Delhi High Court

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Baleshwar Gupta v. Yogesh Chandra & Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5908

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on bona fide necessity grounds where the landlord required the tenanted premises to widen access to the rear portion of the property, dismissing the tenant's challenge for leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide necessity eviction

Sh. Sujeet Swami and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Nov 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5901-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to implement the MHRD notification on phasing out private schools on IIT campuses in accordance with law and policy, disposing of the PIL without issuing mandamus.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation MHRD Notification Private Schools IIT Campuses

The Hot Plate Centre v. The Commissioner Trade and Taxes

13 Nov 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5902-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to expeditiously decide the petitioner's refund claim under the Delhi VAT Act, applying the principle of unjust enrichment.

tax petition_allowed refund claim Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 unjust enrichment reasonable time

GMR-KALINDEE-TPL JV v. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd

13 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5899

The Delhi High Court granted a four-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, balancing the parties' requests and consent.

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

Aditi Wasan v. Surinder Singh Pahwa

13 Nov 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:5898

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint on limitation and evidentiary grounds, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and the suit is maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC limitation Section 92 Indian Evidence Act personal loan

Kingston Electronics Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

13 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5931

The Delhi High Court permitted the Official Liquidator to disburse remaining funds to a secured creditor and ordered the dissolution of M/s Kingston Electronics Ltd. after completion of liquidation formalities.

corporate appeal_allowed Official Liquidator Company liquidation Section 481 Companies Act secured creditor

M/S KALPATARU EMPORIUM v. M/S REEBOK INDIA COMPANY

13 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:5932-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, upholding strict limitation compliance and limited judicial interference in arbitration matters.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition limitation period condonation of delay

Rahul Kumar Upadhyay v. National Board of Examination

11 Nov 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2021:DHC:3881
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The Delhi High Court held that a PwD candidate under horizontal reservation must meet fixed qualifying marks without relaxation unless exceptional circumstances exist, dismissing the petition challenging cut-off marks and reservation application.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Persons with Disabilities horizontal reservation vertical reservation cut-off marks

Pragya Agarwal v. State

08 Nov 2019 · Grander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:7972

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications as withdrawn, directing the Investigating Officer to provide prior notice before arrest and emphasizing cooperation during investigation pending forensic reports.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC forensic science laboratory investigation

ANANT RAJ AGENCIES v. SENIOR BUILDER & ORS

08 Nov 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:7893

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of complaints under Section 138 NI Act for nonappearance, holding that dismissal requires proper consideration of the complainant's explanation and diligence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dismissal for nonappearance complainant diligence abuse of process

ANANT RAJ AGENCIES v. SENIOR BUILDER

08 Nov 2019 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2019:DHC:7892

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of complaints under Section 138 NI Act for non-appearance, holding that procedural dismissal is improper where the complainant shows due diligence and non-appearance is due to bona fide reasons.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-appearance dismissal of complaint due diligence

M/S Beta Exim Logistics Pvt. Ltd. v. Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited

08 Nov 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:5895-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the appellant liable for breach of contract and damages including freight charges and loss of profit, clarifying the interest payable on the awarded sums.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Breach of contract Loss of profit damages

All Nippon Airways Company Limited v. Japan Travel Service & Anr.

08 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5896

Delhi High Court held that where parties agree to foreign seat of arbitration and foreign law, Indian courts lack jurisdiction under section 42 of the Arbitration Act, and Part I of the Act is excluded.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 42 Section 45 foreign arbitration

Kamal Kumar Kalia & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Nov 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:5890-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of differential tax exemption on leave encashment for government versus PSU retirees under Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act but acknowledged the need to reconsider the outdated exemption limit for non-government employees.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 10(10AA) Income Tax Act leave encashment tax exemption government employees status Public Sector Undertakings employees

V R Techiche Consultants Private Limited v. Indian Highways Management Company Limited

08 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5883

The Delhi High Court allowed a fresh arbitration petition for new disputes arising after a settlement, appointing an arbitrator to adjudicate differential amount claims under a traffic survey contract.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 11(6) Settlement

Sunil Kumar Dahiya v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5884

Delhi High Court stayed the NCLT order appointing an IRP under IBC to avoid conflict with pending revival proceedings before the Company Court, directing the petitioner to approach NCLAT.

corporate other Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 7 IBC Company Court Revival scheme

Gopal Kukreja v. Suman Chhabra

08 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5891

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that a co-owner can file an eviction petition on bonafide necessity grounds and that vague affidavits do not entitle a tenant to leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 14(6) Section 25-B

Bhag Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Nov 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5885-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking inauguration of a community centre after respondents demonstrated compliance with statutory requirements and opening of the facility.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Community Centre Fire Safety Certificate Delhi Development Authority

Meena Devi & Anr. v. IFFCO Tokio Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

08 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5892

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation for loss of love and affection and loss of consortium in a motor accident claim, following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation loss of love and affection loss of consortium

Vedpal & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

08 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5882-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a vague PIL filed by municipal councilors seeking directions for street lighting installation, emphasizing the need for specific grievances and evidence before judicial intervention.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation street lighting Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 42