Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Alok Mohan Kar & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

12 Mar 2018 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1750-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where physical possession has been taken and compensation paid to the recorded owner, dismissing the petitioners' claim as subsequent purchasers.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 physical possession

Rohtash v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1751-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that acquisition proceedings do not lapse where compensation is paid and physical possession of the land is taken and utilized by the acquiring authority.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition possession compensation Section 24(2)

Parbati v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1749

The Delhi High Court directed the government to reconsider the petitioner’s claim for site allotment under a relocation scheme, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and procedural fairness despite delay.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ of mandamus relocation scheme demolition slip procedural fairness

Purna Nand & Ors. v. Union of India

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1748

The Delhi High Court allowed directors of a struck-off company to seek removal of the company's name under Section 248(2) and benefit from the Condonation of Delay Scheme, applying prior judicial directions.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Section 248(2) Companies Act 2013 Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018 disqualified directors struck off company

Indo Arya Central Transport Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS), Delhi-1 & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:1746-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the prosecution sanction under the Income Tax Act for delayed TDS deposit, holding that challenges to the sanction and defenses like reasonable cause must be examined during trial, not at the pre-trial writ stage.

tax petition_dismissed Significant sanction for prosecution Income Tax Act 1961 Section 276B Section 278B

Devinder Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:1737-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition challenging the use of the duly registered and excise-approved trademark 'Godfather' for beer, holding the petition devoid of merit.

civil petition_dismissed Trademark registration Trade Marks Act, 1999 Excise Rules, 2010 Public interest litigation

Sugandha Khaitan v. The Bar Council of Delhi

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1736

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking late inclusion in the Bar Council electoral roll after the election process had commenced, emphasizing the finality of electoral procedures.

administrative petition_dismissed Bar Council of Delhi electoral roll All India Bar Exam election process

Lucknow Medical Agencies v. Arjun Lal & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1735

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal for damages caused by fire, holding no negligence by the defendant and applying the principle against double recovery after insurance compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant tortious liability negligence fire damage insurance compensation

Ravi Garg & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

12 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1730

The Delhi High Court directed the second respondent to reconsider the petitioners' promotion claims in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Rabi Sankar Patro, allowing a fresh representation and timely disposal.

administrative other promotion benefit academic degree recognition administrative representation Supreme Court precedent

Sonia Narula v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1731

The Delhi High Court quashed the refusal to allow withdrawal of resignation beyond 90 days and directed reconsideration in light of administrative guidelines, leaving open the legality of resignation acceptance without Central Government approval.

administrative other Significant withdrawal of resignation Office Memorandum 2007 National Council for Teacher Education retransfer on medical grounds

Kalyan Singh v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1732

The Delhi High Court held that a departmental inquiry may continue post-retirement unless prohibited, and directed the petitioner to file a reply to the inquiry report with further proceedings to follow.

administrative other departmental inquiry retirement Standing Orders transfer certificate

Mohan Lal v. The Principal Resident Commissioner, J&K House & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:1733

The court directed the petitioner to file a representation for additional salary as per a Cabinet communication and ordered the employer to consider and decide it within a stipulated timeframe.

civil other employee salary claim representation to employer Cabinet decision writ petition

M/S. BASANT & CO. v. M/S. OSRAM INDIA PVT. LTD.

12 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1734

The Delhi High Court held that possession was delivered only on 10.2.2000, awarding mesne profits with 15% annual increase and 12% interest from 1.11.1996 to 10.2.2000 against the tenant for unlawful occupation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits possession landlord and tenant lease agreement

Jagbir Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1752-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse if possession is taken, but compensation must be paid under the 2013 Act, directing payment to the petitioner within one year.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition possession compensation Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

Ajay Luthra & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi & Anr

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1743

The Delhi High Court allowed directors disqualified for non-filing of returns to avail the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, and approach the ROC under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, to regularize their status.

corporate appeal_allowed disqualification of directors Companies Act 2013 Section 248(2) Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. PATIL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.

12 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1744

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award ruling that cracks in supplied concrete sleepers were not due to manufacturing defects, affirming the arbitrator's plausible contract interpretation and refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Defect Liability Period Manufacturing Defects

KRR Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

12 Mar 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:1745

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award except for damages awarded in addition to liquidated damages, holding that a serving officer arbitrator is valid if impartial and that duplication of damages is impermissible under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Serving officer arbitrator Liquidated damages

Rajiv Bhatnagar v. Ish Bhatnagar

12 Mar 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:1747

The Delhi High Court held that an ad interim injunction does not bar a party from prosecuting a suit and non-disclosure of such injunction in the plaint is not a ground for rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed ad interim injunction Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint property dispute

Arvind Kaur Narula v. Hanmer MSL Communications Pvt Ltd

12 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1742

The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for refund of security deposit with interest where the lease was terminated early by mutual agreement under a broad termination clause, dismissing the defendant's plea of breach and losses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease agreement security deposit lock-in period termination clause

Nikhil Bansal v. Union of India & Anr

12 Mar 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:1741

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to take steps for voluntary striking off of the company and stayed his disqualification as director pending compliance, ordering activation of his DIN and DSC.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Registrar of Companies voluntary striking off disqualified directors list Companies Act, 2013