Delhi High Court

67,253 judgments

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Union of India v. Amit Rathee

21 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8138-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, extending interim protection consistent with the Supreme Court's order pending final adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural writ petition remand interim protection Tribunal order

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd and Anr. v. Narendra Kumar N

21 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:8137-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Tribunal orders for delay of over two years without satisfactory explanation, holding that such delay and laches bar the petition.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition delay and laches consent order review application

Vinod Kumar Chauhan v. State Thr. CBI & Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:8142

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 407 CrPC, holding that the trial court’s conduct gave rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias and denial of fair trial rights, necessitating transfer of the criminal case to ensure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant fair trial Section 407 CrPC admission and denial of documents right to counsel

Ram Mehar v. Food Corporation of India

21 Dec 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8124

The Delhi High Court held that an appellate authority cannot impose a harsher punishment than the disciplinary authority without employer challenge and set aside the appellate order reverting the petitioner to a lower rank, reinstating compulsory retirement.

administrative petition_allowed Significant compulsory retirement disciplinary authority appellate authority punishment modification

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Rajesh @ Gappu

21 Dec 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:8123-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the State's criminal leave petition but dismissed the petition, upholding the trial court's acquittal under Section 304 IPC and conviction under Section 323 IPC based on the evidence and medical opinion.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay criminal leave petition culpable homicide not amounting to murder simple hurt

Surjan Singh v. Presiding Officer, Delhi School Tribunal and Ors.

21 Dec 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8120

The Delhi High Court upheld the finding that the petitioner abandoned his services by failing to provide a valid driving license, justifying termination without inquiry.

labor petition_dismissed Significant abandonment of service termination without inquiry valid driving license employee conduct

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi IV v. DLF Universal Ltd.

21 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma
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The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's project completion method of accounting and rejected the revenue's challenge to the timing of income recognition and land cost allocation in real estate development assessments.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant project completion method method of accounting Section 145(1) Income Tax Act real estate development

National Investor Forum v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

20 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8117-DB

The Delhi High Court appointed a new committee to manage and dispose of Golden Forests India's assets under Supreme Court supervision, ensuring investor claims are addressed through court-monitored property sales.

civil other Significant Golden Forests India Ltd SEBI winding-up proceedings investor claims

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Int. Taxation-3 v. Travelport L.P. USA (Formerly Worldspan L.P. USA)

20 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8406-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal directing the ITAT to make specific findings on income attribution to the assessee's Indian Permanent Establishment instead of mechanically applying a fixed 15% ratio from precedent.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Permanent Establishment Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Income Attribution Assessment Officer

Shree Sainath Wires Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. PEC Limited & Anr.

20 Dec 2016 · I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8085

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 138 NI Act but modified sentences to run concurrently for substantive imprisonment and reduced default imprisonment terms, clarifying sentencing principles for multiple cheque dishonour offences arising from the same transaction.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act concurrent sentence default sentence Section 219 CrPC

Amit v. Union of India & Anr.

20 Dec 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8087

The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's discretion to prescribe qualifications for appointment, dismissing a petition seeking recognition of a diploma as equivalent to a graduation degree.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant eligibility criteria equivalence certificate employer discretion Article 14

C L Bhola & Ors. v. CBI (ACB)

20 Dec 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:8091

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing the CBI to recall 29 witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to prove documents and replaced deceased witnesses, dismissing the petition challenging the order.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses Prevention of Corruption Act trial delay

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sant Raj Singh

20 Dec 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:8104

The Delhi High Court substituted the Labour Court’s award of full back wages with Rs.10 lakh compensation for a prematurely retired employee denied alternative employment and compassionate appointment.

labor appeal_allowed Significant premature retirement back wages alternative employment compassionate appointment

Pritam and Ors v. Union of India and Ors

20 Dec 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:8112-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 deemed lapse physical possession

QRG Enterprises & Anr. v. HPL (India) Limited & Ors.

20 Dec 2016 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:8098

The court held that incomplete witness statements cannot be read in evidence, late documents cannot be admitted without conditions, but subsequent events may be considered in long-pending trademark suits, allowing certain procedural relaxations subject to costs.

civil other Significant incomplete witness statement late filing of documents Order XIX Rule 6(e)(iv) production of original documents

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. SACHIN @ SURAJ & ORS.

20 Dec 2016 · Gita Mittal; R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8094-DB

Delhi High Court partly allowed State's appeal, convicting first respondent for robbery under Sections 392 and 394 IPC while upholding acquittal of co-accused due to insufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant robbery identification appellate review acquittal

MR. PIRUZ KHAMBATTA & ANR v. RAJMOHAN RUPAJI MODI AND ORS.

20 Dec 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8095
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The Delhi High Court held that a trademark infringement suit must be instituted where the plaintiff's principal place of business and cause of action arise, not merely where a branch office exists, and returned the plaint for presentation in Ahmedabad.

civil other Significant territorial jurisdiction trademark infringement passing off Section 20 CPC

M/S MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED v. SHASHANK GUPTA

20 Dec 2016 · J.R. MIDHA · 2016:DHC:8109

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the employee was a workman entitled to compensation for unfair termination and enhanced the awarded compensation from Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 8,00,000.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant workman unfair labor practice termination compensation

Jyoti Kesarwani v. Value Infracon India Private Limited & Ors.

20 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:8108

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC is not maintainable for recovery of money based on a dishonoured cheque issued under a conditional repurchase agreement where no admitted liability exists.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC post-dated cheque dishonour of cheque

M/S MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED v. SHASHANK GUPTA

20 Dec 2016 · J.R. MIDHA · 2016:DHC:8107

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the employee was a workman entitled to compensation for unlawful termination, enhanced the compensation amount, and directed compliance with procedural formalities.

labor appeal_allowed Significant workman industrial dispute termination compensation in lieu of reinstatement