Delhi High Court

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Ramesh Kumar Sharma and Anr v. Usha Nindawat

05 Jan 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:73-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary injunction restraining appellants from selling disputed property, affirming the trial court's proper exercise of discretion based on prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury.

civil appeal_dismissed temporary injunction prima facie case balance of convenience irreparable injury

Jatinder Kaur & Ors. v. Late Sh Jagjit Singh & Ors.

05 Jan 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:128

The Delhi High Court held that the application for appointment of a substitute arbitrator after the death of the original arbitrator is maintainable within a three-year limitation period excluding COVID-19 lockdown, and appointed a new arbitrator while granting interim protection over the disputed property.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Limitation period Substitute arbitrator

Deepak Maurya v. Mahotsav Sanchalan Samiti

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court held that a registered society can file a fresh suit on a new cause of action despite an earlier suit by unregistered individuals being withdrawn without liberty, as the bar under Order 23 Rule 1 CPC does not apply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 23 Rule 1 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC registered society cause of action

NTPC Limited v. Larsen and Toubro Limited

05 Jan 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:204
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional compensation for increased minimum wages under a change in law clause, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Change in law

Twylight Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer Ward 25 3 Delhi

05 Jan 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju
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The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued without mandatory approval from the correct specified authority under amended Section 151 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, emphasizing the mandatory nature of such approval for valid reassessment proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 151 Specified authority approval

M/S I.C.I.C.I BANK LTD. v. Poonam Sachdeva

05 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:596

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a court-mediated Settlement Agreement, binding the parties to its terms and allowing amendment of the respondent's name in the settlement.

civil appeal_dismissed Settlement Agreement Mediation Appeal disposal Contempt of Courts Act

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. Ms Kadambari Awasthi

05 Jan 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:391

The Delhi High Court held that issuance of NBWs without reasons violates legal principles but erroneous judicial orders do not warrant contempt proceedings against judicial officers.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Non-Bailable Warrants Contempt of Court Judicial Independence Adjournment Application

Omkar & Anr v. Union of India

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:42
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation, holding that the deceased was not proven to be a bona fide passenger traveling in a train at the time of death.

civil appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 124-A bona fide passenger

M/S Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Manisha Parivahan (P) Ltd.

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:44

The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of a company under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to lack of assets and funds, discharging the Official Liquidator and ending winding-up proceedings.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act, 1956 Section 481 Company dissolution Official Liquidator

M/S Indcon Projects and Equipment Ltd. v. Rahul Rauthan and Anr.

05 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:230

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex parte Labour Court award and upheld the dismissal of the application for condonation of delay, holding that no jurisdictional error or denial of natural justice occurred.

labor petition_dismissed Significant writ of certiorari ex parte award condonation of delay natural justice

Rajendri Devi & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:41
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a running train, holding that a valid railway pass and initial reports suffice to establish liability under the Railways Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident bona fide passenger

Times Innovative Media Ltd. v. Space Turtle Pvt. Ltd.

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:43

The Delhi High Court held that winding up petitions at an initial stage pending before it must be transferred to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, in light of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

corporate other Significant winding up petition Companies Act, 1956 Companies Act, 2013 Section 434

Sridev Sharma v. Anupam Mathur

05 Jan 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:85

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint disclosing a cause of action cannot be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely on disputed factual grounds such as absence of privity of contract, which must be decided at trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action privity of contract dismissal of plaint

Baljit Singh v. Delhi Medical Council & Anr.

05 Jan 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:140-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the medical council's finding of no negligence by a cardiologist, affirming that adherence to accepted medical practice precludes liability absent gross negligence.

medical negligence / administrative law appeal_dismissed Significant medical negligence standard of care expert medical opinion disciplinary committee

Rakesh Kumar & Anr. v. Bank of Maharashtra

05 Jan 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession and rent recovery from a tenant after loan satisfaction is distinct and not barred by an earlier suit for declaration of ownership, dismissing the defendant's application for rejection.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant cause of action Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC possession

Shubham Pratap Singh v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

05 Jan 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:71

The Delhi High Court transferred a writ petition concerning service recruitment to the Central Administrative Tribunal, affirming the CAT's exclusive jurisdiction under the Administrative Tribunal Act and extended the petitioner's joining time.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Article 226 Administrative Tribunal Act 1985 Section 14(2) Central Administrative Tribunal

Vatika Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training

05 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:93

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate General of Training to decide the petitioner’s pending application for additional trade units within two weeks, ensuring expeditious administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition affiliation time-bound decision administrative delay

Sachin Jain v. Rajesh Jain

05 Jan 2024 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:81

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act case where the cheque was dishonoured due to the bank account being blocked by statutory authorities beyond the drawer's control.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Account blocked Account maintained

Shri Anil Khandelwal v. The Registrar University of Delhi

05 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:60-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a contract claim suit as barred by limitation, clarifying that an arbitration agreement does not bar civil court jurisdiction absent a timely Section 8 application.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement limitation period Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Gaurav Nighawan v. Shweta

05 Jan 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:68-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, while dismissing the claim of cruelty for lack of specific evidence.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Divorce Cruelty Desertion