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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. PIONEER FABRICATORS PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2153-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract governs the territorial jurisdiction to challenge an arbitral award under the MSMED Act, setting aside the order dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2163-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for ACP/MACP benefits, regular service starts from the date of absorption into a new post, and prior service cannot be counted, setting aside the Tribunal’s order granting second ACP benefits notionally from initial appointment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amit Gulia v. The State

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2172-DB

Bhisham Sharma alias Sidharth Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2175-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's criminal appeal, upholding his conviction after affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's findings were sound.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manoj Gulia v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2176-DB

M/S AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S MEDUSA FASHION

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2270

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause in a commercial MoU, emphasizing the Act's intent for efficient dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed

Microsoft Corporation v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2331

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of Microsoft's patent application for lack of clear reasoning and remanded it for fresh consideration with proper opportunity to amend claims and in light of settled patentability principles.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Dabur India Limited v. The Advertising Standards Council of India

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2364

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to file additional documents at a belated stage, holding that the documents were irrelevant and not necessary for adjudication under Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

ISCHEMIX LLC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court allowed the patent applicant's appeal, quashing the rejection order for failure to cite prior art in the hearing notice and remanding the application for fresh consideration with an opportunity to rebut.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

M/S HERO FINCORP LTD v. M/S SHAHDARA X-RAY AND PATHOLOGY CENTRE & ORS

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2216

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from loan agreements despite allegations of forgery and fraud by the respondents.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2298

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to fill three PGT English posts by promotion through a DPC, limiting relief to procedural compliance and leaving seniority disputes to separate proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed

Arshiya Zia and Anr. v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2299

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners temporary stay in the staff quarter for two months pending compassionate appointment application but directed vacation thereafter as per University rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Yash Anand v. Air India Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2297

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India Limited on maintainability grounds post-privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction does not extend to privatized entities no longer controlled by the government.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rashtriya Transport Corporation v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2322-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the presumption of ownership under Section 3(9) of the DVAT Act is rebuttable by producing documents within a reasonable time after inspection, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed

Vinita Tyagi v. Bala Pritam Guru Harikrishan Int. Public School

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2315

Termination of a recognized private school employee without prior approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 is illegal and the employee must be reinstated.

labor appeal_allowed

Anu Banka & Anr. v. Suman Lata Gupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2222

The Delhi High Court held that eviction proceedings under the Senior Citizens Act are summary and do not decide title disputes, which must be resolved by civil courts, and upheld eviction for the welfare of the senior citizen without adjudicating title.

civil petition_dismissed

NTPC Ltd v. Larsen and Toubro Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2154

The Delhi High Court held that an application to update counter-claims in arbitration is an amendment subject to Tribunal's discretion under Section 23(3), and refusal on delay grounds is not an interim award challengeable under Section 34.

civil petition_dismissed

Suman Sapra v. Rosy Dabas

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2182

The Delhi High Court held that a decree is executable from the date it is passed regardless of stamp paper engrossment delay, allowing auction of the suit property subject to payment of stamp duty from sale proceeds.

civil appeal_allowed

Medical Pollution Control Committee v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2223

The Delhi High Court directed the DPCC to decide on the petitioner’s tender bid within two months and either issue the LOA or refund the deposited amounts with interest, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Sanjay Kumar Sajan v. Meenakshi Gupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2281

The Delhi High Court held that once an arbitral award challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is dismissed, the same grounds cannot be re-agitated as objections in execution proceedings under the Code of Civil Procedure.

civil petition_dismissed