Delhi High Court

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ANIL MEHRA v. ANJALI FOUNDATION

25 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1691

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to pursue claims in appropriate forums, dismissing the petition without expressing views on maintainability or arbitrability.

civil appeal_dismissed petition withdrawal arbitration Section 17 Arbitration and Conciliation Act rent control

NSC Projects Pvt Ltd and Varaha Infra Ltd JV v. National Highway Authority of India

25 May 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1706-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a joint venture's tender bid as technically non-responsive for failing to meet minimum technical capacity requirements despite rectifying a procedural payment shortfall, emphasizing limited judicial interference in technical evaluations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant technical responsiveness Request for Proposal tender evaluation minimum technical capacity

Raaj Unocal Lubricants Limited v. Apple Energy Pvt Ltd & Anr.

25 May 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1687

The Delhi High Court vacated an anti-suit injunction restraining US trademark infringement proceedings, holding that foreign trademark actions are not oppressive or vexatious to Indian proceedings given the territorial nature of trademark rights and principles of comity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant anti-suit injunction trademark infringement territorial rights foreign proceedings

Sunil Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

25 May 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:1686

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a step-father for sexual assault of his minor step-daughter under the POCSO Act based on credible child testimony and statutory presumption, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act child sexual assault child victim testimony statutory presumption

J P Morgan India Private Limited v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and Anr.

25 May 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1700

The Delhi High Court upheld the procedural validity of the Adjudicating Authority's opinion to proceed with inquiry under FEMA, emphasizing the necessity of recording reasons under Rule 4(3) of the Adjudication Rules and dismissing the petition challenging the show cause notices against JP Morgan India Private Limited.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Adjudication Rules Rule 4(3) Show Cause Notice

Abdul Qadir v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Others

25 May 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · (2011) 3 SCC 758

The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing police protection for a major woman who married by her free will, affirming the right to marry without harassment or violence.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant habeas corpus inter-caste marriage fundamental right to marry Article 226

MEP SANJOSE MAHUVA KAGAVADAR ROAD PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

25 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1697-DB

The Delhi High Court held that findings on Section 9 applications are prima facie and not binding if arbitration is initiated, and directed fair consideration of conciliation requests.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 application conciliation prima facie opinion

Vivek Sheel Aggarwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

25 May 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1701-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking judicial intervention to modify COVID-19 treatment protocols, holding that such expert-driven medical decisions are beyond judicial competence.

constitutional petition_dismissed COVID-19 treatment protocol writ petition judicial restraint expert committees

Aashish Chandra Tiwary v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

25 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1690

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC after the parties reconciled and married, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC promise to marry consent vitiation

A.K. Singh v. Armed Forces Tribunal & Anr.

25 May 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1702
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, holding a civil post in the Armed Forces Tribunal, is amenable to the Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction and dismissed the writ petition for non-exhaustion of the alternative remedy.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant civil post Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Armed Forces Tribunal writ jurisdiction

IIFL Finance Limited v. Praful Satra & Anr.

24 May 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1682

The Delhi High Court held that a secured creditor's rights under a mortgage cannot be restrained in arbitration proceedings where the secured creditor is not a party, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the personal guarantee deed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 petition Personal Guarantee Mortgage

Mohd. Mansoor v. State of NCT Delhi

24 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1675

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in a riot case, holding that identification was inconclusive and medical grounds warranted relief despite the serious charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail riot CCTV identification Acute Transient Psychotic Disorder

Janta Associates and Co. Ltd. v. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr.

24 May 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1678-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot grant final reliefs such as payment of admitted amounts or restrain invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, dismissing the appellant's appeal against the dismissal of their interim application.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration Act interim relief final relief arbitral tribunal jurisdiction

Neelima Azhamchalil Moonnambeth v. Union of India & Anr.

24 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1680-DB

The High Court held that delay in holding a promotion committee or notifying recruitment rules does not entitle an employee to retrospective seniority or deemed promotion when the post has been merged.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority retrospective seniority Departmental Promotion Committee merged post

Maninder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

24 May 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1676

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution

BLUEBLOOD VENTURES LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

24 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1681-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to hear the petitioner and pass a reasoned order before continuing with the freeze of the petitioner's bank account under Section 226(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax other Significant garnishee notice Section 226(3) Income Tax Act freeze bank account opportunity of hearing

Geo Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

24 May 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:1683
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Delhi High Court allowed petition to appoint arbitrator under professional indemnity insurance policy, holding that absence of insurer's denial of liability renders dispute arbitrable despite pending claim assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Professional indemnity insurance Admission of liability

Sangeeta Saxena v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

24 May 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1679-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding removal of an employee appointed on compassionate grounds for prolonged unauthorized absence, affirming the applicability of res judicata and equal treatment under Article 16 does not exempt disciplinary action.

administrative petition_dismissed res judicata compassionate appointment unauthorized absence removal from service

M/S Jai Durga Enterprises v. UOI & Ors.

24 May 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1677
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The Delhi High Court held that in computing the 60-day period for submission of a performance guarantee, the date of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance is excluded, rendering the petitioner's submission timely and setting aside the contract termination and related penalties.

civil petition_allowed Significant performance guarantee computation of time General Clauses Act 1897 Section 9

Gurcharan Singh v. Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), Government of India

21 May 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1667-DB

The Delhi High Court held that imposing IGST on oxygen concentrators imported as gifts for personal use during the COVID-19 pandemic is arbitrary and violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, quashing the tax notification to that extent.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant IGST oxygen concentrator Article 14 Article 21