Delhi High Court

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Anuj Vohra v. Union of India and Ors

27 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:306-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification of the petitioner's entitlement to pro rata pension in line with earlier judgments and ordered payment of arrears with interest if eligible.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears verification No Objection Certificate

Vimlesh Kumar Dangi and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:307-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for financial upgradations under the ACP and MACP schemes in accordance with binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant ACP scheme MACP scheme financial upgradation writ petition

Uday Singh v. All India Institute of Medical Science & Anr.

27 Jan 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:304

The Delhi High Court upheld AIIMS's rejection of a belated OBC certificate and denied extension for submission of qualifying degree documents, emphasizing strict adherence to admission eligibility conditions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant OBC certificate validity Admission eligibility AIIMS admission Reservation certificate

Joginder Singh Nijjar v. M/s Omaxe Ltd.

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4500

The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple enforcement petitions under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as withdrawn with liberty to file afresh.

civil petition_dismissed Procedural Section 36 Arbitration and Conciliation Act enforcement of arbitral award withdrawal of petition liberty to file afresh

Mohd. Shahid v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi; Amir Khan v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:301

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under the NDPS Act, ruling that refusal to be searched in presence of a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer validates search, and that searches in public places under Section 43 do not require Magistrate authorization.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Search and seizure Public place search

Mohd. Shahid v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi; Amir Khan v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:302

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act, ruling that informing accused of their right to be searched before a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer suffices under Section 50, and that searches in public places under Section 43 do not require prior authorization, while dismissing challenges based on procedural irregularities and delay in sample testing.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Search and seizure Public place search

Dr. Vikram Hingorani and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:303

The Delhi High Court directed mutation of property rights in favor of decree holders under a final partition decree, rejecting L&DO's refusal based on dues attributable to other co-owners.

property petition_allowed Significant partition decree mutation leasehold rights Land and Development Office

Chhotu Kumar @ Chote Fauji v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:300
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Delhi High Court set aside conviction under Section 307 IPC due to identical police witness testimonies and inadmissible forensic reports, acquitting appellant of attempted murder charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC identical witness testimony CFSL report admissibility bullet proof jacket

City Lifeline Travels Private Limited v. Delhi Jal Board

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:298
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) unilateral appointment of arbitrator independence and impartiality

City Lifeline Travels Private Limited v. Delhi Jal Board

27 Jan 2021 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2021:DHC:296
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute is impermissible, and appointed an independent former Supreme Court judge as sole arbitrator in accordance with the arbitration agreement and law.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Unilateral appointment

Mohd. Musa v. State and Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:267

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC for possession and dealing in stolen motorcycle parts despite ownership inconsistencies, directing concurrent sentences for related offences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 411 IPC stolen property possession recovery

Netaji Subash Place Traders Welfare Association v. Delhi Development Authority

25 Jan 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:265

The Delhi High Court allowed the auction of commercial plots at Netaji Subhash Place after DDA assured adequate parking and infrastructure measures, vacating the interim stay on the auction process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant e-auction Delhi Development Authority parking shortage traffic congestion

Sh. Rahul Vaid v. Union of India & Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:276

The Delhi High Court clarified that court-imposed conditions on the petitioner’s passport and travel remain binding despite issuance of a new passport, directing authorities to ensure compliance.

criminal petition_dismissed passport renewal court-imposed conditions travel restrictions matrimonial dispute

SI GD Anil Kumar v. Union of India

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:278-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant the petitioner’s financial upgradations under the ACP and MACP schemes in accordance with binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents within twelve weeks.

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

P B Singh v. Union of India

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner had no vested right to upgradation to Additional Secretary and that the government lawfully returned the proposal due to departmental proceedings and prior judicial decisions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant upgradation simpliciter Additional Secretary Appointment Committee of Cabinet Departmental proceedings

Ashok Singhal v. State NCT of Delhi

25 Jan 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:277

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner to administer the estate of the deceased under a valid Will dated 1991, despite opposition by one heir who was set ex-parte.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Will Estate administration Testator

M/S. VEEKAY PRESTRESSED PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NORTHERN RAILWAYS

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:273

The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of arbitration challenge petitions pending before different courts to consolidate adjudication and avoid conflicting awards arising from the same contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition liquidated damages multiple arbitral awards

Nitin Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

25 Jan 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:290-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the matter of alleged illegal construction at premises No. 138-139, Chandni Chowk within two weeks after hearing the parties.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition illegal construction unauthorized construction Municipal Corporation of Delhi

M/S. JAY PRESTRESSED PRODUCTS LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NORTHERN RAILWAYS

25 Jan 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:274

The Delhi High Court ordered transfer and consolidation of multiple arbitration challenge petitions arising from the same contract to avoid multiplicity and conflicting awards.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition transfer of cases multiplicity of arbitral awards

National Highway Authority of India v. D.D. Parlawar

25 Jan 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:282-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s decision that deputation service, once absorbed, counts as regular service for promotion eligibility.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation service promotion eligibility absorption Central Administrative Tribunal