Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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M/S Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4406-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to decide the petitioner’s pending applications for exemption under Section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act within twelve weeks, relying on precedent involving a similarly placed authority.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 10(46) Income Tax Act exemption industrial development authority notification

Yogender Chandolia v. Vishesh Ravi & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2021:DHC:4396
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The Delhi High Court held that an election petition alleging false declaration of educational qualifications and non-disclosure of criminal antecedents should not be summarily rejected at the threshold and allowed the petition to proceed to trial with directions to cure affidavit defects.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant election petition false declaration educational qualification corrupt practice

Balwinder Singh v. Kamal Kishore

24 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4408

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the revision petition and affirming the Plaintiff's right to possession after illegal dispossession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Specific Relief Act Section 6 illegal dispossession possession recovery revision petition Section 115 CPC

Yashpal Singh v. State

24 Dec 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:4392

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a sexual assault case, holding that the prosecutrix's statements and conduct prima facie indicated a consensual relationship rather than forcible assault.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail consent sexual assault Section 164 CrPC

Sandeep Aggarwal v. Priyanka Aggarwal

24 Dec 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:4389-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to annul a marriage on the ground of concealed mental disorder, directing adverse inference against the respondent for refusing medical examination under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed Significant Hindu Marriage Act Section 12 mental disorder schizophrenia

Sh. Chander Bhan Deceased Thr. His Lrs & Ors. v. Financial Commissioner & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4399-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, holding that the suit under Section 84 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act was not barred by limitation as the appellants failed to prove continuous possession for over three years prior to the suit.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 84 limitation continuous possession

BITS N BYTES SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED v. PR COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX 1 & ORS.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4403-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the pre-deposit condition imposed under Section 220(6) of the Income Tax Act but directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner's appeal.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 220(6) assessee in default pre-deposit

Shankar Rajan v. Union of India

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4407-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to grant pro rata pension and arrears with interest to a petitioner similarly placed to prior pension beneficiaries, subject to verification.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension pension arrears Indian Air Force writ petition

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd v. Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium

24 Dec 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2021:DHC:4393

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation to a contractor for additional expenses incurred due to the supplier's failure to provide construction power at the contracted voltage, rejecting the petition challenging the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Construction power supply Contract interpretation

Naib Subedar Mahantesh v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4398-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of UN Mission nomination based on unregistered court proceedings is unjustified and directed the petitioner to seek future nomination through statutory representations.

administrative petition_dismissed Army Medical Corps Record Office Instructions UN Mission nomination court case involvement Original Application

M/S TARUN AGGARWAL PROJECTS LLP & ANR. v. M/S EMAAR MGF LAND LTD.

24 Dec 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:4391

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the Addendum Agreement are arbitrable and appointed arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting limitation and non-arbitrability objections.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Collaboration Agreement Addendum Agreement

Saraswati & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4397

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of unauthorized occupants residing and running shops in Kalkaji Mandir dharamshalas, upholding eviction orders while allowing temporary night shelter accommodation without extending the eviction deadline.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized occupation dharamshala eviction Kalkaji Mandir temporary accommodation

SECURITRANS INDIA (P) LTD. v. SHRI MANOJ PRASAD

23 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4377
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The Delhi High Court held that the validity of a domestic inquiry must be decided as a preliminary issue by the Labour Court before adjudicating termination disputes, ensuring fair opportunity and preventing undue delay.

labor appeal_allowed Significant domestic inquiry preliminary issue Labour Court termination

Qamar Hasnain v. Syed Waseem Rizvi & Ors.

23 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4385

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit seeking injunction and damages for alleged derogatory statements against Islam, holding that mere hurt to religious sentiments does not confer a legal right to sue in civil court without proper statutory foundation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant maintainability of suit representative suit injunction religious sentiments

Alka Sachdeva v. Neeraj Gupta & Ors.

23 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4386

The Delhi High Court held that a person continuing possession after an eviction decree and stay of execution must pay reasonable use and occupation charges reflecting market rent, even if not an admitted tenant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant use and occupation charges eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 mesne profits

ANKITA MAINGI v. DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANR.

23 Dec 2021 · SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2021:DHC:4366

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining enforcement of a Provisional Attachment order under PMLA until the non-functional Appellate Tribunal becomes operational and the petitioner's appeal is heard.

administrative petition_allowed Prevention of Money Laundering Act Provisional Attachment Appellate Tribunal Interim relief

Angelique International Limited v. Director, Directorate of Enforcement PMLA

23 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4363

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining coercive action under a PMLA attachment order due to non-functionality of the Appellate Tribunal, directing maintenance of status quo until the appeal is heard.

administrative appeal_allowed Prevention of Money Laundering Act Provisional Attachment Appellate Tribunal non-functionality Interim relief

Mohammed Isham v. Union of India

23 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4379-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation regarding posting relaxation for personnel with disabled spouses and amend the CISF guidelines if necessary, emphasizing fair and reasoned decision-making within twelve weeks.

administrative other Procedural writ petition medical category disability posting policy

M/S NEPTUNE INDIA LTD v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

23 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4362

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to restrain termination of a smart parking concession agreement, holding that specific performance is not granted where monetary compensation is adequate and that disputes with arbitration clauses are not maintainable via writ petitions.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Specific Relief Act, 1963 Section 14 performance guarantee license fee

National Highways Authority of India v. KMC Construction Ltd

23 Dec 2021 · Vibhu Bakhrur · 2021:DHC:4358
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The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's challenge to an arbitral award allowing KMC's claims for extra items, additional overheads, and idling costs, affirming the tribunal's contract interpretation and rejecting limitation and excessive interest contentions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Variation Orders Contract Overheads