Delhi High Court

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R.K. & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

31 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2671

The Delhi High Court held that valid inter-country direct adoptions under HAMA do not require CARA's NOC for issuance of passports and visas, directing CARA to issue NOCs to facilitate the children's travel abroad.

family appeal_allowed Significant inter-country adoption Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 No Objection Certificate

V Tech Sunsystems Pvt. Ltd. - Australian Premium Solar (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

31 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2674-DB

The Delhi High Court held that experience certificates from a DISCOM cannot be excluded under tender conditions without proper basis and allowed the petitioner’s writ challenging technical bid rejection.

administrative petition_allowed Significant tender evaluation technical bid rejection cumulative work experience distribution company certificates

Insp GD Murari Lal v. Union of India

31 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2677-DB

Delhi High Court held that appointment through LDCE is a promotion, entitling employees appointed before 01.01.2006 to exercise option under Rule 5 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 for revised pay benefits.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2008 Rule 5 option

R.K. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

31 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2672

The Delhi High Court held that inter-country direct adoptions under HAMA are valid and CARA must issue NOCs to enable adopted children to travel abroad, as the JJ Act, 2015 does not apply to such adoptions.

family appeal_allowed Significant inter-country adoption Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Central Adoption Resource Authority

Union of India and Anr v. M/S Annavaram Concrete Pvt Ltd

31 Aug 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:2662-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Railways' appeal, upholding the arbitral award directing refund of liquidated damages to Annavaram, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration Act Liquidated damages Contract interpretation

Thapar Builders Private Limited v. Thomas and Company Pvt Ltd

31 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2667

The Delhi High Court appointed a substituted sole arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following the recusal of the originally appointed arbitrator due to conflict of interest.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15(2) Section 12 substituted arbitrator

Harish Waila v. Dakshin Dilli Swachh Initiative

31 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4486

The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs to withdraw their suits with liberty to file fresh suits if mediation fails, promoting amicable settlement.

civil appeal_allowed withdrawal of suit liberty to file fresh suit amicable settlement mediation

M/S RUPIN ASSOCIATES v. AXIS BANK LTD.

31 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2680
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Civil Revision Petitions against interlocutory orders of Commercial Courts under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 are not maintainable, and release of bank guarantee amounts requires proper documentation from the government authority.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act 2015 Civil Revision Petition Interlocutory orders Section 115 CPC

R.K. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority

31 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2673

The Delhi High Court held that inter-country direct adoptions under HAMA are valid and exempt from JJ Act, 2015 procedures, directing CARA to issue NOCs to enable adopted children to travel abroad.

family appeal_allowed Significant inter-country adoption Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Central Adoption Resource Authority

Akash Agrawal v. Reckitt Benckiser India Pvt Ltd

31 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2666

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a fee dispute arising from a Consultancy Agreement.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

Vishal Gulhati v. Sushma Gulhati & Ors.

31 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3726

The Delhi High Court disposed of an execution petition under Order XXI CPC after parties amicably settled their dispute through a valid Settlement Agreement recorded by the court.

civil petition_allowed Order XXI CPC execution of decree settlement agreement mediation

DS Confectionery Products Limited v. Mahadev Confectionery & Ors.

31 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:3774

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit based on a valid settlement agreement between parties and ordered refund of the entire court fee following amicable resolution.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement permanent injunction trade mark infringement court fee refund

Sonia v. High Court of Delhi

31 Aug 2021 · Chandra Dhari Singh, J · 2023:DHC:5643
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The Delhi High Court dismissed applications under Section 151 CPC seeking directions for amendment approval and leave, holding that such applications cannot reopen or review a disposed writ petition and must be exercised with judicial restraint.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC finality of judgment miscellaneous application review petition

Narangs International Hotels Private Limited v. Delhi International Airport Limited

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2652
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The Delhi High Court dismissed NIHPL's petition for interim relief to restrain eviction post lease expiry, holding that lease extension requires mutual agreement and is not enforceable as a vested right.

civil petition_dismissed Significant lease extension interim relief Section 9 Arbitration Act Specific Relief Act

Beiersdorf AG v. Hindustan Unilever Limited

27 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2657

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint and add documents post-filing, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to ensure complete adjudication without causing undue prejudice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint Order XI Rule 1 CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015

SPML Infra Ltd v. Hitachi India (P) Ltd. and Anr

27 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2648-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts should not grant injunctions restraining encashment of Bank Guarantees during their validity unless there is fraud or special equities, reaffirming the sanctity of Bank Guarantees in commercial transactions.

civil other Significant Bank Guarantee Encashment Injunction Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

DELHI STATE ELECTRICITY WORKERS UNION v. BSES RAJDHANI POWER LTD

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2654

The Delhi High Court held that voluntary contribution schemes must allow employees to opt out without compulsory salary deductions and directed respondents to inform employees accordingly.

labor petition_dismissed voluntary contribution salary deduction employee benefits opt out

Manglam Express Cargo Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2655

The Delhi High Court directed the refund of security deposits held by respondents after successful contract completion, allowing interest on delayed payment.

civil petition_allowed Significant security deposit contract completion refund interest on delayed payment

National Public School v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

27 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2653

The Delhi High Court set aside invalid property tax show cause notices and demand letter lacking details and directed issuance of a proper notice under Section 123D with an opportunity to be heard.

tax appeal_allowed property tax show cause notice assessment order Delhi Municipal Corporation Act

IFCI Ltd v. M/S OPG Power Generation Pvt. Ltd

27 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2661-DB

The Delhi High Court held that when dismissing a writ petition on alternate remedy grounds, the court must not express opinions on merits, and the Debt Recovery Tribunal must decide the matter independently without being influenced by prior judicial observations.

civil appeal_allowed Significant alternate remedy writ petition SARFAESI Act Debt Recovery Tribunal