Delhi High Court

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CINEPOLIS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. SARITA MULTIPLEXES PVT. LTD.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:770

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the parties' commercial disputes and permitted the petitioner to file an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the arbitrator, directing interim orders to continue pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Appointment of arbitrator Interim orders

BISWAJIT ROY v. UNION OF INDIA

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:776-DB

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging only show cause notices issued by Sashastra Seema Bal are premature and directed that termination orders, if passed, be stayed for two weeks to enable statutory appeals under Rule 29 of the SSB Rules, 2009.

administrative petition_dismissed show cause notice prematurity statutory appeal Sashastra Seema Bal Rules, 2009

Business Standard Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Lohitaksha Shukla & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:759

The Delhi High Court quashed a defamation complaint and summoning order for lack of locus of the complainant as a 'person aggrieved' under Section 199 CrPC and absence of prima facie offence under Sections 499 and 500 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant defamation Section 199 CrPC person aggrieved Section 499 IPC

Hero Motocorp Limited v. M S Deep Automobiles & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:767

The Delhi High Court referred a contractual dispute under a dealership agreement to arbitration and directed appointment of an arbitrator due to the respondents' failure to respond or participate.

civil appeal_allowed Dealership Agreement Arbitration Clause Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Appointment of Arbitrator

Manish Kumar v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

01 Mar 2021 · Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:787
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The Delhi High Court set aside the NCDRC's order condoning delay beyond the statutory period for filing a written version under the Consumer Protection Act, holding such delay condonation without reasons and jurisdiction is illegal.

consumer_protection petition_allowed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Section 13 condonation of delay National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission

Parveen Kumar v. M/S Poonam Securities Pvt Ltd

01 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:775

The Delhi High Court set aside an order appointing a receiver under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act after the parties amicably settled their loan dispute and the vehicle was returned.

civil appeal_allowed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of receiver loan dispute settlement

Jagat Ram & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation pay band grade pay

Saleem v. State of NCT & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:761

The Delhi High Court dismissed revision petitions challenging the discharge of two accused due to vague allegations, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction in interference with discharge orders.

criminal appeal_dismissed revision petition discharge order framing of charge Sections 397/401 CrPC

Saleem v. State of NCT & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:760

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of two accused from dowry harassment and murder charges due to vague allegations and lack of supporting evidence, emphasizing the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant revisional jurisdiction discharge of accused vague allegations charge framing

Vinod Kumar and Ors v. Union of India and Ors

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:779-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the method of fixing inter se seniority of ITBP Assistant Commandants promoted through LDCE by combining marks of the LDCE and Basic Professional Course, dismissing the petition challenging the seniority list.

administrative appeal_dismissed Limited Departmental Competitive Examination inter se seniority Indo-Tibetan Border Police Recruitment Rules

EX HC GD HANUMAN PRASAD v. Union of India

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:774-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme second financial upgradation government employees writ petition

CINEPOLIS INDIA PVT. LTD. v. SARITA MULTIPLEXES PVT. LTD.

01 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:769

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd. and Sarita Multiplexes Pvt. Ltd., permitting a Section 17 application before the arbitrator and continuing interim orders.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 application Appointment of arbitrator Section 12(2) disclosure

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-2 v. M/S Cinestaan Entertainment Pvt Ltd

01 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:780-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order rejecting the Revenue's addition under Section 56(2)(viib), holding that valuation by a prescribed expert using the DCF method cannot be disregarded merely because actual results differ from projections.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 56(2)(viib) Income Tax Act, 1961 Discounted Cash Flow method valuation of shares

Ajay Kumar Saroj & Anr. v. State & Anr.

01 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:764 CRL.M.C.663/2021

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute Section 482 CrPC

Ram Krishna & Ors v. The State & Anr

26 Feb 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4474

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement

Daryav Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:747-DB

The Delhi High Court directed petitioners to file representation against their seniority fixation order and stayed its operation pending reasoned disposal, holding that a prior judgment not quashing the standing order is not binding on non-parties.

administrative other seniority list Railway Protection Force Standing Order No. 70 inter-railway transfer

Ram Mehar v. Ali Mohd. & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:757

The High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that secondary evidence without proof of destruction is inadmissible and a caretaker cannot transfer leasehold rights, thus the appellant failed to establish possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant secondary evidence Section 65 Indian Evidence Act caretaker rights lease deed

CPL Roni Sen v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:750-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, with arrears payable with interest, preserving respondents’ right to appeal.

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

Satayender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:745-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking seniority fixation due to inordinate delay, laches, and non-joinder of necessary parties, emphasizing that delay defeats equity in administrative service matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant seniority fixation delay and laches writ petition Article 226

Manashwy Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:739

The Delhi High Court directed the Bar Association to consult stakeholders on hybrid hearings and vaccination of lawyers amid COVID-19, while suspending adverse orders against lawyers unable to appear physically for justifiable reasons.

administrative other Significant COVID-19 vaccination of lawyers hybrid hearings physical court functioning