Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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The Commissioner of Income Tax - Exemption v. Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research

09 Oct 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:7405-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal holding that foreign contributions received under a sovereign bilateral agreement do not attract FCRA provisions and the respondent society is exempt from income tax on such contributions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 11 Section 12AA

Nanak Singh v. State

09 Oct 2019 · Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:7331

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused of violent protest-related offences, emphasizing bail as the rule and imposing conditions to safeguard investigation and public order.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Indian Penal Code Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act Arms Act

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rinku Devi & Ors.

09 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5108

The Delhi High Court held that an owner who verifies a driver's licence and tests driving skills is protected under the insurance policy despite a fake licence, and awarded compensation for loss of love and affection to claimants.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy fake driving licence due diligence

Man Mohan Pandey v. Bharat Electronics Limited

09 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5107

The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated by officers other than the designated disciplinary authorities under BEL's rules are illegal, quashed the charge sheets and suspension orders, and directed reinstatement of the petitioners.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet disciplinary authority suspension

Lalit alias Lucky v. State

09 Oct 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:5106-DB

The Delhi High Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, sentencing the appellant to ten years imprisonment for a fatal single knife blow inflicted in a sudden fight.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 IPC Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC murder

Ritesh Properties & Industries Ltd v. YouTube LLC & Ors.

09 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:5105

The Delhi High Court dismissed a defamation suit against YouTube and Google for non-disclosure of material facts and failure to plead falsity, emphasizing the duty of full disclosure when seeking ex parte injunctions in commercial disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation ex parte relief full disclosure abuse of process

Axis Communications v. Wapcos Ltd.

09 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5110-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a government contract, holding that judicial interference in tender processes requires clear arbitrariness or mala fides, which was absent here.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review tender process eligibility criteria arbitrariness

Midas Netcom Limited v. Official Liquidator

09 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5120

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up and dissolution of Midas Netcom Limited under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after finding full compliance with statutory requirements.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) declaration of solvency

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. KIRAN SHARMA

09 Oct 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5099-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld CAT's order directing salary parity for contractual Protection Officers with Welfare Officers for the interregnum period pending Recruitment Rules notification, dismissing the Government's challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Protection Officer Welfare Officer contractual employee salary parity

Dilpreet Singh Gandhi v. Neeraj & Anr

09 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5100

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's appeal, setting aside the eviction order and granting leave to defend where triable issues on landlord's bonafide necessity under Section 14(1)(e) were raised.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bonafide necessity eviction petition

Sudesh Kumar Bansal v. Ajay Saini & Ors.

09 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5101

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant leave to defend against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, holding that triable issues regarding landlord's disclosure and artificial scarcity require trial.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide necessity leave to defend

Kailash Aggarwal & Associates v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

09 Oct 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:5109

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is generally not appropriate for adjudicating disputed factual questions involving electricity connection cost estimates and directed the parties to resolve the dispute through civil proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ petition disputed question of fact electricity connection

Naveen Saroha v. Airline Allied Services Limited

09 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:5104

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to extend the time for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award beyond the statutory period under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on the basis of mutual consent and sufficient cause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitral proceedings

Usha Narang v. Mahesh Kumar & Anr

09 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5103

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, staying execution of the eviction order on the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction leave to defend

Sushil Kumar v. Rama Mehta & Ors.

09 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5102

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition and upheld eviction on bona fide necessity grounds under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, affirming the landlord's right to use the premises for personal use including a legal office.

civil appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide necessity eviction

Bijender Gupta v. Hardawari Lal

09 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5098

The Delhi High Court held that absolute ownership is not required for eviction under Sections 14(1)(a) and 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, and remitted the eviction petition for fresh consideration on merits.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 14(1)(e) eviction petition

M/S Gurunanak Fashion Studio Pvt. Ltd. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

09 Oct 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5093

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to sealing and demolition of residential premises used for commercial purposes must be addressed before the Monitoring Committee, dismissing the petition for interim relief and directing the petitioner to approach the Committee.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Monitoring Committee sealing and demolition residential premises commercial use

Zuber Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

09 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5095

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties recorded before the Family Court.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute

Gaurav Arora & Ors. v. State & Anr.

09 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5096

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute Section 482 CrPC

Deepu Kumar v. State & Anr.

09 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5097

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers of High Court