Delhi High Court

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Shivam Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

06 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1975-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Air Force's medical fitness standards and dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of recruitment on grounds of being overweight by 2 kilograms.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical fitness standards Armed Forces recruitment weight requirement Indian Air Force

APAAR INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

05 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1861-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a tender and fresh tender issuance excluding a PSU-blacklisted bidder, emphasizing limited judicial interference in bona fide administrative tender decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation blacklisting public sector undertaking judicial review

Somaya Gupta & Ors. v. Faculty of Law, University of Delhi & Ors.

05 Jul 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4489

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's discretion to conduct online open-book examinations for pending LL.B. semesters during the COVID-19 pandemic, rejecting the petitioners' challenge to mandate alternative evaluation methods.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant online open-book examination assignment-based evaluation Bar Council of India University of Delhi

OYO HOTELS AND HOMES PRIVATE LIMITED v. RIVIGO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

05 Jul 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:4466

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing a temporary stay of arbitration to allow mediation efforts before arbitration proceedings commence.

arbitration appeal_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator mediation arbitration agreement

Pawan Kumar Gupta v. Rural Medicare Society

05 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher, J. · 2021:DHC:1939

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove Saidulajab village was an urban area at suit institution, thereby upholding the trial and first appellate courts' decrees for possession and damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 urban area burden of proof

Uttam Chand Meena v. National Medical Commission

05 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1951

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CIC order, holding that the Medical Council of India had duly provided the requested information under the RTI Act and that disputes over the institute's name or qualifications are not RTI matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Right to Information Act Medical Council of India Information disclosure Approval of medical institute

Saurabh Bali v. State

05 Jul 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1929
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The Delhi High Court held that a charge-sheet excluding pending expert reports can be complete under Section 173 Cr.P.C and denied bail in a rape case, emphasizing the sufficiency of the prosecutrix's testimony at the bail stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail charge-sheet completeness Section 173 Cr.P.C default bail

Shri Satyawan v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

05 Jul 2021 · Manmohan, J.; Navin Chawla, J. · 2021:DHC:1946-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an order directing factual clarifications on the release of amounts under a Recovery Certificate, holding that such inquiries do not amount to a stay or roving inquiry and the writ petition is not infructuous despite release of funds.

civil appeal_dismissed Recovery Certificate Restoration application Stay of execution Writ petition

M/S INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING & TOURISM CORPORATION Ltd. v. M/S DEEPAK & CO.

05 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1931
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Delhi High Court upheld arbitral award allowing payment for welcome drink and GST reimbursement to railway catering service provider, dismissing IRCTC's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 contractual interpretation welcome drink

DELHI CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. HIMGIRI REALTORS PVT. LTD. & ANR.

05 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1928-DB

The Delhi High Court held that execution of arbitral awards in commercial disputes lies within Commercial Courts' jurisdiction and that suo motu directions for affidavits under Order XXI Rule 41 CPC without decree holder's application and satisfaction of conditions are impermissible.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Execution of arbitral award Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order XXI Rule 41 CPC Affidavit of assets

SITAINFORMATION NETWORKING COMPUTING (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED v. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ANR.

05 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1950-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld RFP clauses requiring bidders to clear outstanding dues unless disputed through initiated arbitration, dismissing the petition challenging their validity under Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant No Dues Certificate Request for Proposal Outstanding Dues Dispute Resolution

M/S ESS ADVERTISING (MAURITIUS) S.N.C. ET COMPAGNIE v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 1(2)(2), INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, NEW DELHI

05 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1943-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 147/148 cannot be initiated based on the same material already examined or a mere change of opinion, and that the AO's mechanical approval under Section 151 was invalid, quashing the reassessment notices issued to the petitioners.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Section 144C

RAM BABU JHA ..... Petitioner Through Mr.S.K.Gupta, Adv. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR .....

05 Jul 2021 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAW... · 2021:DHC:1956-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidation of the petitioner's engineering degree and dismissed his challenge to the denial of permanent absorption as Manager (Technical) in NHAI.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deputation appointment permanent absorption essential qualification invalid engineering degree

V Guard Industries Ltd. v. Sukan Raj Jain & Anr.

05 Jul 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:1947

Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a trademark infringement suit based on defendant's use of interactive websites and third-party e-commerce platforms accessible in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction trademark infringement passing off Order VII Rule 10 CPC

GP Capt (TS) Geeta Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1949-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the posting order and declined jurisdiction over premature retirement, directing the petitioner to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal.

administrative appeal_dismissed premature retirement Indian Air Force posting order Armed Forces Tribunal jurisdiction

Imran v. NCT Delhi State

05 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1935
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of serious offences, applying the principle of parity with co-accused already released on bail, noting absence of electronic evidence and ongoing trial.

criminal appeal_allowed bail parity eyewitness statement electronic evidence

SRSC Infra Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

05 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1952-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's rejection of SRSC Infra Private Limited's bids on financial capacity grounds, holding that incomplete business transfer precluded combining net worth of the proprietorship and company for tender eligibility.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Business Transfer Agreement net worth financial capacity tender eligibility

Bijender Yadav v. Union of India and Anr

05 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1944-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acceptance of the petitioner’s resignation under CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, dismissing his writ petition for reinstatement after the resignation was validly accepted.

administrative petition_dismissed resignation withdrawal of resignation Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 acceptance of resignation

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-01, New Delhi v. M/S Brahma Centre Development Pvt. Ltd.

05 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1942-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision dismissing the Revenue's revision under Section 263, holding that the AO's finding of nexus between interest on fixed deposits and the real estate project was a plausible view not warranting interference.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 263 Income Tax Act interest on fixed deposits nexus with business assessment revision

Swastik Pipe Ltd. v. Shri Ram Autotech Pvt. Ltd.

05 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1930

The Delhi High Court held that an unsigned arbitration clause printed on invoices can constitute a valid arbitration agreement if not denied by the other party, and appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act unsigned arbitration clause prima facie existence