Delhi High Court

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Micro Labs Limited v. Bristol Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited

02 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2718-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of an interlocutory application concerning an ex-parte injunction and recall order in a patent infringement suit, allowing the appellant to seek suspension of the recall direction pending final decision.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural interim injunction patent infringement recall of products interlocutory application

M/S SUISSE A LA MODE (P) (LTD) v. M/S KAPOOR ENTERPRISES

02 Sep 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2710

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 75% pre-deposit requirement under Section 19 of the MSMED Act before entertaining arbitration award challenges, dismissing the petition against the Commercial Court's order.

commercial petition_dismissed Significant MSMED Act Section 19 MSMED Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 34 A&C Act

Arun Kumar v. Union of India

02 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2715-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in prior cases, with interest on delayed arrears, or communicate reasons for denial.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension parity in pension government verification No Objection Certificate

EX CPL ASIT KUMAR v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2714-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension with arrears to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, ensuring procedural fairness and interest on delayed payments.

service_law petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension service pension No Objection Certificate pension arrears

Orchid Container Line (Thailand) Co Ltd v. IAPL Group & Ors.

02 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2712-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the validity of a compromise decree, holding that internal disputes among company directors cannot be adjudicated in the suit and no enforceable right was lost by the appellant.

civil appeal_dismissed compromise decree inter-se dispute company directors Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC

Ravina and Associates Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

02 Sep 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2711

The Delhi High Court held that only funds directly linked to the criminal offence constitute case property subject to restraint, allowing release of excess funds for tax recovery while preserving amounts connected to the crime.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant case property bank account seizure Section 102 CrPC Sections 451/457 CrPC

Shiv Kumar v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

02 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2721

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking action against alleged illegal construction by a petitioner with no connection to the property and no affected legal rights, holding that such a petitioner lacks locus standi under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 locus standi illegal construction fundamental rights

AYG REALITY PRIVATE LIMITED v. NBCC(INDIA) LIMITED AND ANR.

02 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2720
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The Delhi High Court held that the defects liability period in a construction contract is fixed at twelve months per building from taking over, and the contractor is entitled to release of bank guarantees and security deposits upon expiry of this period and submission of final bills, overruling NBCC's attempts to withhold payments and guarantees beyond the DLP.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Defects Liability Period General Conditions of Contract Performance Bank Guarantee Security Deposit

Vandana v. M/S HBL Globel Pvt. Ltd.

02 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:286

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement is not automatic in illegal termination cases and enhanced compensation awarded in lieu of reinstatement to the petitioner.

labor appeal_allowed Significant illegal termination reinstatement back wages compensation in lieu of reinstatement

Balbir Singh Bisht v. M/S. A V Workshop Limited and Ors.

02 Sep 2021 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:6229
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The Delhi High Court held that illegal termination does not automatically entitle reinstatement, enhanced retrenchment compensation was awarded instead, and reinstatement was denied due to loss of trust and confidence.

labor petition_allowed Significant illegal termination reinstatement retrenchment compensation industrial dispute

Atir v. State of NCT Delhi

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2687

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs registered for the same incident of arson within one compound, holding that only one FIR can be registered for the same cognizable offence to prevent abuse of police powers.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs same incident quashing of FIR arson

BASF SE v. RAVI CROP SCIENCE LIMITED & ORS.

01 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2697
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The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit based on an amicable settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, binding the parties by the settlement terms and ordering refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC patent infringement Indian Patent No. 271338

Delhi Development Authority v. Arra Raju Narsimha

01 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2699-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against an interim status quo order in pending writ petitions filed by the Delhi Development Authority, emphasizing non-interference with such interim orders pending final adjudication.

administrative appeal_dismissed interim order status quo writ petition appeal against interim order

Delhi Development Authority v. Swastic Construction Company

01 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2708

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages for delay and price escalation beyond the stipulated contract period, affirming the tribunal's discretion in assessing damages and evidentiary findings under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Damages under Section 73 Contract Act Delay in contract performance

DDA v. Arra Raju Narsimha

01 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2701-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging an interim status quo order in pending writ petitions, emphasizing non-interference with interlocutory orders and directing expeditious hearing.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal interim order status quo writ petition

DDA v. Arra Raju Narsimha

01 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2700-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging an interim status quo order in pending writ petitions, emphasizing non-interference with interlocutory orders and directing expeditious hearing on merits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal interim order status quo writ petition

Jeewan Holding Private Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

01 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2706-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld RBI's cancellation of an NBFC's registration for failure to meet Net Owned Fund requirements within the prescribed timeline, rejecting the plea for condonation of delay and emphasizing limited judicial interference in RBI's regulatory decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Non-Banking Financial Company Certificate of Registration Net Owned Fund Reserve Bank of India Act

DDA v. Arra Raju Narsimha

01 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2702-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging an interim status quo order in pending writ petitions, emphasizing non-interference with interim orders and urging expeditious hearing.

administrative appeal_dismissed interim order status quo writ petition appeal against interim order

Lars Villing v. Anil Kanodia & Ors.

01 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2705

The High Court held that the question of whether an employee representing a company is a proper party to a suit and issues of territorial jurisdiction require evidence and trial adjudication, dismissing the petition seeking deletion of the employee from the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC deletion of party proper party territorial jurisdiction

Atir v. State of NCT Delhi

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2686

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs registered for the same incident of arson within a single compound, holding that only one FIR can be registered for the same cognizable offence or transaction.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs same incident quashing FIR arson