Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Upasna Gundh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased’s family in a motor accident claim, affirming that income assessment may rely on circumstantial evidence beyond Income Tax Returns and justifying a 30% addition for future prospects.
M/S Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Vighnaharta Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited and electronic service of notice is valid.
Director General Narcotics Control Bureau and Anr. v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners’ belated writ petition challenging a CAT order after voluntary compliance and subsequent disciplinary proceedings, holding that delay and laches bar such challenge.
JKR TECHNO ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is limited to a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Kamal Dhawan v. Vinod Dhawan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint discloses a cause of action for partition of intestate properties under the Hindu Succession Act.
Dhan Vati @ Dhanno v. Satish Kumar
The Delhi High Court affirmed the Family Court's decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, holding that the appellant's persistent denial of conjugal relations and other conduct constituted cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Kishan Lal v. The Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only immediate neighbors or those personally affected have locus standi to challenge unauthorized construction, dismissing the petition filed by a non-neighbor while directing the municipal authorities to proceed lawfully.
Reena Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition under Section 349 of the DMC Act pending appeal before a non-functional Appellate Tribunal.
Suresh Sethi v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a recruit with CP-IV colour vision deficiency appointed under the 2015 Guidelines is entitled to consideration for redeployment under those Guidelines despite termination under earlier rules.
Ashok Verma v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a regularization application against demolition proceedings and directed the Cantonment Board to consider it with a personal hearing, restraining coercive action during pendency.
Atul Tanwar & Anr. v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to file a regularization application for their property and restrained demolition during its consideration, emphasizing procedural fairness under the Cantonment Act.
Pooja Tokas v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that interim protection against demolition cannot be misused to continue unauthorized construction and directed prompt action by municipal and police authorities.
Krishna Devi and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that non-neighbor petitioners lack locus standi to challenge municipal action against unauthorized construction and upheld the MCD's revocation of building plans obtained by misrepresentation.
Ragib Khan v. Commissioner MCD and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that only immediate neighbors or persons personally affected have locus standi to challenge unauthorized construction, and dismissed petitions where municipal authorities had already taken action.
Shruti Garg v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld MCD's sealing of unauthorized commercial activity in property No. 12/20 and directed consideration of de-sealing upon compliance with building laws and fire safety norms.
Bhagat Ram v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a wife who voluntarily left her husband and is not under unlawful detention.
Siam Stock Holdings Limited v. Assistant/ Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Taxation 3(1)(2) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte income tax assessment and penalty orders due to improper service of notices, remanding the matter for fresh proceedings after proper notice.
Avtar Singh v. Union of India and Ors
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to challenge an order passed on appeal during the petition's pendency.
Shiva Enterprises v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST adjudication order and upheld the procedure of granting appellate remedy pending the Supreme Court's decision on the validity of related notifications.
M/S S K Overseas v. Superintendent Range 20 Central GST Division
The Delhi High Court directed investigation into a GST registration cancellation case involving a fictitious firm and emphasized the need for verification of client identity and documents in GST writ petitions.