Delhi High Court

74,644 judgments

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Gauri Maulekhi v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

15 Dec 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:4190

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking cancellation of licences, holding that revocation by the municipal corporation subject to appeal precludes further judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition licence revocation municipal corporation appeal

M/S Ryan International School v. Shri Pan Singh

15 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4194
Cites 0 · Cited by 5

The Delhi High Court held that when a domestic enquiry report is discarded for violation of natural justice, the employer must be allowed to lead independent evidence before the Labour Court, and challenges to the enquiry report should be raised only after the final award to avoid undue delay.

labor other Significant domestic enquiry principles of natural justice Labour Court internal enquiry

Kailash Nath and Associates v. M/S. Karvy Stock Broking Ltd.

15 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4183

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to respond to arbitration appointment proposals in a contractual dispute.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment Facilities Agreement

Manohar Lal v. Tara Chand

15 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4176

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the Trial Court's refusal to allow belated filing of documents by defendants in a 1995 injunction suit, holding that no due diligence or good cause was shown for delay.

civil petition_dismissed Order VIII Rule 1A CPC Order XIII Rules 1 and 2 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India belated filing of documents

Kailash Chand Pandey & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4199-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of superannuation benefits beyond the cut-off age fixed by prior judgments and government notifications, upholding the limitation to those who had not crossed 60 years as on 31st January 2019.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant superannuation age Central Armed Police Forces pension revision Rule 43 CRPF Rules

PRO COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE v. VIKAS TELECOM LTD

15 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4206-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that additions under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act cannot be made without incriminating material seized relating to the assessee in a completed assessment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153C Income Tax Act Section 68 Income Tax Act search and seizure incriminating material

Gunmala Jain v. G.N.C.T of Delhi & Ors.

15 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court held that the District Magistrate has no jurisdiction to cancel a duly registered sale deed under the Registration Act, 1908, and quashed the impugned show cause notice.

civil petition_allowed Significant Registration Act 1908 District Magistrate jurisdiction Cancellation of registered document Show cause notice

M/S Manoj Enterprises & Ors. v. Jai Singh & Ors.

15 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4193

The High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld possession decree in favor of Respondents holding that valid leasehold rights and Will confer ownership and tenancy was lawfully terminated.

civil appeal_dismissed leasehold rights valid Will possession tenancy termination

Mehvish Adil v. Delhi Wakf Board

15 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4179
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Waqf Tribunal's jurisdiction to decide eviction disputes post-2013 amendment and dismissed the Petitioners' interim injunction applications, allowing eviction proceedings against unauthorized occupants of Waqf property to continue.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Waqf Act, 1995 Section 54 Waqf Act Section 55 Waqf Act Section 83 Waqf Act amendment

Nitin Jain Liquidator PSL Limited v. Enforcement Directorate

15 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4187
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that Section 32A of the IBC bars enforcement actions against a corporate debtor's assets post-liquidation commencement, but PMLA authorities retain power to attach proceeds of crime, balancing the liquidation process with anti-money laundering enforcement.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 32A IBC Liquidation

Sameer Madan v. Ashok Kumar Kapoor

15 Dec 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:4182

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to absence of valid consideration and reciprocal promises in the Collaboration Agreement, holding the plaint did not disclose a cause of action.

civil petition_dismissed Significant specific performance collaboration agreement consideration Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Mehvish Adil v. Delhi Wakf Board

15 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4180
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Waqf Tribunal's dismissal of interim injunctions, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction over eviction of tenants from Waqf property and holding that due process was satisfied despite admitted tenancy and prior eviction notices.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Waqf Act, 1995 Section 83 amendment Waqf Tribunal jurisdiction eviction proceedings

Mehvish Adil v. Delhi Wakf Board

15 Dec 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:4178
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the Waqf Tribunal’s jurisdiction and dismissal of interim injunctions, allowing eviction of tenants from Waqf property after due process and rejecting limitation and tenancy-based defenses.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Waqf Act, 1995 Section 83 Waqf Act Section 54 Waqf Act Section 55 Waqf Act

Vivekanand Vidya Ashram Teacher Training School v. Sh Vineet Joshi & Anr.

14 Dec 2021 · Najmiwaziri, J. · 2021:DHC:4450

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn the petitions challenging NCTE decisions due to stay orders by the Rajasthan High Court and the petitioners' withdrawal.

administrative appeal_dismissed petition withdrawal stay order National Council for Teacher Education communication of decision

Ram Krishna College v. Kesang Yangzom Sherpa & Anr

14 Dec 2021 · Najmi Waziri · 2021:DHC:4449

Delhi High Court imposed costs on respondents for delayed compliance in granting permissions to educational institutions and issued directions for tree plantation, disposing of contempt petitions with liberty to pursue other remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt petition delay in compliance costs National Council for Teacher Education

US Mishra & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

14 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4169

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the grant of NOC for transfer of bhumidari land, holding that refusal without statutory basis under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 was unsustainable.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 bhumidar No Objection Certificate transfer of land

Guljar v. NCB

14 Dec 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:4173
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, holding that stringent bail conditions apply in commercial quantity drug cases and procedural violations alleged do not justify bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 bail commercial quantity

Sh. Sahab Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

14 Dec 2021 · Yashwant Varma · 2021:DHC:4170

The Delhi High Court directed correction of revenue records to reflect an original land rights order subject to a pending stay, while refusing to restrain compensation disbursement under land acquisition proceedings.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 National Highways Act, 1956 bhumidari rights revenue record

Galderma Pharma SA v. Income Tax Officer

14 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4172-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Protocol to the India-Switzerland DTAA, including the MFN clause, applies automatically without government notification, entitling the petitioner to a 5% withholding tax rate on dividends instead of 10%.

tax petition_allowed Significant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement DTAA Protocol Most Favoured Nation clause withholding tax

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-12 v. Ms. Reeshu Goel

14 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4171-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the income tax department's appeal upholding the ITAT's deletion of additions under Section 68 for alleged bogus capital gains, holding no perversity in the Tribunal's findings.

tax appeal_dismissed Section 68 Income Tax Act bogus capital gains accommodation entries ITAT order