Delhi High Court

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Manoj Kumar Narang v. Amit Mehra & Ors.

16 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2160
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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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Article 58 Order VII Rule 11 CPC Sale Deed fraud

Jai Prakash v. Union of India

16 Mar 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2108-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed condonation of delay unauthorized absence disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service

Neeraj Kumar Jaggi v. Arun Kumar

16 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2159

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC registered Sale Deed family settlement unregistered documents

Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Yashpal Singh

16 Mar 2026 · Anil Ksheterpal; Amit Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2109-DB

State NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Shanker

16 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2158

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rash driving negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Boeing India Pvt. Ltd.

16 Mar 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:2116-DB
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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.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant amalgamation assessment order non-existent entity Income Tax Act, 1961

MAKE MYTRIP (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-75(1), DELHI & ANR

16 Mar 2026 · V. KAMESWAR RAO; VINOD KUMAR · 2026:DHC:2114-DB
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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.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act Rule 28AA Income Tax Rules Withholding Tax Certificate Tax Deduction at Source

Supermint Exports Pvt Ltd v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.

16 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2146-DB
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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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant discharge voucher accord and satisfaction economic duress arbitral award

Directorate of Enforcement v. M/S Mahanivesh Oils & Foods Pvt Ltd

16 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2147-DB
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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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 5(1) attachment proceeds of crime money laundering offence

BISHT CERAMICS v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

16 Mar 2026 · Jasmeet Singh · 2026:DHC:2445
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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.

property petition_allowed Significant earnest money e-auction Delhi Development Authority plot description ambiguity

M/S 6X v. Union of India & Anr.

16 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant nonspeaking order administrative order intelligible reasons quasi-judicial order

Rajesh Bhandoria v. Union of India and Ors

16 Mar 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:2257-DB
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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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement from Service Withdrawal of VRS Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021 Rule 43(6)

Ramanand Mahto v. Ashwath Quippo Infra Projects Pvt Ltd

16 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2183
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

Grow Indigo Private Limited v. Prayag Seeds Agrotech

16 Mar 2026 · Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2026:DHC:2178
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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.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitral autonomy

Mila Sen and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

16 Mar 2026 · Vikas Mahajan · 2026:DHC:2226

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.

property petition_dismissed Significant layout plan modification Delhi Development Authority easementary rights air and light

Rado Uhren AG v. Ashok Kumar

16 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2231-DB

The High Court dismissed the civil appeal as withdrawn on the appellant's request to withdraw the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural appeal withdrawal dismissal of appeal procedural order High Court of Delhi

Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited

16 Mar 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:2230-DB

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.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural withdrawal of appeal without prejudice expedited trial commercial suit

Ritu Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2181

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.

criminal bail_denied bail cyber fraud digital arrest bank transactions

SH ASHISH KUMAR SHARMA v. SH MONU & ORS

16 Mar 2026 · Anish Dayal · 2026:DHC:2386
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation permanent disability functional disability future prospects

MS K MINOR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

16 Mar 2026 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2026:DHC:2489

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant date of birth correction Aadhaar Card birth certificate Municipal Corporation of Delhi