Delhi High Court

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Sharat Das and Associates v. Rameshwar Singh & Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2584

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte gratuity recovery order passed without allowing virtual hearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, directing fresh adjudication on merits.

labor appeal_allowed Significant virtual hearing COVID-19 pandemic ex parte order procedural fairness

Hitesh Bhardwaj v. Shiksha Bharti Educational Society

24 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2587

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order allowing amendment of the plaint to incorporate new allegations and reliefs necessary for just adjudication without changing the cause of action.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint cause of action authority to sue

Sunil Kumar Vaid v. General Mohyal Sabha

24 Aug 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2599

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a Court Observer in ongoing elections, holding that once the election process is substantially complete, the Court will not interfere and the proper remedy lies in filing an election petition post-results.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Court Observer election process free and fair elections Article 227 Constitution

Mahmood Kurdeya v. Narcotics Control Bureau

24 Aug 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a refugee accused of trafficking commercial quantity narcotics, holding that substantial admissible evidence beyond inadmissible Section 67 statements justified denial of bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS Section 27 Indian Evidence Act regular bail

GPS Institute of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

24 Aug 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2589

The Delhi High Court held that applications pending before the 2014 NCTE Regulations must be considered under the 2009 Regulations and set aside the refusal of recognition for non-composite institution without proper reasoning.

administrative petition_allowed Significant NCTE Regulations 2009 NCTE Regulations 2014 composite institution No Objection Certificate

Rohit Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2594-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for unauthorized absence unsupported by credible evidence, upholding proper disciplinary procedure and the petitioner’s duty to report on time.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force Act, 1968 unauthorized absence disciplinary procedure Rule 45 BSF Rules

O. P. Nimesh v. Rajiv Gauba & Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2597

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against respondents for alleged non-compliance with promotion-related directions, holding no wilful disobedience was proved and emphasizing the limits of contempt jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Court Departmental Promotion Committee Wilful disobedience Annual Performance Assessment Report

M/S R.K. Goel Abhey Kumar Jain v. Jamia Hamdard University

24 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2585

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contractual disputes between a construction contractor and Jamia Hamdard University after failed mediation.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Contractual dispute

Apnaghar Builders Pvt. Ltd v. Intense Fitness and Spa Pvt. Ltd.

24 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2588

The Delhi High Court held that a dispute over a property not exclusively used for commercial purposes is not a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act and directed the tenant to pay rent during suit pendency despite business losses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 commercial dispute exclusive commercial use Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Shah Alam v. State of Delhi

24 Aug 2021 · Justice Meenakshi Gupta · 2021:DHC:2583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail petition of the accused in a murder conspiracy case, holding that prima facie evidence including call data and mobile location justified denial of bail.

criminal petition_dismissed bail murder conspiracy Section 302 IPC

Nadir @ Shah Alam v. State of NCT of Delhi

24 Aug 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder conspiracy case, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and serious nature of the offence justified denial of bail.

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24 Aug 2021 · Muqta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2582

Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death case after finding insufficient direct evidence of harassment or incitement to suicide.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC bail

Amit Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

24 Aug 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2582

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case, holding that mere phone communication before the deceased's suicide and absence of specific overt acts do not justify denial of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC

Tej Ram Sharma v. State

24 Aug 2021 · Rajneesh Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2580

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case against a minor, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and the need to test victim's statement improvements during trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC sexual offences minor victim

Tej Ram Sharma v. State

24 Aug 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2580

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case after victim's testimony was recorded, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and absence of risk of evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. sexual offences POCSO Act

Murari Lal Meena and Ors. v. C.P.W.D and Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2601-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order and directed a fresh hearing on the issue of fabricated birth certificates in a special recruitment drive, emphasizing the need for thorough inquiry and consideration of police investigation recommendations.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant special recruitment drive fabricated birth certificates Central Administrative Tribunal CBI investigation

Yatendra Singh v. Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences & Anr.

24 Aug 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2595

The Delhi High Court allowed students wrongly admitted due to institutional error to continue their B.Sc. course, emphasizing equitable relief despite corrected merit lists.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant equitable relief admission cancellation merit list error writ petition

Prashant Gautam v. Aakash Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.

24 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2596-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the challenge to the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was barred by the mandatory limitation period and the presumption of delivery applied to the award sent by registered post and email.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34(3) limitation period presumption of delivery

FIVES CAIL KCP LTD. v. DHAMPUR SUGAR MILLS; DHAMPUR SUGAR MILLS ASMOLI UNIT

24 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2586

The Delhi High Court appointed a new sole Arbitrator after two prior Arbitrators recused themselves due to conflict of interest, directing compliance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil other Arbitration Appointment of Arbitrator Recusal Conflict of Interest

Vikrant Singh Kundu v. Union of India and Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2592-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging disciplinary remarks of moral turpitude against a petitioner, holding it an abuse of process and refusing to permit participation in future Armed Forces selections.

administrative appeal_dismissed moral turpitude writ petition abuse of process disciplinary action