Delhi High Court

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Mukhtiar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

13 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1326

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land allotment for a police station due to non-disclosure of pending civil proceedings and unsuitability of writ jurisdiction for disputed factual issues.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition non-disclosure parallel proceedings suit pending

Tantia Construction Limited v. Ircon International Ltd

13 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1330

The Delhi High Court set aside a supplementary arbitral award passed beyond the statutory limitation period and without hearing the affected party, reaffirming the mandatory nature of Section 33(1) limitation and the audi alteram partem principle.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 Section 34 correction of arbitral award

SONA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. INDIA BULLS HOUSING FINANCE LTD

13 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1329

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Section 9 petition seeking injunction against dispossession on the respondent's undertaking to act only in accordance with law.

civil petition_dismissed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 injunction dispossession peaceful possession

Nidhi Solanki v. Puneet Solanki

13 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1324

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a divorce petition to the Family Court in Rohini for convenience and to avoid conflicting decisions, considering the parties' residences and presence of minor children.

family appeal_allowed transfer petition family court jurisdiction divorce

Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1325

The Delhi High Court directed the Tihar Jail authorities to resume physical meetings with safety measures, operationalize computer facilities for case access, and enhance legal aid infrastructure for under-trial prisoners during the Covid-19 pandemic.

criminal other Significant under-trial prisoners physical mulaqats e-mulaqats Covid-19 pandemic

Bhavkaran Singh Bal v. State

13 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1321

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC Economic Offences Wing

Natasha Narwal and Anr. v. DG Prisons

13 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1323

The Delhi High Court held that under trial prisoners may choose to appear via video-conferencing or physically before trial courts during the Covid-19 pandemic, subject to trial court discretion.

criminal petition_allowed Significant under trial prisoners video-conferencing physical production Covid-19 pandemic

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. N.S. PUBLICITY (I) PVT. LTD.

13 Apr 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1331

Delhi High Court upheld most parts of an arbitral award between DMRC and NSP on outdoor advertising disputes, setting aside only claims based on unrecorded evidence and certain loss claims, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Public Policy Limitation Interest on Security Deposit

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. N.S. PUBLICITY (I) PVT. LTD.

13 Apr 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:1332

Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on loss of profits and overheads claims due to reliance on unrecorded material but upheld the award on limitation and interest on security deposit, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Public Policy Limitation Interest on Security Deposit

Varun Sharma & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

13 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1322

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.38/2020 and all proceedings against the petitioners following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement withdrawal of prosecution abuse of process

National Highways Authority of India v. Panipat Jalandhar NH-I Tollway Pvt. Ltd.

13 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suspension and termination rights under a concession agreement are not mutually exclusive, allowing NHAI to terminate the contract after the cure period without waiting for the full suspension period, and set aside the interim stay on termination.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Concession Agreement Article 36 suspension Article 37 termination Doctrine of election

Mrigank Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1328-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking expanded COVID-19 vaccination measures due to lack of empirical data and inadequate preparation by the petitioner, emphasizing the need for bona fide and well-researched public interest litigation.

constitutional petition_dismissed public interest litigation COVID-19 vaccination vaccine supply private sector participation

KNIGHT DETECTIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK & ORS.

13 Apr 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:4469

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by security agencies as withdrawn after contract expiry, allowing them to seek release of bank guarantees per their arrangements with Punjab National Bank.

civil appeal_dismissed writ petition bank guarantee empanelment contract lapse

Airports Authority of India v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.

12 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1310

The Delhi High Court directed the release of a seized helicopter from AAI premises to its owner while permitting AAI to recover license fees through appropriate legal channels.

administrative petition_dismissed seized property license fee helicopter removal Airports Authority of India

Union of India v. Manraj Enterprises

12 Apr 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:1307-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting pendente lite and future interest, holding that the contractual clause prohibited interest only on earnest money and security deposit, not on other payments.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 31(7) Section 34 pendente lite interest

Sumeeksha v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

12 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1301-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's candidature for Drawing Teacher post due to non-compliance with prescribed essential qualifications under Recruitment Rules, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Drawing Teacher Essential Qualifications Diploma

Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1312-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seniority must be counted from the actual date of occupying the post and cannot be backdated to a retrospective regularization date, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for seniority from an earlier date.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority promotion retrospective regularization Executive Engineer

Brij Bhushan Kathuria v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1316

The Delhi High Court held that a Look Out Circular cannot be issued without a registered FIR or cognizable offence and suspended the LOC against an Independent Director pending investigation, emphasizing protection of fundamental rights and adherence to procedural guidelines.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Look Out Circular LOC Fundamental Right to Travel Office Memorandum 2010

National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Neetu; National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Kamal Kumar

12 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court set aside interim awards passed by the Claims Tribunal under deleted Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that such awards are not tenable post-amendment and must be based on claimant acceptance of legal offers.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140 Section 149(3) Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019

National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Neetu; National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Kamal Kumar

12 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1314

The Delhi High Court set aside interim awards passed under deleted Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that the unamended Act governs cases predating the 2019 amendment and that interim awards exceeding fixed compensation are not tenable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140 Section 149(3) Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019