Delhi High Court

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Naveen Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

22 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:636

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Section 482 CrPC following amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.

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

KAKE FINVEST PVT. LTD. v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD.

22 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:667

The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC’s Covid-19 adjusted licence fee payment scheme for parking contractors and directed disputes to be resolved through contractual conciliation and arbitration mechanisms.

administrative petition_dismissed Covid-19 pandemic parking contracts Delhi Metro Rail Corporation licence fee payment

Ex. HC/GD Mahesh Prasad v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:671-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in light of binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents, pending final adjudication by the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation writ petition mandamus

M/S Ashutosh Enterprises v. Indian Trade Promotion Organization

22 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:641
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The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause appointing an arbitrator contrary to Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act is unenforceable and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Seventh Schedule Appointment of arbitrator

FDC Limited v. Faraway Foods Pvt. Ltd.

20 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:493

The Delhi High Court analyzed principles of trademark infringement and passing off, focusing on deceptive similarity, use, and product classification, in a dispute over the marks 'MUMMUM' and 'MUMUM'.

civil other Significant trademark infringement passing off deceptive similarity interim injunction

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:619

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 6/2021 and all proceedings arising therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings petition for quashing

Sunil Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court & Anr

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:627-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the summary eviction procedure under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act applies mandatorily to commercial premises eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(e), and the Court cannot issue Practice Directions contrary to statutory law.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B summary eviction procedure

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:612

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to inconclusive evidence and scientific uncertainty about their involvement in the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots Section 161 Cr.P.C. CDR evidence

M/STECHNOCRATS ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

19 Feb 2021 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2021:DHC:621
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The Delhi High Court held that a designated authority's failure to appoint an arbitrator before a party's court application results in forfeiture of that right, and the court may appoint an arbitrator despite restrictive contractual clauses.

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

Niteen Yeola v. Vartika Katiyar

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:624

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition alleging denial of court-ordered child access by directing the Family Court to facilitate videoconferencing access with supervisory mechanisms, emphasizing cooperation without affecting the merits of the matrimonial dispute.

family other Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 child access videoconferencing family court

Rahul Kumar & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:617

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on a settlement reached through mediation and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation settlement

Satyam Khanna & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:618

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute Settlement Agreement

Pradeep Kumar Jindal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, New Delhi

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:625-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT must adjudicate appeals on merits and quashed its dismissal of the petitioner's appeal for non-prosecution, restoring the appeal for hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Rule 24 ITAT Rules 1963 non-prosecution dismissal restoration of appeal

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:613

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence of their presence at the crime scene and forensic findings indicating distant firing causing death.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots Section 161 Cr.P.C. CDR analysis

Sanjay Gupta & Ors. v. Hariom Gupta

19 Feb 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:623

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reject a plaint on limitation grounds where the refund claim was contingent on a future event, and dismissed the delayed revision petition challenging that order.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation mutual/oral agreement rejection of plaint

Disha A. Ravi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:614

The Delhi High Court balanced the petitioner's privacy and fair trial rights against free speech and public interest, issuing interim directions restraining police leaks and mandating media adherence to verified sources and ethical codes.

constitutional other Significant right to privacy fair trial media regulation investigation leaks

EX HC GD GOPAL SINGH v. UOI AND OTHER

19 Feb 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:615-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme to petitioners in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench rulings, disposing of the writ petitions with a twelve-week timeline.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation government service benefits

Junaid v. State

19 Feb 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:611

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence placing them at the scene and absence of forensic proof linking them to the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail communal riots Section 161 CrPC CDR analysis

Tarun Krishan Aggarwal & Anr. v. SHO, P.S. Hauz Qazi & Ors.

19 Feb 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:626

The Delhi High Court held that enforcement of arbitral interim orders under Section 17 must be through executing courts and not by direct police action, staying arbitral proceedings pending compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Interim measures Appointment of receiver

Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd v. Agribiotech Industries Limited

19 Feb 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:622

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark and copyright infringement suit based on a settlement where the defendant agreed to cease infringing use and the plaintiff waived claims, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement copyright infringement settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC