Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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M/S M.S. Contractor v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:8485

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration appointment procedure restricting party choice to a limited panel and allowing one party to appoint two-thirds of arbitrators violates principles of impartiality and party autonomy, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) Arbitral Tribunal appointment

Shri Ramesh Kumar Challya v. Smt. Laxmi

29 Nov 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:8491

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's appeal holding that the tenancy was not protected under the Rent Control Act, the rent was Rs. 6500 per month as proved by a signed document and expert evidence, and the suit for possession and arrears was maintainable and deserved to be decreed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant landlord-tenant relationship Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 50 jurisdiction possession suit

Bhanu Mohan Kaila v. Union of India

29 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8484-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot be held liable for tax deducted at source but not deposited by the employer, and barred recovery proceedings against the petitioner under Section 205 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 205 Tax Deducted at Source TDS non-deposit

Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8537

The Delhi High Court set aside a mechanically issued non-bailable warrant against the petitioner, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion balancing personal liberty and public interest.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant non-bailable warrant Section 482 CrPC personal liberty Article 21

Gulshan @ Aman v. State of NCT of Delhi

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8538

Bail was denied to the accused involved in armed robbery with criminal antecedents, as the serious nature of allegations and pending trial stage did not warrant bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. armed robbery criminal antecedents

Rahul Shah v. Anubhav Gupta

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8559

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Sessions Court order setting aside summons against a partner not shown to be responsible for the firm's business under Section 138 read with Section 141 NI Act.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act vicarious liability partnership firm liability

Manmohan Singh v. Arjun Uppal & Anr

29 Nov 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:8508

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that landlords' bona fide requirement for running a restaurant was genuine and no triable issue was raised by the tenant.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement eviction petition

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4 v. Klaxon Trading Pvt Ltd

29 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8489-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision setting aside the PCIT's revisionary order under Section 263, holding that the AO had conducted adequate enquiry into unexplained cash deposits before passing the original assessment order.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 263 Income Tax Act revisionary power assessment order unexplained cash deposits

Sarina v. Koshlinder Sharma

29 Nov 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8532

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging visitation rights granted to the respondent, upholding supervised visitation without physical contact to protect the child's welfare amid POCSO allegations.

family petition_dismissed Significant visitation rights Family Court Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 POCSO

Dr Harvinder Singh v. Manjeet Kaur Sahni & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8603

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of the maternal grandmother as guardian of a minor in succession proceedings, upholding the trial court's order and allowing the petitioner to contest natural guardianship rights separately.

civil appeal_dismissed succession petition guardian appointment Order XXXII Rule 1 CPC Order XXXII Rule 3 CPC

Trikkur Venkatachalam Radhakrishnan v. State of NCT of Delhi

29 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:8548

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an elderly accused in a serious property fraud case, emphasizing that bail is the norm and custody the exception when investigation is complete and there is no risk of evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail digital signature fraudulent property transfer Sections 408, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B IPC

Kuldeep Singh v. CBI & Anr.

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8506

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a multi-crore EPFO fraud case after considering the completion of investigation, lack of direct evidence, and bail granted to the main accused.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC economic offences EPFO fraud

Reliable Tyre Market v. Arjun Uppal & Anr

29 Nov 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:8503

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, ruling that no permission under the Slums Act is required and bald tenant denials do not raise triable issues.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Slum Area (Improvement & Clearance) Act, 1954 Section 6A

Raj Singh v. Satya Pal Singh

29 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8540

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to admit additional evidence under Section 391 Cr.P.C., affirming that the petitioner failed to rebut the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and that the application was a belated attempt to delay justice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 NIA presumption Section 391 CrPC additional evidence Cheque dishonour

Narinder Arora through Legal Heirs v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8602

The Delhi High Court held that a legal heir authorized by others through a valid General Power of Attorney can maintain an application under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC without individual affidavits, setting aside the dismissal of the appeal for non-prosecution and restoring the appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXII Rule 3 CPC General Power of Attorney Legal heirs Non-prosecution

Sunanda Ayare v. Principle Secretary-Cum-Commissioner, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8606

Delhi High Court held that removal of vehicles over 15 years old complies with pollution control orders but must follow scrapping procedures; unauthorized removal from private parking without procedure is impermissible, directing release of vehicle if not scrapped.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Vehicle scrapping End-of-Life Vehicle Motor Vehicles Rules 2021 NGT orders

Beena Gupta v. S. Vipin Singh Chadha

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8615

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a commercial suit subject to costs and strict compliance to ensure expeditious trial, setting aside the Trial Court's order dismissing the application.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay written statement Limitation Act Article 227

Naresh Aggarwal & Ors. v. Virender Dhaka & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8663

The High Court granted a final opportunity to the defendants to cross examine a witness subject to costs and strict conditions, emphasizing timely conduct and expeditious disposal of the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC Order XVII Rule 2 CPC Section 151 CPC

Shri Chintan Bindra v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8483-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot be held liable for tax deducted at source but not deposited by the employer, setting aside demands and refund adjustments raised on that basis.

tax petition_allowed Significant Tax Deducted at Source Section 205 Income Tax Act TDS credit Demand raised

Satish Mohan Agarwal v. Sanjeev Kumar Arora & Ors.

29 Nov 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8619
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and transferred the suit back to itself from the Trial Court, holding that the suit could proceed from the stage of return despite pecuniary jurisdiction issues, subject to payment of proper court fees.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 10 CPC Section 24 CPC pecuniary jurisdiction court fees