Delhi High Court

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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

M/S FOODWORLD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LTD.

01 Sep 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:2696

The Delhi High Court held that under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as amended, the court’s role at the arbitrator appointment stage is limited to existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator despite limitation objections, which are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6-A) Section 16 kompetenz-kompetenz

M/S Future Uday Communications Pvt Ltd v. Amit Srivastava

01 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2698

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

SH AMRENDRA KUMAR v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2690-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement of a CRPF constable who circulated defamatory WhatsApp messages without verification, holding the punishment proportionate and justified.

administrative appeal_dismissed compulsory retirement defamatory message WhatsApp group intent to defame

Victoria Foods Private Limited v. Rajdhani Masala Co. & Anr.

01 Sep 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:2683

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of Victoria Foods Pvt. Ltd. restraining Rajdhani Masala Co. from using the trademark 'Rajdhani', holding the plaintiff's prior user and ownership rights under a family settlement and trademark registrations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Rajdhani Interim injunction Prior user rights

Kanika Gupta Mittal v. Ashwin Mittal

01 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2704

The Delhi High Court upheld and modified interim visitation orders prioritizing the child's welfare, directed passport renewal with conditions, and emphasized parental cooperation.

family petition_dismissed child visitation interim arrangement child welfare parental consent

M/S India Off Set Printers Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Intech Capital Ltd

01 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2694

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging attachment orders in execution of an unchallenged arbitral award, affirming limited scope of review and upholding asset attachment for loan default.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitral award execution proceedings attachment of property decree enforcement

CT/Peon Vijay Kumar Sharma v. Union of India

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2691-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pension benefits for past casual service, holding that such service is not entitled to be counted under the Old Pension Scheme absent explicit directions.

administrative petition_dismissed Old Pension Scheme past service benefit casual service age relaxation

Ramkanwar v. Union of India

01 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2693-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions seeking re-examination of medical fitness for Air Force recruitment after respondents undertook to conduct fresh ECG tests and complete evaluations within four weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness Appeal Medical Board ECG abnormalities re-examination

M/S VARAHA INFRA LTD. v. M/S JIANGXI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (GROUP) CO. LTD.

01 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2707
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The Delhi High Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal cannot grant final relief or release disputed funds at the interim stage under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act without adjudication, setting aside such interim orders directing payment to the Respondent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 17 Arbitration Act interim measures money decree joint venture agreement

Atir v. State of NCT Delhi

01 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2685

The Delhi High Court quashed four out of five FIRs registered for arson within the same compound, holding that multiple FIRs for the same incident constitute an abuse of investigation powers under settled Supreme Court precedents.

criminal petition_allowed Significant multiple FIRs quashing of FIR same incident cognizable offence