Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Darshan Singh & Anr v. The Vaish Cooperative Adarsh Bank Ltd & Anr

09 May 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:9180

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn multiple appeals challenging possession orders after the respondent had taken possession, granting liberty to appellants to pursue other remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed possession appeal withdrawal infructuous appeal liberty to pursue remedies

Shivam v. State & Anr

09 May 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:9095

The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's absence and failure to serve respondents.

criminal petition_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal of petition service of respondent absence of petitioner

Gurmeet Overseas v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Refund, Export

09 May 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Ghander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:9026-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious processing of refund claims for Special Additional Duty without commenting on merits, recognizing statutory rights of both petitioners and Revenue.

administrative petition_allowed Customs refund Special Additional Duty Section 27A Customs Act 1962 Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal

M/S WESTON ELECTRONICS LTD. v. Official Liquidator

09 May 2018 · Jayant Nath, J. · 2018:DHC:3079

The Delhi High Court upheld the Official Liquidator's disbursement of payments to secured creditors and ex-workmen in winding-up proceedings in accordance with Sections 529 and 529A of the Companies Act, 1956, clarifying the priority rights between them.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Official Liquidator Companies Act 1956 Section 529 Section 529A

Union of India v. M/S Netherlands India Communications Enterprises Ltd.

09 May 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:3078-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing objections to an arbitral award beyond the prescribed period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned under the Limitation Act, dismissing the Union of India's appeal against rejection of condonation of delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Act, 1963 condonation of delay

M/S Utility Powertech Limited v. Vijay Bahadur Thr Lrs & Ors

09 May 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:3075
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Delhi High Court upheld compensation liability of principal employer with right to recover from contractor and imposed penalty for delayed payment after emphasizing natural justice requirements.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act Section 12 liability principal employer contractor liability

A v. P

09 May 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:3074-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree dissolving marriage on grounds of extreme cruelty based on unchallenged evidence of sexual harassment and abuse by the husband.

family appeal_dismissed Significant extreme cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

M/s VEGA AUTO ACCESSORIES (PVT) LTD v. REGISTRAR, CUSTOMS, EXCISE & SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL & ANR.

09 May 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:3077-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing the Tribunal to admit and hear the appeal without pre-deposit, relying on the finality of an earlier Tribunal order and the petitioner’s financial hardship.

tax petition_allowed Significant Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 35F pre-deposit commercial production

The Deputy Secretary (Hospitals), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare v. M/S Bhayana Builders Pvt Ltd

09 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:3076

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying liquidated damages to the employer responsible for delay, affirmed interest on interest awards, granted escalation costs, and remanded a limited interest calculation issue for fresh determination.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge liquidated damages delay in contract performance

Sanjay Tractors and Automobiles v. CNH Industrial India Private Limited

09 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:3070

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, reaffirming that such guarantees are independent contracts enforceable irrespective of underlying disputes except in cases of established fraud or irretrievable harm.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Bank Guarantee Injunction Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9

Applied Communication and Controls v. Union of India & Anr

09 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:3071
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator must comply with the contractually stipulated eligibility criteria and unilaterally appointed ineligible arbitrators can have their mandate terminated, appointing a new arbitrator to ensure expeditious dispute resolution.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment Section 12(5) eligibility unilateral amendment

Bright Simons v. Sproxil, Inc

09 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:3072

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award passed ex parte for violation of natural justice due to failure to provide the complaint electronically and ignoring the petitioner’s response.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 principles of natural justice audi alteram partem

M/S AUTO WEB PERFORMANCE CARS PVT. LTD. v. SHRI RAJEEV

09 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3069

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the termination illegal for non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act and affirmed compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25F illegal termination compensation in lieu of reinstatement

M/S AUTO WEB PERFORMANCE CARS PVT. LTD. v. SH. TARA CHAND

09 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3066

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award that held the termination illegal for non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act and upheld compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25F termination of services illegal termination

M/S AUTO WEB PERFORMANCE CARS PVT. LTD. v. SHRI BIJENDER

09 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3067

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the termination of a driver illegal for non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act and directed compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25F termination of services illegal termination

M/S AUTO WEB PERFORMANCE CARS PVT. LTD. v. SHRI JAWAHAR YADAV

09 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3068

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the termination illegal for non-compliance with Section 25F of the ID Act and directed compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor petition_dismissed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25F termination of services illegal termination

UPSRTC & Ors. v. Seema & Ors.

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3058

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appeal to reduce compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting future prospects and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation future prospects multiplier

Shri Sanjay v. Registrar, Delhi High Court

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3059

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate rejected for appointment based on antecedents verification must be supplied relevant documents and given an effective opportunity to represent before final decision.

administrative other Significant antecedents verification Screening Committee appointment rejection natural justice

Dr Priti Bansal; Apoorvi Sood v. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3060

The Delhi High Court directed the Institute to clarify the basis for contractual versus regular appointments and consider petitioners' representations, while staying show cause proceedings against one petitioner.

administrative other contractual appointment regular appointment Assistant Professor selection committee

Dr Priti Bansal; Apoorvi Sood v. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

09 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3061

The Delhi High Court directed the Institute to clarify the criteria for regular versus contractual appointments and allowed petitioners to seek extension or regularization based on performance, while disposing of the petitions with directions for a speaking order.

administrative other Significant contractual appointment regular appointment speaking order selection committee