Delhi High Court

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Vinay Kumar Karn v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2593-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in prior cases, with payment of arrears and interest, preserving respondents' right to appeal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension parity in pension verification of entitlement No Objection Certificate

Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. Director General of Married Accommodation Project & Anr.

23 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4460

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause restraining arbitration until contract completion is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) Indian Contract Act, 1872

MONTECARLO LIMITED & ANR. v. NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED

23 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2550-DB

The Delhi High Court held that digital signatures legally authenticate electronic bids, rejected the clause restricting disclosure of bid rejection reasons before contract award, and allowed the petitioner's challenge to the technical rejection of their bid for non-physical signing of forms.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant digital signature electronic bid public procurement technical bid evaluation

M/S CLOUDATIX NETWORK PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. M/S POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

23 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2568

The Delhi High Court granted leave to withdraw a commercial arbitration appeal, dismissing it as withdrawn to allow the petitioners to seek relief before the Arbitral Tribunal.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal withdrawal leave to withdraw arbitral tribunal commercial arbitration

Virender Singh Yadav v. Union of India

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2564-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Director General ITBP to decide the petitioner's pending representation for a third out of turn promotion under the sports quota by a reasoned order within eight weeks.

administrative other out of turn promotion sports quota DOP&T Policy 2012 representation

National Highway Authority of India v. Patel KNR Infrastructure Ltd.

23 Aug 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:2573

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing costs for additional bituminous concrete thickness laid under a concession agreement and rejected excessive delay damages claimed by NHAI, affirming the arbitrator's reasonable contract interpretation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Concession Agreement Bituminous Concrete Renewal Coat Thickness

The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Suraj Prakash & Ors.

23 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2553

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award of separate compensation for non-pecuniary losses and interest in a motor accident claim involving permanent physical impairment.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation mental and physical shock loss of amenities of life

Sarla Kohli v. Harish Kohli

23 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2569

The Delhi High Court directed the defendant to allow the plaintiff's son unhindered access to the plaintiff's residence, disposing of the contempt petition with specific security-related directions.

civil petition_allowed contempt petition access to property family dispute court directions

Shri Chand v. Central Bureau of Investigation

23 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2557

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to engage an additional handwriting expert under Section 311 Cr.P.C, holding that the trial court rightly exercised its discretion to prevent delay and abuse of process after the government expert's evidence was examined.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C handwriting expert Prevention of Corruption Act Section 22(a) PC Act

Skyline Engineering Contracts (India) Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-22(2), Delhi & Ors.

23 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2559-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery beyond 20% of disputed income tax demand during pendency of appeal is unauthorized without a reasoned order under Section 245 and directed refund of excess amounts recovered.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 CBDT Office Memorandum Pre-deposit Disputed demand

Tabrez Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi

23 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2556

Bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a sophisticated fake currency syndicate due to the serious economic threat posed and risk of absconding, affirming stringent application of Sections 489A to 489E IPC.

criminal bail_denied Significant bail fake currency notes counterfeiting Sections 489A to 489E IPC

C D Sharma v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Anr.

23 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2577-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s dismissal of the petitioner’s application in default and remanded the matter for merits adjudication and consideration of amendments.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal condonation of delay review application amendment of pleadings

Ranjeet @ Bhim v. State

23 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2555

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for regular bail in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of witness influence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Raj Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

23 Aug 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2558

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused in the 2020 Delhi violence cases, emphasizing the primacy of personal liberty and the need for trial to determine guilt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail regular bail anticipatory bail Delhi violence 2020

DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICE SELECTION BOARD & ANR. v. RAHUL DABAS

23 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2562-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing verification of the candidate's OBC status despite non-indication in the OMR sheet, dismissing the petition challenging consideration for appointment.

administrative appeal_dismissed OBC category verification OMR sheet Central Administrative Tribunal Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board

Management of M/s Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. v. Yogesh Dutt Sharma

23 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2571

The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court award directing IPGCL to pay overtime wages to a former DVB employee, holding that the management failed to rebut the workman's credible evidence of entitlement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant overtime wages industrial dispute burden of proof successor liability

Gaurav Kumar Bansal v. National Tiger Conservation Authority

23 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2576-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the National Tiger Conservation Authority to investigate and take action against alleged illegal constructions within Corbett Tiger Reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

environmental petition_allowed Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Section 38(O) National Tiger Conservation Authority Corbett Tiger Reserve

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