Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

03 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2291

The Delhi High Court granted a retrospective six-month extension of the Arbitral Tribunal’s mandate upon joint request of the parties to enable continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Arbitral Tribunal mandate extension retrospective extension arbitration proceedings

Amir alias Saleem & Ors. v. State

03 Aug 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2287

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and three-year sentence under Section 25 of the Arms Act, ruling that sanction granted without physical production of seized arms is valid and police testimony is credible despite absence of public witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Arms Act Section 25 sanction for prosecution police witnesses

EKO INDIA FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 7(1) & ANR

03 Aug 2021 · Manmohan J; Navin Chawla J · 2021:DHC:2295-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Income Tax Department cannot adjust refunds exceeding 20% of disputed demand without specific reasons and directed refund of the excess amount adjusted.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax refund adjustment Assessment Year 2017-18 CBDT office memorandum 2016 Stay of demand

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax- 04, Delhi v. M/S Jaypee Capital Services Ltd.

03 Aug 2021 · Manmohan J; Navin Chawla J · 2021:DHC:2294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that additions not based on incriminating material found during search and where no assessment was pending on the search date cannot be sustained under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act Section 132 Section 153A search and seizure

Career Convent Educational and Charitable Trust v. Union of India & Anr

03 Aug 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2290
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The Delhi High Court held that minor procedural non-compliance and slight delays in submitting required documents for establishing Ayurveda medical colleges do not warrant rejection if substantial compliance and due diligence are shown, directing reconsideration of the applications.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Section 13A Indian Medicine Central Council Act No Objection Certificate Consent of Affiliation substantial compliance

CT/GD Reena Malik & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

03 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2299-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CRPF's retrospective imposition of Phase-II induction training on sports quota personnel removed from sports teams, rejecting age and injury-based exemption claims.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant sports quota recruitment Phase-II induction training retrospective policy application service rules amendment

Swami Goverdhan Rangachariji & Ors. v. M/S A.J. Printers

03 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2284

The Delhi High Court upheld the Rent Control Tribunal's remand for further inquiry on timely removal of unauthorized constructions in eviction proceedings, emphasizing the respondents' burden to prove compliance under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition unauthorized construction Section 14(11)

Nirbhay Pratap Singh v. Sumitomo Electrical Industrise Ltd & Anr.

03 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2292

The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the commercial petition and dismissed it as withdrawn.

civil petition_dismissed withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw dismissal as withdrawn commercial petition

M/S BDR DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. NARSINGH SHAH alias NARSINGH SAH

03 Aug 2021 · Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:2283

The Delhi High Court held that an application for amendment under Order VI Rule 17 CPC can be filed and heard even after hearing on an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is concluded and orders reserved, as reservation of orders does not amount to conclusion of hearing or pronouncement of judgment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment vs order amendment of pleadings

Pranjali Kureel v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Anr.

03 Aug 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2296

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of the petitioner’s date of birth in CBSE certificates based on public documents and court order, directing issuance of revised certificates consistent with the correct date.

administrative petition_allowed Significant date of birth correction CBSE Examination Byelaws public documents birth certificate

Sulphur Mills Limited v. Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited and Anr

02 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2262

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction upholding the prima facie validity of Indian Patent No. 282429 for a novel sulphur-based agricultural composition, rejecting the Defendant's challenge based on prior admissions and lack of novelty.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent infringement Indian Patent Number 282429 novel agricultural composition sulphur fertilizer

Tantia Constructions Limited v. NBCC India Ltd

02 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2266

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the basis of an amicable settlement under Order XXIII, Rule 3 CPC and granted the plaintiff a 50% refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Settlement Court fees refund Civil suit disposal

Ranjana Mitra v. Ashok Kumar Mazumdar & Ors.

02 Aug 2021 · Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2281

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellate judgment for being cryptic and unreasoned, remanding the matter for fresh disposal with directions that the First Appellate Court must independently consider all issues and record reasons, emphasizing the necessity of pleadings and evidence for protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 53A Transfer of Property Act First Appellate Court duty Reasoned judgment Agreement to Sell

Sishu Pal Singh v. Union of India

02 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2276-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that a promotion order passed after an employee’s retirement cannot be given retrospective effect to benefit the employee.

administrative appeal_dismissed promotion superannuation Departmental Promotion Committee retrospective effect

Pinky v. Hindu Rao Hospital & Ors.

02 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2279-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking medical records and compensation, holding that the appellant must first exhaust remedies under the Right to Information Act before approaching the writ court.

administrative appeal_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 writ petition medical records exhaustion of remedies

Medical Bureau v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax Delhi North & Anr.

02 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2273-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's pending GST refund claims for unutilized input tax credit on zero rated exports within six weeks, affirming the entitlement to provisional refund under the CGST Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund unutilized input tax credit zero rated supplies Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Woodpeckers India Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner, Trade and Taxes, Delhi & Anr.

02 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2272-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed rectification of a DVAT return and directed issuance of Form 'F' despite expiry of the revision period, holding that bona fide errors can be corrected to prevent undue hardship.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 DVAT return rectification Form F issuance

Union of India v. Dr S.K. Saxsena

02 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2275-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a suspension order not reviewed within 90 days becomes invalid thereafter, entitling reinstatement with salary from that date, while directing expeditious completion of the departmental enquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant suspension order review of suspension Central Civil Services Rules subsistence allowance

Pelican Grand Motels Private Limited v. Pelican Grand Motels

02 Aug 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2282

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award declaring the partnership firm as sole leaseholder over disputed property, dismissing the company's challenge based on an invalid resolution and entity conversion claim.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitral Award Lease Deed Partnership Firm Private Limited Company

Dinesh Gupta & Ors. v. Victorinox AG

02 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2277-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeal against an injunction for trademark infringement, finding prima facie suppression of material facts and directing inquiry under Section 340 CrPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement Order XXXIX CPC Section 340 CrPC clean hands doctrine