Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Veolia India Pvt. Ltd.

17 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3162-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's factual finding that operation and maintenance expenditure, being post-construction, should not be included in contract costs for revenue recognition under the percentage completion method.

tax appeal_dismissed percentage completion method operation and maintenance expenditure revenue recognition Accounting Standard 7

Manoj & Anr. v. The State (G.N.C.T of Delhi) and Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3084

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under various IPC sections arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

KLE Society's College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

17 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:3169

The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed college by NCTE for non-compliance with mandatory infrastructure and faculty qualification norms, emphasizing deference to expert academic authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant NCTE Regulations 2014 B.Ed course recognition Faculty qualifications NET Ph.D. Infrastructure norms

Union of India v. MPB Construction Pvt. Ltd.

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2987

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that delay beyond three months plus thirty days under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation period Condonation of delay

CHIEF SECRETARY GNCTD v. INDER KUMAR GROUP C POST

17 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3040-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Recruitment Rules excluding Mathematics as an essential qualification for Pharmacist posts are ultra vires Pharmacy Council regulations, affirming respondents' entitlement to reinstatement and benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Pharmacist qualification Pharmacy Council of India 10+2 science stream

Fleur Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Hind Inns and Hotels Ltd & Ors

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2812

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a hotel lease agreement, confirming the arbitrability of the dispute and procedural compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(1) Lease Deed

M/S ENERGY EFFICIENT SERVICES LIMITED v. M/S MERRY GOLD ENTERPRISES

17 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2811

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to appear despite proper service.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator ex-parte proceedings

Sona Mandhira Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:2572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining use of the mark 'SONA' despite a disclaimer and suppression of facts, emphasizing judicial discretion and protection of dominant trademark features.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trade Mark Interim Injunction Disclaimer Passing Off

Kirti College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education

17 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2828

The Delhi High Court quashed the premature invocation of Section 17 of the NCTE Act without prior notice and directed reconsideration of the petitioner's application for shifting its institution in accordance with earlier court directions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 Section 17 NCTE Act Show Cause Notice shifting of institution

Shafiqur Rahman Kidwai Association v. Union of India

17 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2567

The Delhi High Court held that employees appointed as casual labourers before 01.01.2004 are entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme with 50% of their casual service counted, and are not governed by the National Pension System introduced for new recruits from 01.01.2004.

administrative other Significant Old Pension Scheme National Pension System temporary status casual labourers

Lokesh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2642-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of simultaneous punishments imposed on the petitioner in light of Supreme Court precedent, disposing of the writ petition with directions for a reasoned decision.

administrative other Significant writ petition multiple punishments certiorari mandamus

Kailash Kaur v. Harvinder Singh & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2868

The Delhi High Court stayed the order transferring a residential property suit from the civil court to the Commercial Court, pending further hearing on jurisdictional and procedural issues under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil other Procedural Commercial Courts Act, 2015 jurisdiction transfer of suit civil court

CARS24 Services Private Limited v. Ranjeet Singh Jindal & Anr.

17 Apr 2023 · Sachin Datta · 2023:DHC:2573

The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate lease deed disputes, condoning delay and directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Sole Arbitrator Appointment Lease Deed Dispute

Vikas Jain v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2651-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria and inordinate delay of about 20 years, affirming the doctrine of delay and laches barring stale claims.

property appeal_dismissed Significant alternative plot allotment land acquisition delay and laches recorded owner

M/S INCAS v. INDIA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

17 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2647

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a recovery notice issued for damages under the PP Act, holding that the order imposing damages had attained finality and the writ was not maintainable against execution proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 7 PP Act unauthorized occupation damages

Curling Association of India v. Union of India and Ors

17 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2646

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Olympic Association to decide which body should be recognized as the National Sports Federation for Curling in India after hearing both parties and considering all relevant documents.

administrative other National Sports Federation Indian Olympic Association Curling Association of India Curling Federation of India

Ram Dhan Panchal and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2641-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the Cadre Review proposal for Tradesman Cadre within a fixed timeframe and forward it for Ministry approval, emphasizing timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed Cadre Review Tradesman Cadre Promotion Central Reserve Police Force

Kiran Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2645-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as infructuous since the relief sought under the BSF Act and Rules had already been granted by the respondents.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition mandamus Border Security Force Act, 1968 statutory petition

Dhruv Jalan v. Arun Malhotra

17 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2629

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to recall the complainant for cross-examination subject to conditions including payment of costs and restrictions on adjournments to prevent trial delay.

criminal appeal_allowed recall of witness cross-examination trial delay cost imposition

Gannon Dunkerley and Company Ltd. v. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways & Ors.

17 Apr 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2614-DB

The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees cannot be restrained from invocation on contractual disputes alone and allowed NHIDC to encash the guarantees subject to adjustment after valuation of unpaid works.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bank guarantee unconditional bank guarantee invocation of bank guarantee Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996