Delhi High Court

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Pankaj Kumar Verma v. Bar Council of Delhi

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8564

The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition challenging omission from the Bar Council electoral roll after the respondent agreed to include the petitioner’s name before elections.

administrative petition_dismissed Bar Council electoral roll enrollment with Bar Council right to vote in Bar Council elections inclusion in electoral roll

V.K. Gulati v. New Delhi Municipal Council

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8560

The Delhi High Court directed the New Delhi Municipal Council to decide the petitioner's representation regarding a disputed electricity bill and faulty meter within four weeks and restrained coercive action pending such decision.

administrative petition_dismissed electricity bill dispute faulty meter representation reasoned and speaking order

Narendra Sharma v. Bar Council of Delhi

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8559

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking alphabetical arrangement of election candidates' list as infructuous after publication but allowed future representations.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Bar Council elections list of candidates alphabetical order

Karimpur Welfare Trust v. Union of India

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8558

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as not pressed, granting liberty to the petitioner to file a representation for recognition of its college and directing the authority to decide it expeditiously with a reasoned order.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition inspection recognition D.El.Ed. courses

Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Science & Research v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8543

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the writ petition filed by Ashtavakra Institute as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.

other petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition dismissal as withdrawn High Court of Delhi

Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Science & Research v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Ors.

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8542

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition relying on the principle of parity with an earlier decision, disposing of the matter without costs.

constitutional appeal_dismissed writ petition parity of decisions dismissal High Court of Delhi

Swami Vivekanand B Ed Teacher Training College v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr

28 Feb 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8532

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to submit requisite land documents for approval of additional B.Ed. seats, quashing prior rejections based solely on non-submission.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant NCTE Regulations 2014 land documents additional intake B.Ed. course approval

P.N. Flowers v. M/s Ferns & Petals Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

28 Feb 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:1497

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral breach of a franchise agreement clause does not constitute a criminal offence and must be resolved through civil remedies, dismissing the petition seeking criminal prosecution.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant franchise agreement breach of contract criminal breach of trust cheating

Burari Kalyan Mandal v. The Government of NCT of Delhi

28 Feb 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:1496-DB

Delhi High Court quashed the administrative order allotting a community centre on Gaon Sabha land for Assembly Constituency office use, emphasizing the need to consider original land purpose and community interests.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Gaon Sabha land community centre Barat Ghar Assembly Constituency office

Bhagwat Prasad v. Ramesh Chand

28 Feb 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:1495

The Delhi High Court held that permission by the Supreme Court to initiate fresh proceedings does not imply condonation of delay under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, and dismissed the appeal against the suit being barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Section 14 defect of jurisdiction specific performance

Apar Industries Ltd v. Alliancz Poly-Chem Overseas Ltd

28 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1493

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld acquittal in cheque dishonor cases where the complainant failed to subject its witness to cross-examination, emphasizing the necessity of discharging initial burden before statutory presumption applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act cross-examination burden of proof

Apar Industries Ltd v. Alliancz Poly-Chem Overseas Ltd

28 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1492
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The Delhi High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 NI Act where the complainant failed to subject its witness to cross-examination, resulting in incomplete evidence and failure to discharge initial burden of proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Cross-examination Burden of proof

Parasramika Holdings Pvt Ltd; Mili Marketing Pvt Ltd; Moran Plantation Pvt Ltd v. Ambience Private Ltd

28 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1491

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent’s appointment of the sole arbitrator under the arbitration agreement is valid and the court cannot interfere under Section 11; challenges to arbitrator’s eligibility must be raised during arbitration proceedings.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment Section 12(1) challenge Fifth Schedule

Parasramika Holdings Pvt Ltd; Mili Marketing Pvt Ltd; Moran Plantation Pvt Ltd v. Ambience Private Ltd

28 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1489

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent’s unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator under the arbitration agreement is valid and challenges to the arbitrator’s eligibility under the Fifth Schedule must be raised during arbitration proceedings, not at the appointment stage.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator Fifth Schedule challenge jurisdiction of court

Parasramika Holdings Pvt Ltd; Mili Marketing Pvt Ltd; Moran Plantation Pvt Ltd v. Ambience Private Ltd

28 Feb 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1490

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent’s unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator under the arbitration agreement is valid and the court cannot interfere under Section 11, with challenges to arbitrator eligibility to be raised during arbitration proceedings.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12(1) Fifth Schedule

Surinder Singh v. Delhi High Court & Ors.

28 Feb 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1488-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the petitioner’s removal from service to compulsory retirement, holding that while unauthorized absence constituted misconduct, the penalty was disproportionate given mitigating health factors and prior clean service.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unauthorized absence departmental enquiry removal from service compulsory retirement

Bimal Kumar Jain v. Directorate of Enforcement

28 Feb 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1472-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cross-examination in FEMA adjudication proceedings is not an absolute right but must be considered on a case-by-case basis with reasoned orders, partially allowing the appellant's appeal for reconsideration of cross-examination requests.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant FEMA adjudication cross-examination principles of natural justice Enforcement Directorate

Azad Kumar Bhura v. Union of India

28 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1469

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Companies to stay the petitioner’s director disqualification and activate his DIN pending compliance with revival procedures under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, following the precedent set in Sandeep Singh (supra).

corporate appeal_allowed Significant director disqualification Companies Act 2013 Section 248(2) Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018

M/S GENERAL SECURITY AND INFORMATION SERVICE v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER SRO: SILIGURI AND ANR.

28 Feb 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:1474

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an EPF order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the Calcutta High Court.

administrative petition_dismissed Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14-B EPF Act Section 7-Q EPF Act Section 7-I EPF Act

M/S NEW ERA INDUSTRIES v. SONIA PAUL

28 Feb 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1486

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal permitting additional evidence and summoning of officials to prove partnership registration and authorization, emphasizing a pragmatic approach over procedural technicalities in civil suits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Partnership firm Registration of partnership Authorization to sue Order 7 Rule 14 CPC