Delhi High Court

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Masasosang Ao v. National Iinvestigation Agency

13 May 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:4028-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s bail plea in a terror funding case, holding that involvement in raising and concealing terror funds under UAPA bars bail despite absence of formal terrorist organization declaration.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant terror funding NSCN (IM) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Section 43(D)(5) UAPA

Parnika Commeercial and Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

13 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4126

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator despite a valid arbitration clause.

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

Vikas Gupta v. Wiley India Private Limited & Ors.

13 May 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:3886

The Delhi High Court held that a director in charge at the time of cheque dishonour and demand notice is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and refused to quash the complaint under Section 482 CrPC despite disputed factual issues.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Dishonour of cheque

Manisha Sharma v. Vidya Bhawan Girls Senior Secondary School & Anr.

13 May 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:4034

The Delhi High Court held that an employee illegally dismissed is entitled to full back wages from dismissal till reinstatement, rejecting the 'no work no pay' principle where the employee was prevented from working.

labor petition_allowed Significant back wages illegal dismissal reinstatement no work no pay

Casa 2 Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. Comfia Ecom Private Ltd.

13 May 2024 · Vibhu Bahru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3870-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court’s decree for recovery of unpaid invoice amount with 18% interest under the MSMED Act, rejecting the defendant’s claims of prior payment and defective goods.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant running account MSMED Act pre-suit interest invoice payment

SCS ENTERPRISE v. THE FISHERY ANIMAL HUSBANDARY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT

13 May 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, J · 2024:DHC:3933-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent wrongfully terminated the petitioner’s manpower supply contract by insisting on conditions not in the bid and directed refund of tender fees with liberty to claim damages before appropriate forum.

administrative petition_allowed Significant contract termination manpower supply contract Government e-Marketplace performance bank guarantee

M/S Sanmati Geo Textiles v. M/S Linkcon and Dignity Infra Projects JV

13 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3935

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract due to the respondent's failure to respond.

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

Babu Lal v. Vichitra Virya and Ors.

13 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3931

The High Court dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with Trial Court orders, holding that charges can be framed based on available documents despite some being untraceable and ongoing investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed charge-sheet framing of charges investigating officer document production

Hari Parvat Financial Advisors and Consultants Private Limited v. Office of the Collector of Stamps, Chanakyapuri, Government of NCT of Delhi

13 May 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:3924-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the deposit condition for interim relief from 50% to 25% in a stamp duty dispute, clarifying the limited advisory role of the Collector under Section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, while leaving the merits open.

administrative appeal_allowed Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 31 Section 56 Collector of Stamps

Amandeep Singh Uberoi v. Tripping Mr Pink Private Limited

13 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4127

Delhi High Court held that a Notice of Invocation issued by an authorized representative is valid under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting hyper-technical objections by the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 21 Notice of Invocation Appointment of Arbitrator

Nem Chand Jain v. Sanjay Kumar Jain & Anr

13 May 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:3866

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was genuine and the limited revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) does not permit reappraisal of evidence.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B(8) eviction

Meenakshi Gupta and Anr. v. The State and Ors.

13 May 2024 · Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:3922-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the probate court’s interpretation that the sale proceeds under the will are divided into seven shares, with the nephews and niece collectively holding one share divided among them.

civil appeal_dismissed will interpretation probate testator's intention share division

HCL Infosystems Limited v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited

13 May 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:4739

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the arbitrator's contract interpretation and factual findings were final and no patent illegality was shown.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Arbitral award Scope of contract

Shagun Dhingra v. CL Bhalla Dayanand Model School & Ors.

13 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna, J · 2024:DHC:4532

The Delhi High Court held that belated compliance with court directions to decide employee representations does not constitute contempt, and the legality of the decision must be challenged through appropriate proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court delay and laches writ jurisdiction representation disposal

Sunil Puri v. M/S. Thakkar Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd.

13 May 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3950

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award dismissing the workman's claim of illegal termination, holding that receipt of full and final settlement upon superannuation precludes relief under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25F superannuation full and final settlement

Union of India and Anr. v. Gabbar Singh Meena

13 May 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:3892-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing appointment of a candidate despite minor defects in his application, holding such defects curable and rejecting belated cancellation after training commenced.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant appointment cancellation application form defects curable defects Central Administrative Tribunal

Dagaji Bapu Grape Growers Co-operative Society Ltd. v. District Magistrate (South East), Returning Officer, NAFED & Ors.

13 May 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:3934-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the omission of a nominee from the electoral list, holding that the appointment of an Official Liquidator under Section 103(3) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act bars the Society's officers from exercising powers, rendering the petition not maintainable.

administrative petition_dismissed Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 Section 103(3) Official Liquidator Co-operative Society liquidation

M/S DURGA BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SONAL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS

13 May 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4275

The Delhi High Court held that a suit by a company restored by NCLAT cannot be dismissed as abated under Order XXII Rule 8 CPC if the company complies with restoration conditions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Companies Act, 2013 Restoration of company Order XXII Rule 8 CPC Striking off company

Kumar Abhishek & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 May 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Jasmine Kaur Chhabra v. Union of India & Ors.

13 May 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:3921-DB

The Delhi High Court closed a public interest petition seeking separate public toilets for transgender persons, binding the State to its undertakings on constructing such facilities in compliance with constitutional obligations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Transgender rights Public toilets Constitutional obligation Article 21