Delhi High Court

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Brajesh Singh v. Professor Tarun Kr Das & Ors.

22 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna

The Delhi High Court held that appointment of Ombudspersons under the latest UGC Regulations constitutes substantial compliance with its 2017 order, dismissing contempt petitions against the University and UGC.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Ombudsman appointment UGC Regulations Grievance Redressal University Grants Commission Act

Rippu Yadav v. Returning Officer North East Delhi & Ors.

22 May 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:4212

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during elections are barred under Article 329(b) and must be raised only by election petition after the election concludes.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 329(b) Constitution of India Representation of the People Act, 1951 nomination paper rejection election petition

Kumar Shashank Shekher v. Election Commission of India & Anr.

22 May 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:4221

The Delhi High Court held that no inclusion in the electoral roll can be directed after the nomination deadline under Section 23(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, dismissing the petition seeking restoration of the petitioner’s name for the 2024 General Elections.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Representation of the People Act, 1950 Section 23(3) electoral roll inclusion of name

M/S Suich Industries Limited & Anr. v. State Bank of India

22 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:4297

The Delhi High Court set aside SBI's fraud classification of petitioners' account for failure to follow natural justice, directing the bank to follow the Supreme Court's procedure before reclassifying.

civil appeal_allowed Significant fraud classification principles of natural justice audi alteram partem Show Cause Notice

Yatti Dawar and Ors. v. Ashok Kr. Gupta

22 May 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:4157

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for failure to plead grounds and support leave to contest application, affirming bona fide requirement of landlord despite change in intended business.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(5) leave to contest

Md. Shamim v. Delhi Development Authority

22 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4161
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking rehabilitation and allotment of alternative land due to inordinate delay and latches, holding that the petitioner’s limited license had expired and writ relief was not warranted.

constitutional petition_dismissed Article 226 writ of mandamus delay and laches right to shelter

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepak Kumar & Ors

22 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4166

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by 50% due to contributory negligence of the minor deceased driving without a license and not wearing a helmet, while affirming primary liability on the offending vehicle driver.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence minor driving without license compensation quantum

O. P. Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr

22 May 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, J · 2024:DHC:4309-DB

The Delhi High Court held that unregistered customary documents do not confer ownership rights in immovable property and upheld the validity of a mortgage created by the registered owner, dismissing the petitioner's claim to flat no. 301.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Agreement to Sell Power of Attorney sales Transfer of Property Act

Surendra Mohan & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank

22 May 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:4270-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging DRT orders and SARFAESI proceedings, emphasizing that effective statutory remedies preclude writ jurisdiction interference.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Debt Recovery Tribunal SARFAESI Act writ jurisdiction alternative remedy

Guizar Islam & Ors. v. The State of GNCT & Anr.

22 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:4173

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Md Shami Ahmad Ansari & Anr v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors

22 May 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela

The Delhi High Court quashed the appointment of Prof. Eqbal Hussain as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for non-compliance with statutory provisions and UGC Regulations, emphasizing strict adherence to appointment procedures and limits on emergent powers.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988 Pro-Vice Chancellor appointment Officiating Vice Chancellor Section 11(3) JMI Act

Paresh Dandona v. Sukruti Dugal & Ors.

22 May 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:4188-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to vacate an interim order obstructing execution of a consent decree partitioning family properties, held the suit filed to obstruct execution as abuse of process, and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against respondents for filing false affidavits and suppressing material facts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant consent decree partition suit abuse of process false affidavit

M/S GAGAN INFRAENERGY LTD. v. DEPUTY DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANOTHER

22 May 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:4410

The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of provisionally attached shares held as equivalent value of proceeds of crime with a fixed deposit, balancing enforcement with petitioner’s investment rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Provisional Attachment Order Proceeds of Crime Equivalent Value

M/S SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTION PVT LTD v. THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, GNCTD

22 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4449

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as barred by limitation and held that DIAC is not an alternate forum for appointment without a Court order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 34 Section 43

M/S VOLUNTEER FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT v. M/S INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS PVT. LTD.

22 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4411

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement between a non-profit and a financial advisor.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

M/S Volunteer for Village Development v. M/S Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

22 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4413

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement containing an arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Vishambhar Nath v. United Commercial Bank & Ors.

22 May 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:4443
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that an employee honorably acquitted in criminal proceedings is entitled to have the suspension period treated as spent on duty with all consequential benefits under service regulations.

labor petition_allowed Significant honorable acquittal suspension period spent on duty disciplinary proceedings

Shakir Ali v. Raj Kumar & Ors.

22 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4233

The Delhi High Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle at the time of an accident is liable to pay compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, even if the vehicle was sold prior to the accident but ownership was not transferred in official records.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 50 liability registered owner liability compensation

Agilus Diagnostics Limited v. Vikash Kumar Chaudhary

22 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4455

The Delhi High Court appointed a new Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the initially appointed Arbitrator withdrew due to respondent's withdrawal of consent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of Arbitrator arbitration clause

Pitambar Solvex Pvt Ltd and Anr. v. Manju Sharma and Ors.

22 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4450

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from alleged misrepresentation and breach of agreements, holding that arbitration proceedings can coexist with insolvency proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Share Purchase Agreement Credit Facility Agreement