Delhi High Court

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Mohd. Abid v. State (NCT of Delhi)

06 Jan 2015 · Pratibha Rani; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:8371

The Delhi High Court refused bail to accused in a gang rape case due to non-production of the prosecutrix and directed authorities to trace her for recording evidence before considering bail.

criminal petition_dismissed bail application Section 439 Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. rape

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Master Vipin & Ors.

05 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:3964

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation to a motor accident victim even if the driver held a fake licence, with a right to recover the amount from the driver later.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability fake driving licence Section 149 Motor Vehicles Act

Saroj Khemka v. Mukat Behari Khemka & Ors.

23 Dec 2014 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5358

The Delhi High Court held that prior institution of a suit and resistance to a Section 8 application does not bar invoking arbitration if the suit is withdrawn unconditionally, and appointed an arbitrator to resolve partnership disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration Act Section 8 Arbitration Act waiver of arbitration

Institute of Directors v. Worlddevcorp Technology and Business Solutions Pvt Ltd

08 Dec 2014 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 38

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that prior admission of descriptiveness and common usage of words in its trademark disentitles it from exclusive rights against the defendants' similar mark.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Order XXXIX CPC interim injunction descriptive mark

Shiv Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Nov 2014 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3221-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 35

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending representation against his transfer within two weeks and stayed the transfer order for one week thereafter to protect his rights.

administrative petition_allowed transfer order autistic child government policy representation

Sunita Devi v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr.

12 Nov 2014 · C. Hari Shankar; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9737-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s claim for seniority and increments was not barred by res judicata or constructive res judicata and remanded the matter for fresh consideration by the Tribunal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant res judicata constructive res judicata Order 2 Rule 2 CPC cause of action

Indian Hockey Federation v. UOI & Ors.

01 Nov 2014 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:182

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the recognition of Hockey India as the National Sports Federation for hockey, holding the petition infructuous in light of binding international arbitration and subsequent recognitions.

administrative petition_dismissed National Sports Federation Recognition Indian Olympic Association Court of Arbitration for Sports

Union of India v. M/S. Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd. & Anr.

31 Oct 2014 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:6492
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond the 120-day period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, and administrative delay does not constitute sufficient cause for such condonation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34(3) condonation of delay limitation period

SPML INFRA LIMITED v. GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

31 Oct 2014 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:1074

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to failure to show sufficient cause for delay beyond the strict limitation period and held that fundamental filing defects render the petition invalid to stop limitation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 34(3) Arbitration and Conciliation Act limitation period sufficient cause

Microsoft Corporation & Anr v. M/S Ajel Technologies Pvt Ltd & Anr

28 Oct 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:8917

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for unauthorized use of pirated Microsoft software, based on unrebutted evidence and defendants' failure to appear.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed copyright infringement software piracy permanent injunction ex parte decree

Jiwan Ram v. Union of India

14 Oct 2014 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8096-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Delhi High Court directed grant of one notional increment for pension calculation to a retired government employee, subject to the outcome of a pending Supreme Court Review Petition.

administrative petition_allowed Significant notional increment pension calculation retirement benefits Department of Personnel & Training

M/S. TULIP FASHIONS (P) LTD. v. Union of India

28 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:8108-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not effected within five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894

PNB Housing Finance Ltd v. Ms. Pinky Aggarwal & Ors.

26 Sep 2014 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6990
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon finding a valid arbitration agreement and timely petition, directing disputes to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 21 notice arbitration agreement

Sudesh Verma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

22 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7972-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act with an award made over five years before the 2013 Act, without possession or compensation, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse possession and compensation

M/S M.R. TOWERS PVT. LTD. v. Union of India and Ors

22 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7976-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings possession not taken

Bhim Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

19 Sep 2014 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8114-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 7

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant formally appointed to hold charge of a higher post outside his cadre is entitled to the pay of that post under FR 49(iii), quashing the Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s claim for pay difference as Store Keeper.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Fundamental Rule 49(iii) Store Keeper look-after charge pay entitlement

Rakesh and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

08 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7423-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings possession and compensation

BAL KISHAN v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

08 Sep 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2015:DHC:7420-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending for over five years without possession or compensation under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings possession and compensation

M/S MKM ESTATES PVT LTD v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7424-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act where possession was not taken and compensation not paid within five years of the award are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings physical possession

Hazel Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Sep 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7432-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings possession and compensation