Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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Sachin Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 Apr 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1961

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 307 IPC but modified the sentence considering mitigating factors and directed compensation to the victim.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 307 IPC attempt to murder conviction sentence modification

Yachiyo India Pvt Ltd v. K.T Holidays Pvt Ltd & Anr

15 Apr 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:1966

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, ruling that a sole arbitrator appointed by one party under a valid arbitration agreement cannot be challenged for lack of impartiality if the other party acquiesced in the proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement appointment of arbitrator jurisdiction of arbitrator Section 11 Arbitration Act

Yachiyo India Pvt Ltd v. K.T Holidays Pvt Ltd & Anr

15 Apr 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:1967

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and held that an arbitrator appointed by one party as per contract cannot be challenged later if the other party participates without timely objection.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement appointment of arbitrator jurisdiction of arbitrator Section 11 Arbitration Act

Mahender Singh v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

15 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1968

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellant Rajesh for criminal conspiracy and attempted robbery but acquitted the other appellants due to unreliable identification and procedural irregularities affecting their trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant criminal conspiracy robbery identification of accused leading questions

Mahender Singh v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

15 Apr 2014 · V. K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1971

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of one appellant for conspiracy and attempted robbery but acquitted three others due to unreliable identification and procedural irregularities affecting the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant criminal conspiracy identification evidence leading questions benefit of doubt

Mahender Singh v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

15 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1962

Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants for lack of reliable identification and doubtful recovery, while upholding conviction of one appellant for criminal conspiracy and attempted robbery based on credible evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Identification evidence Leading questions Criminal conspiracy House trespass

Mahender Singh v. State Govt NCT of Delhi

15 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1970

Delhi High Court upheld conviction of one appellant for criminal conspiracy and robbery while acquitting others due to unreliable identification and doubtful evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant criminal conspiracy house trespass robbery identification of accused

DHARAMSHILA HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE UNION v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

15 Apr 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:1956

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the declaration of protected workman due to inordinate delay and laches without addressing the merits.

labor petition_dismissed protected workman Section 33(4) Industrial Disputes Act Rule 61 Rules of 1957 delay and laches

Haryana Telecom Ltd v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd

15 Apr 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:1969-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of liquidated damages levied by BSNL for delayed supply of cables, dismissing the contractor's appeal against setting aside arbitral awards that had favored the contractor.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant liquidated damages Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 penal clause

Mukhram Tewatia v. Daaj Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd

15 Apr 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:1972

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of territorial jurisdiction as the contract mandated dispute resolution at Hyderabad.

arbitration petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator territorial jurisdiction

Jivender Kumar Jain v. Jaswant Singh (Deceased) Through LRs

15 Apr 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:1964

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit challenging a partition decree, holding that after dismissal of objections and appeals in execution proceedings, a separate suit is not maintainable under Order 21 CPC and is barred by res judicata.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant maintainability res judicata Order 21 CPC execution proceedings

Rahul Tyagi and Anr. v. State

15 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1979

The High Court allowed the appeal and held that a probate court cannot refuse letters of administration on ownership grounds or non-proof of a Will when the properties stand in the petitioner's name and the petitioners are the legal heirs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant letters of administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 probate court Will proof

Union of India v. Durga Devi & Ors.

15 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1980

The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the deceased passenger's family for death caused by falling from a moving train, affirming the definition of untoward incident under the Railways Act despite delay and absence of ticket.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident statutory compensation

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Palwinder Kaur & Ors.

15 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1981

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company's appeal, holding that the deceased was the vehicle owner and not an employee, thus disallowing compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act for death by murder.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 vehicle ownership insurance policy murder vs accident

CIT v. Modi Entertainment Ltd.

15 Apr 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.V. EASWAR · 2014:DHC:1963-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT’s decision allowing interest deduction under Section 36(1)(iii) for interest-bearing funds advanced interest-free to subsidiaries as part of a legitimate business strategy.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 36(1)(iii) Income Tax Act interest deduction borrowed capital business purpose

Sh. Dwarka Prasad & Anr. v. Shri Baldev Kishan Shahi

15 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1984

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' second appeal, upholding the first appellate court's finding that the respondent/plaintiff holds valid title and possession of the suit property, and the suit is not barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant sale certificate possession limitation chain of title

M/S INDO ARYA LOGISTICS v. CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATION

15 Apr 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:1982

The Delhi High Court set aside the invalid appointment of a former employee as arbitrator made without following ICA rules and appointed a neutral arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator Indian Council of Arbitration Rules

M/S OMAXE LTD. AND ANR. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX AND ANR.

15 Apr 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.V. EASWAR · 2014:DHC:1985-DB
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that the final and conclusive order of the Income Tax Settlement Commission bars reassessment under Section 153C for matters covered, and alleged non-disclosure must be challenged before the Settlement Commission itself.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Settlement Commission Section 245D Section 245I Section 153C

Sh. Ramesh Chand Pasi & Ors. v. Sh. Sukan Mehto & Ors.

15 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2014:DHC:1973

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects, deducting personal expenses, and awarding marriage expenses for the deceased housewife's unmarried daughter.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects

New India Assurance Co Ltd. v. Urmila Rani & Ors.

15 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1978

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation despite the driver lacking a valid licence but can recover from the insured, recalculated compensation based on minimum wages, and enhanced non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_partially_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 insurance liability valid driving licence breach of policy conditions