Delhi High Court

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Jagdish Kumar Koli v. National Bal Bhavan & Anr

19 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1914

The Delhi High Court directed National Bal Bhawan to reconsider the petitioner’s pay scale revision claim under its bye-laws and pass a reasoned order, allowing the petitioner to pursue further remedies thereafter.

administrative other Grade Pay Revision National Bal Bhawan Rule 14 Bye-Laws Ministry of Finance Concurrence

Shri Deepak Sharma and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

19 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1912

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to decide the petitioners' pending representation for grant of allowances to contract Para-Medical Staff by passing a speaking order within a stipulated time.

administrative other Para-Medical Staff contract employees allowances representation

Jyotsna Mishra v. Union of India & Ors

19 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1913

The Delhi High Court quashed an impugned order for failure to pass a detailed speaking order on a promotion-related representation and directed fresh consideration in compliance with its earlier directions.

administrative other speaking order promotion letter official service representation

G Raju v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

19 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1924-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the street vendor’s application on merits and held that absence during survey alone cannot justify rejection.

administrative petition_dismissed Street Vendors Act, 2014 Town Vending Committee Delhi Street Vendors Rules, 2017 no hawking zone

Shakuntala Devi & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

19 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1918-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse if compensation is not tendered to the landowner, even if possession was taken earlier, under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Sikandar @ Babu v. State

19 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1920

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld his conviction under Sections 354, 451, and 506(I) IPC for sexual assault and related offences against a minor, relying on consistent victim and complainant testimony despite minor contradictions and absence of medical injuries.

criminal appeal_dismissed sexual assault minor victim Section 354 IPC criminal trespass

V4 Infrastructure Private Ltd v. Jindal Biochem Private Ltd

19 Mar 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:1919

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refunding consideration paid under terminated property sale agreements, holding the termination illegal and affirming limited judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Specific performance

V4 Infrastructure Private Ltd v. Jindal Biochem Private Ltd

19 Mar 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:1921

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refunding consideration with interest after holding the termination of property sale agreements illegal, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Space Buyer Agreement Specific performance

P.P. Sharma v. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

19 Mar 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:1923-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from service, holding that procedural fairness was observed in the disciplinary enquiry and non-supply of preliminary enquiry statements or enquiry report prior to dismissal did not vitiate the order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary enquiry preliminary enquiry natural justice cross-examination

M/S L.G. ELECTRONICS INDIA (P) LTD v. DINESH KALRA

19 Mar 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1926-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration and rejecting the appellant's claims of expanded contract scope and limitation bar.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Vedanta Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-9, New Delhi

19 Mar 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1931-DB

The Delhi High Court held that additional depreciation under Section 32(1)(iia) of the Income Tax Act is mandatorily allowable under Explanation 5 to Section 32(ii), and directed the Tribunal to decide related international transaction issues on merits without remand.

tax appeal_allowed Significant additional depreciation Section 32(1)(iia) Explanation 5 Income Tax Act, 1961

Deepak Kashyap v. State

19 Mar 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I. S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1915-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the premeditated murder of his wife, rejecting the claim of sudden fight under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC premeditation

Jyoti Gupta v. Kewalsons & Ors.

19 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1916

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration agreements survive the death of a partner and legal heirs have the right to invoke arbitration clauses in partnership deeds, ordering appointment of an arbitrator to resolve the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration agreement Death of partner Legal heirs Partnership deed

MIDEAST PIPELINE PRODUCTS THROUGH PROPRIETOR MANINDER SINGH v. FERNAS CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

19 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1925
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for breach of contract, holding that an arbitrator cannot rewrite clear contractual terms by importing implied conditions absent from the agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract interpretation Express terms of contract

Dharmender & Anr v. State

19 Mar 2018 · S. Muralidhar; I.S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1917-DB
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The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing sentences based on absence of premeditation and corroborated eyewitness and medical evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 304 Part II IPC murder Section 302 IPC

Arun Kumar v. State

19 Mar 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P.S. Teji · 2018:DHC:1901-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Arun Kumar and Mahender Singh for robbery and murder under circumstantial evidence, rejecting their claims of alibi and planting of evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC robbery and murder mobile phone evidence

Arun Kumar v. State

19 Mar 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P.S. Teji · 2018:DHC:1902-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two accused for robbery and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including recovery of stolen property and weapon, and reliable mobile phone records.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence robbery and murder Section 302 IPC Section 394 IPC

Shiv Giri v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

19 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1922-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a street vendor lacking official recognition, holding that protection under the Street Vendors Act requires pre-existing rights evidenced by licence or inclusion in official lists, and directed the petitioner to seek relief from the Town Vending Committee.

administrative appeal_dismissed Street Vendors Act 2014 tehbazari licence Town Vending Committee writ petition maintainability

SNECMA v. Union of India

19 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1903

The Delhi High Court held that a patent examination request made within the statutory period must be accepted despite initial fee payment irregularities, applying unamended Patent Rules to condone delay in entering the Indian National Phase.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Patent Rules 2003 Rule 138 amendment Indian National Phase Request for examination

S.P. CONTRACTS PVT. LTD. v. A.N. BUILD WELL PVT. LTD.

16 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:8906

The Delhi High Court held that petitions against a company under liquidation are not maintainable without Company Court's leave and granted liberty to the petitioner to file claims before the Official Liquidator, extending interim protection over disputed equipment.

corporate petition_dismissed company liquidation Official Liquidator interim relief equipment possession