Delhi High Court

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M/S CMM INFRAPROJECTS LTD. v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD.

23 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2578
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause vesting appointment power of majority arbitrators in a party with direct interest is unenforceable, appointed arbitrators accordingly, and ruled that pre-arbitral conciliation is directory and not a bar once failed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition appointment of arbitrator impartiality and independence

Har Kishore Sharma v. The Management of G.F.R. Co. Pvt. Ltd.

23 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2570

The Delhi High Court upheld illegal termination but modified enhanced compensation from Rs. 4 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs, allowing restoration of a long-dismissed writ petition and balancing equities between the workman and employer.

labor appeal_allowed Significant illegal termination compensation labour court award ex-parte order

Berry Developers and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. National E Assessment Centre

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2565-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without giving the petitioner a meaningful opportunity to be heard during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing compliance with natural justice and statutory provisions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B natural justice

Arvind Kumar Chaubey and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2566-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay fixation and ACP benefits on the ground of delay and laches, emphasizing that writ remedies cannot be enforced after unreasonable delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition pay fixation ACP/MACP benefits

Rahul v. Union of India, RPF & Ors.

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2567-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s redeployment in the Railway Protection Force to a post suitable to his medical condition, following a prior batch order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant redeployment medical condition Railway Protection Force Hospital Attendant

Pritam Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2563-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension arrears and future payments to a petitioner similarly placed to precedent cases, with procedural safeguards for denial.

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

Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Mukesh Tiwari

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2540

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a settlement where the defendant admitted infringement of the well-known 'VOLVO' mark and agreed to cease use and transfer infringing domain names.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999

Shivani Mittal v. Indu Gupta

18 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2526
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The High Court allowed the petitioner's application to amend the written statement to include necessary pleas and implead a party, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal for failure to consider key factors governing amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment application necessary party Order I Rule 10 CPC

Satish Chand v. Dalbir Singh

18 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2535

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that a registered relinquishment deed extinguished appellants' rights and the Plaintiff validly revoked his Will, entitling him to eviction and injunction against the appellants.

civil appeal_dismissed relinquishment deed registered document revocation of Will mandatory injunction

Farooq Dandoo v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2527

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, considering delay in FIR, commercial dispute context, and inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. sexual assault molestation

Sona Educational Society v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2539

The Delhi High Court dismissed an arbitration petition as withdrawn following settlement between the parties.

other appeal_dismissed arbitration petition withdrawal of petition settlement dismissal as withdrawn

Upinderjit Khurana v. Sumantu Virmani

18 Aug 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:2545

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator under the arbitration clause of a Lease Deed, rejecting objections on prematurity and jurisdiction, but deferred the appointment to allow for amicable settlement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(1) Lease Deed

Valo Automotive Pvt Ltd v. Sprint Cars Pvt Ltd & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2524

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to enhance the claim and admit additional documents at a preliminary stage, emphasizing the need for effective adjudication and rejecting the trial court's restrictive approach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VII Rule 14 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC

Robin Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2543-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s summary dismissal of a service-related application due to unparliamentary language and remanded the matter for merits after excluding the offensive content.

administrative appeal_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal unparliamentary language summary dismissal remand

BALS ELEKTROTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG v. TARUN KHARBANDA & ORS.

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2529

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by recording a lawful and voluntary settlement wherein the defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive rights and agreed to cease use of infringing marks.

civil settled trademark infringement passing off settlement agreement exclusive trademark rights

Shabir Dandoo v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Another

18 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2521

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case considering delay in FIR, inconsistencies in complaint, and commercial dispute context, subject to stringent conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC rape allegations

Prafulla Kumar Sahu v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2537

The Delhi High Court rejected bail to a basketball coach accused of sexually assaulting a minor under POCSO Act, emphasizing child protection and the seriousness of fiduciary breach.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault fiduciary relationship bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.

Prime Comfort (P) Limited v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd

18 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2542
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting a clause permitting unilateral appointment by one party upon the other's default.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator sole arbitrator arbitration clause

BT India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2534

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to decide on the petitioner's EPF exemption application by a fixed date, allowing the petitioner to function as exempted and prohibiting coercive action pending decision.

labor other Procedural Employees' Provident Fund exemption Section 17(2) EPF Act paragraph 27A EPF Scheme

Shrikant Prasad v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors.

18 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2536-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking civic amenities and RTI information, holding that statutory remedies under the RTI Act must be exhausted and prior administrative representation is mandatory before judicial intervention.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Right to Information Act, 2005 Right to Education Act, 2009 Article 21A