Delhi High Court

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Paropkar Dealers Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:200

The Delhi High Court permitted a company restored by the NCLT to file overdue documents under a newly issued Scheme extending the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, without deciding jurisdictional objections.

corporate petition_allowed Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 Section 252 Companies Act 2013 NCLT restoration condonation of delay

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Vikas Goel and Others

18 Jan 2021 · Chief Justice; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:209-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous an appeal challenging a 15-day suspension of municipal corporation members since the suspension period expired before the next meeting.

administrative appeal_dismissed Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 79(3) suspension of members municipal corporation meetings

Shivam Lakra & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:194

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers of High Court

The Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors. v. Sheelavohra

18 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:206-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order setting aside a malafide suspension imposed immediately before retirement and directed release of full pension and retiral benefits, clarifying the limited applicability of Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension provisional pension Rule 69 CCS Pension Rules departmental inquiry

Sharad Kumar Sinha v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:198

The Delhi High Court allowed reactivation of DIN and DSC for a director disqualified due to a struck off company, enabling a fresh start under the Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Director disqualification Section 164(2) Companies Act Section 167(1)(a) Companies Act Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020

Samsung India Electronics Private Limited v. Blueflux Digital Private Limited

18 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:205

The Delhi High Court disposed of the commercial dispute petition between Samsung and BlueFlux by recording their amicable settlement reached through court mediation, setting aside arbitral orders and binding parties to the settlement terms.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement mediation commercial dispute termination of agreement

Mohammad Mokaram v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 265 (2019) DLT 506

The Delhi High Court allowed reactivation of the petitioner’s DIN and DSC following restoration of his company by the NCLT and permitted availing a condonation of delay scheme despite restoration orders being pronounced after the scheme’s cutoff date.

corporate petition_allowed Significant DIN reactivation Company restoration Condonation of delay Companies Act 2013

Court on Its Own Motion v. Deepak Khosla

18 Jan 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:208-DB

The Delhi High Court held that loud interruptions and scandalous allegations during court proceedings constitute criminal contempt but accepted the respondent's prompt unconditional apology to dispose of the contempt petition.

criminal petition_allowed Significant criminal contempt of court Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 court proceedings unconditional apology

Dale Robert Brown v. Vedanta Limited

18 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:204
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The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing the petitioner to retain a laptop containing evidentiary material and directed the respondent to pay admitted dues pending arbitration under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 interim relief

Ramesh Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:193

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating after amicable settlement between parties, imposing a welfare cost on the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement cheating misappropriation

S AND S TECHNOCRATS PRIVATE LIMITED v. CLASSIC INFRASOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

18 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:203

The Delhi High Court held that it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite conflicting jurisdiction clauses, and appointed the arbitrator after failure of amicable resolution.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) jurisdiction parent agreement

Tarun Khanna & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

18 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:192

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties reached an amicable settlement and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

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

Subhash v. State

18 Jan 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:191
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a rape case involving a minor, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of tampering with evidence despite contradictions in the prosecutrix's statement.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. rape minor

Harpal Singh Chawla v. State

18 Jan 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:195

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings based on a bona fide settlement reached through mediation, allowing revival if settlement terms are breached.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings mediation and conciliation settlement agreement

Balwan Singh & Anr. v. Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:197
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The Delhi High Court directed reactivation of directors’ DINs and DSCs following NCLT restoration of a struck-off company and allowed filing of overdue documents under the ROC’s condonation scheme without additional fees.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Company restoration Director disqualification DIN reactivation DSC reactivation

Hamilton Houseware Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

18 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:196

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging an Adjudicating Authority's order under the PML Act is not maintainable when an alternate remedy of appeal exists, directing the petitioner to approach the Appellate Tribunal which must first decide pending applications before hearing the appeal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act Adjudicating Authority Section 26 PMLA attachment of bank account

Satish Chand Rajesh Kumar Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

18 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:202

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the arbitration petition with liberty to re-approach the Court later and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

other petition_dismissed Procedural petition withdrawal leave to withdraw liberty to re-approach arbitration petition

Major Singh Sidhu v. Indian Bank and Ors.

18 Jan 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:207-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's SARFAESI application as barred by limitation and affirmed the validity of the bank's auction and sale certificate, directing the petitioner to surrender possession.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act right of redemption limitation auction

Through: Mr. Ankur Chhibber, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

18 Jan 2021 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE ASHA MENON · 2021:DHC:201-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant financial upgradations under the ACP and MACP schemes to petitioners in accordance with binding Supreme Court and High Court decisions, subject to any future Apex Court orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme financial upgradation pay band

Hindustan Construction Company Limited v. Ircon International Limited

18 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:827

The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by three months under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration Act, 1996, while refusing the respondent's request for a refresher hearing.

arbitration petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(5) extension of mandate Arbitral Tribunal