Delhi High Court

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Alpex Solar Pvt. Ltd. v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

12 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2453-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bidder's average annual turnover must be calculated from any three of the last four years as per tender conditions, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's bid for considering only the latest three years.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender evaluation average annual turnover qualifying requirements contra proferentem

DLF Home Developers Ltd. v. Shipra Estates Ltd

12 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2447

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that no party can unilaterally appoint an arbitrator, ensuring impartial dispute resolution between parties to an Agreement to Sell.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Unilateral appointment

Vasim Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Aug 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2444

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case due to lack of specific allegations or evidence against him, emphasizing the need for particularized charges to deny bail.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Centum Finance Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

12 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2449-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order passed without affording adequate opportunity to respond due to e-filing portal unavailability, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant natural justice assessment order income tax e-filing portal

Ramprastha Buildwell Private Limited v. National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi

12 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2448-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside faceless assessment orders passed without affording the petitioners an opportunity to file objections during COVID-19 lockdown, remanding the matter for fresh consideration in compliance with natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B Faceless Assessment

Gautam Solar Pvt. Ltd. v. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

12 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2452-DB

Delhi High Court held that tender evaluation must consider any three out of last four years' turnover as per tender terms and minor deviations in undertakings cannot justify bid rejection, directing re-evaluation of petitioner's bid.

administrative petition_allowed Significant tender evaluation average annual turnover bid disqualification contra proferentem

Ishwar Kaur v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr.

11 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2434-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the answer key of a recruitment exam after independent expert revaluation upheld the original answers, affirming limited judicial interference in expert determinations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant expert report access examination answer key challenge Central Administrative Tribunal Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

Ravi Kumar Rai & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative decision denying Risk and Hardship Allowance to CISF personnel at Raipur Airport, emphasizing limited judicial interference in security-related administrative classifications.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Risk and Hardship Allowance Central Industrial Security Force administrative classification judicial review

M/S H.R. BUILDERS v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

11 Aug 2021 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2021:DHC:2430

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award restricting claims to those referred to arbitration and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to enhanced claims and rejected loss of profit and bank charges claims.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal jurisdiction Section 34 Arbitration Act enhancement of claim final bill payment

DSIIDC v. M/S. H.R. BUILDERS

11 Aug 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:2431

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing contractor's claims for delay compensation, labour cess, escalation, and overheads, holding that liability for delay is arbitrable and the specified authority's decision is final only on quantum of compensation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract breach Compensation for delay

Sarabjit Singh Chadha v. Dinesh Sehgal

11 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2021:DHC:2432

The Delhi High Court held that a consent decree is a binding court decree not subject to frustration under the Contract Act, dismissing the defendant's application to set aside the decree due to COVID-19 related hardships and gold price rise.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant consent decree frustration of contract Section 56 Indian Contract Act Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

Central Bureau of Investigation v. M/S Bhushan Power and Steel Limited

11 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2437

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, a Sub Inspector can assist the Investigating Officer in investigation under supervision, allowing the CBI's petition to permit such assistance.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 17 Prevention of Corruption Act Investigation by subordinate officer Rank of Investigating Officer Assistance in investigation

Hindustan Engineering and General Majdoor Union v. M/S Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd.

11 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2438

The Delhi High Court held that the Industrial Tribunal lacks power to grant interim injunctions under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act to contractual workers during pendency of dispute, dismissing their plea to continue employment with a new contractor.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Section 33 Industrial Disputes Act Section 33A Industrial Disputes Act interim relief interim injunction

M/S ABC Experts and Engineers v. Union of India

11 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2441
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The Delhi High Court held that a disputed no-claim certificate does not bar arbitration and referred the dispute to arbitration following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration no-claim certificate accord and satisfaction arbitrability

Bhagwati Devi Gupta & Anr. v. Star Infratech Private Limited

11 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2435

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement is independent of the underlying contract and can be enforced despite stamp duty deficiencies on the substantive contract, allowing reference to arbitration under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement stamp duty Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Hindustan Engineering and General Majdoor Union v. M/S Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd.

11 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2440

Delhi High Court held that the CGIT cannot grant interim injunctions under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act to protect contractual workers when a new contractor takes over, dismissing the union's petitions for interim relief.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Section 33A Industrial Disputes Act interim relief interim injunction contractual employees

Hindustan Engineering and General Majdoor Union v. M/S Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd.

11 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2439

The Delhi High Court held that the CGIT lacks jurisdiction to grant interim injunctions under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and dismissed the petition seeking interim protection for contractual workers displaced by a new contractor at Delhi airport.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33A interim injunction interim award

Ram Kanwar Nain v. High Court of Delhi

11 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2442-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking interpretation and invalidation of interim orders in a disposed appeal, holding that such orders merge into the final order and writ jurisdiction is not available for challenging them or alleged damage to reputation.

civil petition_dismissed Employee’s Compensation Act interim orders writ petition maintainability merger of interim orders

Muniya Devi v. Motor Licensing Officer Burari and Anr

11 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2428

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing waiver of penalty for delay in renewal of autorickshaw fitness certificate due to pending civil death declaration, while requiring payment of statutory charges.

administrative petition_allowed Significant vehicle fitness certificate renewal civil death declaration penalty waiver Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules 1993

RBCL Projects Private Limited v. BPTP Limited

11 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2427

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator is impermissible and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure impartial dispute resolution.

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