Delhi High Court

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Niranjan Lal v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1425-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension to petitioners similarly placed as in prior judgments, with arrears payable with interest, preserving rights of verification and appeal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification of claims No Objection Certificate

SAGAR RATNA RESTAURANTS PVT. LTD. v. D S FOODS & ORS.

22 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1427

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order referring a trademark dispute to arbitration, holding that parties cannot take inconsistent stands on arbitrability and that the dispute is non-arbitrable as both parties agreed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitrability trademark dispute franchise agreement inconsistent pleas

Shri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic College v. Union of India

22 Apr 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1435-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of an Ayurvedic college seeking increased admission capacity for 2020-21, holding that lack of continuous permission and Supreme Court precedent precluded relief beyond the prescribed intake and cut-off date.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant intake capacity Ayurvedic college admission continuous permission

WHATSAPP LLC ..... Petitioner Through Mr.Harish Salve and Mr.Amit Sibal, Sr. Advocates with Mr.Tejas Karia, Mr.Shashank Mishra, Ms.Nitika Dwivedi, Mr.Aasish Somasi, Advs v. COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA & ANR. .....

22 Apr 2021 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA · 2021:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competition Commission of India's jurisdiction to investigate WhatsApp's 2021 data sharing update under the Competition Act despite pending privacy litigation, dismissing challenges to the investigation order.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India Section 26(1) Competition Act Abuse of dominance WhatsApp 2021 Update

Sheikh M. Maroof v. Phoenix ARC Pvt Ltd & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1433-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the DRAT's order forfeiting the petitioner's deposit and dismissing his appeals for failure to comply with conditional interim relief and dishonest conduct in a SARFEASI Act possession dispute.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFEASI Act DRAT jurisdiction interim relief compliance forfeiture of deposit

Pankaj Nayak v. The State & Anr.

22 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1420

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 336 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties involving minor injury, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 336 IPC amicable settlement minor injury

Concentrix Services Netherlands B.V. v. Income Tax Officer (TDS) and Anr.

22 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1421-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the MFN clause in the protocol to the India-Netherlands DTAA entitles Dutch resident companies to a 5% withholding tax rate on dividends, overruling the 10% rate fixed by tax authorities.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Most Favoured Nation clause withholding tax dividends

WHATSAPP LLC ..... Petitioner Through Mr.Harish Salve and Mr.Amit Sibal, Sr. Advocates with Mr.Tejas Karia, Mr.Shashank Mishra, Ms.Nitika Dwivedi, Mr.Aasish Somasi, Advs v. COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA & ANR. .....

22 Apr 2021 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA · 2021:DHC:1429

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competition Commission of India's suo moto order directing investigation into WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update for alleged abuse of dominance, dismissing challenges based on pending judicial proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Competition Commission of India Section 26(1) Competition Act Abuse of dominance WhatsApp privacy policy

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LTD. & ANR. v. DR. T.N. GROVER

22 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:1430

The Delhi High Court upheld the decree directing Hyundai Motor India Ltd. to deliver the third prize gold coin to the contest winner, holding that a suit for mandatory injunction is maintainable without declaratory relief when the plaintiff's title is clear and the defendant fails to prove a corrigendum letter disputing that title.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mandatory injunction declaratory relief typographical error sales promotion scheme

M/S INSTAPOWER LTD. v. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

22 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1422

The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting based on forgery allegations not raised in the show cause notice violates natural justice and directed a fresh opportunity for the petitioner to respond.

administrative other Significant blacklisting principles of natural justice show cause notice forgery allegation

Bata India Limited v. Sarla Sharma & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1426

Appeal under Section 38 of the Delhi Rent Control Act is not maintainable against dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC in eviction petitions governed by Section 25B; remedy lies only by revision under Section 25B(8).

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B Order IX Rule 13 CPC Appeal maintainability

Niranjan Lal v. Union of India

22 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1424-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with arrears and interest payable if delayed.

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

JKUMAR - CRTV JV, Mumbai v. Regional Labour Commissioner, New Delhi & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:1432

The Delhi High Court set aside an order condoning delay in minimum wages claims without sufficient reasons and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with proper opportunity to the parties.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Section 20(2) condonation of delay limitation period

Niranjan Lal v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1423-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to petitioners similarly placed as in prior binding judgments, preserving rights of appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification No Objection Certificate

David Collin @ Madhuabuchi Okoro v. Narcotics Control Bureau

20 Apr 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1411

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that statutory presumptions and evidence warranted denial of bail at the trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act commercial quantity Section 439 Cr.P.C.

Pothens Vehicles and Service Pvt Limited v. Honda Cars India Limited & Anr.

20 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1415

The Delhi High Court appointed a retired Supreme Court judge as arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, clarifying that allegations in arbitration petitions do not affect arbitrator appointment and referring interim relief applications to the arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 17 Appointment of arbitrator

Nastor Farirai Ziso v. NCB

20 Apr 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:1410
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under Sections 9A and 25A of the NDPS Act, holding that the bar under Section 37 does not apply to controlled substances and emphasizing the constitutional right to personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act controlled substance Section 9A NDPS Act

Dinesh Chaudhary v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

20 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1414

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.204/2020 and all proceedings against the petitioner based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement memorandum of settlement

SI GD Pradeep v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1409-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the medical unfitness declaration of a CAPF LDCE candidate with varicose veins, affirming that medical standards for direct recruits apply equally to LDCE candidates and the Government’s discretion in medical acceptance is final.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Medical fitness Varicose veins Review Medical Board

Surinder Pal v. Union of India & Anr.

20 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1419-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination from Sahastra Seema Bal for failure to complete training within prescribed time, emphasizing strict adherence to training rules and condemning suppression of material facts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Basic Recruit Training Course Sahastra Seema Bal termination of service medical board