Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Amit Kumar v. Bharati College New Delhi and Ors

21 May 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:8745

The Delhi High Court held that delegation of evidence recording by the Internal Complaints Committee to a Sub-Committee is permissible if procedural fairness is ensured, and directed re-offering conciliation under Section 10 of the Sexual Harassment Act to the complainants.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Internal Complaints Committee Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 Section 10 conciliation delegation to Sub-Committee

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation-1 v. GE Engine Service Disrtibution LLC

21 May 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:8725-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals against ITAT orders rejecting interest under Section 234-B of the Income Tax Act, holding that the ITAT was bound by the Court's earlier ruling pending Supreme Court's decision.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 234-B Income Tax Act 1961 interest levy precedent

Baljeet Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

21 May 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:3358-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings in respect of land where possession was not taken and compensation not paid have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, allowing the writ petition filed by subsequent purchasers.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) lapse of acquisition proceedings

Sadhna Devi v. United Bank of India

21 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3353-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, upholding that the sale deed relied upon by the petitioner was a sham document and affirming the bank's right to possession under the SARFAESI Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant sham document sale deed title and possession SARFAESI Act

Manish Uppal v. Fiorano Motors LLP & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:3340

The Delhi High Court held that specific performance of a car sale contract is not maintainable where the plaintiff received partial refund and the vehicle remained uncleared at Customs, granting recovery of money against the defaulting defendants instead.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Specific Performance Sale Agreement Ferrari Car Customs Duty

Balbir Singh v. Baljit Kaur & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3352-DB

The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful compromise between siblings in a property dispute, condoned delay in filing appeals, and disposed of the appeals by modifying earlier decrees accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed compromise Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC condonation of delay

Balbir Singh v. Baljit Kaur & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3354-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and disposed of civil appeals by recording a lawful compromise modifying property ownership shares among siblings.

civil appeal_allowed compromise Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC condonation of delay

Pratichi Majumdar v. The University of Delhi & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:3329

The Delhi High Court quashed the award of a university gold medal given based on partial results and directed the medal to be awarded to the actual topper as per the complete final results.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Gold Medal award Delhi University merit list administrative lapse

Rakesh Kumar Jain v. M/S Uneecops Technologies Ltd. & Anr.

21 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:3334

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that receipt of software license entitles payment and unproven claims of mental agony and delay do not warrant damages in contractual disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed software license contractual dispute damages mental agony

Mansoor Azam v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 May 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:3336-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to decide the petitioner’s ownership objections with a reasoned order before releasing compensation for acquired land, recognizing that mutation is not conclusive of ownership.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 oral gift Hiba mutation

Manoj & Ors. v. M/s. R.C. Sood and Co. Pvt. Ltd./Ajay Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

21 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3335

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an interim order refusing to direct production of employment records, holding that such interlocutory orders are not ordinarily amenable to writ jurisdiction and that consequences of non-production are to be considered at final adjudication.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 employer-employee relationship interlocutory order writ jurisdiction

Renu Khullar v. Aaron @ Arun Bhandari & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3323-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit challenging a 1980 family settlement deed as barred by limitation, affirming that summons need not be issued for suits not duly instituted under CPC and Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 26 CPC Section 27 CPC

Champa Devi v. Shashi Sawhney & Ors.

21 May 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:3338

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition based on bona fide need of a major grandson, clarifying that dependence for accommodation suffices under the Delhi Rent Control Act and induction does not create tenancy rights.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need eviction

Dharmender Kumar v. M/S. Advance Machinery & Anr.

21 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3355

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court award due to inordinate delay of over three years without plausible explanation, emphasizing the need for prompt judicial intervention under Article 226.

labor petition_dismissed condonation of delay writ petition Article 226 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Rachna Sagar Private Limited v. Girish Kumar Sharma

21 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3356

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the respondent's termination illegal and ordered reinstatement with full back wages, affirming the principle that wrongful termination warrants full relief unless the employer proves otherwise.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant wrongful termination reinstatement back wages industrial dispute

Naveen Kandhari & Anr. v. Jai Mahal Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

21 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:3341

The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment of an arbitrator contrary to the arbitration agreement is invalid, allowing the petitioners' Section 11 petition for appointment of a sole arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Unilateral appointment of arbitrator Mutual appointment

Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd v. Nidhi Builders (I) Pvt. Ltd.

21 May 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:3337

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the refund claim of ₹10 crores paid under a collaboration agreement for a mortgaged property sold by the bank to recover loan dues.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Collaboration Agreement Mortgage Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002

Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore v. Employees State Insurance Corporation and Anr.

21 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3345

The Delhi High Court directed the employer to reconsider the petitioner’s study leave application by passing a speaking order upon review, emphasizing the requirement of reasoned administrative decisions under Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.

administrative other Procedural study leave Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 Rule 50 speaking order

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shweta Pandit & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3346

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident by applying correct legal standards on future prospects, personal expenses, and non-pecuniary damages, rejecting composite negligence and directing payment with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects personal expenses deduction

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shweta Pandit & Ors.

21 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3347

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident by applying correct principles on future prospects, personal expenses, and non-pecuniary damages, rejecting composite negligence liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of dependency future prospects