Delhi High Court

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P.R Commissioner of Income Tax-12 v. Harish Kumar HUF

25 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2143-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, holding that a bona fide inadvertent error voluntarily rectified by filing a revised return does not attract penalty.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 271(1)(c) penalty voluntary disclosure

Rekha Vohra Bhalla v. State

25 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2062

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the discharge of accused in a criminal intimidation and outraging modesty case, holding that the complainant's sole statement without corroboration was insufficient to frame charges.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 506 IPC Section 509 IPC criminal intimidation

Rajesh Kumar Malhotra v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-10(1), Delhi & Anr.

25 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2064-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed defective reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2018-19 due to procedural lapses violating natural justice.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 148A show cause notice

Jasveer Lal Gour v. Delcap Financial Pvt Ltd

25 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2073
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The Delhi High Court held that a lease permitting both residential and commercial use does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, and dismissed the petition challenging the civil court's jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VII Rule 11 CPC commercial dispute

Union of India v. M/S Vascon Engineers Ltd

25 May 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:2110-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation for stoppage of work, costs, and interest, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited and does not permit re-appreciation of evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Compensation for stoppage of work

Amrit Pal Singh v. Kawaljeet Singh

25 May 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:2106

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and passed a decree for refund of Rs.55 lakhs with interest, holding that forfeiture of earnest money requires proof of loss and that a decree can be passed on clear admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC forfeiture of earnest money Agreement to Sell Section 74 Indian Contract Act

Department of Posts v. Surinder Babu Jain

25 May 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2038
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of the Department of Posts, holding that vague tenant defences and challenges to landlord's title after accepting rent do not warrant leave to defend under Section 25-B of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25-B leave to defend eviction petition

Nandan Singh Koranga v. Union of India

25 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:2045-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to implement its earlier order by considering the petitioner's compassionate appointment application and filling any unfilled vacancies within eight weeks.

administrative petition_allowed compassionate appointment implementation of court order vacancy filling administrative directions

Suresh Chand Gupta & Anr v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr

25 May 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:2030

The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution under Sections 132 and 135(1)(a) of the Customs Act due to insufficient valuation, invalid sanction, and limitation bar, setting aside summoning and revisional orders.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 132 Section 135(1)(a) prosecution sanction

Jindal Saw Ltd v. M A Zahid Proprietor SMSK Mineral Trading Company

25 May 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5681

The Delhi High Court continued interim restraint on alienation of respondent's properties to secure enforcement of an arbitral award in favor of the petitioner.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 interim protection restraint order alienation of property

M/S K.S JAIN v. GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANR.

25 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 1754
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that allegations of duress affecting the arbitration agreement are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal and not at the appointment stage.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) arbitration agreement

Rajinder Kumar Narula v. Prince Tandon

25 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6643

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and not the merits of the dispute.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

M/S ESTER INDUSTRIES LTD. v. ASSISTANT CIT, NEW DELHI AND ANR.

24 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2037-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reassessment notices under the Income Tax Act, holding that statutory remedies must be exhausted and procedural compliance with Section 148A is mandatory.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A Reassessment notice

Sh. Dev Chand v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. & Anr.

24 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2042

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant is entitled to a fresh electricity connection without landlord's NOC upon clearing dues and complying with utility requirements, without affecting tenancy disputes.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection tenant rights landlord dispute no-objection certificate

Rajveer Singh v. Bramjeet Singh & Ors.

24 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2035

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 58-day delay in filing a civil appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, emphasizing a liberal approach to protect the right to appeal subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act Section 100 CPC discretion of court

Sh. Harish Kathuria v. State & Anr.

24 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2006

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is not maintainable to challenge a conviction and sentence under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act when a statutory appeal remedy under Section 27A exists and was not availed.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 27 Consumer Protection Act Section 27A Consumer Protection Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. summary trial

Siya Ram Dass v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Anr.

24 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2041

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant is entitled to a fresh electricity connection in his name without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the owner, subject to compliance with formalities and payment of charges, without prejudice to pending ownership disputes.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Electricity connection Tenant rights No Objection Certificate Electricity Act, 2003

M/S Brandavan Food Products v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited

24 May 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:2055

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award affirming conditional renewal of a catering license with a 10% fee increase, rejecting IRCTC's attempt to impose new substantive conditions inconsistent with the original contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Master License Agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 License renewal Catering Policy 2010

Jag Parvesh Sura v. Uppal Engineering Co Pvt Ltd & Anr.

24 May 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:2074

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that preliminary objections like limitation and locus standi are to be decided by the arbitrator, not the Court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator locus standi limitation

Shakthi Fashion & Anr. v. Burberry Limited

24 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2094

Delhi High Court upheld territorial jurisdiction of Delhi Commercial Court in a trademark infringement suit based on defendants' online solicitation and alleged sales within Delhi, dismissing defendants' challenge to plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Order VII Rule 11 CPC trademark infringement passing off