Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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Fortune Builders Pvt Ltd v. Blue Star Ltd

08 Apr 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:1257
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The court held that a counter claim in a composite contract is not barred by limitation if filed within three years from the date of repudiation of the claim, and such limitation questions involving disputed facts cannot be decided by rejecting the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Order VII Rule 11 CPC composite contract works contract

Rohan Chaturvedi v. State of NCT of Delhi

08 Apr 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:1256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a serious sexual assault and extortion case, holding that inconsistencies in evidence do not warrant bail when a prima facie case exists.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail application Section 439 CrPC sexual assault stalking

Nirman Overseas Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi

08 Apr 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1378-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee satisfying conditions under Section 270AA of the Income Tax Act is entitled to immunity from penalty under Section 270A despite delay by the Revenue in passing the immunity order.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 270A Income Tax Act Section 270AA Income Tax Act immunity from penalty underreporting of income

Simmi Sethi v. Fullerton India Credit Co Ltd

08 Apr 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:1369

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by one party without the other party's consent, rendering the appointment and award void ab initio under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unilateral appointment arbitrator eligibility Section 12(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act void ab initio

Simmi Sethi v. Fullerton India Credit Co Ltd

08 Apr 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:1368

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award as the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by the lender without the borrowers' concurrence, violating Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant unilateral appointment arbitrator eligibility Section 12(5) Arbitration and Conciliation Act void ab initio

VST Industries Limited v. Rudra Ventures Private Limited & Ors.

08 Apr 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1310

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining defendants from using packaging similar to plaintiff's registered trademark 'TOTAL' while allowing continued use of the 'TOPAZ' mark with new distinct packaging.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement trade dress copyright in packaging passing off

JCS HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD. v. MEDEOR HOSPITAL LIMITED

08 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1271

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as per the arbitration agreement between JCS Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and Medeor Hospital Limited.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 sole arbitrator

Deepak v. Ramesh Sethi

08 Apr 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1605
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The High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal under Article 227, setting aside orders closing defence evidence rights due to COVID-19 disruptions and granted one final opportunity to lead evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant right to lead evidence COVID-19 pandemic extension of limitation Section 151 CPC

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. v. M S Max 24X7 Medicos & Ors.

08 Apr 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1332

The Delhi High Court upheld the acceptance of an unconditional apology in a trademark infringement contempt case amid COVID-19 hardships and directed improved recording of counsel appearances in Commercial Courts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction contempt of court unconditional apology

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Amarjit Kaur & Ors.

08 Apr 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1606
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The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for possession in favor of the respondents, holding that the registered sale deed was duly proved, adverse possession plea by the State was invalid, and demarcation was not required for execution of possession.

civil petition_dismissed Significant proof of sale deed registered document Section 68 Indian Evidence Act Section 90 Indian Evidence Act

Hardwari Lal Rana and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Apr 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:1316-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding that acquisition proceedings did not lapse as possession was taken before the 2013 Act, following the Constitution Bench ruling in Indore Development Authority v. Manohar Lal.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) possession

M K Saini v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd

08 Apr 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:1264-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee is entitled to salary despite not working during a period when his transfer was quashed as null and void, dismissing the employer's review petition challenging this entitlement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant no work no pay transfer order quashing of transfer emoluments

M/S OSWAL VINYL INDUSTRIES LTD. AND ORS. v. VIJAYA BANK

08 Apr 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1317-DB

The High Court held that the Debt Recovery Tribunal has discretion to award pendente lite interest at a rate lower than the contractual rate and set aside the appellate tribunal's enhancement of interest from 12% simple to 18.25% compounded monthly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant pendente lite interest Debt Recovery Tribunal Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal contractual interest rate

National Insurance Company Limited v. Digital World & Anr.

08 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:1259
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Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge under Section 34 to an arbitral award upholding insurance claim compensation for fire damage, interest, and costs, affirming the Tribunal’s factual and legal findings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Insurance claim Fire damage

Dilip Kumar Swain v. Union of India

08 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1270

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for identical disputes arising under arbitration agreements, allowing a common arbitral tribunal to adjudicate connected petitions.

civil petition_allowed arbitration agreement sole arbitrator common arbitral tribunal Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Dilip Kumar Swain v. Union of India

08 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1269

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for identical disputes arising under arbitration agreements dated 10.04.2014, directing fees and disclosure as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed arbitration agreement sole arbitrator appointment of arbitrator common arbitral tribunal

Dilip Kumar Swain v. Union of India

08 Apr 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1268

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for identical disputes arising under similar agreements and directed compliance with procedural requirements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed arbitration sole arbitrator appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

OYO HOTELS AND HOMES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MOHHAMED JAHANGIR

07 Apr 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2022:DHC:6001

The Delhi High Court referred the parties’ contractual disputes to arbitration under DIAC rules, preserving all rights and contentions, and disposed of the petitions.

civil appeal_allowed arbitration Delhi International Arbitration Centre DIAC rules arbitration agreement

Shabana Anjum v. The State of NCT of Delhi

07 Apr 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:5979

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused family members in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and encouraging mediation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Section 498A IPC dowry harassment

Government of West Bengal v. Arsh Verma

07 Apr 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:1506-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government of West Bengal's petition and directed it to grant cadre transfer to an IPS officer on marriage and compassionate grounds, affirming the constitutional right to family life.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant IPS cadre transfer No Objection Certificate marriage ground transfer Article 21