Delhi High Court

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JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited v. Mother's Eye Production Pvt Ltd

13 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9634
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a brand promotion agreement, after the parties failed to agree on an arbitrator and the respondent failed to appear.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment service of notice

M/S MOD INTERIORS PVT LTD v. M/S DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

13 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9633
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a contract dispute involving penalty deductions, affirming the validity of the arbitration clause and procedural rights of parties.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment arbitration agreement

MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. JAS ENTERPRISES THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR SH DAVE

13 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9632
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause in the parties' agreement.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 arbitration clause

Roshni Devi v. IFFCO Tokio Gen Ins Co Ltd

13 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9720

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying prospective income for a young graduate and granting increased loss of consortium to multiple heirs with inflation adjustment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation prospective income loss of consortium loss of dependency

Chetak Logistics Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:9682-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a tax authority's unreasoned order dismissing the taxpayer's reply to a show-cause notice and directed fresh adjudication with proper reasons.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant show-cause notice reasoned order non-application of mind template order

M/S METRRO WASTE HANDLING PRIVATE LIMITED v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9709

The Delhi High Court directed the Reserve Bank of India to decide the petitioner's representation within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action without adjudicating the merits.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition Reserve Bank of India representation time-bound decision

Hakeem Ahmed Khan v. Lokesh Kumar & Ors.

13 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9763

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing contributory negligence attributed to the injured passenger from 50% to 30%, holding the bus driver primarily liable for rash driving while the passenger was de-boarding.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant contributory negligence motor vehicle accident compensation enhancement automatic bus doors

M/S Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd v. The Indure Private Ltd

13 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9657
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The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed a sole arbitrator despite objections on stamping, limitation, and exhaustion of contractual remedies.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Stamping of arbitration agreement Limitation bar in arbitration

Aditya Saurabh v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9708

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s appeal under the RBI Ombudsman Scheme regarding fraudulent e-wallet transactions and advised fresh representation to CIBIL to address adverse credit scoring.

consumer_protection petition_dismissed Procedural fraudulent transaction e-wallet compromise credit score CIBIL

Umrao Singh v. DDA

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9707

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking an approach road by directing the DDA to consider the petitioner’s representation and decide the matter expeditiously with a personal hearing.

property petition_dismissed approach road property access Delhi Development Authority writ petition

Sh. Lagadapati Madhusudhan Rao & Ors. v. IDBI Bank Limited

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9706

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner's ambiguous communication must be treated as a request for personal hearing, directing the bank to consider it and setting aside the impugned order passed without such consideration.

administrative petition_allowed Significant personal hearing show cause notice inspection of records natural justice

NI-MET METALS INC v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AND ANR

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9703

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against DGFT for delayed compliance, holding that ultimate compliance negates wilful contempt and the petitioner may challenge the decision through appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings court order compliance Director General of Foreign Trade demand drafts refund

Ankit Mahanot v. MS Royalgolf Link City Projects Pvt Ltd

13 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9635
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The Delhi High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, appointed an independent sole arbitrator by consent, and directed arbitration under DIAC rules in a payment dispute under a villa buyer agreement.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief appointment of sole arbitrator arbitration clause

Jasram and Ors v. Union of India

13 Dec 2024 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:9685
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The Delhi High Court held that assignees holding valid registered Assignment Deeds can maintain execution petitions under Section 146 and Order 21 Rule 16 CPC even if the decree was passed in favor of assignors, setting aside dismissal based on alleged factual inconsistencies.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 146 CPC Order 21 Rule 16 CPC Assignment Deed Relinquishment Deed

Keshavamurthy Ramaiah v. Urological Society of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9651

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing a disqualified candidate to contest USI elections, holding that disqualification without hearing on new allegations violates natural justice and that the plaintiff established a prima facie case for injunction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction election dispute natural justice bye-law amendment

Satish Kumar v. State

13 Dec 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9618

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape based on the reliable sole testimony of the victim but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole testimony prosecutrix sexual offence rape

Inspector Shangkahao v. Union of India and Ors

13 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:6231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the relaxation of minimum height requirements for Scheduled Tribe candidates from the North East in CAPF recruitment, directing reassessment of petitioners on the relaxed standard.

administrative petition_allowed Significant height relaxation Scheduled Tribes Central Armed Police Forces physical standards

Inspector Shivkali Dhurve v. Union of India and Ors

13 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:6336-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing application of relaxed height standards for Scheduled Tribes candidates from the North East in CAPF recruitment, following binding precedent affirmed by the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Scheduled Tribes height relaxation Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant recruitment

Vikesh Kumar Singh v. Director General Central Industrial Security Force and Ors.

12 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9487-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside removal from service orders against CISF personnel for disproportionate punishment compared to similarly placed ITBP personnel and directed their reinstatement without back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings Central Industrial Security Force removal from service disproportionate punishment

SI Ved Prakash v. Krishan Kumar

12 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9662-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquittal on merits in criminal proceedings is not an acquittal on technical grounds under Rule 12(a) of the Delhi Police Rules, entitling the police officer to reinstatement following dismissal based on the same charges.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant acquittal on technical grounds Rule 12 Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1980 departmental disciplinary proceedings reinstatement in service