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Anoop Shankar v. Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a property cannot be declared a heritage site without prior advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee and a hearing to the owner, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with due procedure.
M/S Brandavan Food Products v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed interim relief petitions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to be treated as Section 17 applications and referred them to the same Sole Arbitrator already seized of related disputes, dispensing with disclosure requirements.
G S Prashad v. Panchdeep Coop G H Society Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an appeal against an ex-parte arbitral award for delay, restoring the appeal for adjudication on merits due to lack of proper communication and hearing.
Rajinder Kumar v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court held that a garbage collector is not entitled to a Certificate of Vending and cannot vend or sell goods in a no-vending zone like Connaught Place, permitting only temporary garbage collection activities.
Mithlesh Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The court held that dismissal following a valid conviction cannot be deemed illegal merely because the conviction was later quashed on technical grounds, denying back wages but allowing notional service for pension benefits.
Sarabjeet Singh Narula & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed virtual appearance for marriage registration with procedural safeguards including notarized documents and physical witness verification under the Delhi Compulsory Registration of Marriage Order, 2014.
Kho Kho Federation of India v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to decide the petitioner's pending representation on recognition within four weeks, without adjudicating on the use of 'India' by Kho Kho India.
Residence Welfare Association Ekta Enclave v. Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking directions against encroachments on a government road after finding that the DDA had demarcated the land and taken steps to address encroachments, granting liberty to the petitioner to pursue further remedies under administrative and magistrate jurisdiction.
Dr. Manglo Rani & Anr. v. Union of India through Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularisation of government accommodation for school teachers excluded under the relevant Office Memorandum, holding they have no vested right or entitlement.
Maya Devi v. GTL Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, limiting judicial scrutiny to prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement and emphasizing minimal interference with arbitral autonomy.
M/S SCL-CRC21B JV v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an order refusing to admit documents in arbitration proceedings is a procedural order, not an interim award, and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
PNSC Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a Sole Arbitrator without delving into merits or factual disputes.
Faizaan Tak v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for suspension of sentence of a rape convict, holding that suspension should not be granted without patent infirmity in conviction and that delay in FIR is not fatal in sexual offence cases.
Angad Singh v. The Chairperson NDMC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Town Vending Committee's survey finding Mr. Kamlesh Kumar as the eligible vendor at Shop No. 25, directing Mr. Angad Singh to vacate the site and comply with vending regulations.
Roshan and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.
Abhiruchi Kant Aswal & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.
SARR Freights Corporation & Anr. v. Argo Coral Maritime Ltd.
Delhi High Court held that Indian courts have jurisdiction to grant anti-arbitration injunctions against oppressive foreign seated arbitration proceedings where no valid arbitration agreement exists and part cause of action arises in India.
Pankaj Vaid v. ICICI Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the valid termination of an employee who accepted payment in lieu of notice, dismissing his claims for reinstatement and damages for alleged arbitrary termination.
Moti Lal v. Prem Chand
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and decreed recovery of Rs.4,90,000/- with interest, holding that the admitted loan requires the defendant to prove repayment, which he failed to do.
Chanchal Garg v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a forgery case involving bank guarantee cancellation, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and that bail courts are not forums for money recovery.