Delhi High Court

65,687 judgments

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K.R. Chitra v. Union of India

17 Jan 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:443-DB

The Delhi High Court restored and disposed of a public interest writ petition directing the Union of India and Delhi authorities to enforce laws preventing unauthorized use of Indian Armed Forces uniforms to safeguard national security.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant unauthorized use combat uniforms Indian Penal Code Section 140 Official Secrets Act Section 6(1)

Capt Vikrant v. Rosetta Williams

17 Jan 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:444-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the landlord's appeal challenging rejection of an application to dismiss the tenant's suit for recovery of money spent on fittings, holding that limitation and res judicata objections require trial on evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Order VII Rule 11 CPC res judicata limitation

Inderjeet Kaur & Ors. v. Ekta Gulati & Ors.

17 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:440

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution of a Supreme Court order directing co-owners to hand over possession of a disputed property, affirming that partition by sale is appropriate when physical division is not feasible.

civil petition_dismissed partition suit execution proceedings vacant possession Supreme Court order

Anita Jain v. Ashok Kumar Arora & Ors.

17 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:441

The court upheld impleadment of additional parties claiming ownership in a property dispute, clarifying that tentative observations on the Will's genuineness are not final.

civil petition_dismissed impleadment Order 1 Rule 10 CPC possession recovery Will genuineness

Meena S. Gupta v. Union of India

17 Jan 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:477-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation paid or deposited in court, declaring the petitioners' acquisition proceedings lapsed accordingly.

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

Raghunath v. State & Ors.

17 Jan 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:435

The High Court remanded the probate matter for fresh evidence to determine whether the scribe of the Will was a valid attesting witness, holding that proper attestation under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act is mandatory for Will validity.

civil remanded Significant Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will attestation Section 63 Indian Succession Act attesting witness

Chandra Sengar and Another v. Union Bank of India and Others

17 Jan 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:436-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRAT's dismissal of the petitioners' appeal for non-payment of the mandatory pre-deposit under Section 21 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993.

civil petition_dismissed pre-deposit Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal SARFAESI Act

Madhu & Anr. v. Northern Railway & Ors.

17 Jan 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:437-DB

The Delhi High Court held that railway employees' family members cannot be denied medical benefits based on the employee's unilateral declaration, as such denial constitutes unconstitutional indirect discrimination violating Articles 15, 16, and 21.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Railway Servants Medical Manual medical card privilege pass family members

HPS Ahluwalia v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

17 Jan 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:464

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator in multiple VAT-related disputes, holding that challenges under the Fifth Schedule must await the arbitral award and that simultaneous appointments do not constitute disqualification.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13

Aneesh Sharma v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

17 Jan 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:465

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to an arbitrator's appointment under the Fifth Schedule must be decided by the arbitral tribunal and can only be challenged post-award, dismissing petitions seeking substitution of a common arbitrator appointed in multiple related VAT disputes.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 Section 13

Sarabjeet Singh Sawhney v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

17 Jan 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:466

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator on grounds of alleged non-disclosure and ineligibility under the Fifth Schedule, holding such challenges are premature before the arbitral award is rendered.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 Section 13

Geeta Sharma and Anr. v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

17 Jan 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:468

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator in multiple related VAT disputes, holding that challenges under the Fifth Schedule must await the arbitral award and that simultaneous appointments do not constitute ineligibility.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12 Section 13

M/S R.K. PROFILES PVT LTD v. M/S VENTE INDUSTRIES PRODUITS SERVICES & ANR

17 Jan 2018 · JAYANT NATH · 2018:DHC:439

The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of outstanding payment and interest to the plaintiff for goods supplied as per contract, holding the defendants liable for non-payment and refusal of delivery without valid cause.

civil appeal_allowed contractual liability purchase order non-payment custom-made goods

Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s Banaras House Ltd.

17 Jan 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:438-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of additions under Section 41(1) for acknowledged creditor liabilities and clarified the correct application of Explanation (baa) under Section 80HHC for interest deductions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 80HHC Explanation (baa) Section 41(1) Income Tax Act, 1961

Amit Goyal v. State (Govt. of NCT)

16 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:402

The Delhi High Court held that anticipatory bail must be decided on its own merits and cannot be denied solely due to breach of settlement terms by other accused persons not party to the settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail interim protection settlement agreement non-compliance

DCB Bank Ltd. v. J.S. Sawhney & Anr.

16 Jan 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:401

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for possession against a lessee whose lease renewal was not formalized by a registered deed, holding that tenancy became monthly and terminable by notice, while allowing the lessee to pursue specific performance separately.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease renewal registered lease deed monthly tenancy possession

Micromax Informatics Limited v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Jan 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:424-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed refund of Special Additional Duty under Notification No.102/2007-Cus is payable under Section 27A of the Customs Act, quashing the contrary administrative circular.

tax petition_allowed Significant Special Additional Duty Customs Act 1962 Section 27A refund of duty

Ashutosh Dutt Mishra v. Central Bureau of Investigation

16 Jan 2018 · Indermeet Kaur · 2018:DHC:8592

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expedite criminal trial proceedings and avoid duplication of witnesses to ensure a fair and timely trial.

criminal other expeditious trial duplication of witnesses right to fair trial criminal procedure

Nand Lal Sharma & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

16 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:9312

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a civil dispute after parties settled amicably, emphasizing that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR civil dispute settlement agreement cross FIRs

Manoj Kumar Gupta v. Barclays Bank, PLC

16 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:403

The High Court held that mere directorship without specific averments of control and responsibility does not attract liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and set aside the summoning order against the petitioner.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 director liability