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NEC Corporation India Private Limited v. M/S Plus 91 Security Solutions & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1944

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of dues under purchase orders, holding that counterclaims from separate contracts cannot be raised as defenses in Order XXXVII CPC proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Varun Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1793

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused impersonating a government official in a cheating and forgery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to uncover the conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. M/S SPORTINA PAYCE INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2288

The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award for lack of adequate reasoning and violation of natural justice while upholding other factual findings, clarifying the limits of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Rekha Jain v. Department of Health and Family Welfare

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1891

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking penal interest on delayed Earned Leave encashment, holding that administrative delays due to pay revision do not attract penal interest under established Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sh. Hari Krishan Aggarwal v. Technology Development Board

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2039

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to the sole arbitrator's unilateral appointment without an express written waiver of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming that such appointments lack jurisdiction.

civil petition_allowed

Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Magic Eye Developers Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1783

The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising under an agreement lacking an arbitration clause are arbitrable if the agreement is interlinked with a principal agreement containing a broad arbitration clause, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Shri Dheeraj Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2129-DB

Delhi High Court upheld Rs.75 lakh compensation against Delhi Police for negligence in leaving chained barricades unattended, rejecting contributory negligence and affirming police duty of care under SOP.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manak Portfolios (P) Ltd. & Ors. v. Geeta Katyal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and will, dismissed the defendants' suit barred by prior withdrawal without leave, and granted possession and injunction to the plaintiffs under Order XII Rule 6 and Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Gurpreet Kaur Gujral & Ors. v. M/S Portrucks Equipment Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2111-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the trial court had pecuniary jurisdiction and the security deposit could not be adjusted against rent after the tenant vacated the premises.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sanjeev Joon v. Surender Basoya & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court held that a sale deed conditioned on full payment of consideration is void if payment fails, allowing cancellation of the deed, restoration of possession, and summary decree against defendants who failed to file written statements.

civil appeal_allowed

S. S. AND COMPANY v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1822

The Delhi High Court directed the SDM to expeditiously decide the petitioner's long-pending land mutation claim with a reasonable opportunity of hearing, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Raisina Bengali School v. Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1929

The Delhi High Court held that the respondents did not wilfully disobey its order directing clearance approval for recruitment, allowing the petitioner liberty to challenge the administrative rejection through proper legal channels.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sujit Kumar Singh v. Director General of Prisons, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1860

The Delhi High Court held that undue delay in verification of surety bonds and release of a petitioner on interim bail violates the right to liberty and directed strict timelines for such verification to prevent unlawful detention.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Singh Yadav v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1755-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Skill Test for CISF Head Constable on grounds of delayed grievance and lack of procedural irregularity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pulkit Gogna v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 584

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission to class IV for an EWS student who was not allocated a seat by the Directorate of Education and had not applied for admission through the prescribed procedure.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Apresh Garg & Anr. v. Indian Bank (Erstwhile Allahabad Bank)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1842-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a DRT interim order passed in violation of the statutory moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and stayed the recovery proceedings pending insolvency resolution.

administrative petition_allowed

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. v. M/S ITECH MASS PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1788

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement exists despite unsigned contracts and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable arbitration proceedings to commence.

arbitration petition_allowed

Shana Bano v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1901

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking admission to Class IV for an EWS student who failed to apply through the prescribed procedure and was not shortlisted by the Directorate of Education.

administrative petition_dismissed

MR JOHANN CLIVE RODRIGUES & ANR v. M/S SUNWORLD RESIDENCY PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that limitation and other objections are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal, and rejected the respondent's preliminary pleas of time bar and res judicata.

civil appeal_allowed

Surender Kishan Gupta v. Public Works Department NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:1785

The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of bid and submission of performance guarantee concluded a contract containing an arbitration clause, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from the foreclosure of the contract.

civil petition_allowed