Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Tyrist Enterprises & Anr. v. Chairman Railways Board & Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:7231

The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions holding that respondents substantially complied with court directions to return or purchase wagons, leaving valuation disputes to arbitration or legal remedies.

civil petition_dismissed contempt of court substantial compliance counter claim set off

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Avinash Bansal

14 Nov 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:7232

The Delhi High Court upheld the use of non-conforming industrial land for banquet halls under MPD-2021 and extended protections of the 2011 Act, dismissing the municipal corporation's challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant non-conforming industrial area banquet hall National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011 Master Plan of Delhi 2021

Pankaj Paliwal v. M/S Vian Infrastructure Ltd & Ors

14 Nov 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:7248

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the auction of company property, holding that a sale deed executed without board authorization and valid consideration is fraudulent and cannot transfer ownership.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant Official Liquidator Companies Act 1956 sale deed authorization

N.S. Interior Contracts Pvt. Ltd. v. Aman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:7247

The Delhi High Court granted a further four-month extension for concluding arbitration proceedings, emphasizing the parties' investment of time and resources and the advanced stage of the matter.

civil other arbitration proceedings extension of time statutory period Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Young Friends & Co. & Ors. v. Puri Investments

14 Nov 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:7207

The Delhi High Court held that permissive concurrent use by third parties does not constitute subletting under the Delhi Rent Control Act and set aside the eviction order based on impermissible inferences of exclusive possession.

civil petition_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(b) subletting exclusive possession

Divya Jangid v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · CHIEF JUSTICE; V. KAMESWAR RAO · 2018:DHC:7206-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its order directing further CBI investigation, holding no suppression of facts or lack of locus standi, and affirming the Court’s power to order supplementary investigation post charge sheet.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant public interest litigation locus standi suppression of facts CBI investigation

Davinder Kumar Bajaj v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

14 Nov 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:7233

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking protection against harassment in running a food stall due to lack of material particulars, granting liberty to file a better-drafted petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition harassment food stall cause of action

Reliance Cable Industries v. Commissioner of GST (East) Delhi

14 Nov 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2018:DHC:7239-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Revenue's demand of duty and penalty against Reliance Cable Industries for clandestine removal of goods, affirming the appellate tribunal's order based on corroborated documents and statements.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant clandestine removal customs excise service tax appellate tribunal search and seizure

Major Abhishek Dwivedi v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 59 (1995) DLT 573 (DB)

Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of an Army officer's premature resignation application for lack of reasons and directed fresh consideration in line with policy and compassionate grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant premature resignation service liability Armed Forces Medical Services discrimination

Kanshi Nath & Ors. v. M/S National Trading Corporation & Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:7219

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to summon certain witnesses and documents in a suit for permanent injunction concerning possession and use of a common passage.

civil petition_dismissed permanent injunction common passage summoning witnesses rent agreement

Greenlight Planet India Pvt. Ltd. v. Gee Lighting Technology

14 Nov 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:7224

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for passing off is a distinct cause of action from design infringement and not barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC, allowing the plaintiff to file a separate suit without seeking leave.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order II Rule 2 CPC Order 7 Rule 11(d) CPC passing off design infringement

Sonu Hamade v. Kuldeep Singh & Ors

14 Nov 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:7215

Delhi High Court held that it has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a partition suit where at least one immovable property is situated within its jurisdiction, notwithstanding other properties lying outside Delhi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction partition suit immovable property Section 16 CPC

Seema Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

13 Nov 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8470

The Delhi High Court confirmed interim bail and disposed of bail applications on the basis of an amicable settlement reached through court mediation, allowing for future quashing of the FIR subject to compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed bail application amicable settlement mediation quashing of FIR

ETHOS LIMITED v. GEOFIN INVESTMENT PVT. LTD.

13 Nov 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:7196

The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award for lack of reasons and evidence on property tax and maintenance charges claims, upheld interest rate but allowed recalculation, and corrected an arithmetical error in the principal amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge property tax maintenance charges

Ajay Laroia v. Shivan Rajput & Anr

13 Nov 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:7195

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretionary admission of documents filed late by the defendant under Order VIII Rule 1A(3) CPC and Section 165 Indian Evidence Act, emphasizing substantial justice over procedural technicalities.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VIII Rule 1A(3) CPC Section 165 Indian Evidence Act discretionary power production of documents

Rama Kant Shah v. Shashi Bala Nagpal

13 Nov 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:7197

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution orders, holding that unsubstantiated claims by a judgment debtor cannot delay possession decrees against trespassers.

civil petition_dismissed execution petition possession decree trespasser land acquisition

Union of India v. Gajraj Singh & Ors.

13 Nov 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2018:DHC:7194-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision that an employee's eligibility for promotion prior to disciplinary proceedings cannot be negated by a subsequent censure, dismissing the Union of India's petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant promotion disciplinary proceedings sealed cover procedure censure order

Rajiv Jain v. Income Tax Officer

13 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7205-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld unexplained cash deposit additions under Section 68 but remanded the matter for reconsideration of cash withdrawal explanations, emphasizing the need for fair opportunity to the assessee.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unexplained cash deposits income from undisclosed sources assessment year 2010-11

PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-2 v. M/S CARAF BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD.

13 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7204-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act must be limited to expenses attributable to exempt income actually earned and cannot exceed the exempt income amount.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act disallowance exempt income Rule 8D Income Tax Rules

Bijender Singh v. Naresh Kumari

13 Nov 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2018:DHC:7203-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a divorce petition on the ground that the appellant failed to prove cruelty as defined under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 mental cruelty