Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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Bentwood Seating System P Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India

11 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2429-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an Arbitral Award for failure to decide the essential issue of fraud affecting the contract's validity.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Fraud Specific Performance Section 34 Arbitration Act

YOU-ONE MAHARIA JV v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

11 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2426

The Delhi High Court directed reconstitution of the arbitral tribunal by invalidating unilateral arbitrator appointments by NHAI and appointing a new presiding arbitrator to ensure impartial arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 unilateral arbitrator appointment impartiality

M/S Ramacivil India Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

11 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar
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The court held that interest on an arbitral award amount ceases from the date of deposit with the court under Section 36(3) of the Arbitration Act or Order XXI Rule 1 CPC, and the decree holder is not entitled to additional interest during the deposit period despite conditions on withdrawal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award enforcement Interest on deposited amount Order XXI Rule 1 CPC Section 34 Arbitration Act

ICICI Bank Limited v. Aarnawas Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:4478-DB

The Delhi High Court held that once a bank holding a Recovery Certificate records satisfaction with a settled amount, the Recovery Officer must close recovery proceedings and cannot insist on recovering the full awarded amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Recovery Certificate Debts Recovery Tribunal Recovery Officer affidavit of satisfaction

Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2021:DHC:2412

The Delhi High Court analyzed the validity of Indian Patent No. 240893 on asymmetrical beams for spectrum efficiency, focusing on novelty, inventive step, and patentability under the Patents Act, with judgment on validity reserved.

intellectual_property other Significant Patent Infringement Indian Patent No. 240893 Asymmetrical Beams Split-sector Antenna

Black Diamond Trackparts Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2410-DB

The Delhi High Court held that petitions under Article 227 are maintainable against non-appealable orders of Commercial Courts despite statutory bar on revision, but such jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly to uphold legislative intent.

civil other Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Anup Bhatia and Others v. Madan Lal Bhatia & Anr.

10 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2423

The Delhi High Court upheld possession and mesne profits in a family property dispute, ruling limitation was tolled during pending writ proceedings and family settlements inconsistent with final orders were inadmissible.

property appeal_dismissed Significant possession suit limitation mesne profits family settlement

MRS KULAN RUKHSANA AMIN & ORS. v. GAURANG KANTH & ANR.

10 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2424

The Delhi High Court allowed impleadment of subsequent purchasers pendente lite as parties but denied their substitution in place of original defendants in a property suit challenging a sale deed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant impleadment substitution lis pendens transfer pendente lite

Anil Sharma v. Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd

10 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2418

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal challenging an arbitral award as infructuous after the parties settled the dispute and the award was satisfied.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitral award settlement loan dispute no objection certificate

Saawariya Impex Private Limited v. National E-Assessment Center Delhi

10 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2422-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft assessment order, remanding the matter for fresh proceedings in compliance with statutory procedure.

tax appeal_allowed Significant faceless assessment Income Tax Act 1961 Section 144B show cause notice

SAS FININVEST LLP v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT NEW DELHI

10 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2421-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft order, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural mandates.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme natural justice show cause notice draft assessment order

Kanti Commercials Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Aug 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2425-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a bidder from Air India's strategic disinvestment for failing to meet the net worth criteria as defined in the tender document, excluding amalgamation reserves.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant net worth amalgamation reserve strategic disinvestment Preliminary Information Memorandum

B GHOSE & COMPANY PVT LTD v. SATISH MATHUR & ANR

10 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2414

The Delhi High Court dismissed Ashok Leyland's appeal as barred by limitation and held the successor IndusInd Bank liable for the decree, emphasizing that suppression of merger facts and delay without bona fides cannot be condoned.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation merger successor liability Order IX Rule 13 CPC

Ashok Kumar Malhotra v. Sunil Tuli

10 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2413

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to reopen evidence and direct further document production in a possession suit, emphasizing procedural discretion and the advisory nature of expert opinion.

civil petition_dismissed Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC reopening evidence signature comparison

New India Assurance Company Limited v. Nanak Chand & Anr.

10 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2419

The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of an employee’s compensation claim petition withdrawn without liberty, emphasizing hearing on merits for weaker sections while cautioning against forum shopping.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Employees Compensation Act, 1923 claim petition restoration withdrawal without liberty forum shopping

Polytech Trade Foundation v. Union of India

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2416-DB

The Delhi High Court held that government advisories during COVID-19 lockdown directing waiver of penal charges on importers are advisory and do not mandate blanket waiver of contractual detention and demurrage charges by CFSs, ICDs, or shipping lines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant COVID-19 lockdown Container Freight Stations Inland Container Depots detention charges

Rakesh @ Diwan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)

10 Aug 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:2415

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act based on the reliable testimony of the child victim, rejecting challenges on delay, contradictions, and forensic evidence, and directed victim compensation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act child sexual abuse child witness testimony Section 6 POCSO

Saroj Rani v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

10 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2417

The Delhi High Court granted a 30-day extension for repair work on the petitioner's property, setting aside the municipal corporation's refusal and directing inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance.

administrative petition_allowed extension of time repair work municipal corporation permission for renovation

Black Diamond Trackparts Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd.

10 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2411-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Article 227 petitions are maintainable against non-appealable orders of Commercial Courts despite statutory bars on revision, but such jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly to uphold legislative intent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Public Rose Shiksha Samiti & Anr. v. Dr Vineet Joshuas Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education & Ors.

10 Aug 2021 · Najmiwaziri · 2021:DHC:4432

The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple petitions against the National Council for Teacher Education as withdrawn, granting petitioners liberty to pursue other legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural petition withdrawal liberty to pursue remedies National Council for Teacher Education administrative law