Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
Manoj Kumar Narang v. Amit Mehra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit challenging sale deeds executed in 1996 is barred by limitation under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963, as the plaintiff was aware of the alleged fraud at execution, and the suit lacked cause of action.
Jai Prakash v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the Tribunal’s refusal to condone delay in challenging dismissal for prolonged unauthorized absence, emphasizing the need for credible explanation and due diligence.
Neeraj Kumar Jaggi v. Arun Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for possession in favor of the registered owner, dismissing the appeal based on unregistered family settlement and documents that did not confer ownership rights.
State NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Shanker
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for rash and negligent driving causing death of a child, applying the principle of res ipsa loquitur and relying on eyewitness and documentary evidence.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Boeing India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's quashing of an income tax assessment order passed in the name of a non-existent amalgamating entity, holding such orders void ab initio and not curable as mere procedural errors.
MAKE MYTRIP (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-75(1), DELHI & ANR
Delhi High Court set aside the non-reasoned rejection of a NIL withholding tax certificate under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act and remanded the matter for a reasoned order applying Rule 28AA, affirming the principle of consistency and proper evaluation of disputed tax demands.
Supermint Exports Pvt Ltd v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that discharge vouchers executed by the insured in full settlement of an insurance claim are binding unless obtained by fraud, coercion, or undue influence attributable to the insurer.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/S Mahanivesh Oils & Foods Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that property purchased from proceeds of a scheduled offence committed before the PMLA came into force cannot be attached under Section 5(1) as the offence of money laundering must be committed after the Act's commencement, affirming the non-retrospective application of the PMLA.
BISHT CERAMICS v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing refund of earnest money paid in an e-auction due to misleading plot description and absence of a concluded contract, holding forfeiture impermissible under such circumstances.
M/S 6X v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside nonspeaking appellate orders lacking reasons, reaffirming that administrative decisions must be supported by intelligible reasons recorded at the time of order to ensure fairness and transparency.
Rajesh Bhandoria v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's late withdrawal of his voluntary retirement application, emphasizing strict compliance with the 15-day prior notice requirement under Rule 43(6) of the CCS Pension Rules, 2021.
Ramanand Mahto v. Ashwath Quippo Infra Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the parties' disputes.
Grow Indigo Private Limited v. Prayag Seeds Agrotech
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement without delving into substantive disputes.
Mila Sen and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that modification of a layout plan by DDA without following Section 11A procedure is valid if consistent with statutory plans, easementary rights require civil suit adjudication, and dismissed the petition challenging the modified layout plan and construction on Plot No.O-4.
Rado Uhren AG v. Ashok Kumar
The High Court dismissed the civil appeal as withdrawn on the appellant's request to withdraw the appeal.
Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the commercial appeal without prejudice and directed the trial court to expedite the pending suit's trial and decision.
Ritu Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a cyber fraud case involving large financial transactions and digital arrest, finding the accused's explanation prima facie unbelievable and the offence serious.
SH ASHISH KUMAR SHARMA v. SH MONU & ORS
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by assessing functional disability and future prospects beyond medical disability, and increasing non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering.
MS K MINOR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The court directed the petitioner to obtain a birth certificate through the District Magistrate under the amended Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, as a prerequisite for correcting the date of birth in the Aadhaar Card.