Delhi High Court

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Kiran Tandon v. State of NCT (Delhi)

25 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2624-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an order disposing of an appeal as withdrawn with liberty to re-file, holding that failure to avail the liberty and delay barred relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of appeal liberty to re-file maintainability

PNB Housing Finance Limited v. Parulben Pareshbhai Thakkar & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:2622

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act due to the petitioner’s failure to serve respondents and initiate arbitration, negating urgency and bona fides.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief default in loan repayment failure to initiate arbitration

BLS International Services Limited v. M/S Digicall Global Private Limited

25 Aug 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:2606

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of Digicall, dismissing BLS's challenge based on alleged patent illegality and unsubstantiated counter claims of deficient services.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 8 arbitral award

National Highways Authority of India v. Wainganga Expressway Pvt. Ltd.

25 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2629

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order granting partial relief to the concessionaire pending final arbitration in a dispute over Additional Concession Fee under a highway concession agreement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Interim relief Section 17 Arbitration Act Concession Agreement

Bhumika Chawla v. Jaswant Rai Chawla

25 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2630-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's grant of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty where the wife voluntarily consumed poison and lodged police complaints against the husband, causing irretrievable breakdown of marriage.

family appeal_dismissed Significant mental cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2615

Delhi High Court held that contractual Data Entry Operators can be retained under new contractors procured via the GeM portal without change in service conditions, dismissing petitions seeking to restrain such procurement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2618

Delhi High Court held that while contractual Data Entry Operators' service conditions must be maintained during pending regularization claims, the government can lawfully change contractors via GeM procurement provided existing DEOs are retained with unchanged wages and conditions.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 33 General Financial Rules 2017

Delhi Development Authority v. Satya Prakash and Bros Pvt. Ltd.

25 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2627

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting payment at the agreed contract rate for embankment work, rejecting DDA's unilateral rate substitution and related challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract variation Substituted item

Johnson and Johnson Pvt Ltd v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

25 Aug 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:2608

The Delhi High Court set aside AIIMS's two-year debarment of Johnson & Johnson for alleged tender irregularities, holding that cancellation of contract was justified but debarment was disproportionate and lacked proper reasoning.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant corrupt and fraudulent practices fall clause contract cancellation debarment

Arpan Jain & Anr. v. State & Anr.

25 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2625
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual issues regarding material alteration and initial cheque encashment reversal must be decided at trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 87 Negotiable Instruments Act material alteration quashing petition

Capt S L Sharma v. Narottam Singh Chopra

25 Aug 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2619

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to restore a suit dismissed for non-prosecution after a six-year delay, emphasizing the litigant's duty to diligently pursue the case and requiring bona fide explanation for delay.

civil appeal_dismissed restoration of suit condonation of delay non-prosecution Section 5 Limitation Act

Sanjana v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

25 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2607

The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Ltd to grant electricity connection to the petitioner based on valid residence documents despite disputed property numbering, clarifying that such connection does not confer property title.

administrative petition_allowed electricity connection property number dispute government-issued documents residence proof

Appellant v. PK

25 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2626-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on cruelty grounds, affirming the rejection of certain evidence and the quantum of alimony awarded.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act Family Courts Act

Kehar Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:2604
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The Delhi High Court held BRPL liable under strict liability principles to compensate a permanently disabled electrician injured during contracted electrical work, awarding damages under the Employee’s Compensation Act through writ jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant strict liability Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Article 226 Constitution compensation calculation

GP CAPT ATUL JAIN v. NCLAT & ORS.

25 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2623-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld NCLAT's directions requiring parties to file and exchange brief written submissions and judgments, affirming the tribunal's inherent procedural jurisdiction and adherence to principles of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant NCLAT procedure written submissions exchange of documents

Prateek Kumar Singh and Ors. v. Food Corporation of India and Anr.

25 Aug 2021 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:2605
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the FCI's 2021 amendment reducing direct recruitment quota for AGM posts, dismissed the petitioners' challenge to recruitment and promotion rules, and declined to grant Assured Career Progression Scheme benefits or merge recruitment quotas.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Food Corporation of India Assistant General Manager Direct Recruitment Quota Promotion Quota

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2611

Delhi High Court upheld the GNCTD's procurement of DEO services via GeM portal mandating retention of existing contractual employees pending regularization claims under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2614

Delhi High Court upheld the Government's right to procure Data Entry Operator services through the GeM portal with conditions to retain existing contractual employees pending regularization claims.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Delhi Parshashan Vikas Vibhag Industrial Employees Union v. Department of Social Welfare & Ors.

25 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2616

Delhi High Court held that while government departments must procure DEO services through the GeM portal as mandated, existing contractual DEOs must be retained with unchanged service conditions pending regularization claims under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Data Entry Operators Contractual employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33 ID Act

Nimit Builders Private Limited v. PR. Commissioner of Income Tax

25 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4480-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple writ petitions as satisfied after the Income Tax authorities issued revised Form-3 in accordance with the petitioners' prayers, rendering the petitions infructuous.

tax petition_dismissed writ petition Form-3 Income Tax revised form