Delhi High Court

65,128 judgments

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Paritosh Sharma v. UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited and Anr.

13 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7776

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of promotion, directing the petitioner to first make a representation which the respondent must decide by a speaking order with relevant disclosures.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion denial exhaustion of remedies representation office orders

Hitender Kumar Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:7779-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a candidate's election eligibility, holding that pending disciplinary proceedings preclude adverse findings in election disputes under the Company Secretaries Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Company Secretaries Act, 1980 Election Tribunal Fellow Member Disciplinary Committee

Manju Devi v. Premjit Kaur

13 Dec 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7765

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of Rs. 6,00,000 with interest based on a duly executed loan agreement evidenced by signatures and thumb impression on a revenue-stamped document.

civil appeal_dismissed loan recovery property sale signature admission thumb impression

Regen Powertech Private Limited v. Sembcorp Green Infra Limited

13 Dec 2017 · Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7795-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of Section 9 arbitration petitions without hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration to uphold principles of natural justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief dismissal without hearing natural justice

Dr. Varunveer v. Financial Commissioner, Delhi

13 Dec 2017 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2017:DHC:7766

The Delhi High Court held that a vehicle cannot be confiscated under the Delhi Excise Act if the owner is acquitted and proves lack of involvement or knowledge of the offence for which the vehicle was used.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Excise Act, 2009 vehicle confiscation Section 33 offence Section 58 confiscation

M/S Hospitech Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. v. The Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch for MES Works

13 Dec 2017 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2017:DHC:7783

The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting a consultant without issuing a show cause notice and opportunity to be heard violates natural justice and set aside the blacklisting order.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant blacklisting show cause notice natural justice consultancy contract

Indraj and Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector and Anr.

13 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7771-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court and possession is not taken, declaring the petitioners' land acquisition null and void.

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

Union of India and Ors. v. Sarita Kapoor

13 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7786-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the absorption of a deputationist to a permanent post, holding that executive orders cannot override statutory recruitment rules and that delay or discrimination in processing absorption applications is impermissible.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant deputation absorption recruitment rules administrative tribunal

Kamlesh and Kamla v. S.D.M.C and Anr.

13 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7785-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to continue vending at Nehru Place on an interim basis subject to compliance with conditions imposed by the SDMC and approved by the court.

administrative petition_allowed vending rights interim relief municipal regulation unauthorized vending

Phool Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7784-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to landowners nor deposited in court as mandated, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Section 31 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Gautam Gambhir v. D.A.P & CO. & ANR.

13 Dec 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7774

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit of cricketer Gautam Gambhir seeking injunction against restaurants using the tagline 'by Gautam Gambhir', holding that the defendants lawfully used their own name without causing confusion or misrepresentation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant personality rights passing off trade marks use of name

Twenty First Century Medicare Ltd. v. Rajesh Kukreja

13 Dec 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7772

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by modifying the decree in terms of an amicable settlement where the appellant agreed to pay ₹15 lakhs to the respondent as full and final satisfaction.

civil appeal_allowed amicable settlement modification of decree compound interest civil appeal

Preetinder Singh Thapar v. Hardeep Singh Thapar & Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7773

The Delhi High Court held that a co-owner's suit for pre-emption and cancellation of sale deed in joint family property is maintainable without partition and not barred by limitation where knowledge of sale was concealed, remanding the suit for trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant right of pre-emption joint family property partition limitation

Om Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7792-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse if compensation is neither paid nor possession taken, and deposit in government treasury does not suffice as payment under the Land Acquisition Act.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation possession Land Acquisition Act 1894

Gyan Chand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7791-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act if compensation is not paid or deposited in court despite possession being taken, entitling landowners to compensation under the new law.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(1)(b) of 2013 Act payment of compensation

Dabur India Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-III

13 Dec 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:7775-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld transfer pricing adjustments attributing royalty income to Dabur India Ltd. for use of its brand by its wholly owned UAE subsidiary despite absence of a current agreement.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant transfer pricing international transaction arm's length price royalty

Susheel Kumar Khanna and Anr. v. M/S GSBA Trust and Ors

13 Dec 2017 · Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal; Mr. Justice C. Hari Shanka... · 2017:DHC:7797-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside the order vacating an interim injunction restraining alienation of trust property, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of disputed documents and applications.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction trust property Order XXXIX CPC Section 92 CPC

Nandini Pattani & Ors. v. Madhuri Hingorani

13 Dec 2017 · The Acting Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7789-DB FAO(OS) 251/2017

The Delhi High Court set aside an order permitting amendment of the plaint without application, emphasizing adherence to procedural requirements under the CPC.

civil appeal_allowed amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order X Rule 2 CPC procedure for amendment

MICROMAX INFORMATICS LTD v. VIJAY JAIN & ORS

13 Dec 2017 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7788-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as not maintainable under the Commercial Courts Act, holding that orders passed in commercial suits are not appealable except as specifically provided, and procedural rules on filing evidence do not affect this bar.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order XVIII CPC Right to begin Filing of evidence by affidavit

Regen Powertech Private Limited v. Sembcorp Green Infra Limited & Ors.

13 Dec 2017 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7787-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of interim relief applications under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act for lack of procedural fairness and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act interim relief dismissal without hearing remand