 Oct 2021 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7637-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that the post of Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (NFSG) is a promotional post under statutory IRS Rules, entitling seniors to promotion alongside juniors despite contrary executive instructions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Revenue Service Rules 2015 Additional Commissioner of Income Tax NFSG promotion non-functional selection grade

Deepak alias Ranjan v. State of Delhi

04 Oct 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:3170

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that consistent victim testimony and medical evidence suffice even without forensic DNA proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim medical evidence

Gati Kausar India Ltd. v. B. K. Structural Contracts Private Ltd.

04 Oct 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:3177

The Delhi High Court held that execution of an arbitral award cannot be enforced before the expiry of the 90-day limitation period for challenging the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and emphasized judicial coordination to prevent premature execution proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 36 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Execution Petition