Delhi High Court

67,253 judgments

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M/S YUG CT CABLE v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7975

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension for digital set-top box installation, directing compliance with the statutory DAS implementation deadline and discontinuation of analogue signals.

administrative appeal_dismissed Digital Addressable System set-top boxes analogue signal cable operator

Pawan Tanwar v. DMI Housing Finance

14 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7982

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging property attachment due to an error in the order, directing the petitioner to seek remedies before the competent authority.

civil petition_dismissed property attachment error in order fresh application jurisdiction

Obaidur Rahman v. M/S Palfinger Cranes India Pvt Ltd

14 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7980

The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement between parties in a civil suit, disposed of the suit accordingly, and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Court Fees Act Section 16 Refund of court fees

Jindal Stainless Limited v. Damco India Private Ltd.

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2016:DHC:7981

The Delhi High Court held that the existence of an arbitration agreement must be prima facie established for appointing an arbitrator, and disputes over discharge of contract by accord and satisfaction are to be decided by the arbitrator, not the Court.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Accord and satisfaction No Due Certificate

Amita and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Anil Kumar Chawla · 2016:DHC:7991-DB

The Delhi High Court granted leave to file supplementary affidavits and directed responses in two writ petitions against the Union of India, scheduling further hearing.

other other Procedural writ petition supplementary affidavit notice Union of India

Amita and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

14 Dec 2016 · Indira Banerjee; Anil Kumar Chawla · 2016:DHC:7992-DB

The Delhi High Court granted leave to file supplementary affidavits and adjourned the writ petitions for further proceedings without deciding the merits.

other other Procedural writ petition supplementary affidavit notice leave to file

Ashwani Kumar & Ors v. NDMC & Ors

14 Dec 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:7989-DB

Delhi High Court allowed vending rights appeal, holding municipal restrictions must be reasonable and prohibiting sub-letting, while regulating helpers assisting handicapped vendors.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant vending rights municipal restrictions arbitrary and capricious sub-letting

M/S TRIPPLE "B" FINLEASE INVESTMENT LTD v. VIPIN ARORA & ORS

14 Dec 2016 · J.R. MIDHA · 2016:DHC:7990
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned the delay in restoration of a suit dismissed in default, emphasizing a liberal approach to 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to advance substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 restoration of suit sufficient cause

Hawa Singh v. State & Anr.

14 Dec 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7988

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable Section 354 IPC FIR based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 354 IPC

KMB-ERA(JV) v. Airport Authority of India

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7983

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual 90-day limitation clause barring arbitration demands is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 28 Indian Contract Act Limitation clause

M/S. INTER CRAFT LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-III

14 Dec 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2016:DHC:7984-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prior payments made before declaration under the Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme cannot be set off against tax arrears payable under the Scheme, dismissing the petitioners' claims to reduce their liabilities.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Kar Vivad Samadhan Scheme, 1998 tax arrears Finance Act (No.2) of 1998 Section 140A Income Tax Act

M/S. OLD VILLAGE INDUSTRIES LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-III

14 Dec 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2016:DHC:7985-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by M/s. Old Village Industries Ltd. challenging the Income Tax authorities' decisions, holding that no illegality or procedural infirmity was established.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 judicial review writ petition assessment proceedings

Subhash v. State

14 Dec 2016 · G.S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:7986-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of an adult daughter who voluntarily married and chose to live with her husband, affirming her personal liberty.

constitutional petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus voluntary marriage personal liberty adult woman

Harihar Prasad Das v. Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board & Anr.

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:7987-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that mere upgradation or re-designation of a solitary post does not create a vacancy for promotion under applicable service rules.

administrative petition_dismissed promotion senior law officer designation upgradation

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited v. Anil Bansal & Ors

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhrru

The Delhi High Court disposed of execution petitions with liberty to revive, directing appropriation of rent amounts towards outstanding dues under related petitions where partial payments were made.

civil other execution petition One Time Settlement decree holder judgment debtor

M/S ADVENTURE SECURITAS PVT LTD v. M/S BARTRONICSINDIA LTD & ANR

14 Dec 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:8519

The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution petition for a compromise decree as not yet executable due to pending arbitration and held that fraud allegations cannot be adjudicated in execution proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed execution petition compromise decree fraud allegation arbitration proceedings

Rajesh v. The State (Not of Delhi) & Anr

14 Dec 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:8528

The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal against dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution, emphasizing merits over procedural technicalities and imposing costs to ensure compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-prosecution dismissal of complaint process fee

Parmukh v. State

14 Dec 2016 · I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8748

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner who had joined the investigation and against whom no incriminating material was found, subject to furnishing bail bonds.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cross-FIR investigation

QMKARRASTOGr v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

14 Dec 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:8749

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking anticipatory bail in a criminal breach of trust case involving misappropriation of jewellery worth ₹1.5 crores.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail criminal breach of trust Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Shripal Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Dec 2016 · I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8750

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a POCSO case considering the prosecutrix’s age and relationship with the petitioner’s brother, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed bail POCSO Act prosecutrix age judicial custody