Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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Roshan Lal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Jul 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:2694

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a murder case, holding that serious charges and prima facie evidence against the accused preclude bail except in rare circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 302 IPC murder mens rea

Disha Garg v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

19 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2825
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The Delhi High Court set aside a municipal tribunal's order directing pre-deposit without statutory basis or reasons, clarifying the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pre-deposit Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 347B Article 227

Orchid Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Five Star Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

19 Jul 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2648
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award partly allowing a claim based on presumed admission absent in pleadings, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards under Section 31(3) of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 31(3) Section 34 arbitral award

Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd v. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd

19 Jul 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2657

Delhi High Court held that Indian courts have jurisdiction under Section 9 to grant interim reliefs in foreign-seated arbitrations absent explicit exclusion, where remedies before the arbitral tribunal are not efficacious, and rejected objections on stamping and jurisdiction.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act foreign-seated arbitration interim measures jurisdiction

National Cooperative Development Corporation v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

19 Jul 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2680

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a property tax assessment pending the constitution of the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, directing the petitioner to continue tax payments and allowing challenge before the Tribunal once functional.

administrative petition_dismissed property tax Use Factor Delhi Municipal Corporation Act Municipal Taxation Tribunal

Rekha Devi & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

19 Jul 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Amit Sharma · 2022:DHC:2830-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation to fix and pay allowances to nominated members of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act and Rules.

administrative petition_allowed Town Vending Committee Street Vendors Act 2014 allowances Local Authority

Mohan Prasad v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

19 Jul 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2715

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to ensure Consumer Fora function during prescribed hours with adequate infrastructure and staffing, monitoring compliance through status reports.

administrative other Consumer Protection Regulations, 2005 Consumer Disputes Redressal Fora hearing hours infrastructure

Celerity Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Dy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 73 (1), Delhi

19 Jul 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2743-DB

Delhi High Court directed tax authorities to grant credit for taxes paid under the DTVSV Act despite incorrect minor head codes and ordered software modification to uphold taxpayers' legal rights.

tax petition_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 tax credit minor head code tax payment

Rochish Mathur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

19 Jul 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:2686
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges under the POCSO Act and IPC, holding that alibi and family settlement cannot be grounds to quash charges at the framing stage in a sexual assault case involving a minor.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act framing of charges sexual assault alibi

Dy. Commissioner for Income Tax (Exemption) v. Professional Assistance for Development Action

19 Jul 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2676-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, affirming that the respondent's activities are charitable and eligible for exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 2(15) Section 11 exemption charitable activities

Sandeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Jul 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:2795

The Delhi High Court held that absence of an FSL report does not automatically entitle an accused to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. when the charge sheet is filed within the statutory period.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail mandatory bail charge sheet FSL report

Tata Teleservices Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (IT)

18 Jul 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2775-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of stay against tax demand on interest payments to China Development Bank, holding that ownership disputes and tax liability issues must be decided in appeal and not at the writ stage.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 201(1) Section 201(1A) Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Parmod Kumar Jain v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2639

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from coercive municipal action in a property tax dispute pending constitution and functioning of the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, subject to payment of tax as per the base year.

administrative petition_allowed property tax Delhi Municipal Corporation Municipal Taxation Tribunal interim protection

Prince Maurya v. M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

18 Jul 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:2781

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Labour Court award holding that a probationary employee’s voluntary resignation was valid and termination during probation did not amount to illegal retrenchment.

labor petition_dismissed Significant probationary employee forced resignation Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 25F

Suresh Chand Sankhla v. D.T.T.D.C. & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2806
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The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a public sector employee for gross misconduct, holding that the punishment was disproportionate and natural justice was violated, and directed reinstatement without back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice doctrine of proportionality dismissal from service

Jitendra Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Jul 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2628

Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in dowry death case due to absence of specific dowry demand allegations and petitioner’s cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 304B IPC dowry death Section 498A IPC

Bhagwan Singh v. Kanhaiya Lal Now Deceased Through His LRs and Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2903

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of legal heirs of a deceased plaintiff under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC, holding that the right to sue survives irrespective of unresolved issues on the plaintiff's status as lessee or licensee.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 3 CPC legal representatives right to sue survives impleadment

Deepak Martin Caleb v. BSES & Anr.

18 Jul 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2660

The Delhi High Court directed BSES to install a prepaid electricity meter in the petitioner's name without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the property owner, subject to compliance with commercial terms.

administrative petition_allowed Significant prepaid electricity connection No Objection Certificate electricity supply disconnection security deposit refund

Sanjeev Kumar v. Rajendra Sharma

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · AIR 1964 SC 993

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the petitioner's application under Order IX Rule 7 CPC on merits, setting aside the earlier rejection as not maintainable.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex parte decree application maintainability Order XII Rule 6 CPC

The Managing Committee of The Pinnacle School v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

18 Jul 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2022:DHC:2659
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The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a teacher's removal order due to procedural irregularities and violation of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings under the Delhi School Education Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Delhi School Education Act, 1973 natural justice charge sheet