Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
P.R Commissioner of Income Tax-12 v. Harish Kumar HUF
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.
Rekha Vohra Bhalla v. State
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.
Rajesh Kumar Malhotra v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-10(1), Delhi & Anr.
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.
Jasveer Lal Gour v. Delcap Financial Pvt Ltd
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.
Union of India v. M/S Vascon Engineers Ltd
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.
Amrit Pal Singh v. Kawaljeet Singh
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.
Department of Posts v. Surinder Babu Jain
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.
Nandan Singh Koranga v. Union of India
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.
Suresh Chand Gupta & Anr v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr
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.
Jindal Saw Ltd v. M A Zahid Proprietor SMSK Mineral Trading Company
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.
M/S K.S JAIN v. GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANR.
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.
Rajinder Kumar Narula v. Prince Tandon
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.
M/S ESTER INDUSTRIES LTD. v. ASSISTANT CIT, NEW DELHI AND ANR.
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.
Sh. Dev Chand v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. & Anr.
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.
Rajveer Singh v. Bramjeet Singh & Ors.
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.
Sh. Harish Kathuria v. State & Anr.
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.
Siya Ram Dass v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Anr.
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.
M/S Brandavan Food Products v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
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.
Jag Parvesh Sura v. Uppal Engineering Co Pvt Ltd & Anr.
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.
Shakthi Fashion & Anr. v. Burberry Limited
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.