Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

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SI/EXE Jitendra Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

30 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2251-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld departmental disciplinary proceedings against a CISF Sub-Inspector for assaulting a passenger, holding that judicial review is limited and compounding of criminal offences does not absolve departmental misconduct.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental inquiry misconduct assault CISF Rules

Sujata Rathore v. Union of India

30 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2252-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CRPF transfer order, holding that transfers in accordance with the service rotation policy are not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer policy CRPF soft area posting hard area posting

Himanshu Bansal v. Shilpi Bansal

30 Jul 2021 · Najmiwaziri · 2021:DHC:4430

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal and disposed of cross petitions following an amicable settlement between the parties documented by a Settlement Deed.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Deed Withdrawal of petitions Amicable settlement Disposal of applications

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation v. M/s Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

30 Jul 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU, J. · 2021:DHC:2247
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The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference to terminate an arbitrator's mandate on grounds of bias is impermissible at the interlocutory stage and such challenges must await the final arbitral award.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14(2) Section 12 Section 13

Bimal Kumar Jain v. Directorate of Enforcement

30 Jul 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:2243

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a large-scale money laundering case, upholding the constitutionality of amended Section 45 PMLA and validating arrest procedures under non-bailable warrants.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 19 PMLA Section 45 PMLA

Anand Prakash v. State

30 Jul 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2249

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and minimum sentence of three years imprisonment under Section 354B IPC and Section 12 POCSO Act against the appellant for outraging the modesty of a minor, dismissing his appeal and plea for leniency.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 354B IPC Section 12 POCSO Act minor girl outraging modesty

Kritika Sharma v. Union of India

30 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2257-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of an All India Services officer's inter-cadre transfer request on marriage grounds, ordered expeditious Tribunal hearing, and imposed costs on the State for delay.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-cadre transfer All India Services transfer on ground of marriage administrative delay

TSUNAMI ON ROADS v. UNION OF INDIA

30 Jul 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2258-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to oil companies and government to mitigate air pollution, directing the petition to be treated as a representation for executive consideration.

constitutional petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation Writ of Mandamus Environmental Pollution Air Pollution

Amit Sahni v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Jul 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2239-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking deferment of surrender of certain prisoners, holding that the Supreme Court was already seized of the matter and granting liberty to the petitioner to pursue remedies later.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition prisoners surrender medical conditions

Blue Star Ltd. v. Bhasin Infotech & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd & Anr.

29 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:2242

The Delhi High Court held that an addendum incorporating an arbitration clause binds a non-signatory party as a necessary party to arbitration and appointed a Sole Arbitrator accordingly.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Agreement Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Addendum Non-signatory party

M/S DELHI CLEAN TECH SERVICES PVT LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

29 Jul 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:2227

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute sole arbitrator and extended the time for making the arbitral award in a dispute arising under a municipal waste management contract following the death of the previously appointed arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 15(2) appointment of arbitrator

Religare Enterprises Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi

29 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2233-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to grant or consider a requested personal hearing under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act violates natural justice and set aside the faceless assessment order, remanding the matter for a hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme Section 144B Income Tax Act personal hearing principles of natural justice

Rakesh Kumar v. Union of India

29 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2237-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal from service for possession of counterfeit seals and corruption, holding that the disciplinary proceedings were valid, timely, and the punishment proportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental disciplinary proceedings Sashastra Seema Bal Act counterfeit seal corruption

M/S AMRAPALI STEELS PVT. LTD. v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

29 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2229

The Delhi High Court set aside a retrospective property tax assessment order for lack of personal hearing and improper measurement, directing a fresh assessment with due process.

administrative appeal_allowed property tax assessment retrospective assessment personal hearing attachment of bank account

Swami Nath v. Kamla Devi and Ors.

29 Jul 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:2226

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that an unregistered mortgage deed without proof of deposit of title deeds does not create a valid mortgage, and the suit for foreclosure and injunction was rightly dismissed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant simple mortgage equitable mortgage Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Section 59 registration

Fortis Hospitals Ltd. v. ACIT, Circle – 9(2), New Delhi

29 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2240-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that non-compete fees do not qualify as intangible assets eligible for depreciation under the Income Tax Act, dismissing Fortis Hospitals' appeal against the ITAT ruling.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant non-compete fee intangible asset depreciation Income Tax Act 1961

UMKAL HEALTHCARE PVT LTD v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE & ANR.

29 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2234-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to grant a requested personal hearing, emphasizing the mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme Section 144B Income Tax Act personal hearing principles of natural justice

ENKEBEE INFRATECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD.

29 Jul 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:2228

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes between Enkebee Infratech and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 appointment of arbitrator

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. DR. SURENDER PAL & ANR.

29 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2238-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against a suspended employee accused of sexual harassment, rejecting automatic reinstatement despite prolonged suspension and delays partly caused by the employee.

administrative other Significant suspension extension disciplinary proceedings sexual harassment complaint Internal Complaints Committee

ST MICROELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE & ANR.

29 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2235-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a final income tax assessment order for failure to issue a mandatory draft assessment order under Section 144C(1) and remanded the matter for fresh proceedings.

tax appeal_allowed Significant draft assessment order Section 144C(1) final assessment order Income Tax Act, 1961