Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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B.U. Bhandari Nandgude Patil Associates v. Central Board of Direct Taxes & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:1738-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CBDT’s rejection of a belated application for extension of time to file income tax return, holding that vague claims of auditor illness without evidence do not constitute reasonable cause under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 119(2)(b) extension of time filing of return

Ganesh Seth & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1739-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation remain pending for over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.

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

Varsha Rani Garg v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:1740-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid within the prescribed time under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) 2013 Act possession compensation

M/S TEXCO v. M/S BATS APPARELS LTD & ANR

12 Mar 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:1728

The Delhi High Court held that the date of receipt of cheque dishonour information is excluded in computing the 30-day statutory notice period under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, overruling the Revisional Court's contrary decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 9 General Clauses Act statutory notice computation of limitation

Raj Singh v. Ram Avtar Mehra

12 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1729

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case, holding that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was successfully rebutted by evidence of repayment in cash.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 presumption Dishonour of cheque Rebuttal of presumption

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Pinto @ Mintu

12 Mar 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:1727

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and his impaired mental capacity under Section 84 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed benefit of doubt unsoundness of mind Section 84 IPC POCSO Act

M/S OKAYA POWER LTD v. M/S AQUA HEALER & ORS

12 Mar 2018 · Manmohan J · 2018:DHC:1719

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff restraining defendants from infringing the registered trademark 'MINJET' due to defendants' failure to defend the suit.

civil appeal_allowed summary judgment trademark infringement registered trademark passing off

The United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Maja Health Care Division

12 Mar 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:1718

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the insurer's plea that a discharge voucher constituted full settlement, holding that economic duress vitiated consent and the insured could pursue further claims.

civil petition_dismissed Significant discharge voucher economic duress insurance claim arbitral award

Vishal Gupta v. Mohan Lal & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1716

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking specific performance of a sale agreement, holding that time was of the essence and the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance time essence of contract readiness and willingness agreement to sell

Canara Bank v. The Delhi Karnataka Sangha

12 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1717
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The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits are payable at fair market rent from the date of lease termination until delivery of possession, modifying the trial decree accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits termination of tenancy Transfer of Property Act Section 111

Delhi Development Authority v. Kirpal Singh Ahluwalia

12 Mar 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:1715

The Delhi High Court upheld a contractor's claim for unpaid dues where the government authority failed to give required notice for joint measurements, condoned delay in appeal filing subject to costs, and emphasized strict adherence to contract terms and procedural diligence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay final bill joint measurement contract breach

Vinod Kumar Gupta v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-17

12 Mar 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1713-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that in a joint search under a common warrant, seized documents from one brother’s premises can be used against the other without separate Section 153C notice, and upheld the apportionment of undisclosed income based on a Company Law Board settlement.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 132 search and seizure Section 153C notice Apportionment of undisclosed income

Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

12 Mar 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1714-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld ONGC’s rejection of the petitioner’s bid for inadequate working capital, ruling that the tendering authority’s commercial interpretation of financial criteria is entitled to judicial deference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant working capital tender conditions line of credit financial criteria

Satish Ahuja v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Mar 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1712-DB
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The Delhi High Court has territorial jurisdiction over a dispute arising under a dealership agreement containing an exclusive jurisdiction clause, where part of the cause of action arose within Delhi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction dealership agreement exclusive jurisdiction clause cause of action

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. Ritu Singal

12 Mar 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:1711-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that mere admission of undisclosed income without specifying and substantiating its derivation does not exempt an assessee from penalty under Section 271AAA of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 271AAA Income Tax Act Penalty for undisclosed income Search under Section 132

Sudhir Kumar v. Virender Kumar Goel

12 Mar 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:1724

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that continuous readiness and willingness to perform the contract, including financial capacity, is essential for specific performance under Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act agreement to sell

Vikram Singh v. CBI

12 Mar 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:1720

Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in criminal appeal filed by Vikram Singh against CBI prosecution.

criminal other criminal appeal CBI prosecution Delhi High Court conviction

Vikram Singh v. CBI

12 Mar 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:1726

The Delhi High Court acquitted police personnel accused of bribery due to failure of prosecution to prove the essential element of demand of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 proof of demand bribery hostile witness

Raj Kishor v. State (Govt of Delhi)

12 Mar 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:1725
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Delhi High Court upheld rape conviction but reduced the sentence under the proviso to Section 376 IPC considering adequate and special reasons including the appellant's incarceration period and personal circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC rape sentence reduction proviso to Section 376

Talluri Srinivas v. Union of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr.

12 Mar 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:1723-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that recusal of one member of the five-member Appellate Authority under the Chartered Accountants Act does not affect quorum, and the Authority can validly hear and decide appeals with four members.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Appellate Authority Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 quorum recusal