Delhi High Court

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Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia

21 Feb 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:1424-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned order dismissing the interlocutory application, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration due to reliance on unpleaded facts and failure to consider a registered relinquishment deed.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Order XII Rule 6 CPC interlocutory application relinquishment deed licensor-licensee relationship

Sohan Lal Gupta v. The Principal DAV Public School and Anr.

21 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:1833

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the school granted admission to the petitioner’s daughter as an EWS student in compliance with the RTE Act and DoE procedures.

education petition_dismissed EWS admission Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 computerized draw of lots school admission

BLUSMART FLEET PVT. LTD. v. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD.

21 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5764

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a dispute under a Dry Lease agreement, directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(2) Appointment of arbitrator

Simla Holdings v. The Assistant Commissioner Central Tax Division Rohini, Delhi West

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1354-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation for filing an appeal against a tax demand order begins from the date the order is uploaded on the common portal, and dismissed the writ petition for non-maintainability due to availability of an alternative remedy.

administrative petition_dismissed communication of order common portal alternative remedy writ petition maintainability

MS Babaji Bags A Proprietary Firm v. Union of India Ministry of Finance Department

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1342-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order due to defective communication of hearing notice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed show cause notice opportunity of hearing natural justice communication by e-mail

Ajay Bajpai v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1427

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing allotment of an alternative plot to the petitioner whose land was acquired, holding that ownership of property outside Delhi does not disqualify entitlement under the Government's policy.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant alternative plot allotment land acquisition Land Acquisition Act 1894 Delhi Development Authority

Sachin Kumar v. Ravi Ahuja & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1536

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement in a civil suit is inviolable and delay beyond this period cannot be condoned, dismissing the appeal against closure of the right to file the Written Statement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Written Statement Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Delhi High Court Rules 2018 Extension of time

Vibhor Sahai & Ors. v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1298

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

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

HERO INVESTCORP PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ASHOK KUMAR AND ORS

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:1715

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the Plaintiffs against Defendants selling counterfeit 'HERO' motorcycle engine oil, holding that failure to contest the suit amounted to deemed admission of trademark and copyright infringement.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement copyright infringement counterfeit goods permanent injunction

S. S. Verma v. Central Industrial Security Force

20 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1319-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 14 years challenging a disciplinary penalty due to unexplained delay and held that delay must be cogently justified for condonation.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches condonation of delay writ petition disciplinary proceedings

Urmil Mittal v. Tajoh Taloh

20 Feb 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:1507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for non-compliance of its 2013 order, holding that substantial compliance was made and no wilful disobedience occurred.

civil petition_dismissed contempt of court substantial compliance membership disqualification Registrar of Cooperative Societies

Lt Cdr Sandeep Bhatnagar v. Director General Border Security Force & Anr.

20 Feb 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:1508

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance of promotion orders, holding that substantial compliance was made and that merits of seniority claims cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court departmental promotion committee relaxation of eligibility service seniority

Lalit Mohan & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

20 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1333

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under serious IPC sections based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC in non-compoundable offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences settlement

Vineet Gupta v. M/S Indian Biodiesal Limited & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1537

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment application to include facts and reliefs consequential to impleading new defendants, holding that such amendments are permissible under CPC despite prior objections on limitation and relevance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order I Rule 10 CPC Amendment of plaint Specific Performance

National Research Development Corporation and Another v. M/S MECPRO Heavy Engineering Ltd.

20 Feb 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:1697
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing royalty and technology transfer claims as barred by limitation, rejecting the petitioners' argument of a continuing cause of action.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Breach of contract Continuing cause of action

INDIAN HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD. v. PRAKASH ASPHALTINGS AND TOLL HIGHWAYS (INDIA) PVT LTD

20 Feb 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1399

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award by the MSME Facilitation Council for lack of jurisdiction, holding that a non-MSE respondent providing services and retaining ownership of equipment does not qualify as a 'supplier' under the MSME Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 MSME Act jurisdiction supplier definition MSME Act Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34

Balbir Singh v. Union of India

20 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee
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The Delhi High Court held that retired CISF employees are not entitled to notional promotion when their juniors are promoted prospectively after their retirement, dismissing their petitions for retrospective promotion benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant notional promotion Departmental Promotion Committee retirement prospective promotion

KESRI STEELS LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1431-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the order rejecting Kesri Steels Limited's refund application due to non-availability of records on the portal after original documents were verified, and remitted the matter for reconsideration.

tax appeal_allowed refund application default assessment tax interest DVAT Portal

Maneesh Trivedi v. Pallavi Trivedi

20 Feb 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:1791

The Delhi High Court upheld the family court’s order granting Rs.40,000 monthly maintenance to the minor son under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the quantum and findings of cruelty.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. minor child maintenance summary proceedings allegations of cruelty

Prakash Kaur & Anr v. State (Government of NCT Delhi) & Anr

20 Feb 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:1443

The Delhi High Court directed equitable distribution of ex-gratia compensation among siblings for a 1984 riot victim's death, emphasizing constitutional principles over personal laws.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant ex-gratia compensation 1984 Sikh riots next of kin equitable distribution