Delhi High Court

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Iworld Business Solutions Private Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited

07 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 276 (2021) DLT 179
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitral tribunal appointed from a panel of retired judges provided by DMRC, dismissing the petition seeking termination of the tribunal's mandate under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Section 14 Appointment of arbitrator

Dalip v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Apr 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1254

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 15-year sentence of a young appellant for abducting and sexually assaulting a 6½-year-old minor under Section 363 IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, dismissing his appeal for sentence reduction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Section 363 IPC sexual assault minor victim

International Tractors Ltd v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax (LTU) & Anr.

07 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1252-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the appellate authority can entertain fresh claims under Section 80JJAA and prior period expenses even if not made in the original return, setting aside the Tribunal's remand to the AO.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 80JJAA prior period expenses Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 250(4)

United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Anita Devi & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1251

The Delhi High Court held that an employee not engaged in driving or conducting the vehicle at the time of accident qualifies as a third party under the motor insurance policy and is entitled to compensation.

motor_accident_claims / insurance / criminal_liability appeal_dismissed Significant Section 147 Motor Vehicles Act motor insurance policy employee exclusion proviso third party coverage

Saurabh Kumar Singh ex Sgt v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1241-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension arrears and future payments to the petitioner if similarly situated as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension armed forces pension verification of entitlement arrears of pension

Saurabh Sharma v. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1225

Delhi High Court upheld the legality of fines imposed for not wearing face masks while travelling alone in private vehicles under COVID-19 regulations, holding such vehicles as public places for pandemic control purposes.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Disaster Management Act, 2005 face mask public place

Umesh Lochab v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

07 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1230

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 66/2019 and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement compromise deed Section 482 CrPC

Aroon Purie v. State

07 Apr 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:1233

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order and complaint in a defamation case against the editor-in-chief of India Today, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised to interfere with ongoing trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. defamation editor-in-chief liability Section 196(2) Cr.P.C.

Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Rattan India Power Ltd

07 Apr 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:1235

The Delhi High Court held that Indiabulls, though not a signatory, is bound by the arbitration agreement in the BTG Contract with Shapoorji due to its direct involvement and relationship with its subsidiary Elena, and thus can be compelled to arbitrate.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement non-signatory implied consent alter ego

Axis Ispat Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1237

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Companies to consider the petitioner's reply and afford a reasonable opportunity of hearing before proceeding with show cause notices under the Companies Act, 2013.

corporate other Significant Companies Act, 2013 Section 206(4) show cause notice reasonable opportunity of hearing

Sandeep Aggarwal v. Viniti Aggarwal

07 Apr 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1222

The Delhi High Court held that Magistrate Courts exclusively have jurisdiction over Section 12 complaints under the PWDV Act and refused to transfer such complaints to Family Courts despite pending matrimonial proceedings.

family petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 PWDV Act Section 26 PWDV Act Family Court jurisdiction

M/S Satya Developers Private Ltd v. Cinema Ventures Private Ltd

07 Apr 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1250

The Delhi High Court appointed a retired Supreme Court judge as arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a ₹10 crore dispute, with no objection from parties on arbitrability.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Mujeeb Ur Rehman v. High Court of Delhi

07 Apr 2021 · Chief Justice; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1245-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking mandatory continuation and formalization of virtual court proceedings, holding that existing practices allowing advocates to choose between physical and virtual hearings suffice.

administrative petition_dismissed virtual court proceedings video conferencing physical hearings Delhi High Court

Manish Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1246

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their non-objection to further prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

Civil Audit Association v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

07 Apr 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1238-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition challenging CAT's dismissal of condonation of delay application, holding that associations can represent members in service matters involving continuing wrongs and directing CAT to decide the Original Application on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay continuing wrong pay fixation service jurisprudence

Smt. Kalawati v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court directed the police to enforce a lawful eviction order without requiring additional conditions, ensuring possession is handed over to the petitioner within 48 hours.

civil petition_allowed eviction order District Magistrate execution of order police duty

Madan Prasad and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

07 Apr 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1228

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

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC compromise deed

Saurabh Sharma v. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1227

Delhi High Court upheld the legality of fines imposed for not wearing face masks while travelling alone in private vehicles under COVID-19 regulations, holding such vehicles as public places for the purpose of mask mandates.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Disaster Management Act, 2005 face mask mandate public place definition

Hemant Verma v. Mithilesh Rani & Ors.

07 Apr 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:1221

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking declaration of sole ownership based on unregistered and unprobated documents, holding that only registered conveyance and probate confer title, and the suit was barred by limitation and prior proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Agreement to Sell Power of Attorney Will and Probate

Satish Parashar v. Prem Bihari

07 Apr 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:1247

The Delhi High Court set aside orders striking off the tenant's defense under Section 15(7) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the rent payment order was erroneous and that such drastic measures require wilful default, which was absent here.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 15(1) Section 15(7) rent dispute