Delhi High Court

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National Highways Authority of India v. T. Suryanarayana Reddy

21 Feb 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1450

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding demonetisation as a force majeure event excusing toll payments and ruled that penalty refund claims are arbitrable despite contractual exclusions.

civil petition_dismissed Significant force majeure demonetisation change in law arbitral award

Arsadi Khatoon v. State

21 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1411-DB

The court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a rescued minor child engaged in child labour, directing the petitioner to approach the Child Welfare Committee for custody.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Child Labour Child Welfare Committee Custody of Minor

Naveen Yadav v. State

21 Feb 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:1395
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The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an absconder accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that proclaimed offenders are ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail except in exceptional circumstances.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail absconder proclaimed offender Section 438 Cr.P.C.

M/S INDOCHEM AND POLYMERS v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 207 ZONE 11

21 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1439-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 for failure to consider the taxpayer’s detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Section 73 of Sales Tax Act Show Cause Notice taxpayer reply personal hearing

InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors. v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. & Ors.

21 Feb 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh

Delhi High Court directs Defendants to deposit security for patent infringement claims, refuses modification of consent order without consent, and outlines confidentiality club protocols in SEP litigation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Standard Essential Patents bank guarantees pro tem payments consent order modification

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