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Goyal MG Gases Pvt. Ltd. v. SBQ Steels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6108

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings at the pre-award stage are not barred by Section 22(1) of the Sick Industrial Companies Act, 1985, and set aside the suspension of arbitration, directing continuation of proceedings and merit-based consideration of interim relief.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Akshma Devi v. Jagdish & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6111

The Delhi High Court held that an adopted son is legally equivalent to a natural son for bona fide requirement eviction claims and quashed the tenant’s leave to defend for failing to disclose triable issues within the statutory period.

property appeal_allowed

Anju Devi Jatav v. Addl. Deputy Commissioner of Police

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6102-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-disclosure of a trivial criminal case settled under probation does not automatically disqualify a candidate, directing reconsideration of cancellation in light of Supreme Court precedents and departmental rules.

administrative other

Creons Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6095

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the basis of an out-of-court settlement and granted the plaintiff a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act, 1870.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajinder Nath Dhawan & Anr v. Pravesh Dhawan & Ors

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6094

The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition for transfer of a suit as infructuous since the related suit had already been transferred to the same court.

civil other

Mahendra Verma v. Ajay Suresh Kilachand & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6092

The Delhi High Court directed the Registry to send court records to the Bombay Civil Court and provide proof of dispatch to the Decree Holder to facilitate execution proceedings.

civil other

M/S LABORATOIRE GARNIER & CIE v. M/S HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LTD.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6093

The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit as withdrawn following an out of court settlement between the parties.

civil appeal_dismissed

SI3D Systems Pvt. Ltd. v. Technology Development Board

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6097

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of Technology Development Board, ruling that disputes over loan disbursal and repayment were arbitrable and the finding of diversion of funds was supported by evidence.

civil petition_dismissed

National Small Industries Corp. Ltd. v. Myson Electronics P. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6096

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to set aside an ex-parte decree in a summary suit against a guarantor, holding that summons were validly served and no special circumstances or substantial defence were shown under Order XXXVII Rule 4 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Goyal MG Gases Pvt. Ltd. v. SBQ Steels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6109

The Delhi High Court held that Section 22(1) of the Sick Industrial Companies Act does not bar arbitration proceedings at the pre-award stage, allowing continuation of arbitration despite BIFR registration of the respondent.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Goyal MG Gases Pvt. Ltd. v. SBQ Steels Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6107

The Delhi High Court held that Section 22(1) of the Sick Industrial Companies Act does not bar pre-award arbitration proceedings and set aside the suspension of arbitration, directing the Arbitral Tribunal to decide interim relief on merit.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Gurmeet Singh and Ors v. N.D.M.C. and Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6100

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of petitioners occupying shops on public land under a license, ruling that tehbazari rights are permissive and non-transferable, and government eviction policies are valid.

property petition_dismissed

Rajinder Kumar v. UOI and Ors

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6098-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession.

property petition_allowed

Ranvir Singh Verma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6099-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed an ex-serviceman's writ petition directing relaxation of educational qualifications for recruitment as Assistant Sub-Inspector (Radio Technician) based on equivalence of naval training and government policies on ex-servicemen reservation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Anil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6101-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of MTNL employees' transfer orders as mala fide retaliation for lodging police complaints, emphasizing that transfers made as punishment are illegal and must be supported by genuine administrative reasons.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Harshit Rajan v. Lt. Governor of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6104-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession claims.

property petition_allowed

Uzanto Consulting India Private Limited v. LinkedIn Technology Information Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6057

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Uzanto Consulting India Private Limited and LinkedIn Technology Information Private Limited under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding no objections and rectification of procedural defaults.

corporate petition_allowed

Viresh Saxena v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6105-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee under suspension is entitled to subsistence allowance at prescribed rates and annual increments during suspension unless specifically denied, directing the respondents to grant these benefits to the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dalim Commercial Private Limited v. H S Projects Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6039

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Dalim Commercial Private Limited and H S Projects Private Limited under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing dissolution of the transferor company without winding up.

corporate petition_allowed

East Delhi Leasing Private Limited v. Leading Estates Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6066

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Section 391 of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation where all shareholders consented and no creditors existed.

corporate appeal_allowed