Delhi High Court

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Bebo Devi & Anr. v. Mamta Gola

18 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6059

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree granting possession and mesne profits to the plaintiff who proved ownership by registered Sale Deed and documentary evidence, while the defendants failed to rebut the claim.

civil appeal_dismissed possession suit registered sale deed licensee mesne profits

Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S. Ansal Properties and Industries

18 Sep 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6060-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Rs. 42 crores received by the assessee was sale consideration taxable in block assessment, rejecting its characterization as a security deposit, while dismissing other additions lacking sufficient evidence.

tax appeal_partly_allowed Significant block assessment undisclosed income security deposit sale consideration

Sanjay Jha v. Additional District Magistrate Gum Lac & Anr

17 Sep 2018 · Hima Kohli; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:8673-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw writ petitions and dismissed them along with pending applications.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal of petition leave to withdraw dismissal of petition

NEXGEN MANPOWER SERVICES PVT. LTD v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND ANR.

17 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8671-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed three writ petitions filed by Nexgen Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.

other other Procedural writ petition withdrawal dismissal High Court of Delhi

Tushar Ranjan Mohanty v. Union of India

17 Sep 2018 · Hima Kohli; V. Kameswar Rao · 2018:DHC:8669-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw multiple writ petitions and disposed of them as not pressed, permitting the petitioner to appear before the Tribunal for final arguments.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition withdrawal tribunal final arguments

ISHWAR SINGH & ORS. ..... Petitioners Through Mr. Uttam Datt and Mr. Tarun Sharma, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....

17 Sep 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER RAJIV SHAKDHER, J. (ORAL) · 2018:DHC:6038

The Delhi High Court held that only the Central Government can appoint arbitrators under Section 3-G of the National Highways Act, 1956, and petitions under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are not maintainable for such appointments.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Section 3-G National Highways Act Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator special statute overrides general law

ISHWAR SINGH & ORS. ..... Petitioners Through Mr. Uttam Datt and Mr. Tarun Sharma, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....

17 Sep 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER RAJIV SHAKDHER, J. (ORAL) · 2018:DHC:6037

The Delhi High Court held that only the Central Government can appoint arbitrators under Section 3-G of the National Highways Act, 1956, and petitions under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act are not maintainable for such appointments.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 3-G National Highways Act Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator special statute overriding general law

Rajpal Singh v. Financial Commissioner & Ors.

17 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6036

The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte and non-speaking land allotment orders in consolidation proceedings and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with the Consolidation Scheme.

property other Significant Consolidation Scheme land allotment ex parte order plot allotment

Brijesh Tyagi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

17 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6035

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s application for alternate plot allotment based on certified documents, refusing to quash administrative minutes in absence of the rejection order.

administrative other writ petition alternate plot allotment Minutes of Meeting Khatoni

The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Rajbir Singh & Ors.

17 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6034

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order partially setting aside a motor accident claim Award against the insurer due to lack of service on the vehicle owner, allowing further adjudication on the validity of the driving licence and recovery rights.

civil petition_dismissed Order 9 Rule 13 CPC setting aside award service of notice insured vehicle

Roshan Lal Lalit Mohan & Anr. v. State & Anr.

17 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6019

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's constitutional transfer order prevails over the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015, setting aside the Magistrate's order transferring the cheque dishonour case back to Bhubaneswar.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Transfer of cases Article 142 Constitution

Union Bank of India v. Rakesh Kumar Puri

17 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6039-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the continuation of disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement but left open the question of imposing dismissal post-superannuation, directing the bank to reconsider the employee's representation.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings superannuation dismissal after retirement officers service regulations

Delhi Police Public School v. Ajay Singh & Ors.

17 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:6052

The Delhi High Court held that a school cannot initiate a fresh inquiry on the same charges after termination without inquiry is set aside, and the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to award back wages, affirming reinstatement but setting aside back wages awarded.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Rules 1973 termination without inquiry departmental inquiry retrospective suspension

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. Rambagh Palace Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

17 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:6042-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of disallowance on repair and maintenance expenses where the assessee produced sufficient evidence, ruling that mere suspicion without disproving evidence does not justify disallowance under Section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant repair and maintenance expenditure disallowance Income Tax Act 1961 Section 37(1)

Servotech Electricals Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashoka Enterprises (India)

17 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6023

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for recovery against a defendant company, holding that admission of debt in balance sheets and part payment restarted limitation, and the suit by a registered partnership firm was validly filed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant running account partnership firm registration Section 69 Partnership Act acknowledgment of debt

M/S SHEO PRASAD SHAMBHU RAM & ANR v. M/S PURAN CHAND & CO

17 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6025

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court decree dismissing appellants' claim of tenancy predating mortgage, holding that tenancy created by mortgagees post-mortgage ends with mortgage termination, entitling the auction purchaser to possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mortgage tenancy mortgagee rights rent note possession

Adwel Advertising Service & Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

17 Sep 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:6027-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards rejecting equitable set-off claims and challenges to contract termination, affirming that arbitral tribunals are confined to disputes within their reference and discretionary equitable set-off applies only to closely connected transactions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration equitable set-off arbitral award scope of arbitration

ADWEL ADVERTISING SERVICE & ANR v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

17 Sep 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A.K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:6028-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Adwel Advertising Service against South Delhi Municipal Corporation without costs, referring to a related detailed judgment for reasoning.

civil appeal_dismissed appeal dismissal South Delhi Municipal Corporation Adwel Advertising Service FAO(OS)(Comm)

LIFESTAR PHARMA PVT. LTD. v. GO-ISH REMEDIES LTD. OF BADDI

17 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6026

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant's use of a deceptively similar trademark in pharmaceutical products, permitting use of a distinctly different mark to prevent confusion and protect the plaintiff's registered trademark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction pharmaceutical products

R.K. Millen & Company (India) Pvt Ltd & Anr v. National Building Construction Corporation Ltd

17 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6029

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing refund of Rs. 10 crores by the petitioners to NBCC, dismissing challenges based on delay tactics, jurisdiction, and natural justice under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Arbitral award Dilatory tactics