Delhi High Court
65,128 judgments
Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM
The Delhi High Court set aside an order adjudicating interlocutory applications already disposed of as not pressed, affirming that such orders attain finality if not challenged.
Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM
The Delhi High Court set aside an order adjudicating interlocutory applications already disposed of by a prior final order, reaffirming the principle against re-adjudication of settled interlocutory matters.
Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax-21 v. M/S Mehta Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeals filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax against M/s Mehta Construction Co. in income tax assessment matters.
Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax-21 v. M/S Mehta Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court held that rejection of books of accounts under Section 145 requires specific findings and procedural fairness, remitting the matter for fresh appellate consideration due to incomplete findings by both Assessing Officer and appellate authorities.
M/S National Engineering Industries Ltd v. M/S Contract Advertising (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding fixed fees under a contract clause independent of individual job approvals, holding the award was neither perverse nor against public policy.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ARUNA DEVI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for death due to an untoward health event arising out of employment, affirming insurer liability despite absence of a traditional accident.
Shyam Bati & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed compensation to the family of a deceased train passenger, holding that death due to a train accident with a valid ticket entitles claimants to compensation despite procedural delays.
Liugong India Pvt Ltd v. Yograj Infrastructure Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the company is liable to pay the unpaid price and contractual interest on machinery supplied, dismissing personal liability claims against its directors.
G. Shanthi v. Deepak Chaudhari & Ors.
Delhi courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate subrogation rights under the Indian Contract Act and to order possession of mortgaged property situated outside Delhi through personal obedience of the bank.
Sanjiv Bhakt v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following a bona fide settlement between parties in a commercial dispute, emphasizing prevention of abuse of process.
Geeta Gupta v. MIS Nivedan Fin Invest Lease Ltd & Anr
The High Court dismissed the petition against non-bailable warrants, directing the petitioner to approach the trial court for mediation and further relief.
Union of India v. Deepak Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Ministry of Railways' petitions challenging a Tribunal's consent order after compliance, allowing respondents to seek remedy against rejection orders before the appropriate forum.
Union of India v. Naresh Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court set aside compensation based solely on circle rates in land acquisition, remanding for fresh valuation evidence in line with Supreme Court precedent.
S. Techinfo Pvt. Ltd. v. Lord Krishna Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of commercial appeals on consent terms, modifying the decree by waiving pre-deposit interest and allowing refund of court fees under Section 16A of the Court Fees Act, 1970.
Ranajtt Bhattacharjee & Ors v. Anirudhha Sarkar & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed time-bound adjudication of objections to society management elections and maintained interim injunction restraining handing over management pending trial court's decision.
Mohd Inam v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners who had minimal involvement in a property sale dispute, holding that mere affixation of thumb impression or witnessing documents does not amount to inducement or fraud.
Sunita v. Lekh Raj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's partition suit, holding that under Hindu Succession Act the property devolves on living siblings, not children of predeceased brothers, and upheld the validity of sale under Section 43 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Mandip Singh v. Sushil Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's refusal to grant leave to defend in a cheque bounce suit, emphasizing the defendant's failure to produce best evidence and the implausibility of his defence.
M/S NJ CONSTRUTION v. AYURSUNDRA HEALTH CARE PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration fixed at New Delhi confers exclusive jurisdiction on Delhi courts for arbitration proceedings, overriding the contract clause conferring jurisdiction to Guwahati courts.
Ashu Rani v. The Manager, Dhanpatmal Virmani Sr. Sec. School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a proper inquiry into allegations of fabricated qualifications and manipulated interview marks against a selected candidate for a teaching post, mandating a reasoned order within twelve weeks.