Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Abhinandan Jain v. Commissioner of Customs & Ors.

16 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8704

The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions seeking release of Fixed Deposit Receipts after respondents assured their release to petitioners upon request.

administrative petition_dismissed Fixed Deposit Receipt Commissioner of Customs release of deposits Additional Commissioner Customs

Bernard Ingenieure ZT - GmbH v. Ircon International Ltd.

16 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1884

The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner's nominee arbitrator, directing a broad-based and impartial arbitral tribunal constitution in line with Supreme Court precedent, rejecting the respondent's limited panel.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement

ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PVT LTD -KMC CONSTRUCTIONS JV v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

16 Mar 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:1883

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the contractor’s claim for composite payment at pond ash rates for embankment construction, affirming separate measurement and payment for soil and pond ash as per contract terms and binding precedent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Bill of Quantities Pond Ash Embankment

Anju Rani v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Mar 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:1870-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of candidature for a recruitment post due to failure to submit timely representation, emphasizing the finality and transparency of the selection process and the significance of delay in competitive examination matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant recruitment process eligibility criteria representation delay and laches

Surjeet Singh & Anr v. Ajay Kumar Singh & Ors

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1876

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for the death of an elderly housewife by applying Supreme Court precedents on valuation of gratuitous services and heads of damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation gratuitous services elderly deceased

M/S INDO NABIN PROJECTS LTD. v. M/S BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD.

16 Mar 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:1890

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration between the parties shall be conducted in New Delhi, appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and rejected the respondent's contention that arbitration must be held in Bhopal.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement place of arbitration jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration Act

Meena Oberoi v. Cambridge Foundation School and Ors.

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1875

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation and debarment order against the petitioner for lack of material and directed reconsideration with a fresh show cause notice and speaking order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant cancellation of candidature debarment show cause notice speaking order

Madan Gopal Sharma v. Government of India and Anr.

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1874

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation for pension re-fixation within a specified timeframe and pass a speaking order if rejected.

administrative other writ petition pension re-fixation Office Memorandum 6th April 2016 representation

Satyendra Kumar v. Maharaja Agarsain Public School

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1873

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for salary arrears under the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, directing the petitioner to first file a representation for administrative consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed mandamus Delhi School Education Act, 1973 salary arrears pay scale

National Highways Authority of India v. Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

16 Mar 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:1888
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting reimbursement for increased Entry Tax on High Speed Diesel as a subsequent legislation under contract price adjustment provisions, rejecting limitation and applicability objections by NHAI.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Entry Tax Subsequent Legislation Price Adjustment

Bankim Chandra Datta v. Punjab National Bank

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1872

The Delhi High Court directed the pension authority to respond to the retired employee's legal notice regarding full pension entitlement and provide reasons if full pension is denied.

administrative other pension entitlement compulsory retirement legal notice representation

Uttam Dastidar v. Punjab National Bank

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1871

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to respond to the petitioner’s legal notice regarding full pension entitlement and provide reasons if full pension is denied.

administrative other compulsory retirement pension entitlement full pension two-thirds pension

Kanta Mehra & Anr v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1877

The Delhi High Court directed a school to comply with the Directorate of Education's order for payment of arrears and gratuity under the Delhi School Education Act, warning of derecognition for non-compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 10(1) arrear dues 6th Central Pay Commission

Hari Om Kaushik v. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences & Anr.

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent authority to pass a speaking order on the petitioner's pay fixation representation within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed pay fixation representation speaking order writ petition

GL Sharma v. Union of India and Anr.

16 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1879

The Delhi High Court held that denial of voluntary retirement must be based on reasoned administrative grounds and directed NTPC to reconsider the petitioner’s claim for relaxation in grade service to avoid arbitrary discrimination.

administrative other Significant voluntary retirement NTPC Voluntary Retirement Scheme relaxation in grade service discretionary power

Rohit Nath v. State

16 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1880

Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner where initial statements did not name him and subsequent improvements appeared to falsely implicate him, subject to conditions safeguarding investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail improvement in statement false implication cooperation with investigation

Brijesh Dubey v. State & Ors.

16 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1881

The Delhi High Court recalled its earlier order quashing an FIR on the ground that the petitioner committed fraud by concealing a pending complaint, thereby vitiating the compromise settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR compromise settlement fraud vitiates compromise concealment of material facts

Neelam Devi Mahto v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

16 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1882

The Delhi High Court set aside the juvenility determination based solely on a school Admission Register and remitted the matter for reconsideration with examination of foundational evidence in line with Supreme Court precedent.

criminal other Significant juvenility claim Admission Register Section 35 Indian Evidence Act foundational evidence

Sarvesh Security Services Pvt Ltd v. Managing Director, DSIIDC

16 Mar 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:1885

The Delhi High Court held that a single communication can validly invoke arbitration under multiple agreements, that pre-arbitration joint discussions are directory, and appointed an arbitrator after the respondent failed to do so within 30 days.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 invocation of arbitration

Surender Singh Rathore v. Virender Singh Rathore

16 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1867

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that the appellant was a tenant under a valid rent agreement and the respondent was the rightful owner entitled to possession and arrears of rent.

civil appeal_dismissed tenancy rent agreement possession arrears of rent