Delhi High Court

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Panchshila Co-Operative House Building Society v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

14 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5961-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to continue enforcing MPD-2021 mixed use regulations against violators with due process, dismissing the petitioner’s broader relief claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Master Plan for Delhi-2021 Mixed Use Regulations South Delhi Municipal Corporation Public Interest Litigation

Arpit Bhargava v. Union of India and Anr.

14 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5962-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government to enforce copyright laws against unauthorized publication of legislative materials while recognizing the constitutional right to access authentic legal documents.

constitutional petition_dismissed Article 19(1)(a) right to know Copyright Act 1957 Section 52

M/S PRESTRESS WIRE INDUSTRIES v. M/S UPPAL BUILDERS PVT. LTD.

14 Nov 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5943-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37, upholding the arbitral award and affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 arbitral award

Sahil v. University of Delhi

14 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5938

The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of candidates who had already secured admission from a special drive admission list without Academic Council approval was illegal and directed consideration of petitioners for admission if seats were available.

administrative petition_allowed Significant University of Delhi Admission process Special drive admission list Cut-off marks

Abhishek Mourya v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5936

The Delhi High Court held that supplementary exam results relate back to the main exam date for admission eligibility, allowing a candidate to secure LL.M. admission despite delayed declaration of qualifying results.

academic_admissions petition_allowed Significant LL.M. admission eligibility criteria supplementary examination result relating back

Khandwala Enterprise Private Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Nov 2019 · The Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5937-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that CBIC circulars directing officers to disregard binding CESTAT orders are illegal, quashed executive office memoranda interfering with adjudication, and upheld the statutory adjudicatory process for import classification and exemption claims regarding gold coins.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Tariff classification Gold coins import CESTAT binding precedent CBIC circular legality

Khandwala Enterprise Private Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Nov 2019 · The Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5939-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that CBIC circulars directing disregard of binding tribunal orders and executive memoranda pre-judging adjudication are illegal, quashing such instructions while upholding the independent adjudication of show cause notices on merits.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Tariff classification Gold coins import CBIC Circular CESTAT orders

Pradip Kumar Ray v. Sh Abhay Raj Yadav & Ors.

14 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5977

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing functional disability, loss of future prospects, and attendant charges, applying Supreme Court guidelines for just compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant functional disability motor accident claim loss of future prospects loss of amenities

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. AMRESH KUMAR & ORS

14 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5976

The Delhi High Court held that a vehicle owner who knowingly employs a driver with a fraudulently obtained license is liable to indemnify the insurer, allowing the insurer to recover compensation paid and awarding additional damages for loss of love and affection.

civil appeal_allowed Significant fraudulent driving license owner liability insurer recovery motor accident compensation

M/S ORIX AUTOINFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD v. SANATAN DAS

13 Nov 2019 · Justice Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:7425
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's order allowing a workman's industrial dispute claim despite limitation expiry, emphasizing procedural fairness and the spirit of the Industrial Disputes Act amendments.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 2A(2) Section 2A(3) limitation

State of Delhi v. Manoj Nafri & Others

13 Nov 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5935-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove last seen evidence and recoveries beyond reasonable doubt, while clarifying the scope of appellate review in appeals against acquittal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant appeal against acquittal circumstantial evidence last seen evidence disclosure statement

Havells India Limited v. Allauddin A Shaikh

13 Nov 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:5934

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and declared the plaintiff's LLOYD trademarks well-known, restraining the defendant from using deceptively similar marks and domain names in a trademark infringement and passing off suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark permanent injunction

Khazana Projects & Industries v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

13 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5933

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the validity of the contract terms, repudiation findings, and liquidated damages awarded under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Liquidated damages Contract repudiation

Bank of India v. Pradeep Jain & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5918

The Delhi High Court recognized the need for standardized guidelines on payment of fees to Court Receivers under the SARFAESI Act and directed data collection before deciding on the Bank of India's petition challenging repeated fee payments.

civil other Significant Court Receiver SARFAESI Act Section 14 Receiver's fee

Vrinda Ahuja v. Raveen Ahuja

13 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5925

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's setting aside of an ex-parte restraining order on property alienation under the DV Act due to lack of urgency and non-disclosure of prior orders, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.

family petition_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act ex-parte interim order Section 23(2) DV Act family settlement

MS. Ritika Diwan & Anr. v. M/S Supertech Limited

13 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5926

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration agreement subsists despite termination of the allotment letter and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes regarding property transfer and refund claims.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6A) appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement

M/S PREM CATERERS v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS

13 Nov 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5924-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a tender bid for a staff canteen contract due to non-compliance with mandatory experience certificate requirements.

administrative petition_dismissed tender conditions experience certificate government contract technical bid qualification

Sudesh Bala and Ors. v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:5917

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging sale and gift deeds, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove the suit properties as ancestral or joint Hindu family properties and lacked locus standi to seek declaration and partition.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant joint Hindu family ancestral property Hindu Succession Act, 1956 partition suit

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Parveen Sharma & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5928

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying compensation based on minimum wages and loss of future prospects, denied loss of expectancy of life damages, and granted recovery rights against the vehicle owner for non-production of documents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant notional income loss of dependency loss of love and affection loss of consortium

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Abdul Sattar & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5929

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to the family of a deceased homemaker in motor accident claims, recognizing her economic contribution based on notional income without deduction for personal expenses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant homemaker compensation motor accident claims loss of dependency notional income