Delhi High Court

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M/S GOD COUNTYEDEN HOMES PVT LTD v. M/S ARJUN DAIRY PVT LTD

07 Aug 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:11935-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of civil appeals by recording and enforcing a settlement agreement reached through mediation, emphasizing the binding nature of such compromises.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement mediation compromise decree impleadment

Anmol Dhingra v. State & Ors

07 Aug 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; V. P. Vaish · 2015:DHC:11724-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's order directing prosecution for alleged fraudulent divorce after the complainant withdrew the application, ending the criminal proceedings without deciding on merits.

family appeal_allowed Section 340 CrPC false affidavit fraudulent divorce decree Section 13B Hindu Marriage Act

Inni Chandra & Anr v. Deepak Anand Masih

07 Aug 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; V. P. Vaish · 2015:DHC:11723-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Family Court lacking territorial jurisdiction cannot try a guardianship petition but may grant interim visitation rights pending adjudication by the proper court.

family appeal_allowed Significant Guardians and Wards Act Section 25 territorial jurisdiction Family Court

Nasib Singh v. Union of India; Sanhb Sanyal v. Union of India

07 Aug 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:11554-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to grant House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance with arrears to petitioners similarly situated to parties in earlier judgments, reinforcing entitlement under service rules.

administrative petition_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance Transport Allowance service entitlement judicial precedent

Kavita Rant v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:11553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the departmental order rejecting the petitioner's representation on appointment, emphasizing compliance with Tribunal directions and availability of alternative remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal speaking order appointment representation

Kusum v. State

07 Aug 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:11286

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs registered under Sections 354, 452, and 509 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, subject to payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise cross FIR

Vijay Goel v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

07 Aug 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:11273

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 448, 380, 451, and 506 IPC on the basis of a compromise between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise inherent powers

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT LTD v. IIC LTD & ORS

07 Aug 2015 · J.R. Midha · 2015:DHC:11097

The Delhi High Court directed that petitions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act be treated as Section 17 applications and adjudicated by the arbitrator, extending interim relief until such adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 interim order

Som Nath v. Padam Chand Vaish & Anr

07 Aug 2015 · Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:10825

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging interlocutory observations in an eviction matter, holding that executing courts must decide objections on merits without prejudice and parties retain their right to challenge orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 151 CPC Section 14(1)(b) DRC Act fraud law of limitation

Bhanwar Singh v. Union of India

07 Aug 2015 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2015:DHC:6335

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of amounts from a retired employee’s pension relating to audit objections exceeding five years is impermissible despite an undertaking, and ordered refund of the recovered sum while imposing costs for the petitioner’s false statement.

civil petition_allowed Significant Pension Payment Order Recovery from pension Audit objections Undertaking by employee

Tajdar Babar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Aug 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:6337-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Government's lawful dissolution of the NDMC under Section 398(1) of the NDMC Act, holding that opportunity of hearing to the Council suffices and individual members' tenure ends with the Council's dissolution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant New Delhi Municipal Council NDMC Act 1994 Section 398 dissolution show cause notice

M/s Rana Sugar Ltd. v. Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited & Ors.

07 Aug 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:6334-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the retrospective application of the 2006 Sugarcane Control Amendment, dismissing the appeal and enforcing the 15 km minimum distance restriction between sugar mills.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum 15 km distance restriction Sugarcane (Control) (Amendment) Order, 2006

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur v. Central Vigilance Commission

07 Aug 2015 · Ms. G. Rohini; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:6333-DB

The Delhi High Court must first decide its territorial jurisdiction before allowing amendments to a writ petition challenging disciplinary orders passed outside its jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction amendment of pleadings whistle blower protection disciplinary proceedings

Mr. Amit Sibal, Sr. Adv. with Mr. Neel Mason and Mr. Ankit Relan, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA .....

07 Aug 2015 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2015:DHC:6336-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted petitioners to withdraw writ petitions challenging copyright statutory licensing provisions with liberty to pursue the matter in pending proceedings before the Calcutta High Court, rejecting allegations of forum shopping.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant withdrawal of writ petition Order 23 Rule 1 CPC copyright statutory licensing forum shopping

Chanchal Chopra & Anr v. Sunil Chopra & Ors

07 Aug 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:6352-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants failed to prove possession or title over the suit property and that the defendants' oral family settlement and conduct barred the partition suit filed after long delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant oral family settlement possession partition suit delay and laches

National Highway Authority of India v. M/S. Prakash Atlanta JV

07 Aug 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:6356
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Limitation for filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from receipt of the corrected arbitral award, not from the date of disposal of correction applications under Section 33.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 33 correction Section 34 setting aside award Limitation period

Hasibun Nisha Khatun alias Hasibun v. State NCT of Delhi and Another

07 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:6338

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties non-compoundable offences

Dilshad Ahmad and Others v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others

07 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:6339

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing the need for caution in serious offences.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences Section 308 IPC

Ashwani Jain and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:6340

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

M/S MANAGEMENT OF ASHOK HOTEL v. WORKMEN OF ASHOKA HOTEL & ORS

07 Aug 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:6360-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award denying recovery of advance bonus payments to workmen, emphasizing equity and fairness in industrial dispute resolution.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 bonus payment workmen settlement