Delhi High Court

74,231 judgments

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E Homes Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. ACIT, Circle - 7 1, Delhi & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:218-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 148 notice for AY 2015-16 and upheld the invalidity of certain Income Tax Department notifications as ultra vires, relying on a prior Division Bench ruling.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act Notice quashing Ultra vires notifications Income Tax Department

Sunil Kumar v. Gayatri

17 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:636-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal, holding that the wife's filing of a false criminal complaint constituted mental cruelty and, coupled with prolonged separation, justified divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant mental cruelty false criminal complaint Section 13(1)(ia) Hindu Marriage Act Section 211 IPC

Vikrant Suri v. Income Tax Officer Ward 30 (5) New Delhi & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:219-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 148 notice and held certain CBDT Notifications ultra vires, relying on a prior Division Bench ruling, thereby restraining invalid tax reassessment proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act CBDT Notifications Ultra vires Taxation and Other Laws Act

Subhash Chander v. Delhi Development Authority

17 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:189

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a construction contract dispute where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator within the stipulated time.

civil petition_allowed Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 appointment of arbitrator construction contract dispute extension of time

Container Corporation of India Limited v. M/S Watrana Traction Company

17 Jan 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:290

Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages to a contractor for losses caused by a material change in billing pattern constituting a change in tender conditions, rejecting the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Change in tender conditions

Joginder Tuli v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:193
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking police vigilance inquiry and protection over disputed property, holding that unregistered agreements cannot establish possession and police acted lawfully.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 53A Transfer of Property Act unregistered MoU possession writ petition

ANTI CORRUPTION CRIME AND HUMAN PROTECTION v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

17 Jan 2022 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:204-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to decide the legality of alleged illegal construction on writ petition alone and directed government authorities to investigate and act in accordance with law after due process.

administrative petition_dismissed illegal construction unauthorized construction writ jurisdiction judicial review

Jatinder Pal Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

17 Jan 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:183
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s framing of charges against the petitioner in a corruption case, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction and the prima facie test at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant framing of charge revisional jurisdiction Prevention of Corruption Act Section 65-B Evidence Act

H.S. Sahni v. Mukul Singhal & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:191

The Delhi High Court stayed the plaintiff's trademark infringement suit under Section 10 CPC due to pendency of a prior suit between the same parties involving identical subject matter and cause of action.

civil other Significant Section 10 CPC stay of suit trademark infringement passing off

Panipat Jalandhar NH 1 Tollway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

17 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:170

The Delhi High Court held that the respondent validly appointed its arbitrator within time, rejected the petitioner’s challenge to the appointment, and directed consolidation of disputes before the existing arbitral tribunal to avoid multiplicity.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Fifth Schedule

Parveen Kumar v. The State

17 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:194

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of rape and offences under the SC/ST Act, holding that consent vitiated by a false promise of marriage must be established on facts and mere breach of promise does not amount to rape.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail consent false promise of marriage Section 375 IPC

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:199

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NTPC's refusal to enter into tariff arrangements under Regulation 17, holding that tariff disputes fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and related appellate bodies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Power Purchase Agreement Regulation 17

Veer Singh & Ors. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporations & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:186

The Delhi High Court directed municipal inspection to verify sanctioned construction and any damage to adjoining property, ordering remedial action if damage is found, without restraining ongoing construction.

property other construction dispute sanctioned building plan property damage municipal inspection

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:200
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NTPC's refusal to enter into a Regulation 17 arrangement, holding that tariff and PPA disputes fall exclusively within CERC's jurisdiction under the Electricity Act, 2003.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Power Purchase Agreement Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulation 17 Electricity Act 2003

United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Anita Devi and Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:188

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to pay compensation for accidents involving stolen vehicles unless it proves a willful breach by the insured, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance liability stolen vehicle unauthorized driver willful breach

M/S KULDIP TOURIST TAXI SERVICE v. DOORDARSHAN KENDRA & ORS.

17 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:216-DB

Delhi High Court held that termination of taxi service contract without notice and transparent tendering was arbitrary and quashed the decision, allowing the petitioner to continue services until fresh tendering.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contract termination natural justice government tender transparent procurement

Satish Kansal v. Synergy Tradeco NV & Anr.

17 Jan 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:201
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's injunction application restraining payment under Letters of Credit, holding that only clear, egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice justifies judicial interference with LC payments.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Letter of Credit Injunction Egregious fraud Irretrievable injustice

Sulekh Malik v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:187

The Delhi High Court directed cessation of unauthorized construction without sanctioned plans and mandated protective measures to safeguard the petitioner's property.

property petition_allowed unauthorized construction sanctioned building plan structural integrity municipal corporation

Vinay Rampal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:185

Delhi High Court allowed restoration of electricity supply to an elderly petitioner on payment of part dues in installments, balancing consumer hardship with respondent's right to recover outstanding theft bills.

administrative petition_allowed electricity supply restoration theft electricity bills installment payment consumer protection

Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Afilmywap.top & Ors.

17 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:190

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and directed domain name registrars to suspend infringing domain names to protect the plaintiffs' copyright in the film "Laxmii" under the Copyright Act, 1957.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Copyright infringement Cinematograph film Exclusive rights Permanent injunction