Delhi High Court

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Petronet LNG Limited v. Afcons Infrastructure Limited

14 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4990
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The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to secure 100% of the arbitral award amount by deposit and bank guarantee during the pendency of the Section 34 challenge, modifying an earlier interim order for 70% deposit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award Section 34 challenge deposit of awarded amount interim stay

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. HC (MIN) SHISHU PAL

14 Sep 2018 · C. HARI SHANKAR; SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN · 2024:DHC:8294-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a censure penalty imposed on a police officer for non-appearance in disciplinary proceedings, holding that such absence without deliberate insubordination does not constitute misconduct under the relevant rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 non-appearance misconduct

Sangai International University Manipur v. Council of Boards of School Education in India

06 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:569

The Delhi High Court directed COBSE to decide the petitioner university’s membership application within two weeks, considering the equivalence certificate already obtained from AIU.

administrative other Council of Boards of School Education in India COBSE membership Association of Indian Universities equivalence writ petition

M/S. VIC ENTERPRISES LTD. v. M/S. AEREN R REALTY PROJECTS PVT. LTD & ANR

05 Sep 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2019:DHC:4376

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery under a Buyer's Agreement, holding that the plaintiff's right was vested, the defendants' defense was sham, and the guarantor was liable despite procedural contentions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Buyer's Agreement post-dated cheque Order 37 CPC contingent interest

Ravi Mohan Kaul v. State / Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

31 Aug 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao; Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:2040-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the demand for enhanced refundable security deposit for club membership upgradation, affirming the narrow scope of review and validity of amended club rules.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Review Petition Club Membership Refundable Security Deposit Cooperative Society

Jigyasa Jain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Aug 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:3195

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking EWS reservation benefits in JEE Advanced 2019, holding that failure to update category within prescribed timelines despite adequate public notice disentitles candidates from claiming such benefits.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Economically Weaker Sections EWS reservation 103rd Constitutional Amendment JEE Advanced 2019

M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited

27 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5414

The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of DRB recommendations as arbitral awards, holding the 12-year limitation period runs from the date of the recommendations, not from a later declaratory judgment.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Disputes Review Board Arbitral award Limitation Act Execution petition

Mr. Rohit Kumar v. M/S SJVN LIMITED

27 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5413

The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of a Disputes Review Board recommendation treated as an arbitral award, holding that the 12-year limitation period under the Limitation Act runs from the date of the recommendation and cannot be extended by later judicial clarifications.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Article 136 Disputes Review Board Arbitral award

NAV SHAKTI EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. LAXMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SOCIETY & ORS

26 Aug 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:4149

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Article 227 is maintainable against a remand order passed by the appellate court in a civil suit where no second appeal lies, and set aside the impugned remand order for lack of proper exercise of remand power.

civil petition_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Order IX Rule 13 CPC Order XLI Rule 23 CPC Order XLIII Rule 1(u) CPC

Sunder Lal v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:4085-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible injured eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC common intention injured eyewitness

Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Saju S Dominic & Ors

06 Aug 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:3849-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CMD's discretionary relaxation of medical reimbursement rules in an emergency and quashed disciplinary penalties imposed on an employee acting under such authority, emphasizing fairness and equality under Article 14.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant medical reimbursement discretionary power CMD CCI Medical Attendance Rules

Union of India v. Partha P. Chattaraj

01 Aug 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul

The Delhi High Court upheld interim contract renewals pursuant to a Tribunal order, subject to a pending Supreme Court appeal, preserving parties' rights to challenge subsequent actions.

administrative appeal_dismissed contract renewal Tribunal judgment interim order pending Supreme Court appeal

Bluebells School International v. Directorate of Education

30 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court quashed the DoE order denying fee hike to a private unaided school, holding that regulatory interference requires credible evidence of profiteering and adherence to natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant private unaided schools fee fixation commercialisation of education surplus funds

Usman v. Union of India

26 Jul 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3640
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The Delhi High Court held that claimants are entitled to the higher compensation amount under the amended Railway Accidents Compensation Rules or pre-amended amount with interest, directing payment of the enhanced sum in a railway accident claim.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules compensation beneficial legislation interest calculation

Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sgt Dulal Das

26 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1764-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension at 20% with broad banding despite the respondent's refusal of surgery, holding such refusal reasonable and not a ground for reducing disability percentage.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension Release Medical Board disability assessment refusal of surgery

S Farhan Husain v. Dr. Shamim

25 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1645-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that eligibility for recruitment must be determined as on the application deadline, and retrospective recognition of qualifications cannot validate candidates not qualified on that date.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant eligibility date retrospective recognition Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 Gazette notification

Kulachi Hansraj Model School v. Yashu Sayal

24 Jul 2018 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:3597

The Delhi High Court upheld that only the recognized school employing a teacher can initiate disciplinary action and remove the teacher, setting aside removal orders by an unrecognized school and directing reinstatement with benefits.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant employment relationship recognized school unrecognized school disciplinary proceedings

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. v. Deepak Cables (India) Limited

23 Jul 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:7665
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The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Arbitral Tribunal to complete arbitration proceedings and render the award under Section 29(A)(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of time Section 29(A)(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Shri Braham Prakash v. Shri Rohtash

23 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1213
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal filed after a 1650-day delay, refusing to condone the delay based on the appellant's counsels' government appointments and the appellant's failure to prosecute the case diligently.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay second appeal negligence appointment of counsel

Rahul Mavai v. Union of India & Ors

17 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9873-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after six years of unexplained delay, holding that delay and laches disentitle a petitioner from discretionary relief under Article 226, and negligence of counsel alone does not excuse such delay without convincing proof.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition Article 226 discretionary jurisdiction