Delhi High Court

94,045 judgments

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Rakesh Agrawal v. National Highway Authority of India and Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4485-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NHAI's toll collection contracts, holding they comply with statutory rules and remit prescribed fees to the Central Government.

administrative petition_dismissed National Highways Act, 1956 National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 National Highways Fees Rules, 2008 toll collection

Mahesh Kapoor v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized use and transfer of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was cancelled and premises re-entered by the lessor.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 Lease Deed violation Lease cancellation Eviction order

ARG OUTLIER MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. HT MEDIA LIMITED

04 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4366

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment under a barter agreement, rejecting challenges based on improper stamping and contract interpretation, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Stamp duty Indian Stamp Act, 1899

M/S Premier Enterprises and Anr v. Office of the Commissioner of Industries and Ors

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4479-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized transfer and use of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was terminated and re-entry effected.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 lease deed cancellation unauthorized transfer conversion of leasehold to freehold

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 4 v. Nestle India Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4441-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT's order on AY 2011-12, upholding deletion of license fee addition, reduction of Section 14A disallowance, allowance of higher depreciation, and deletion of disallowance on energy-saving devices.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Section 14A disallowance license fee addition depreciation rates

Ravi Shekhar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4638

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable matrimonial settlement, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such resolutions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Sanjay Kumar Panwar v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4645

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4364

The Delhi High Court held that a stranger to a compromise decree can file a separate suit challenging its validity, and such a suit is not barred by Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or limitation at the preliminary stage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC compromise decree stranger to suit limitation

CHAND v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4481-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for applying for alternative land allotment starts from the date of initial compensation payment by the Collector, and applications filed beyond one year from that date are barred, dismissing the appellant’s claim for allotment of alternative land.

property appeal_dismissed Significant land acquisition alternative plot allotment limitation period Land Acquisition Act 1894

Shri Rakesh Yadav v. Registrar Co-operative Societies & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4459-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the Financial Commissioner to expeditiously decide the pending review petition concerning flat allotment in a cooperative society, while maintaining the interim order.

administrative other Procedural Writ Petition Financial Commissioner Review Petition Cooperative Society

Bengal and Assam Company Ltd. v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4544-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a best judgment assessment order for failure to serve the mandatory show cause notice at the correct e-mail address as required under Section 144 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Significant best judgment assessment show cause notice Income Tax Act 1961 Section 144

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. v. M/S Medocean Pharmaceuticals & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4501

The Delhi High Court approved a settlement in a trademark infringement suit recognizing the plaintiff's exclusive rights and restraining defendants from using deceptively similar marks, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil settled trademark infringement settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC exclusive proprietary rights

Vicky @ Kaku v. State GNCT of Delhi

04 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4467

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempt to murder, holding that mere apprehension of threat to witnesses without substantive evidence cannot justify denial of bail.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC attempt to murder grievous injury

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 4 v. Nestle India Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4440-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order for AY 2010-11, upholding deletion of additions and allowance of higher depreciation, finding no substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Section 14A disallowance depreciation

EX CT/GD OM PARKASH v. UNION OF INDIA

04 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4427-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CRPF constable for habitual intoxication, unauthorized use of a loaded weapon, and misconduct, affirming the disciplinary enquiry and penalty as justified and proportionate.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant CRPF Act 1949 disciplinary enquiry dismissal from service habitual intoxication

Union of India v. Roshan Real Estate Private Limited

04 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4543-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award for failure to provide reasons denying a bonus claim where delay was attributable to the other party, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Bonus claim Delay in contract Section 31(3) Arbitration Act

Loadstar Equipment Ltd v. Container Corporation of India Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4482-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a manufacturer can rely on a work experience certificate issued to an authorized dealer for tender qualification, and disqualification on arbitrary grounds violates Article 14, allowing the petitioner's bid to be considered.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tender process work experience certificate arbitrariness Article 14

M/s Clark Constructions Pvt Ltd v. Nikesh Jain & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4506

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a status quo order over disputed property possession, holding that no willful disobedience or possession by the petitioner was established.

civil petition_dismissed status quo order contempt of court possession ownership dispute

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 4 v. Nestle India Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4442-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT's order on various income tax disallowances and depreciation issues for AY 2011-12, holding no substantial question of law arose.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Section 14A disallowance depreciation rates license fee disallowance

Baldev Singh v. Skipper Towers Pvt. Ltd.

04 Jul 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4470

The Delhi High Court dismissed an application under Section 151 CPC seeking correction of a Waiting List and allotment rights in a property dispute suit already finally decided, holding that such relief must be pursued through appropriate proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Specific Performance Section 151 CPC Waiting List Allotment