Delhi High Court

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Sharad Gupta & Ors. v. Shri Vinayak Infraland Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:1743
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The court dismissed the application to refer the suit to arbitration under Section 8 as the suit involved non-signatory parties and the defendants failed to initiate arbitration within the limitation period.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 Arbitration clause Limitation Act, 1963

R.K. Sharma v. Union of India

20 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1555-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF officer convicted for possessing disproportionate assets, holding that the disciplinary proceedings were fair and no interference under Article 226 was warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 disproportionate assets Border Security Force Rules

Shruti Katiyar v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court

20 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1437-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition challenging a flawed answer key in the Delhi Judicial Services Preliminary Examination, holding that a time-barred claim cannot be claimed as set-off without qualifying conditions and awarding the petitioner marks accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant answer key challenge Delhi Judicial Services Examination equitable set-off legal set-off

M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.

20 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1462-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award on the ground that it was based on speculative calculations without evidence, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Patent Illegality Subsequent Legislation

Naushad Ali v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:1309-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld a preventive detention order against a narcotics trafficker, ruling that delay in execution due to absconding does not invalidate the order if the detaining authority's satisfaction is based on sufficient material and procedural safeguards are met.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant preventive detention PITNDPS Act NDPS Act live and proximity link

Sara Abode Private Limited v. Nath Brothers Exim International Limited

20 Feb 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:1619

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement in a commercial suit is mandatory and cannot be extended by excluding mediation time, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's closure of the petitioner's right to file the written statement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant written statement commercial suit Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Order VIII Rule 10 CPC

Balbir Singh Inspector v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 Feb 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:2404
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The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot direct suspension or disciplinary action against police officers without due process and must exercise judicial restraint in passing adverse remarks affecting their reputation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant judicial restraint disciplinary action police officer natural justice

M/S D PAULS TRAVEL & TOURS LIMITED v. JAMAL SIDDIQUI & ANR

20 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1649

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's amendment of the plaint to substitute specific performance with recovery of possession following termination of the agreement to sell, holding such amendment permissible under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint specific performance recovery of possession

M/S Kirti Plastics v. GST Officer/Avato, Ward 63, Delhi & Anr.

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1406-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and cogent reasons, modifying the cancellation date to the proprietor's death date and allowing the petitioner to claim GST credits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Show Cause Notice

M/S SHUBH BALL BEARINGS COMPANY v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

20 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1403-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective justification and procedural fairness, modifying the cancellation to the date of business discontinuation.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Input Tax Credit

Anuj Nath v. Narender Nath

20 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1650

The Court passed a Final Decree directing sale of the suit property and distribution of proceeds when physical partition was not possible, subject to pending litigation.

civil appeal_allowed partition suit preliminary decree final decree sale by auction

Vivek Keshavan v. Central Bureau of Investigation

20 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1418
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating against the petitioner, holding that prima facie evidence justified framing of charges and that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. must be exercised sparingly.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. criminal conspiracy Section 120-B IPC impersonation

Aakash Educational Services Ltd v. M/S Lotus Education & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:1449

The Delhi High Court held that invalidity of the arbitrator appointment procedure does not void the arbitration agreement and allowed re-appointment of arbitrator under Section 11, leaving limitation and other objections for the arbitral tribunal to decide.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Unilateral appointment of arbitrator Section 12(5) declaration

Hikmatullah Hikmati v. Narcotics Control Bureau

20 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1263
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a narcotics case due to procedural lapses and delay in sample drawing under Section 52A of the NDPS Act, which vitiated the prosecution's primary evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 52A NDPS Act sampling procedure bail Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

SGT Muralidhar Pakal AF Fit v. Union of India and Others

20 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:1558-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an Air Force Airman's application for NOC and discharge to join civil service due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Air Force Order 33/2017.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Air Force Order 33/2017 No Objection Certificate Discharge Order Skill Grade A

Vijay Dahiya v. State of NCT of Delhi

20 Feb 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to accompany his son for board examinations, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. due to non-decision of the parole application by the competent authority.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole Section 482 Cr.P.C. writ petition parental responsibility

Nitco Logistic Pvt Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar

20 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1292
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The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot recover compensation from the vehicle owner without proving the driver's invalid licence and that the owner is not obliged to verify licence genuineness before appointing a driver.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence validity insurance company liability recovery rights

Fiyazuddin v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:1351-DB

The Delhi High Court directed police assistance to restore the petitioner’s wife to his custody under Habeas Corpus jurisdiction, recognizing her willingness to live with him amid a matrimonial dispute.

constitutional petition_allowed Habeas Corpus Article 226 Constitution of India Section 482 Cr.P.C. custody

Mano Karan & Ors. v. MCD & Ors.

20 Feb 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1521-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Rehabilitation Policy protecting JJ dwellers of Kanak Durga Colony from demolition without alternate housing, directing respondents to act accordingly and dismissing the appellants’ claim of land surrender by Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

property appeal_dismissed Significant JJ Cluster Kanak Durga Colony in-situ upgradation rehabilitation policy

Kamlesh v. Sunita Sharma

20 Feb 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1293

The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to valid sale documents and possession rights of the respondent, emphasizing the requirement of proving fraud with specificity and the binding effect of prior possession findings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 6 Specific Relief Act dispossession possession suit oral family settlement