Delhi High Court

59,406 judgments

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Aradhana Foods and Juices Pvt. Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8302-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's remand on disallowance of operating expenses but allowed the appeal on rate of depreciation issue, directing the Tribunal to re-examine the matter afresh.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A Income Tax Rules, 1962 rate of depreciation

Om Prakash v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; I. S. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5277-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a TSR driver for raping a 9-year-old girl, relying on credible testimony and DNA evidence, but reduced his life sentence to 16 years rigorous imprisonment considering mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape of minor POCSO Act DNA evidence identification of accused

Suraj v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5273

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections after the parties amicably settled their dispute through mediation and the complainant withdrew the charges.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC mediation settlement of criminal dispute

Raj Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5283

The Delhi High Court set aside the order rejecting alternate plot allotment due to failure to consider the extent of built-up land and directed reconsideration in accordance with applicable guidelines.

administrative appeal_allowed alternate plot allotment land acquisition built-up land agricultural land

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Indu Devi

21 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5282

The Delhi High Court allowed partial modification of compensation awards in a motor accident case, granting insurer recovery rights due to a fake driving license and adjusting compensation as per Supreme Court guidelines.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation future prospects multiplier fake driving license

Sita Ram & Ors v. Manoj Kumar & Ors

21 Aug 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5268

The Delhi High Court held that property inherited by a father from paternal ancestors post-Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is self-acquired and not ancestral, dismissing the son's suit for partition.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit ancestral property self-acquired property Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Akachukwu Christopher Nnadi v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5270
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 21(b) NDPS Act, ruling that proper notice under Section 50 was given, delay in FSL submission did not vitiate the case, and the investigating officer had valid authority.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 50 notice search and seizure cocaine possession

Lalita v. The State & Anr

21 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5292

The Delhi High Court directed inquiry into the husband's compliance with bail conditions to return 100 grams of gold or its value, affirming the Magistrate's jurisdiction to enforce bail terms and distinguishing maintenance obligations from property return.

criminal other Significant bail conditions return of property Section 498A IPC maintenance allowance

Sanjay Kumar Goel v. Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.

21 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5291

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal for lack of substantial question of law and non-impleadment of necessary parties, upholding the concurrent findings of the lower courts on evidence insufficiency.

civil appeal_dismissed Regular Second Appeal Section 100 CPC Substantial question of law Non-impleadment of parties

Sunder Lal v. State

21 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:4085-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible injured eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 34 IPC common intention injured eyewitness

Rajiv Mehta v. Savita Mehta

20 Aug 2018 · G. S. Sistani; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:5247-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against a divorce decree, holding that recall of witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is sparingly exercised and condoning delay in appeal filing under the limitation period of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Order 18 Rule 17 CPC recall of witness condonation of delay Family Courts Act, 1984

Ikechukwu Chukwubuikem Stanley v. Narcotic Control Bureau

20 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:5214

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a previously convicted accused found in conscious possession of heroin under the NDPS Act, while granting bail to a courier agency owner who lacked knowledge of the contraband.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant conscious possession NDPS Act Section 35 NDPS Section 37 NDPS

The Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. MSB Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd

20 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8331-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the first stay order granted by the ITAT, relying on binding precedent that such appeals are not maintainable.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal stay order appeal maintainability Pepsi Food Pvt. Ltd. case

National Highways Authority of India v. Som Dutt Builders - NCC (JV)

20 Aug 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:5240

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting partial damages and contractual interest to a contractor for delays in a highway project, affirming the validity of the Hudson formula and rejecting the petitioner's challenge under Section 34.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Hudson formula Standard Data Book

Ravi Rai v. Medical Council of India and Ors.

20 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:5218

The Delhi High Court set aside the Medical Council of India's exoneration of a treating doctor for medical negligence, remanding for reconsideration of punishment, while upholding the punishment of the operating surgeon for performing unauthorized surgery on the wrong foot.

medical negligence / administrative appeal_allowed Significant medical negligence informed consent duty of care disciplinary proceedings

Suresh Kumar Rathore & Others v. The State, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr

20 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5231

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from family property disputes based on a mediated family settlement, emphasizing restoration of peace and futility of continuing criminal proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR family settlement mediation criminal proceedings

M/S. COLLAGE ESTATES PVT. LTD. v. BLUE STAR LTD.

20 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:5243-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment under a commercial contract, holding the claim was not barred by limitation as the cause of action accrued upon completion and certification of work, not merely on physical commissioning.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Article 18 Cause of action

Nitin Tyagi & Ors. v. Election Commission of India & Anr.

20 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:5244-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Election Commission's interlocutory order and directed fresh applications for summoning witnesses be considered on merits, emphasizing procedural fairness in 'office of profit' disqualification proceedings.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant office of profit Election Commission of India disqualification natural justice

Aditya Sharma v. Income Tax Department

20 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5254

The Delhi High Court held that pendency of settlement applications before the Income Tax Settlement Commission does not bar sanction for prosecution or criminal proceedings unless immunity is expressly granted, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of prosecution.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Settlement Commission Section 245-D Income Tax Act Section 245-F Income Tax Act Section 245-H Income Tax Act

Umashankar & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

20 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5253

The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot direct police to conduct an 'enquiry' under Section 202 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders based on such direction and remitting the matter for proper inquiry or investigation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 202 Cr.P.C. inquiry vs investigation Magistrate jurisdiction police enquiry