“Peaceful Protest and Non-Violent Dissent Are Natural to Academic Environment”: Delhi High Court Quashes Student Expulsion
A university that accepts only obedience and discourages protests and criticism would fail in its broader educational role.
Justice Jasmeet Singh
Delhi HC protects Legitimate Expectation of Class XII 2025 Batch Students; holds retrospective withdrawal of additional subject facility by CBSE as arbitrary
“The petitioners acted in accordance with the existing Bye Laws and the consistent past practice of CBSE and, therefore, had a legitimate expectation that after passing Class XII examination on 13.05.2025 the right to appear as private candidates for the Additional Subject examination, would be available.”
Delhi High Court dismisses Somnath Bharti’s Election Petition; Non-joinder of alleged corrupt candidate held fatal and incurable
“If the ROPA itself mandates that non-joinder of a necessary party leads to dismissal of an election petition, the Court cannot use CPC provisions to cure that defect.”
Delhi High Court dismisses election petition challenging Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Patparganj Assembly Win
“An election petition involves judicial interference with the electoral process and, consequently, with the mandate of the people. For this reason, the provisions of the Act must be construed strictly.”
Right to higher education cannot be curtailed lightly: Delhi HC restores MBBS Seat of candidate named as CBI witness
The State has obligation to protect Student’s Right to Pursue Higher and Professional Education.
Delhi High Court rules on Binding Nature of Arbitration Clause in Insurance Policies Issued After 2023 IRDAI Circular
The respondent submitted that no arbitration clause existed in light of the IRDAI Circular dated 27-10-2023 and Gazette Notification dated 23-1-2024, which had de-notified and superseded arbitration clauses in fire insurance policies.
Order terminating arbitral proceedings under Section 25 (a) of the Arbitration Act is not an ‘Award’: Delhi High Court
“Such an order merely terminates the arbitral proceedings on account of the claimant’s default in filing the statement of claim and does not involve any adjudication or determination of the rights or obligations of the parties.”
Inside Delhi High Court’s ruling on Vedanta’s cost recovery deductions in Rajasthan oil block arbitration dispute
Vedanta is engaged in a product sharing contract with the government of India, for exploration, discovery, development and production of petroleum resources in relation to an onshore oil and gas block known as Rajasthan Block, since 1995.
‘Against speedy trial’s mandate’; Delhi HC grants relief to a 90-year-old man convicted for demanding Rs. 15000 bribe in 1984
The present incident took place on 4-1-1984, and since then the proceedings have been continuing for over four decades, with the trial itself taking nearly 19 years to conclude, and the present appeal remaining pending for more than 22 years.
Delhi High Court: WhatsApp and Email Exchanges May Constitute Arbitration Agreement if Statutory Conditions Are Met
The Court noted that under Section 7(4)(b) of the Arbitration Act it is not necessary to conclude a contract for the arbitration agreement contained within it to be valid. The arbitration agreement must form a part of documents/communication exchange between the parties.
Objections under S. 47 CPC not allowed in enforcement proceedings of arbitral award, allowing such objection undermines S.34 A&C Act: Delhi HC
“The provisions of CPC are only applicable to the extent of ‘enforcement’ of an award which are reflected in Order 21 of CPC. The legislature did not intend to permit a challenge an award during enforcement proceedings again on merits as it would be contrary to the objectives of the A&C Act which aims to ensure finality and limited judicial interference.”
Delhi HC grants permission for transplantation of 26 trees to facilitate Supreme Court expansion project
The Court stated that the applicant should obtain necessary permissions from the municipal authorities concerned to see if more trees can be planted on the road leading to the Supreme Court as the same was enveloped with fully grown trees till some years ago.
Law should evolve to acknowledge and respect adolescent relationships, if they are consensual and free from coercion: Delhi HC upholds acquittal of POCSO accused
While the legal age of consent is important for protecting minors, the adolescents should be allowed to express their feelings and engage in relationships without fear of criminalization. The focus of the law should be on preventing exploitation and abuse rather than punishing love.
Delhi High Court directs State to ensure safety and security of Amandeep Singh Batra after he received death threats
The Court expected the State to ensure adequate protection of the fundamental rights of Amandeep Singh Batra, including his right to life and liberty.
Delhi HC issues notice to BJP member Amit Malviya after he initiated criminal defamation against RSS member
The RSS member relied on exception 10 to Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 which elaborates that conveying a caution in good faith is not defamation.
Delhi High Court impleads non-signatories as ‘veritable parties’ in arbitration proceedings for having substantial involvement in fulfilling terms of MoS
‘If the non-signatory’s actions align with the signatories, it could reasonably lead the signatories to believe that the non-signatory was a veritable party to the contract containing the arbitration clause.’
Delhi High Court appoints Sole Arbitrator in petition against the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
As per Clause 26.2 of the Agreement, the Chairman/Managing Director of the Board of Directors of Contractors was supposed to do the conciliation and not the committee constituted by NHIDCL.
Delhi High Court partially sets aside Arbitral Award passed by Sole Arbitrator for failing to appreciate contractual terms subsisting between parties
The direction given by the Sole Arbitrator to exclude the period from 31-03-2015 to 31-03-2017 for calculation of pre-litigation interest was contrary to the express terms in the Agreement made between the parties.
Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator despite clause specifying two arbitrators; Upholds parties’ intention to arbitrate
The Court noted Arbitration agreement specifying an even number of arbitrators cannot be a ground to render the arbitration agreement invalid. Appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) petition.