Delhi High Court

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DLF Homes Rajapura Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

15 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3954

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's order on maintainability of a class action consumer complaint, directing the NCDRC to adjudicate the matter on merits in line with Supreme Court precedents.

consumer appeal_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Section 12(1)(c) Consumer Protection Act 1986 class action complaint NCDRC jurisdiction

Union of India v. Raj Singh

15 May 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:3928-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary charges against a Regional Director, holding that granting permission for shifting registered offices under the Companies Act is a quasi-judicial function and disciplinary action without allegations of corruption or recklessness is impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant quasi-judicial function Companies Act 2013 shifting registered office disciplinary proceedings

Kishor Kumar Makwana v. Union of India & Anr.

15 May 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:3961-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing that while the petitioner’s reversion to substantive post was valid, his terminal benefits must reflect the higher pay drawn during 14 years of ad hoc service, and quashed recovery of excess salary paid post reversion.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ad hoc promotion pay protection reversion terminal benefits

Deepak Tomar v. Rajiv Kumar & Ors.

15 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3987

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to demarcate and remove unauthorized constructions on urbanized Gram Sabha land, recognizing the shift in jurisdiction from Revenue Authorities to DDA.

property petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized construction Gram Sabha land demarcation Delhi Development Authority

Manini Kaushik v. The National Rifle Association of India & Ors.

15 May 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:3966

The Delhi High Court upheld the amended Olympic shooting selection criteria and dismissed the petition challenging the exclusion of a shooter from the Paris Olympic Selection Trials, emphasizing limited judicial interference in sports selection decisions.

sports_administrative petition_dismissed Significant Olympic Selection Trials National Rifle Association of India Eligibility Criteria Qualification Ranking for Olympic Games (QROG)

Sumit Chhikara & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

15 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3940

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

SCON Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. S C Kaura

15 May 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:3929

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must produce substantive material beyond mere averments to obtain leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, upholding the dismissal of the tenant's application for leave to contest.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(8) leave to contest

BPT Infra Project Pvt. Ltd. v. Indraprastha Ice and Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.

15 May 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5136

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal’s approval under Section 27(1) to summon witnesses must reflect a conscious application of mind on relevancy, and directed the summoning of witnesses accordingly, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Section 27 Arbitration and Conciliation Act court assistance in arbitration summoning witnesses arbitral tribunal approval

Sharda Garg v. Union of India & Ors.

15 May 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:4773

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award passed without giving the plaintiff notice or opportunity to be heard, holding such violation of natural justice vitiates the award.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Principles of Natural Justice Arbitration Act 1940 Opportunity to be heard

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. M/S Anoop Oswal Hosiery and Ors

14 May 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:4106

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings are maintainable despite concurrent SARFAESI proceedings when the petitioner is not a financial institution under the RDB Act, and allowed consolidation of multiple loan agreements into a single arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration SARFAESI Act Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act non-arbitrability

Premjeet Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

14 May 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3897-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CISF Recruitment Rules permitting promotion from Driver-cum-Pump Operator to Assistant Sub Inspector (Fire), dismissing the petition challenging the rules as constitutionally valid and not arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Promotion Central Industrial Security Force Driver-cum-Pump Operator

Ritu Kumar v. Tarun Chander Malik

14 May 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:3896

The Delhi High Court restored key issues relating to adoption and property ownership deleted by the trial court and upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the plaintiff for further cross-examination, clarifying the limits of issue deletion and supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Order XIV Rule 5 CPC deletion of issues adoption dispute

M/S Gardenia India Ltd & Anr v. Dr Rakesh Kumar (HUF)

14 May 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:3905

The Delhi High Court recalled an ex-parte order against petitioners due to improper service and procedural irregularities, allowing their application to set aside the order subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte order Order IX Rule 7 CPC service of summons setting aside ex-parte

Sneh Gupta v. Versha Rani

14 May 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:3899

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's refusal to consider a Local Commissioner's report on separate water connection, remanding the matter for reconsideration as the issue is interconnected with the main suit for partition and injunction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant separate water connection Section 151 CPC interim relief partition suit

M/S Malt and Leaf Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Aggarwal Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

14 May 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3898-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award that upheld the lease terms excluding the green area from demised premises and rejected the appellant's claim for reduced rent following demolition of unauthorized structures.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Lease Agreement interpretation Commercial exploitation Green area license

Samyak Projects Private Limited v. Ansal Housing Limited

14 May 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Ms. Justice Manmeet Prita... · 2024:DHC:4064-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the deposit of TDS by the defendant constituted a payment on account of debt under Section 19 of the Limitation Act, thereby extending the limitation period and rendering the suit not barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation Section 19 Limitation Act TDS deposit Deed of Cancellation

National Highways Authority of India v. Shamlaji Expressway Pvt Ltd

14 May 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:4361-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed NHAI to take over and complete highway works pending arbitration, balancing interim relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with parties' rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief Section 17 Arbitral Tribunal powers Suspension Notice

Rekha Oberoi v. Amit Oberoi

14 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4340

The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a predeceased son has no inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act but is entitled to a share in the property through a registered gift deed executed by her daughter.

property appeal_allowed Significant Family Settlement Hindu Succession Act 1956 Relinquishment Deed Partition Suit

M/s Dream City Builders P. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

14 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4446

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve M/s. Dream City Builders P. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to absence of assets and claims, discharging the Liquidator and ending the winding up proceedings.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator discharge Winding up proceedings

ARC Cement Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

14 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4444

The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s. ARC Cement Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator as winding up could not proceed further due to lack of assets and funds.

corporate appeal_allowed Company dissolution Section 481 Companies Act 1956 Official Liquidator discharge Winding up