Delhi High Court

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DELHIVERY LIMITED v. FASTMILE EXPRESS PRIVATE LIMITED

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8825
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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 disputes arising from a delivery services agreement where parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Arbitration agreement

DELHIVERY LIMITED v. FASTMILE EXPRESS PRIVATE LIMITED

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8822
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The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, confirming the court's limited role to verify the arbitration agreement's existence when parties fail to agree on arbitrator appointment.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Arbitration agreement

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax- 2 v. Ciena Communications India Pvt. Ltd.

13 Nov 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8849-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's finding that payments for remote technical support and equipment repair did not constitute fees for technical services under the Income Tax Act and India-USA DTAA, dismissing the Revenue's appeal for tax withholding.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant fees for technical services make available clause Section 9(1)(vii) Income Tax Act Article 12 DTAA

Wadhwa General Store & Anr. v. M/S Hindustan Unilever Ltd

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8871
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding the parties' agreed appointment procedure invalid and directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Redistribution and Stockist Agreement

Sh. Jitender Sharma v. Sh. Nikhil Bansal & Anr.

13 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9029

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and future prospects in a motor accident claim, applying the Pranay Sethi principle and rejecting claims lacking evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Permanent Disability Functional Disability Future Prospects

Mahalaxmi Electronics v. M/S Xtreme Media Pvt Ltd

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8819
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The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, only a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is required, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite the respondent's claim of MOU cancellation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Prima facie existence

Aakash Educational Services Limited v. Ravi Kant

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8820
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate employment-related disputes where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Appointment of sole arbitrator Service Rules dispute

Vardaan Synthetics v. Pawan Traders

13 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8844
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Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from an arbitration clause in invoices between Vardaan Synthetics and Pawan Traders.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition appointment of Sole Arbitrator arbitration clause

Shri Jai Bhagwan & Anr. v. Land and Building Department

13 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:8904

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of alternate plot allotment for land acquisition claimants due to non-furnishing of adverse report and remanded for fresh consideration with opportunity to be heard.

administrative remanded Significant alternate plot allotment land acquisition natural justice Tehsildar report

Rishabh Tandon v. Narcotics Control Bureau

13 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8891
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural lapses do not justify bail absent prejudice and that the statutory bar under Section 37 applies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act conscious possession commercial quantity

Shadab Khan v. Narcotics Control Bureau

13 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:8762
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that statutory presumptions of possession apply and procedural lapses do not justify bail without prejudice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act conscious possession commercial quantity

Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8882-DB

The Delhi High Court directed CBI investigation and structural reforms to prevent illegal construction at Ziyrat Guest House, emphasizing statutory duties and modern monitoring methods.

administrative petition_allowed Significant unauthorized construction encroachment Delhi Development Authority Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Darshana Rani v. The Government NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Nov 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:8905

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking life insurance benefits under the CMAWS, holding that coverage is contingent on verification and policy activation, and no claim arises for death before policy commencement.

administrative petition_dismissed Chief Minister Advocate Welfare Scheme Group Term Insurance policy Bar Council of Delhi Electoral Photo Identity Card

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Kusum; Raj; Prem

13 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8889
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The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, ruling that negligence can be established without eye witness testimony and mere smell of alcohol on the deceased does not prove contributory negligence.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving compensation proceedings standard of proof

Sonika; Deepak Kumar Tyagi v. Sanjay Kumar Chugh; National Insurance Co. Ltd.

13 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8888

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that in absence of credible proof of employment and salary, income can be assessed on minimum wages.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement minimum wages proof of income

Shri Harish Lal v. Smt. Vidya Devi @ Vidya Wati

13 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:8846

The Delhi High Court granted the tenant additional time to vacate the premises by 30.06.2025 on furnishing an undertaking and paying lump sum user charges, staying the eviction order subject to compliance.

property appeal_allowed eviction order tenant landlord stay of execution

Shabana v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

13 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:8835-DB

The Delhi High Court directed enhanced cooperation between online platforms and law enforcement, including police training and specialized investigation, to expedite tracing a missing boy and improve data disclosure procedures.

criminal other Significant Intermediary Guidelines Rules 2021 Law Enforcement Request System Data disclosure Emergency requests

Wason v. Jaibir Singh

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8834-DB

The Delhi High Court reconstituted its Implementation Committee to ensure effective supervision of the Motor Accident Claims Scheme, dissolving overlapping committees and directing timely nominations to maintain functionality.

administrative other Significant Implementation Committee Fast Track Committee Arrears Committee Motor Accident Claims

Sandeep Singh Duggal v. Sh Bikramjeet Singh Duggal and Others

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8831-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of ad valorem court fee in a partition suit where the plaintiff failed to establish ouster or co-ownership, directing payment of Rs. 80,000/- court fee.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant court fees partition suit ad valorem fee fixed court fee

Sandeep Singh Duggal v. Bikramjeet Singh Duggal and Ors

13 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8830-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of permission to lease and collect rent on a property, holding that the long-standing possession and rent collection under a valid lease deed cannot be disturbed during litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 151 CPC lease deed status quo possession