Delhi High Court

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Vimal Kumar Pathak v. Harpeet Singh

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5420

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite disposal of the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC within four weeks after arguments concluded in December 2023.

civil other Order XII Rule 6 CPC expeditious disposal setting aside judgment trial court directions

SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR

22 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5425-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the information seeker has no locus standi in penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act and upheld the dismissal of petitions seeking penalty for furnishing incorrect information when correct information was eventually provided.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 20 RTI Act penalty proceedings Central Information Commission

Civil Safety Council of India v. UOI and Ors.

22 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:5426-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the public interest petition seeking a special investigation into the IGI Airport roof collapse, holding that ongoing statutory and administrative measures adequately address the safety concerns.

administrative petition_dismissed public interest petition airport structural safety National Building Code of India 2005 FIR under IPC 337 and 304A

9560995495 v. Union of India & Anr.

22 Jul 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:5402

The Delhi High Court directed waiver of tender formalities to expedite wheelchair procurement and facilitated virtual consultations to ensure timely medical treatment for disabled children, upholding their fundamental right to health.

constitutional other Significant Spinal Muscular Atrophy wheelchair procurement Article 21 right to health

PACIFIC FOODS v. KREST ENTERPRISES

22 Jul 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:5455
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The Delhi High Court held that electronic communications through an online platform constituted a prima facie arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement prima facie examination electronic communications

Vishal Rana & Anr. v. M/S Vaishno Ville Pvt. Ltd.

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5407

The Delhi High Court allowed the belated written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record subject to compliance with affidavit filing and imposed costs for delay.

civil appeal_allowed written statement delay in filing costs for delay affidavit of truth

Nisha Sharma v. Siddharth Sharma

22 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5408

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence in her defense in a divorce proceeding on grounds of cruelty, subject to costs and restrictions, ensuring her right to a fair trial.

family appeal_allowed divorce cruelty evidence trial court

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Tata Motors Limited

22 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings between Delhi Transport Corporation and Tata Motors Limited.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of arbitral tribunal mandate arbitral proceedings

Hemani Malhotra v. High Court of Delhi

19 Jul 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5344-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging seniority fixation, affirming that ad hoc appointments to Fast Track Court posts are cadre posts entitled to seniority based on continuous service, and upheld the settled seniority list following Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service Seniority Ad hoc appointment Fast Track Courts

Manoranjan Singh v. Ved Prakash Kaushik

19 Jul 2024 · Amit Mahajan, J. · 2024:DHC:6043

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions and prove the cheque was not issued in discharge of a debt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Rebuttal of presumption

National Council for Teacher Education & Anr v. Doon Valley Institute of Education

19 Jul 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:5381-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the NCTE Regulations do not prohibit institutions from changing their constitution post recognition without prior approval, and administrative circulars lack statutory force, thus upholding restoration of recognition to the respondent institution.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant NCTE Regulations change of constitution recognition withdrawal prior approval

Raj Kumar Singh v. Veena Gupta

19 Jul 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing leave to defend in a bona fide requirement eviction petition due to invalid service and procedural lapses, setting aside the eviction order and remanding for fresh consideration.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B eviction petition

Ajay Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

19 Jul 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5351

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC amicable settlement

Satyam Bhati and Ors v. State and Anr

19 Jul 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5334

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of court process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Article 226 amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Pramod Bhushan v. Chaman Singh

19 Jul 2024 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:5375

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant by an NRI landlord on bona fide commercial requirement grounds, affirming the presumption of genuine need and limiting revisional interference.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 bona fide requirement eviction petition non-resident Indian landlord

Hari Singh Yadav and Anr v. Ram Kumar Gupta LR

19 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:5360

The Delhi High Court allowed the defendants a final opportunity to examine a witness previously disallowed by the Trial Court, emphasizing fair trial rights and expeditious disposal.

civil appeal_allowed examination of witnesses trial court discretion adjournment fair trial

Neeraj Bhatia v. Ravindra Kumar Bhatia & Ors.

19 Jul 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:5341-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusive ownership rights of legal heirs under a registered Will, rejected the appellant's claim of joint family property based on oral blending, and allowed the respondents' application for reconstruction of the property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Succession Act, 1956 doctrine of blending Hindu Undivided Family self-acquired property

Adidas AG v. Keshav H Tulsiani & Ors.

19 Jul 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:5361

The Delhi High Court held that the Defendants’ use of the identical “ADIDAS” mark on textiles infringed the Plaintiff’s prior registered trademark rights, granting permanent injunction and nominal damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement ADIDAS Trade Marks Act, 1999 Territorial jurisdiction

Shyam Lal Bansal v. Nirmal Bansal & Ors.

19 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5305-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree of partition based on a duly proved Will, rejecting the appellant's claims of non-joinder and prior oral partition, and dismissed the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed partition suit Will probate non-joinder

Gaurav Dhawan v. TransAsia Private Capital Limited

19 Jul 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:5307-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a UK Court summary judgment based on valid service under Section 1140 of the English Companies Act and asymmetrical jurisdiction clauses, holding it conclusive and executable in India.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant asymmetrical jurisdiction clause Section 1140 Companies Act foreign judgment enforcement Section 44A CPC