Delhi High Court

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Arun Kumar and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6198

The Delhi High Court directed that the petitioners' service conditions shall remain unchanged and their services not terminated during the pendency of their industrial dispute under Section 33(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

labor petition_allowed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(1)(a) industrial dispute service conditions

Mohammad Fahad v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6250
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act following amicable settlement of civil liability, emphasizing the use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in offences with predominant civil elements.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Indian Electricity Act 2003 theft of electricity

SH NAVED KHAN v. THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6024

Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 420 IPC on amicable settlement grounds, emphasizing inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in predominantly civil disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC amicable settlement

Yeshpal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6252-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to decide the petitioners' representations for retrospective promotion benefits within six weeks, enforcing compliance with its earlier judicial directions on service rule amendments.

administrative petition_allowed promotion Recruitment Rules Border Security Force Office Memorandum 31.12.2010

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6016

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC amicable settlement

Umesh Alias Sonu & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6017

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Roshan @ Raushan Kumar v. State Through SHO PS Dwarka North

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5995

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Devi Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6026

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a property dispute under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in cases with a predominant civil element.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement civil dispute

Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:6222-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition challenging commercial share transactions regulated and investigated by IRDAI, SEBI, and RBI, emphasizing judicial restraint and non-interference in regulated commercial matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 public interest litigation locus standi commercial transactions

Saumya Das & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:6220-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging IGNOU's notifications on readmission and credit transfer policies, holding that delay and laches barred judicial review despite merits favoring appellants.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition limitation academic policy readmission facility

Vipin Kumar Saluja v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6191

The Delhi High Court upheld the major punishment imposed on a prisoner for misconduct, holding that procedural fairness was observed and denial of furlough did not amount to double punishment.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Punishment Ticket Natural Justice Show Cause Notice

Rakesh Arora v. Adharv Enterprises

12 Aug 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:6183-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal upholding the order to inventory and transfer liquor stock from sealed premises, with the Supreme Court affirming non-interference in related landlord proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant liquor stock inventory de-sealing licensee

Neeru Kapoor v. Blue State Infotech Pvt Ltd & Ors.

12 Aug 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:6133

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to add a prayer for possession after trial commencement, holding that procedural rules should not bar substantive justice when due diligence is shown.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC due diligence

Mr. Sandip Vinodkumar Patel & Ors. v. STCI Finance Ltd. & Anr.

12 Aug 2024 · Amit Mahajan
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The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act against independent, non-executive directors, holding they cannot be held vicariously liable without specific pleadings showing responsibility for the company’s business.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Section 141 NI Act independent directors

M/S Star Enterprises v. Commissioner of Delhi GST and Anr.

12 Aug 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6104-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without reasons is impermissible and modified the cancellation order to be effective prospectively from the date of the Show Cause Notice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Show Cause Notice Section 39 CGST Act

MS SIERRA APPLIANCES PVT. LTD. v. MS STELLAR CONSTELLATION PROJECTS PVT. LTD.

12 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6126

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to continue arbitral proceedings after the death of the original arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15 appointment of arbitrator death of arbitrator

M/S SHREE SHYAM ENTERPRISES v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

12 Aug 2024 · C. HARI SHANKAR · 2024:DHC:6121

The Delhi High Court granted a one-month extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, treating the mandate as continuing since its expiry.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

M/S GRIM TECH PROJECTS (I) PVT. LTD v. INDURE PRIVATE LIMITED

12 Aug 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6108

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for appointment of arbitrator as premature for non-compliance with mandatory pre-arbitral dispute resolution steps under the contract.

arbitration petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) pre-arbitral procedure dispute resolution clause

SCOPE PROMOTERS P. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DELHI & ANR

12 Aug 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:5994-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned GST registration cancellation order and directed restoration of registration, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and procedural fairness under the CGST Act.

administrative petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice reasoned order natural justice

Union of India v. M/S Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd.

12 Aug 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:6079-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding compensation to a contractor despite delay, holding that multiple extensions and policy changes negated time being of essence and limiting judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Time of the essence Liquidated damages Contract termination