Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Rajinder Kumar Tyagi v. Prem Nijhara & Anr.

14 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5998

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for recovery of loan amounts evidenced by dishonored cheques against the defendants proceeded ex-parte, awarding the plaintiff the balance amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed loan recovery dishonored cheques Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act ex-parte proceedings

M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. NANDINI ACHARYA

14 Sep 2018 · ANU MALHOTRA · 2018:DHC:5997
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to repossess a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of disposal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte receiver hypothecation loan default vehicle repossession

M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. GEETA AND ANR

14 Sep 2018 · ANU MALHOTRA · 2018:DHC:6002

The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to take possession of a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of asset dissipation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte receiver hypothecation loan default vehicle repossession

Petronet LNG Limited v. Afcons Infrastructure Limited

14 Sep 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4990
Cites 1 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to secure 100% of the arbitral award amount by deposit and bank guarantee during the pendency of the Section 34 challenge, modifying an earlier interim order for 70% deposit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award Section 34 challenge deposit of awarded amount interim stay

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. HC (MIN) SHISHU PAL

14 Sep 2018 · C. HARI SHANKAR; SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN · 2024:DHC:8294-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a censure penalty imposed on a police officer for non-appearance in disciplinary proceedings, holding that such absence without deliberate insubordination does not constitute misconduct under the relevant rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Delhi Police (Punishment & Appeal) Rules, 1980 non-appearance misconduct

Babu Shanker v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

13 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5943

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes post-divorce and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

IVS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Sep 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:5949

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging invocation of a performance bank guarantee in a contractual dispute, holding that such disputes with disputed facts are not amenable to writ jurisdiction absent egregious fraud.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Performance Bank Guarantee contractual dispute writ petition bank guarantee invocation

Devendra v. New Delhi Municipal Council

13 Sep 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal

The Delhi High Court upheld NDMC's sealing of a disputed kiosk near the Supreme Court for security reasons but directed NDMC to consider alternate allotment to the lawful heirs after resolving their dispute.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant kiosk allotment legal heirs dispute sealing of property New Delhi Municipal Council

B. L. Tejasvi v. Mahavir Prasad

13 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5973

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and that the respondent had discharged his liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonour of cheque legally enforceable debt burden of proof

Tazir Ahmed v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5932

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Tazir Ahmed for possession of counterfeit currency under Section 489C IPC, affirming that possession of large quantities of fake notes and credible police testimony establish mens rea even without public witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant counterfeit currency Section 489C IPC mens rea possession

M/S THERMAX LTD v. MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES FACILITAION COUNCIL AND ANR.

13 Sep 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:9245

The Delhi High Court upheld the referral of contract disputes to arbitration under the MSMED Act, holding that the respondent qualified as a 'Supplier' and objections not raised during conciliation were waived.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 Section 2(n) MSMED Act Section 18 MSMED Act Supplier definition

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd v. Hindustan Construction Co Ltd

13 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:9177-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeals challenging enforcement of an arbitration award and held that a withdrawn interlocutory application cannot be subsequently challenged, affirming enforcement without stay.

civil appeal_dismissed arbitration award enforcement interlocutory application withdrawal Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act stay on enforcement

Nidopavitra v. State Thr. CBI & Ors.

13 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8593

The Delhi High Court held that the use of a derogatory term not linked to a Scheduled Caste or Tribe does not attract Section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act and upheld the trial court's refusal to frame charges under that provision.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 3(1)(x) SC/ST Act Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act derogatory words regional bias

CIT v. Anita Mahajan

13 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8297-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a tax appeal without deciding the substantial question of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50 lakhs, leaving the question open and granting liberty to revive the appeal if exceptions apply.

tax appeal_dismissed tax effect substantial question of law appeal disposal threshold limit

Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-I v. M/S Seasons Textiles Ltd.

13 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8294-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed income tax appeals by the Revenue without adjudicating substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50,00,000, per Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appeal Tax Effect Threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Substantial Question of Law

Mahesh Liloriya v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

13 Sep 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8265

The Delhi High Court set aside a revisional court's order and subsequent trial proceedings for failure to issue notice and hearing to all affected parties, remitting the matter for fresh hearing in compliance with Section 401(2) Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 401(2) Cr.P.C. Revisional jurisdiction Notice and hearing Natural justice

CONNECT ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. v. ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LTD

13 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:5975

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator after holding that the Managing Director of the respondent was ineligible to act as arbitrator or appoint one under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 Appointment of arbitrator Ineligibility of arbitrator

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

13 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5953-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition, holding that possession was taken and compensation paid, so acquisition proceedings have not lapsed under the 2013 Act.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition physical possession compensation Section 24(2)

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

13 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:5954-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings did not lapse as physical possession and compensation were completed, but directed reconsideration of the petitioners' application for an alternate plot.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition Section 24(2) of 2013 Act physical possession compensation tendered

M/S INDCAP ENTERPRISES LLP v. NIAZ AHMED

13 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:5974

The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of investment amount, holding that mere allegations of coercion without triable defence are insufficient to defeat such a suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit recovery of money triable defence