Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Alpha Services v. Ircon International Limited

05 Apr 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:2173

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the petitioner was contractually obligated to supply all materials except rails under a turnkey contract, dismissing the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Turnkey contract

Airports Authority of India v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

05 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:8525-DB

The Delhi High Court remitted the property tax appeal filed by AAI for fresh consideration of valuation principles applicable to airport properties under the amended Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, directing the appellate authority to decide the matter on merits without requiring a fresh pre-deposit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Airports Authority of India Rental Value Unit Area Method Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Gurvinder Singh v. State

05 Apr 2018 · A. K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8420

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs related to matrimonial disputes following a voluntary settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement mutual consent divorce

Ullas Rahija v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

05 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8419

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord following a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, emphasizing the importance of restoring peace and securing justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mediation mutual consent divorce

S Satnam Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr

05 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:8418

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord based on a mutual settlement and divorce decree, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and against the interests of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement mediation

Vidit Jain v. Income Tax Officer

05 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2234-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the assessee's appeal against additions under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, holding that factual findings by revenue authorities on unexplained cash credits are not subject to judicial interference absent substantial questions of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Section 68 of Income Tax Act unexplained cash credit cash deposits income tax assessment

Alpha Services v. Ircon International Limited

05 Apr 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:2235

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the petitioner was responsible for supplying all materials except rails under a turnkey contract, dismissing the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Turnkey contract

HSIL LIMITED v. ALTRA CERAMIC AND ORS

05 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:2233

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks territorial jurisdiction over the suits filed by HSIL Limited and ordered the plaints to be returned for filing in the appropriate court, emphasizing that a plea of lack of jurisdiction can be raised in written statements even without an application under Order VII Rule 10 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC Trade Marks Act, 1999

Abdul Rehman & Anr. v. Mohd. Ashqeen & Ors.

05 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2232

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered agreement to sell without full payment does not confer ownership, dismissing the objection petition and restoring the eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction agreement to sell registered sale deed

Alok Tripathi v. Competition Commission of India

05 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2220

The Delhi High Court quashed adverse APAR rejection orders for non-application of mind and lack of quasi-judicial consideration, directing fresh consideration with a speaking order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Annual Performance Appraisal Report APAR quasi-judicial order bias and mala fides

K N Aithal v. Canara Bank and Anr

05 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2219

The Delhi High Court upheld Regulation 38 of Canara Bank Service Regulations denying leave encashment to a dismissed employee, ruling it constitutionally valid and distinct from leave rules applicable to retirement or resignation.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant leave encashment dismissal from service Regulation 38 Canara Bank Service Regulations Rule 39 Central Civil Service Leave Rules

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

05 Apr 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:2218

The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee can be invoked on demand notwithstanding pending disputes, absent established fraud or special equities, and dismissed the petition restraining its encashment.

civil petition_dismissed Significant unconditional bank guarantee invocation of bank guarantee Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act established fraud

Benara Bearing & Pistons Ltd v. Mahle Engine Components India Pvt Ltd

05 Apr 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2217

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's finding that no concluded Arbitration Agreement existed between the parties due to lack of consensus on essential commercial terms, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the Arbitrator's jurisdiction.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration Agreement Section 7 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 16 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Contract formation

Angelique International Limited v. SSJV Projects Private Limited & Anr.

05 Apr 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2216
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The Delhi High Court held that termination of an arbitrator's mandate due to expiry of the 12-month period under Section 29A is governed exclusively by that provision, and an arbitrator's order terminating arbitration proceedings is an arbitral award challengeable only under Section 34, dismissing the petition seeking substitution under Sections 14 and 15.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A Termination of arbitrator's mandate Substitution of arbitrator

A v. State NCT of Delhi

05 Apr 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:2215

The Delhi High Court directed the prosecutrix to place relevant documents on record and the investigating agency to collect additional evidence to ensure a fair trial in a rape case, while allowing the accused to object to such documents during trial.

criminal other Significant fair trial investigation rape prosecutrix

Dev Narayan v. The Mgmt. of M/s Auto Precision

05 Apr 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2201

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the petitioner abandoned his service without termination by the employer, dismissing the writ petition and denying reinstatement and back wages.

labor petition_dismissed Significant abandonment of service termination of employment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Labour Court jurisdiction

M/S JAYASWAL NECO INDUSTRIES LTD v. M/S GOYAL MG GASES PVT LTD

05 Apr 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A.K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:2200-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Jayaswal's appeal challenging an arbitral award, affirming the tribunal's discretion in evidence evaluation and upholding the deemed performance test and counterclaims of Goyal MG.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37(1)(c) performance test deemed performance test

Jaideep Mohan v. Hub International Industries

05 Apr 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:2199

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking injunction against the use of 'GOLDSMITH' mark, holding it not deceptively similar to the registered 'BLACKSMITH' trademark due to distinct composite meanings and lack of likelihood of confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction deceptive similarity composite trademark

N.K. Sharma and Anr v. Union of India and Ors

05 Apr 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:2227-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a petition challenging a seniority list already under adjudication before the Central Administrative Tribunal, directing the petitioners to approach the Tribunal for comprehensive adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed seniority list Central Administrative Tribunal Railway Board Secretarial Service departmental promotees

United India Airways Ltd & Anr v. Chief Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Directorate

05 Apr 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2213

The Delhi High Court quashed the framing of charges under FERA for failure to comply with the mandatory requirement of giving the accused an opportunity to show requisite permission before taking cognizance.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Foreign Exchange Regulations Act, 1973 Section 61(2)(ii) FERA opportunity notice cognizance