Delhi High Court

65,128 judgments

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Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM

08 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:990

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.

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Y N Bhargava v. ASSOCHAM

08 Feb 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:989-DB

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.

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Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax-21 v. M/S Mehta Construction Co.

08 Feb 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vinod Goel; S. Ravindra Bhat · 2018:DHC:986-DB

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.

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Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax-21 v. M/S Mehta Construction Co.

08 Feb 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:985-DB
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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.

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M/S National Engineering Industries Ltd v. M/S Contract Advertising (India) Pvt Ltd

08 Feb 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:999

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.

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TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ARUNA DEVI AND ORS

08 Feb 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:997

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.

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Shyam Bati & Anr. v. Union of India

08 Feb 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:998

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway accident Compensation claim Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 2016 Section 124-A Railways Act, 1989

Liugong India Pvt Ltd v. Yograj Infrastructure Ltd & Ors.

08 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:996

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.

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G. Shanthi v. Deepak Chaudhari & Ors.

07 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:946

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant subrogation rights Indian Contract Act Sections 140 and 141 territorial jurisdiction Code of Civil Procedure Section 16

Sanjiv Bhakt v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Feb 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:9324

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.

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Geeta Gupta v. MIS Nivedan Fin Invest Lease Ltd & Anr

07 Feb 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:9322

The High Court dismissed the petition against non-bailable warrants, directing the petitioner to approach the trial court for mediation and further relief.

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Union of India v. Deepak Kumar & Ors.

07 Feb 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:9195-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Tribunal order Educational qualifications Ministry of Railways Health & Malaria Inspector

Union of India v. Naresh Aggarwal

07 Feb 2018 · J. R. Midha · 2018:DHC:9104
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant circle rates market value land acquisition compensation

S. Techinfo Pvt. Ltd. v. Lord Krishna Bank Ltd.

07 Feb 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8771-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed consent decree interest waiver court fees refund Section 16A Court Fees Act

Ranajtt Bhattacharjee & Ors v. Anirudhha Sarkar & Ors

07 Feb 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8508

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.

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Mohd Inam v. The State NCT of Delhi

07 Feb 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8174

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.

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Sunita v. Lekh Raj & Ors.

07 Feb 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:970

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Section 43 Transfer of Property Act Partition suit Probate revocation

Mandip Singh v. Sushil Kumar

07 Feb 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:942

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.

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M/S NJ CONSTRUTION v. AYURSUNDRA HEALTH CARE PVT. LTD.

07 Feb 2018 · Yogesh Khanna · 2018:DHC:941

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.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration seat exclusive jurisdiction contract dispute arbitration clause

Ashu Rani v. The Manager, Dhanpatmal Virmani Sr. Sec. School and Ors.

07 Feb 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:956

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.

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