Delhi High Court

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Thar Camps Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Indus River Cruises Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

07 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1868
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The Delhi High Court held that vessels owned by third parties are not subject matter of arbitration under a management agreement and dismissed the petition seeking interim relief restraining their repossession.

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Master Yashvir Singh Chauhan v. Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools

07 Jun 2021 · Rekha Palli; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1866-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Directorate of Education lacked statutory power to direct postponement of Annual Charges and Development Fee collection by private unaided schools during the pandemic, upholding the Single Judge's order as legal and binding.

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Master Yashvir Singh Chauhan v. Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools

07 Jun 2021 · Rekha Palli; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1864-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Directorate of Education lacked statutory power to direct postponement of Annual Charges and Development Fee collection by private unaided schools during the pandemic, dismissing the appeal seeking stay of the order invalidating such directions.

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Union of India & Ors. v. Mwo Jahangeer Alam Retd

07 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2563-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired officer, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear medical reasons.

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M/S. GOLDEN TOBIE PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S. GOLDEN TOBACCO LIMITED

04 Jun 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:1820

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over termination of a trademark license agreement involving contractual assignment of trademark rights are arbitrable and referred the parties to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Shabir Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Jun 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1815

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners in a riot case, holding that mere presence in a mob at a different time and place does not establish prima facie involvement in the offences charged.

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Abhishek Kumar v. Office of District and Sessions Judge (HQ) & Anr.

04 Jun 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1835-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's discretion to dispense with the Descriptive Test in JJA recruitment, holding that the modification was lawful, non-arbitrary, and consistent with recruitment rules and constitutional principles.

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Navneet Singh Anand & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.

04 Jun 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1825

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.

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Dr. Ritu Singh v. University of Delhi

04 Jun 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1836-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of an ad-hoc Assistant Professor challenging non-extension of her appointment due to unsatisfactory performance, holding that such termination does not violate natural justice or amount to mala fide conduct.

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Vinod Kumar Paswan alias Chirri & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

04 Jun 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1826

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 307, 341, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties residing in the same locality.

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Amit Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

04 Jun 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1850-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner unfit for Airmen recruitment due to overweight, dismissing the writ petition for lack of contemporaneous evidence to challenge the medical findings.

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GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. GYANVATI & ANR.

04 Jun 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1842-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's challenge to CAT orders disposing Original Applications based on an administrative corrigendum extending age relaxation to Group B posts, clarifying that the validity of the corrigendum remains open for adjudication.

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Chidakash & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Jun 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1830

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

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Mehtab @ Fulley v. State of NCT Delhi

04 Jun 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner Mehtab @ Fulley, holding that bail is the rule and jail the exception when investigation is complete and there is no risk of tampering or fleeing.

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H. Lundbeck A/S & Anr. v. Symed Labs Limited

04 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1854

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of the parties' settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and granted the plaintiff a full refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

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GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. GYANVATI & ANR.

04 Jun 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1840-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging CAT orders disposing of age relaxation claims for Group B posts based on an administrative corrigendum, clarifying that the validity of the corrigendum was not adjudicated and remains open for challenge.

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Bhanu Prakash Singh v. State (G.N.C.T of Delhi)

04 Jun 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1814

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner alleged to be the kingpin of a large-scale international cyber fraud, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation despite the petitioner’s medical claims and employment assertions.

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Juhi Chawla & Ors. v. Science and Engineering Research Board & Ors.

04 Jun 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1823

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit challenging 5G technology deployment for procedural non-compliance and upheld mandatory court-fees and notice requirements, imposing heavy costs for abuse of process.

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Krishan Chand Sharma v. Altafur Rahaman

04 Jun 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1819

The Delhi High Court held that suits based on running accounts and invoices are not maintainable under Order XXXVII CPC and set aside the Trial Court's conditional leave to defend requiring a security deposit.

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GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. GYANVATI & ANR.

04 Jun 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1841-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the CAT's disposal of age relaxation claims as infructuous based on an administrative corrigendum, holding that validity of such corrigenda must be challenged separately.

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