Delhi High Court

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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

Prasar Bharati v. M/S Stracon India Limited & Anr

13 Jul 2020 · Hima Kohli; Subramonium Prasad · 2020:DHC:2273-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appeals against orders passed under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are not maintainable under Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and dismissed the appeal challenging release of funds in enforcement proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Section 36 enforcement Section 37 appealable orders

Jayant H. Meshram v. The Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force & Anr.

13 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2276-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of an ITBP officer, holding that transfer is a service exigency and educational deferment requires proof of disruption.

administrative petition_dismissed Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force transfer and posting Standing Order No. 02/2016 educational deferment

Harish Chandar T and Others v. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

13 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2858

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking postponement of CA examinations due to Lok Sabha elections, holding that reasonable accommodations were made and no constitutional rights were violated.

administrative petition_dismissed Chartered Accountancy Examination Examination scheduling Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 Article 14

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2262

The Delhi High Court held the DDA bound by its affidavit undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme pending Supreme Court's decision on related appeals.

administrative petition_allowed Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots court undertaking

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2261

The Delhi High Court held that the DDA is bound by its undertaking to allot housing plots to petitioners under the Expandable Housing Scheme pending disposal of its challenge in the Supreme Court.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment letters contempt of court

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2265

The Delhi High Court held the DDA bound by its undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 to petitioners if its Special Leave Petitions fail, directing compliance with earlier court orders.

property petition_allowed Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots undertaking before court

North Bihar Highway Ltd v. National Highway Authority Ltd

10 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court granted procedural relaxations and extended the time for arbitration proceedings due to COVID-19 restrictions, emphasizing judicial flexibility in extraordinary circumstances.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural COVID-19 pandemic procedural relaxation attested affidavits vakalatnama

Bharat Broadband Network Limited v. Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

10 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2269

The Delhi High Court extended the time for the sole arbitrator to complete arbitration proceedings till 31st December 2020 due to COVID-19 related restrictions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of time arbitration proceedings

Sharjeel Imam v. State of NCT of Delhi

10 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2020:DHC:2260
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The Delhi High Court upheld the extension of investigation period under UAPA without written notice to the accused, holding that production before court or informing counsel suffices, and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to the extension and bail denial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA extension of investigation notice to accused production of accused

Ram Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

10 Jul 2020 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2020:DHC:2271-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a government servant acquitted post-retirement is entitled to notional retrospective promotion and pension benefits if found meritorious, directing reconsideration of promotion to Junior Administrative Grade.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant sealed cover procedure retrospective promotion notional promotion acquittal

Suresh Kumar v. Tarun Kapoor

10 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2264

The Delhi High Court held that the DDA is bound by its affidavit undertaking to allot plots under the Expandable Housing Scheme if its Special Leave Petitions fail, directing compliance with earlier court orders.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Development Authority Expandable Housing Scheme 1996 allotment of plots undertaking in affidavit