Delhi High Court

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MRVS Value Straight Private Limited & Anr. v. Brightstar Restaurant Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:1730

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the petitioners lacked a valid arbitration agreement with the respondents and thus no jurisdiction existed to refer the dispute to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Arbitration agreement Locus standi

Manminder Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi

26 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1466

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a forgery and cheating case involving disputed property documents, holding that the dispute was primarily civil and the petitioner’s cooperation with investigation warranted bail with conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. forgery Sale Deed

Rajvati @ Rajo v. State of NCT of Delhi

26 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1529-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the custody of a missing minor girl to be restored to her mother after recovery from an accused, emphasizing the child's welfare and natural guardianship.

criminal petition_allowed Habeas Corpus minor custody missing child Section 363 IPC

Ram Niwas Dhuriya v. Central Bureau of Investigation

26 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1467

The Delhi High Court held that witness examination via video conferencing requires consent of all accused and safeguards for effective cross-examination, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal other Significant video conferencing cross-examination consent of accused Section 138 Indian Evidence Act

Shanti Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi

26 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1528-DB

The Delhi High Court directed continued investigation and periodic reporting in a petition seeking production of a missing minor daughter, dismissing the writ petition while safeguarding the petitioner’s rights.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC Article 21

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sh. Virender Singh

26 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1492-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the modification of dismissal to compulsory retirement for an employee absent due to medical reasons but set aside the interest awarded on delayed retiral benefits.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant unauthorized absenteeism compulsory retirement Industrial Disputes Act Section 11A

Habibullah Nabi Zada v. N.C.B.

26 Feb 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1475
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case holding that contraband quantities cannot be clubbed without evidence of conspiracy and that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible confessions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS Act bail

Ali Mohammed v. DG, CISF and Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1497-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CISF transfer order, holding that transfer policies are broad guidelines subject to operational needs and courts will not interfere absent malafide.

administrative appeal_dismissed CISF transfer policy home sector posting transfer order operational necessity

Nigude Ashok Dasharath & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain

The Delhi High Court held that posts held by Assistant Commandants granted Senior Time Scale and IPS officers on deputation must be included in calculating Senior Duty Posts for NFSG benefits in CRPF, directing recalculation accordingly while declining to increase the NFSG ceiling without sufficient data.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Non-Functional Selection Grade Senior Duty Post Assistant Commandant Senior Time Scale

The Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council v. Shibani Roy Choudhury

26 Feb 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:1504-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order denying pension benefits based on an unsanctioned ad hoc post while directing consideration of MACP benefits without retrospective monetary claims for the disputed period.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme ad hoc post pension entitlement salary recovery

MY PREFERRED TRANSFORMATION AND HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. PANCHDEEP CONSTUCTION LIMITED

26 Feb 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1523

The Delhi High Court held that the court at the seat of arbitration has exclusive jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, overruling a conflicting exclusive jurisdiction clause.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration seat exclusive jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator

M/S. FIBERFILL ENGINEERS v. M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED

26 Feb 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1541

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of evidence supporting full and final settlement, emphasizing that accord and satisfaction requires proof of payment acceptance after deductions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Accord and satisfaction No Due Certificate

Kasim v. State NCT of Delhi

26 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1557

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of a belated application to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the need for prompt reporting of threats and judicial discretion exercised to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC recall of witness discretionary power threats to witness

Mahadev Prasad v. Union of India and Others

26 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1487-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme as the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria for promotion to Sub Inspector.

service_law petition_dismissed Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation promotion eligibility Platoon Commander promotional course

Mrs Tejinder Pal Gujral v. S Manjinder Singh Sirsa & Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla
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Delhi High Court holds DSGMC officials guilty of contempt for wilful non-compliance of orders directing payment of salaries and arrears under 6th and 7th CPC to GHPS employees, directing administrative action to enforce compliance.

administrative conviction_upheld Significant Contempt of Court 6th Central Pay Commission 7th Central Pay Commission Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee

Abdul Basit v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Ors.

26 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3373

The Delhi High Court directed JNU to decide the petitioner's appeal against ICC sexual harassment recommendations within four weeks, ensuring natural justice and interim protection.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Internal Complaints Committee sexual harassment natural justice appeal

M/S Yash Fans and Appliances Ltd v. M/S Ottomate International Private Limited

26 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6536

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must refer disputes to arbitration if a valid arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, without examining the merits of the dispute.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) arbitration agreement discharge of debt

Raj Kumar Batra v. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive)

23 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1420-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on the entire refundable redemption fine and penalty amount retained by Customs, quashing the corrigendum that limited interest to the statutory pre-deposit amount.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 27-A Section 129-E Section 129-EE

M/S HARI DASHAN SEVASHRAM PVT. LTD. v. M/S PAUL SALES PVT. LTD.

23 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1538
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's amendment application and the plaintiff's application for judgment on admission, holding that running account entries do not constitute clear admissions and amendments introducing irrelevant claims are impermissible.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC judgment on admission Order XII Rule 6 CPC

Sunil Sethi v. M/S Hero Fincorp Ltd.

23 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1720
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to invalid unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator barred under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 12(5) Seventh Schedule