Delhi High Court
Single Benches In NCDRC: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Examine NCDRC's Jurisdiction And Bench Constitution
The High Court of Delhi has issued a notice regarding a Writ petition addressing the issue of jurisdiction of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and the constitution of its Benches. The Petitioner, NBCC India Ltd, a management consulting company challenged the NCDRC's order dated 23.02.2023 contending that the Presiding Member of the Commission lacks the...
Merit List Can’t Stay Alive Indefinitely For Enforcement, Does Not Confer Any Right Of Appointment On Selected Candidates: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that a merit list cannot stay alive for an indefinite period for enforcement and that it does not confer any right of appointment upon the selected candidates. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh made the observation while dismissing a plea moved by a candidate who was aggrieved of her non-selection and non-confirmation to the post of Trained Graduate Teacher, Maths...
Delhi High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report On Strengthening Security Arrangements In Court Complexes
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Delhi Police to submit a fresh status report on the issue of strengthening and increasing the safety and security of court complexes in the national capital.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula said the fresh status report must be based upon the recommendations and the steps suggested and implemented as per...
Will Remove Article Carrying Ashneer Grover's Statements Against BharatPe: Entrepreneur Magazine To Delhi High Court
US-based Entrepreneur magazine has told the Delhi High Court that it will remove all its publications relating to an article or cover story containing the allegedly defamatory statements made by former BharatPe Managing Director Ashneer Grover against the fintech company. The article titled “Fraud or framed? The curious case of Ashneer Grover” was published by the magazine in its...
Well Reasoned Interim Order Of Arbitral Tribunal, Courts Should Not Interfere Under Section 37 Of The A&C Act : Delhi HC
The High Court of Delhi has held that the Court under Section 37 of the A&C Act should not interfere with a reasoned order of the tribunal granting interim relief based on thorough examination of the matter. The bench of Justice Sachin Datta reiterated that as long as the arbitral tribunal has granted the interim relief to protect and preserve the subject matter of arbitration...
Subscription Amount Received From Subscribers Of E-Journals Cannot Be Treated As Royalty: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the subscription amount received from subscribers of e-journals cannot be treated as royalty.The bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Girish Kathpalia has observed that the subscription amount cannot be treated as royalty, having regard to the fact that there is nothing on record to suggest that the respondent or assessee has granted the right in...
Court Under Section 29A Of The A&C Act Would Not Consider Issue Regarding Fees Of Arbitral Tribunal: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi has held the Court exercising power under Section 29A of the A&C Act, which provides for extension of time to conclude arbitral proceedings, is only concerned with the issue as to whether the arbitrator has acted with expedition in the matter and would not consider any issue regarding the conduct of the arbitration or the fees of the arbitral tribunal as they...
Centre Notifies Transfer Of Justice Gaurang Kanth From Delhi HC To Calcutta High Court
The Central Government has notified the transfer of Justice Gaurang Kanth from Delhi High Court to the Calcutta High Court, pursuant to the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation.On July 12, the Supreme Court collegium had proposed his transfer rejecting Justice Kanth’s request to transfer him to Madhya Pradesh High Court or Rajasthan High Court or any other neighbouring...
Impractical For Airlines To Conduct Blood & Urine Test Of Crew, Civil Aviation Requirements Mandate Only Breath Analyzer Test: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that there are sufficient precautionary measures in the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) to safeguard the crew members of aircrafts against “unfortunate false positive results” in breath analyzer tests. Justice Gaurang Kanth added that the Requirements only imposes duty upon the airlines to conduct pre-flight breath analyzer tests and does not put...
‘Process Of Judging Requires Listening To Silences, Justice Is Delivered When Equities Are Balanced’: Justice Najmi Waziri Bids Farewell To Delhi High Court
While bidding farewell to the Delhi High Court on Friday, Justice Najmi Waziri said that the process of judging requires “listening to silences” and that justice is delivered when equities are balanced. “Often the relief is dictated in the court. Yet there are occasions which require a judge to ponder to meditate to look for balance. The process of judging also requires listening...
Publicize SOP On Transportation Of Mortal Remains Of Indians Who Die Abroad: Delhi High Court To MEA
The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Ministry of External Affairs to publicize the standard operating procedure (SOP) and guidelines on transportation of mortal remains of Indian tourists or workers who die abroad. A division bench of Justice Najmi Waziri and Justice Vikas Mahajan directed the MEA to “prominently post and make accessible” the SOP and guidelines on its website...