Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Brilltech Engineers Private Limited v. Darrameks Hotels Developers Private Limited

19 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3296

The Delhi High Court held that claims not notified in strict compliance with the contract’s arbitration clause are not arbitrable and dismissed the petition seeking reference to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration notification of claims General Conditions of Contract Clause 52

CT Tarsem Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3302-DB (BSF)

The Delhi High Court upheld the medical invalidation of a BSF constable with psychiatric illness under the 2014 Medical Manual, affirming pension rights and directing accommodation retention till year-end.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical invalidation BSF Medical Manual 2014 permanent low medical category psychiatric illness

Kamlesh Gupta v. Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

19 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3295

The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's time by six months under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and directed the parties to undergo mediation to facilitate an amicable settlement.

civil petition_allowed Section 29A Arbitration & Conciliation Act extension of time arbitration proceedings sole arbitrator

M/S Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd v. Smt Hardarshan Kaur

19 Nov 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3290

The High Court upheld the trial court's order holding the tenant liable to pay rent until physical possession was delivered to the landlord despite lease termination and surrender on an "as is where is basis."

civil appeal_dismissed lease agreement rent liability possession as is where is basis

Solace Biotech Ltd v. Rapross Pharmaceuticals Ltd

18 Nov 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:3287

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the application to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that actual notice of hearing and opportunity to appear are decisive over irregularities in summons service.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC service of summons notice of hearing

Rockland Hotels Ltd. v. M/S CASA2 Stays Pvt. Ltd.

18 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3285

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's default in appointing its arbitrator, enabling the arbitration to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator default in appointment

Devabrata Sinha v. National Institute of Health and Family Welfare

18 Nov 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3286-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, directing the petitioner to challenge the pension rejection before the Central Administrative Tribunal with expedited hearing due to his disability.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition Article 226 Article 227 Central Administrative Tribunal

Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. GTL Infrastructure Limited

18 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3276
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's interim order under Section 17 is appealable under Section 37, distinguishing it from an interim award under Section 31(6), and admitted Edelweiss's appeal challenging payments violating its secured creditor rights.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Section 31(6) Section 37

Bar Council of Delhi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3275

The Delhi High Court waived the 5% performance security deposit requirement for LIC and NIACL, recognizing their status as State corporations entitled to sovereign guarantees under the LIC Act.

administrative petition_allowed performance security Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 sovereign guarantee State-owned corporations

Goyal MG Gases Private Limited v. Steel Authority of India

18 Nov 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:3272

The Delhi High Court held that the agreed seat of arbitration at Durgapur confers exclusive jurisdiction on its courts, and a mere change of venue or tribunal order does not alter this, dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration seat jurisdiction venue vs seat arbitration agreement amendment

Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v. M/S. Globex Healthcare & Ors.

18 Nov 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3284

The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement recognizing the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights and decreed the suit accordingly, ordering refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement settlement agreement mediation and conciliation court decree

Harjaspreet Singh v. Jasdeep Kaur

18 Nov 2020 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2020:DHC:3283
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim maintenance to a wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that capability to earn does not bar maintenance if the wife is not actually earning.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. capability to earn actual earning

M/S Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

18 Nov 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3278

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's one-year debarment of Independent Engineers for failing to discharge contractual duties leading to a retaining wall collapse, holding the debarment was fair, proportionate, and not violative of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant debarment Independent Engineer natural justice blacklisting

M/S Vikas WSP Ltd. & Ors. v. Directorate Enforcement & Anr.

18 Nov 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3277
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The Delhi High Court held that the 180-day validity period of a Provisional Attachment Order under the PMLA is absolute and cannot be extended by COVID-19 lockdown or Supreme Court limitation orders, resulting in the attachment lapsing and the Adjudicating Authority becoming functus officio.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Provisional Attachment Order Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 5(1) PMLA Section 5(3) PMLA

Vikas v. State NCT of Delhi

18 Nov 2020 · Vibhu Bakhrru · 2020:DHC:3274

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor girl under the POCSO Act, relying on credible victim testimony corroborated by medical and DNA evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act aggravated penetrative sexual assault child victim testimony DNA evidence

Sarah Khan and Anr. v. Union of India and Others

18 Nov 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3273

Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain writ petitions against administrative decisions of Indian-affiliated schools located in Saudi Arabia governed by local laws, dismissing the petition challenging transfer certificates issued by such a school.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant jurisdiction International Indian School foreign school CBSE affiliation

P. V. Rao v. Senior Intelligence Officer, Directorate General of GST Intelligence & Ors.

18 Nov 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3282-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to record a CFO’s statement via video conferencing during a GST investigation, holding that physical presence is necessary despite COVID-19 concerns.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant video conferencing investigation CGST Act statement recording

Ashok Arora v. Supreme Court Bar Association & Anr.

18 Nov 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3271-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of the appellant as Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association by the Executive Committee under Rule 14, dismissing his appeal against refusal of interim injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Supreme Court Bar Association suspension of office bearer Rule 14 SCBA Rules Rule 35 SCBA Rules

M/S Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

18 Nov 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3279

The Delhi High Court upheld the one-year debarment of Independent Engineers by NHAI for failing to discharge contractual duties leading to a retaining wall collapse, holding that the debarment was lawful, proportionate, and accorded with principles of natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant debarment blacklisting Independent Engineer natural justice

M/S. NAUTILUS METAL CRAFTS PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ANR.

18 Nov 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:3280

The Delhi High Court set aside the order placing the petitioner in the Denied Entity List for lack of a reasoned order and violation of natural justice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of recording reasons and affording hearing before such adverse administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Denied Entity List Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 Foreign Trade (Regulation) Rules, 1993 Merchandise Exports from India Scheme