Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

Year:

M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Newton Solar Pvt. Ltd.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bahru · 2022:DHC:2439

The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on delay in commissioning a solar power project, clarifying that liquidated damages apply based on making the full contracted capacity available, while upholding rejection of compensation claims for shortfall in power supply.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Liquidated Damages Commissioning Date Performance Bank Guarantee

M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S DDE Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:2442

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award on liquidated damages for delay in commissioning a solar power project but allowed limited interference to reconsider delay duration based on full contracted capacity installation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Liquidated Damages Commissioning Date Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Hema Gusain v. India International Centre and Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:2507
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit for illegal termination and compensation is maintainable and requires trial to determine voluntariness of resignation and damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action illegal termination forced resignation

M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Newton Solar Pvt. Ltd.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bahru · 2022:DHC:2440

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award imposing liquidated damages for delayed commissioning of a solar power project but allowed limited challenge regarding the date of making contracted capacity available, while rejecting claims for compensation for shortfall in power supply.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Commissioning Date Liquidated Damages Performance Bank Guarantee

Abhishek Gumber v. Commissioner of GST, New Delhi

06 Jul 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:2514-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a GST demand notice issued before disposal of an appeal against refund rejection is premature and set it aside, allowing the writ petition.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST demand notice refund claim rejection input tax credit Section 73 CGST Act

Eastern Coalfields Limited v. India Power Corporation Ltd.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:2484-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Eastern Coalfields Limited's appeal challenging an arbitral award on the quantification of written down value, affirming that courts cannot re-appreciate evidence or interfere with arbitral findings on facts absent patent illegality.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Written Down Value Arbitral Award

Huda Ansari & Anr. v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Anr.

06 Jul 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2468

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging cancellation of BDS admissions at Jamia Millia Islamia due to a technical glitch, holding no vested right arises from erroneous seat allotments.

administrative appeal_dismissed NEET-UG counselling technical glitch seat allotment merit violation

Rajni Rathi v. Gajender Singh

06 Jul 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2466

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for non-payment of salary arrears, holding that partial compliance and valid reasons for withholding payment did not constitute wilful disobedience of its earlier order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience monetary emoluments pay commission

Citicap Housing Developments Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:2471-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking possession or compensation for disputed land, holding that disputed facts and delay render writ jurisdiction inappropriate, and alternative remedies must be pursued.

property petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 land possession land acquisition

Imran v. State of Delhi Through Commissioner of Delhi Police & Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:2459

The Delhi High Court held that the POCSO Act applies to victims under 18 years regardless of personal law, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charge sheet alleging sexual offences against a minor.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 6 POCSO minor victim age of victim

Sarojni Nagar Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Suresh Kumar and Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2464

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against demolition of non-notified jhuggi clusters, holding that wilful disobedience of court orders is absent where the eviction does not violate protections limited to notified clusters under the Ajay Maken judgment and DUSIB policy.

civil petition_dismissed Significant civil contempt wilful disobedience forced eviction rehabilitation

Abhishek Ray v. R. Paul and Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2602

The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff is the rightful copyright owner of the music album 'Kamasutra - Moods of Love' and granted permanent injunction restraining Defendants from unauthorized use, while denying further damages beyond amounts paid.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright ownership music album assignment of copyright oral license

M/S DD MOTORS v. SHYAMJI SHRIVASTVA

06 Jul 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:2819

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's partial decree awarding damages and interest to a vehicle buyer against the dealer for failure to provide registration and permit documents and process excise refunds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant refund of excise duty registration certificate vehicle permit deficient service

Brahmpal Bhadana & Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

06 Jul 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2463-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to examine and grant pay parity and arrears to petitioners in accordance with a prior binding judgment, ensuring payment with interest or provide written reasons for denial.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ of mandamus pay parity basic pay fixation arrears of pay

B-EARTH & SPIRE (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

06 Jul 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:2467-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, voluntary disclosure tax dues must be calculated after adjusting pre-deposits, quashing the impugned statement that ignored such adjustments.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Sabka Vishwas Scheme voluntary disclosure tax dues pre-deposit adjustment

Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Suresh Kumar and Ors.

06 Jul 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2465

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against demolition of non-notified jhuggi clusters, holding that Ajay Maken protections apply only to notified clusters and wilful disobedience is absent.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant civil contempt wilful disobedience jhuggi jhopri slum rehabilitation

Ambience Towers Private Limited v. Bank of Maharashtra

06 Jul 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan · 2022:DHC:2456-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to seek reduction of the pre-deposit before the DRAT, considering prior deposits, and restrained adverse action pending such consideration.

civil petition_allowed Significant pre-deposit Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal interim relief deposit obligations

M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S DDE Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2022:DHC:2441

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on shortfall compensation but set aside the finding on delay in commissioning, holding that liquidated damages must consider the date full contracted capacity was made available under the Power Purchase Agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Liquidated Damages Commissioning Date Contracted Capacity

Shashi Sehdev v. Narender Kumar Sharma

06 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2519
Cites 2 · Cited by 1

The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretionary refusal to recall witnesses for further cross-examination, clarifying the limited scope of Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC and supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC recall of witnesses Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction

M/S SPML INFRA LTD. v. M/S TRISQUARE SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.

06 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:2438

The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act must be filed not later than the date of submitting the first statement on the substance of the dispute, and once the time to file the written statement expires, the right to seek arbitration is forfeited.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act written statement first statement on the substance of the dispute waiver of arbitration