Delhi High Court

99,566 judgments

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Malcolm John Campbell v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner & Anr.

24 Sep 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2865

The Delhi High Court directed immediate release of undisputed Provident Fund dues to a UK-based employee despite EPS withdrawal restrictions due to absence of a Social Security Arrangement.

labor petition_allowed Significant Provident Fund Employees’ Pension Scheme Social Security Arrangement International Employee

Niharika Wahal v. Geeta Wahal & Anr

24 Sep 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2859

The High Court allowed the petitioner to file the written statement despite delay caused by incorrect counsel advice, set aside the order striking off defense, and directed expeditious trial in a possession suit.

civil appeal_allowed written statement strike off defense incorrect legal advice trial court directions

Pavnesh Kumar v. Union of India

24 Sep 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2866-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that appointment through LDCE is a distinct mode of recruitment with its own medical standards applicable to fresh recruitment, dismissing the petition challenging medical unfitness for promotion to Sub-Inspector in BSF.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE promotion vs fresh recruitment medical fitness standards

Sunil Kumar v. The State

24 Sep 2020 · J. R. Midha; Brijesh Sethi · 2020:DHC:2862-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction under common intention cannot stand when co-accused is acquitted and eyewitness testimony is contradictory.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant common intention Section 302 IPC Section 324 IPC contradictory eyewitness testimony

New Delhi Municipal Council v. Arvinder Kaur Bedi & Anr

24 Sep 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2863-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an interim contempt order, directing fresh compliance and independent adjudication of contempt based on new administrative decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed license renewal contempt proceedings court directions administrative decision

R.K. Yadav v. Delhi Development Authority

24 Sep 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2860

The High Court granted interim protection against coercive action by DDA for alleged unauthorized construction, directing the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the interim application in accordance with law.

civil petition_allowed Delhi Development Act, 1957 Section 30 show cause notice interim injunction

Apeejay Infra-Logistics Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Sep 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2856-DB

The Delhi High Court held that waiver of Cost Recovery Charges for Customs staff at Container Freight Stations requires simultaneous fulfillment of both TEU and BoE/SB benchmarks as per the Exemption Circular, dismissing the petitioner's claim based on meeting only one criterion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Cost Recovery Charges Container Freight Station Exemption Circular Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009

M/S Ved Prakash Mithal and Sons v. Principal Kirorimal College & Anr.

24 Sep 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2861

The Delhi High Court held that absent any restriction in the arbitration agreement or reference order, an arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain counterclaims even if not specifically referred to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitral tribunal jurisdiction counterclaim in arbitration reference to arbitration Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Nishant Khatri and Anr. v. Delhi High Court through its Registrar General

24 Sep 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2864-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the lowering of minimum qualifying marks and disclosure of examination results in the Delhi Judicial Service 2019 exam for lack of locus standi and held no interim interference was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed locus standi Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970 minimum qualifying marks judicial service examination

Sukash @ Sukesh Chandrashekar v. State of NCT

24 Sep 2020 · Mukta Gupta · 2020:DHC:2855

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of impersonation, forgery, and conspiracy based on prima facie evidence and risk of trial interference.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail impersonation forgery criminal conspiracy

Sunil @ Saleem v. State NCT of Delhi

24 Sep 2020 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2020:DHC:2857

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC, holding that the credible testimony of the rape victim corroborated by forensic evidence suffices for conviction despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape Section 376 IPC testimony of victim forensic evidence

OAKS ASSET MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. JUST BUY LIVE ENTERPRISE PRIVATE LIMITED

23 Sep 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2846-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed extension of a forensic audit period under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act with strict timelines and limitations, directing that respondents bear no expenses and any disputes on cooperation be addressed in arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forensic audit Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act extension of audit period commercial dispute

Alibaba Nabibasha v. Small Farmers Agri-Busines Consortium

23 Sep 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2841
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The High Court quashed proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against a resigned Director whose resignation was duly filed, holding that liability under Section 141 requires specific averments of responsibility at the time of offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Director liability Resignation of Director

Mukesh Gurjar v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Sep 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2852-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically invalidate departmental punishment, upholding the removal of a CISF officer despite his criminal acquittal due to compromise and distinct departmental charges.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry criminal acquittal disciplinary proceedings standard of proof

Gurvinder Singh Bakshi v. Gian Chand Ralhan

23 Sep 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2839

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking advancement of trial date and interim status quo, directing the petitioner to pursue expeditious hearing before the Trial Court.

civil petition_dismissed specific performance collaboration agreement Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC early hearing

Goyal Iron and Steel Traders v. Assistant Commissioner Palam Division CGST Delhi South & Ors.

23 Sep 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2845-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GST authorities to decide the petitioner's representation against Input Tax Credit block by a reasoned order after hearing, maintaining status quo meanwhile.

tax other Procedural Input Tax Credit GST Rule 86A CGST Rules 2017 Rule 71 CGST Rules 2017

Heritage Academy v. All India Council for Technical Education

23 Sep 2020 · The Chief Justice; Prateek Jalan; D. N. Patel · 2020:DHC:2848-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that AICTE approval for new technical courses must be granted by the prescribed cut-off date, and since the appellant failed to obtain approval by the extended deadline, no approval for the 2020-21 academic year could be granted.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant AICTE approval cut-off date technical institute Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Jamna Datwani v. Janak Datwani

23 Sep 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2840

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging breach of payment order as payments made by a third party on behalf of the respondent were certified to comply with the court order.

civil petition_dismissed breach of court order payment obligation third party payments certification

HCL Infosystems Limited v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited

23 Sep 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2847

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the arbitration petition with liberty to initiate arbitration by proposing an arbitrator, directing the respondent to respond within a stipulated time, and disposed of the petition without expressing any opinion on merits.

arbitration appeal_allowed Procedural arbitration petition withdrawal of petition appointment of arbitrator procedural directions

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Aksh Optifibre Limited

23 Sep 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2844-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed BSNL's appeal challenging an arbitral award fixing inter-city bandwidth charges at Rs.5 per connection per month, holding that the tribunal had jurisdiction to fix reasonable rates where the contract was silent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 inter-city bandwidth charges Franchise Agreement arbitral award