Delhi High Court

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J S v. S S

25 Mar 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:1732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order, affirming that courts may reasonably estimate a husband's income beyond declared figures to ensure just maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance Hindu Marriage Act Section 24 income assessment

Pranav Ansal v. Vistra ITCL (India) Limited

25 Mar 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:3565
Cites 8 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award by holding that the arbitration clause in the Debenture Subscription Agreement was validly incorporated into the Deed of Personal Guarantee and survived novation by the Debenture Purchase Agreement, affirming the jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and the liability of guarantors.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration Agreement Incorporation by Reference Debenture Subscription Agreement Debenture Purchase Agreement

TEEMS INDIA TOWERLINES PRIVATE LIMITED v. POWERGRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED & ANR.

25 Mar 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5140

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under a tripartite agreement to resolve payment disputes, affirming arbitration rights despite non-party status to principal contracts and emphasizing adherence to pre-arbitral protocols.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 Section 21

DSSSB v. Mohan Lal Chhedwal

25 Mar 2019 · C. Hari Shankar; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9622-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing DSSSB to consider a candidate's appointment despite delay in e-dossier submission, due to failure to inform him of shortlisting by SMS/email as mandated.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant shortlisting e-dossier strict compliance notice communication

Sanofi India Ltd. v. Union of India

20 Mar 2019 · Vibhu Bahru · 2019:DHC:1699

The Delhi High Court held that drugs not launched by existing manufacturers of specified dosages under the NLEM cannot be treated as "New Drugs" under the DPCO, invalidating NPPA's price fixation and related demands.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013 New Drug definition National List of Essential Medicines Price fixation

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sunita Namdev & Ors.

20 Mar 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:1697

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by disallowing impermissible heads, adding future prospects, applying the correct multiplier based on actual age, and adjusting compensation amounts in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of dependency future prospects

Alim Saifi & Ors. v. State & Anr.

20 Mar 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:1693

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the ground that the parties had resolved their misunderstanding, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppressive and futile criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC inherent jurisdiction civil dispute in criminal case

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1684-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that compensation paid by a real estate company to flat buyers for surrendering rights is allowable as revenue expenditure, rental income from stock-in-trade properties is income from house property, and upheld various related tax treatment issues in favor of the Assessee.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure

Meenakshi Puria v. Arun Jain

20 Mar 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:1691

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's appeal in a loan recovery suit, upholding the trial court's decree for repayment with interest due to the defendant's failure to file a written statement or rebut the plaintiff's credible evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed loan recovery written statement Order 9 Rule 7 CPC affidavit

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi v. Sunil Lamba

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1670-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that the CIT could not assume jurisdiction under Section 263 to revise a plausible assessment order regarding non-taxability of receipts from assignment of self-generated trademarks and non-compete fees for AY 1995-96.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 263 jurisdiction Self-generated trademark Non-compete fee

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1682-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that compensation paid by a real estate developer to flat buyers for surrendering rights is allowable as revenue expenditure, rental income from stock-in-trade properties is income from house property, and upheld various related tax treatment issues in favor of the Assessee.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure

N Sai Balaji & Ors. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Anr.

20 Mar 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:1694

The Delhi High Court held that election-related grievances must be adjudicated by the Grievance Redressal Cell under the Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations and stayed the university's resolution restraining elected student representatives from participation pending such adjudication.

administrative other Significant Lyngdoh Committee Recommendations JNUSU elections Grievance Redressal Cell election expenditure accounts

M/S V2 RETAIL LIMITED v. M/S S.S. ENTERPRISES

20 Mar 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:1701-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the lessee liable for rent and damages despite the lessor's delay in obtaining change of user, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 judicial review

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1676-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that compensation paid by a real estate developer to flat buyers for surrendering allotment rights is allowable as revenue expenditure, rental income from stock-in-trade properties is income from house property, and upheld various related tax treatment issues in favor of the Assessee.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure

Parvesh Pandit v. Union of India

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1671-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that occupants of unauthorized colonies relying on unregistered documents cannot claim lapsing of land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and dismissed their petitions accordingly.

property petition_dismissed Significant unauthorized colony land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act valid title

Raj Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:1675-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition, holding that stale claims without valid title or timely compensation under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act are not maintainable, especially for land in unauthorized colonies.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act Unauthorized Colony Delay and Laches

Ravi Tiwari & Ors. v. Rajiv Kumar

20 Mar 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:1674

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a summary suit decree passed due to defendants' failure to comply with the condition of depositing a bank guarantee for leave to defend.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend bank guarantee summary suit

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1679-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that compensation paid to flat buyers is allowable as business expenditure, rental income from stock-in-trade is income from house property, and various related tax issues favor the assessee, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure

Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1678-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

Delhi High Court held that compensation paid by a real estate developer to flat buyers for surrendering rights is allowable as revenue expenditure under the Income Tax Act, affirming the Completed Contract Method accounting and rejecting the Revenue's claim of extraneous consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Gopal Das Estates & Housing Pvt. Ltd.

20 Mar 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:1677-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that compensation payments to flat buyers are allowable business expenditure under the Income Tax Act, rental income from stock-in-trade properties is income from house property, and upheld the Assessee's claims on various related tax issues, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Completed Contract Method Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure