Delhi High Court

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INFRA COOL PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSAM INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

13 Aug 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:3966

Delhi High Court dismissed the Section 11 petition for appointment of arbitrator due to lack of jurisdiction as the arbitration agreement's seat was not in Delhi and the petitioner could not rely on an alternate arbitration clause.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 jurisdiction Arbitration agreement Seat of arbitration

Arshad Nazir v. The State & Anr

13 Aug 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:7763

The Delhi High Court allowed review petitions and compounded the offence following an amicable settlement and payment of compensation, setting aside the conviction and ordering the petitioner's release.

criminal appeal_allowed compounding of offence cheque dishonour review petition settlement

Piller Germany GmbH & Co. KG v. PCI Ltd

13 Aug 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:3985

The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against PCI Ltd. for undisputed outstanding dues, rejecting the respondent's set off defence based on subsidiary claims and appointed a provisional liquidator subject to payment within six weeks.

corporate petition_allowed Significant winding up petition Companies Act 1956 acknowledgment of debt set off

MORAL ALLOYS PRIVATE LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE & TAXES

13 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3967-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the default assessment order for being barred by limitation and lacking recorded reasons to believe under Section 34(1) of the DVAT Act, emphasizing the necessity of written reasons and independent inquiry for reopening assessments beyond four years.

tax petition_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 limitation period reassessment reasons to believe

Thirupathi Kodari & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

13 Aug 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:3965

The Delhi High Court held that candidates possessing degrees with specified subjects inclusively satisfy educational qualifications for Junior Technical Assistant posts and directed their appointment despite initial exclusion.

administrative petition_allowed Significant educational qualification literal interpretation with vs in recruitment rules

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Siri Krishan

13 Aug 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:3961

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal by Delhi Transport Corporation seeking recovery of alleged excess backwages paid to a reinstated employee, holding no fraud was committed and emphasizing delay and hardship in recovery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant backwages reinstatement limitation fraud

Sunaina Devi v. Rakesh Vatsa

13 Aug 2019 · Rekha Palli, J · 2019:DHC:3962

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for possession and injunction in favor of the plaintiff, dismissing the appeal due to the appellants' failure to rebut evidence and non-maintainability of their defenses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit mandatory injunction ex parte decree Delhi Rent Control Act

Pr. Commissioner of Customs (Prev.) v. Sushant Agrawal

13 Aug 2019 · Manmohan; Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:3960-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the customs appeal by setting aside a remand order and directed the Tribunal to decide the jurisdiction issue on merits without awaiting the stayed Mangli Impex decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 130 Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal jurisdiction

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3974

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award invalidating a non-hire clause, holding such clauses enforceable against parties for breach by soliciting employees, entitling the aggrieved party to damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation arbitral award breach of contract

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3975

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award rejecting damages under a non-hire clause, holding such clauses valid between parties and enforceable by damages despite employees' right to seek employment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation clause restraint of trade Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3976

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding a non-hire clause void, affirming that such clauses between parties are enforceable by damages without restraining employees' right to employment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation clause restraint of trade Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Rajesh Gupta v. Union of India

13 Aug 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:3972-DB

The Delhi High Court held that IRCTC should have waived a minor irregularity in the affidavit format and allowed the petitioner's bid to proceed to financial evaluation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant e-tender minor irregularity material deviation waiver of nonconformity

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3977

Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award holding non-hire clause void, affirming enforceability of non-solicitation clauses between parties and remanded for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation restraint of trade Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3978

Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award invalidating a non-hire clause, holding such clauses enforceable against parties with damages as remedy for breach, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation clause restraint of trade Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

M/S. INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. MGI (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

13 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3979

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding a non-hire clause void, affirming that such clauses are enforceable between parties and entitle the aggrieved party to damages for breach, while condoning delay in re-filing petitions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant non-hire clause non-solicitation clause restraint of trade Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

K. L. Bhasin v. Punjab National Bank

13 Aug 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:3973

The Delhi High Court held that appropriation of the bank's Provident Fund contribution towards loss caused by the employee is lawful and denied pensionary benefits to a compulsorily retired bank officer whose dismissal was converted to compulsory retirement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant compulsory retirement pension regulations provident fund appropriation disciplinary enquiry

Saubhagya Dua v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Aug 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:3980

The Delhi High Court declined to direct spot counselling for vacant IIT seats post scheduled rounds, emphasizing adherence to merit and academic calendar and judicial non-interference in expert academic decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant IIT admissions spot counselling JEE Advanced merit principle

Jaspreet Ghura v. NCT of Delhi and Others

13 Aug 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:3970

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order against the petitioner, restored her possession of the property, and emphasized enforcement of mediation settlements and proper application of senior citizen eviction rules.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction senior citizen maintenance mediation settlement

D.P. Sharma v. M/S BSES Rajdhani Power Limited

13 Aug 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:3959
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The Delhi High Court set aside delayed and time-barred disciplinary proceedings and penalty against a retired employee, emphasizing limited judicial review and the need for timely inquiry.

labor petition_allowed Significant departmental inquiry delay in disciplinary proceedings show cause notice judicial review

Deepak @ Deepu v. State

13 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:3964

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the accused on humanitarian grounds due to the serious medical condition of his sister, imposing conditions to ensure his presence during trial.

criminal bail_granted interim bail humanitarian grounds medical condition tuberculosis