Delhi High Court

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Gobind Singh v. Suraksha Diagnostic (P) Ltd.

15 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2293
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The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition improperly invoking jurisdiction based on property valuation without proper court fees, directing refiling before the competent court based on injunction valuation under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed jurisdiction court fees valuation of property injunction

Aakash Educational Services Ltd v. Sahib Sital Singh Bajwa & Ors.

15 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the appointment of a sole Arbitrator and directed expeditious arbitration proceedings including interim applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37(1) Section 17 appointment of Arbitrator

Rachpal Singh v. Union of India

15 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2290-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging transfer and eviction orders of a CISF constable, holding that administrative decisions on postings and accommodation are not subject to judicial interference despite personal hardship claims.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer government accommodation paramilitary forces Central Industrial Security Force

Anmol Panwar v. University of Delhi

15 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2289-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim order allowing a college Governing Body to function amid a nomination dispute, holding that such disputes require adjudication after pleadings while balancing institutional interests.

administrative appeal_dismissed Governing Body nomination University of Delhi Government of NCT of Delhi interim order

FMC Corporation & Anr v. Natco Pharma Limited

15 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2287

The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' amendments to verification in a patent infringement commercial suit, upheld jurisdiction, and dismissed defendant's challenge to plaint's maintainability and forum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VI Rule 15A CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC Section 10 CPC

COL (TS) Ajay Sangwan v. Union of India & Others

15 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2292-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal of interim relief against the petitioner's premature retirement, holding that irreparable injury was not demonstrated and principles of constructive res judicata applied.

administrative petition_dismissed premature retirement interim relief irreparable injury balance of convenience

Nitesh Amrut Bhai Patel v. Narcotic Control Bureau

14 Jul 2020 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2020:DHC:2280

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted under the NDPS Act due to involuntary statements, insufficient corroboration, and flawed investigation, emphasizing the necessity of voluntary confessions and thorough inquiry.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS voluntary statement chain of custody

Mr.Jayant Mehta and Mr.Abhimanyu Arun Walia, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....

14 Jul 2020 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA · 2020:DHC:2286

The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's fixation of the Country Cap on poppy seed imports from Turkey and dismissed petitions challenging non-registration of contracts, holding that policy decisions and registration procedures were lawful and not arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Country Cap poppy seeds import Foreign Trade Policy Narcotics Commissioner

Neha Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi

14 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2284-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted medical termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in a case of severe fetal abnormalities, affirming that the statutory limit is not absolute and must be interpreted in light of the woman's right to life and health under the Constitution.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 termination beyond 20 weeks fetal abnormalities right to reproductive choice

Nitesh Amrut Bhai Patel v. Narcotic Control Bureau

14 Jul 2020 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2020:DHC:2281

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in an NDPS case due to involuntary statements, investigative deficiencies, and discrepancies in evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proper investigation and corroboration for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 23 NDPS Section 29 NDPS voluntary statement

Shahjada Irfan v. The State NCT of Delhi

14 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2283

The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from certain procedural filings subject to conditions and dismissed the bail petition as withdrawn upon the petitioner’s undertaking to surrender.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application exemption from filing documents court fee video-conferencing hearing

ESS AAR AUTOMOTIVE PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

14 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2285-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to promptly pay the outstanding CGST refund and balance amounts along with interest as per the CGST Act, disposing of the writ petition with specific timelines.

tax petition_allowed provisional refund CGST Section 54(6) CGST Act interest on refund

Y.S. Dwivedi v. Directorate of Estate & Anr.

14 Jul 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:2279

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of retention of government accommodation beyond 15.07.2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, holding that the eviction notices were lawful and did not violate fundamental rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant government accommodation retention period COVID-19 pandemic Article 21

Dayal D. Shahdadpuri v. C.N.A. Exports Pvt Ltd & Ors.

14 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2020:DHC:2282
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the application under Section 44 of the Evidence Act seeking to ignore prior judgments allowing amendments beyond limitation and to recall orders based on a defective POA, holding the judgments valid and not obtained by fraud.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 44 Indian Evidence Act amendment of plaint limitation Power of Attorney defects

Deepali Aggarwal v. State of GNCT

14 Jul 2020 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2020:DHC:2278

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking transfer of investigation into a suspicious death, holding that the investigation was ongoing and fair, and emphasizing that the complainant and investigating officer must not be the same person to ensure impartiality.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant fair investigation complainant-investigating officer transfer of investigation section 156(3) CrPC

Tript Singh and Ors. v. Raj Builders Pvt Ltd

14 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:3879

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's interim order directing payment of admitted rent arrears for the period of actual possession, holding that termination without delivery of possession does not absolve rent liability under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 17 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief rent arrears lease termination

Suraj Malhotra v. The State of Delhi

13 Jul 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:2274

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a dowry and harassment case, holding that invocation of the SC/ST Act requires specific allegations and that inconsistent complainant statements affect bail considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 498A IPC SC/ST Act dowry harassment

Mahender Kumar Sharda v. State

13 Jul 2020 · Anu Malhotra · 2020:DHC:2275

The Delhi High Court declined to quash an FIR under Sections 420 and 468 IPC despite a settlement, holding that grave criminal offences with public interest implications cannot be quashed at an advanced trial stage merely on the basis of compromise.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC settlement

Prabhat Ranjan Deo v. Union Public Service Commission and Ors.

13 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2272
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging UPSC empanelment and appointment of an IPS officer, holding that service matters of All India Service officers fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal as the forum of first instance.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 All India Services Service matters

Cyquator Media Services Pvt. Ltd. v. IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd.

13 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2277-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the trustee's absolute right to enforce share pledges and guarantees upon debenture default, refusing interim relief despite COVID-19 economic hardships.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Share Pledge Agreement Corporate Guarantee Debenture Trust Deed Section 176 Indian Contract Act