Delhi High Court

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Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Ministry of Defence

26 Feb 2019 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2019:DHC:1304

The Delhi High Court set aside the blacklisting of a consultant, holding that certifying the quantum of work done does not equate to certifying payment amounts, and the consultant was not liable for overpayment to the contractor.

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THDC India Ltd v. Jai Prakash Associates Limited

26 Feb 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:1307
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The Delhi High Court upheld reimbursement of newly imposed entry tax and price adjustment on certain claims but set aside price adjustment on substituted items without cost analysis and barred interest payments as prohibited by contract clauses.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Reimbursement of Entry Tax Direct Material Inputs Price Adjustment Clause 36

Sohan Lal v. Department of Personnel and Training

26 Feb 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6406-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the medical classification of the petitioner under locomotor disability, upholding the Tribunal's order and emphasizing adherence to competent medical reports for disability categorization in Civil Services Examination.

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M/S Realtech Developments & Infrastructure (India) Pvt Ltd v. Radhakishan

25 Feb 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7509

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of petitions challenging limitation and demand notice issues with liberty to raise these before the trial court.

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Tushar Anuragi v. State (NCT of Delhi); Manoj Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

25 Feb 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7361

The Delhi High Court set aside the Sessions Court's dismissal of anticipatory bail applications, holding that such applications must be considered on their own merits when applicants are not in custody.

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Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. v. M/S Shreya Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd.

25 Feb 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:1263

The Delhi High Court held that an exclusive assignee of copyright can sue for infringement without joining original owners, rejected the defendant's exceptions under the Copyright Act, admitted electronic evidence, and awarded permanent injunction and damages including punitive damages for unauthorized broadcasting.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement assignment deed Section 61 Copyright Act Section 39 Copyright Act

Anil Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1296

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 34, and 120B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppressive criminal proceedings arising from a civil dispute.

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Piyush Gupta v. Delhi Legal Services Authority

25 Feb 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:1279

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the DLSA's fresh empanelment notification, holding there was no obligation to operate the waiting list and no violation of constitutional rights.

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Mohit Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1297

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent oppression and prejudice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. matrimonial dispute mediated settlement

PR COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-6 NEW DELHI v. N.R. PORTFOLIO PVT. LTD.

25 Feb 2019 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; PRATEEK JALAN · 2019:DHC:1274-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT exceeded its jurisdiction in reviving dismissed cross objections via rectification after the High Court set aside its earlier order, affirming the doctrines of merger and finality and limiting ITAT's rectification powers under Section 254.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 254 rectification doctrine of merger

Narendra Bansal; Arup Chatterjjee; Karmveer v. State & Anr

25 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1298

The revisional court must hear the accused before remanding a Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. application back to the trial court, as mandated by Section 401(2) Cr.P.C. and Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 401(2) Cr.P.C. right to hearing revisional court

Dilshad Khan v. State

25 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1299

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in a POCSO and IPC case, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary and that bail could not be denied merely on apprehension of tampering without concrete evidence.

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CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd.

25 Feb 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:1300

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint disclosing a cause of action for copyright infringement and other reliefs cannot be rejected under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC merely for lack of detailed pleadings on copyright ownership.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC copyright infringement cause of action ownership of copyright

Punit Beriwala v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

25 Feb 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:1272

The Delhi High Court held that anticipatory bail is not maintainable after dismissal of regular bail in a criminal fraud case involving property sale, and dismissed the petition for anticipatory bail.

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Geeta Poddar v. Satya Developers Private Limited

25 Feb 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:1287

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the incumbent Arbitrator's appointment under Clause 20 of the Buyers Agreement, distinguishing the facts from the TRF Limited precedent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Arbitrator appointment Arbitration agreement

Manoj Kapoor v. Dinesh Saigal

25 Feb 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:1285

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a civil suit, holding that failure to file written statement and absence of request for counsel preclude claims of prejudice or lack of faith in the court.

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Hansa Place Art Furnitures Private Ltd v. Dilip Kumar Sharma

25 Feb 2019 · Vinod Goel · 2019:DHC:1286

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the defendant's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that part of the cause of action arose in Delhi and only the plaint's averments are relevant for such applications.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC jurisdiction cause of action pleadings

Dinesh Aggarwal & Ors. v. State & Ors.

25 Feb 2019 · The Chief Justice; V. Kameswar Rao · 2019:DHC:1268-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the rejection of probate for a Will, holding that secondary evidence is inadmissible without proving loss of the original Will and that the Will was not duly proved in accordance with law.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will Probate Secondary evidence

Om Prakash Chauhan v. Union of India

25 Feb 2019 · CHIEF JUSTICE; V. KAMESWAR RAO, J. · 2019:DHC:1267-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of legal heirs challenging rejection of alternate plot allotment, holding that dismissal on grounds of delay and non-submission of documents was unjustified and remanded the matter for decision on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant alternate allotment of plot delay and laches submission of documents writ petition

Ran Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Feb 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1266

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging partition-related revenue orders, holding that title disputes over joint family land must be resolved by a civil court.

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