Delhi High Court

35,876 judgments

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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
Cites 2 · Cited by 2

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

Bentwood Seating System P Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India

11 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2429-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an Arbitral Award for failure to decide the essential issue of fraud affecting the contract's validity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Fraud Specific Performance Section 34 Arbitration Act

YOU-ONE MAHARIA JV v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

11 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2426

The Delhi High Court directed reconstitution of the arbitral tribunal by invalidating unilateral arbitrator appointments by NHAI and appointing a new presiding arbitrator to ensure impartial arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 unilateral arbitrator appointment impartiality

M/S Ramacivil India Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

11 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The court held that interest on an arbitral award amount ceases from the date of deposit with the court under Section 36(3) of the Arbitration Act or Order XXI Rule 1 CPC, and the decree holder is not entitled to additional interest during the deposit period despite conditions on withdrawal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award enforcement Interest on deposited amount Order XXI Rule 1 CPC Section 34 Arbitration Act

ICICI Bank Limited v. Aarnawas Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:4478-DB

The Delhi High Court held that once a bank holding a Recovery Certificate records satisfaction with a settled amount, the Recovery Officer must close recovery proceedings and cannot insist on recovering the full awarded amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Recovery Certificate Debts Recovery Tribunal Recovery Officer affidavit of satisfaction

Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2021:DHC:2412

The Delhi High Court analyzed the validity of Indian Patent No. 240893 on asymmetrical beams for spectrum efficiency, focusing on novelty, inventive step, and patentability under the Patents Act, with judgment on validity reserved.

intellectual_property other Significant Patent Infringement Indian Patent No. 240893 Asymmetrical Beams Split-sector Antenna

Black Diamond Trackparts Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2410-DB

The Delhi High Court held that petitions under Article 227 are maintainable against non-appealable orders of Commercial Courts despite statutory bar on revision, but such jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly to uphold legislative intent.

civil other Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Anup Bhatia and Others v. Madan Lal Bhatia & Anr.

10 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2423

The Delhi High Court upheld possession and mesne profits in a family property dispute, ruling limitation was tolled during pending writ proceedings and family settlements inconsistent with final orders were inadmissible.

property appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit limitation mesne profits family settlement

MRS KULAN RUKHSANA AMIN & ORS. v. GAURANG KANTH & ANR.

10 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2424

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of subsequent purchasers pendente lite as parties but denied their substitution in place of original defendants in a property suit challenging a sale deed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant impleadment substitution lis pendens transfer pendente lite

Anil Sharma v. Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd

10 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2418

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal challenging an arbitral award as infructuous after the parties settled the dispute and the award was satisfied.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitral award settlement loan dispute no objection certificate

Saawariya Impex Private Limited v. National E-Assessment Center Delhi

10 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2422-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft assessment order, remanding the matter for fresh proceedings in compliance with statutory procedure.

tax appeal_allowed Significant faceless assessment Income Tax Act 1961 Section 144B show cause notice

SAS FININVEST LLP v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT NEW DELHI

10 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2421-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft order, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural mandates.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme natural justice show cause notice draft assessment order