Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Centre for Development of Telematics v. Instrumentation Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a royalty payment dispute where the respondent failed to concur with the arbitrator's appointment.
SH. C.L.GUPTA v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.
The court held that voluntary retirement is effective upon acceptance regardless of non-payment of dues, directing the employer to pay withheld retirement benefits with interest after the employee vacates company property.
Mahant Atma Ram v. UOI
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act by applying the highest bona fide sale transaction principle, allowing solatium and interest, and clarifying valuation adjustments.
Crescent Exports Ltd. v. Madhuri Vali
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions regarding expiry of lease and valid termination notice, dismissing the tenant's appeal.
The Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of capital gains addition, holding that exemption under section 2(14)(iii) requires agricultural land beyond 8 km from municipal limits and the Tribunal rightly declined to reopen the land's nature without foundational facts.
M/S CHUGH KATHURIA ENGINEERS (P) LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 is limited and upheld the arbitral award finding that a document was obtained under duress and the delay in contract completion was attributable to the respondent.
Bhushan Sharma v. State (Thru C.B.I.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a bill clerk for demanding and accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that credible trap evidence and consistent witness testimony suffice despite minor contradictions and non-examination of a co-accused.
Commissioner Income Tax-V v. Nipuan Auto Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order dismissing additions under Section 68 where the assessee proved the identity and creditworthiness of share applicants through credible documentary evidence.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of short term capital gain addition, ruling that without foundational doubt on the agricultural nature of land, the Tribunal need not examine that issue for exemption under section 2(14)(iii) of the Income-tax Act.
Mohd Aslam v. Mst Naima Khatoon & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) DRCA, holding that leave to defend is denied absent triable issues and bonafide requirement was established by landlords.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision granting exemption from capital gains tax on sale of agricultural land beyond 8 kms from municipal limits, dismissing the revenue's appeal for lack of evidence disputing the land's agricultural nature.
Munnawar Hasan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that substantial compliance with Section 82 CrPC suffices and technical lapses in proclamation issuance do not vitiate framing of charge under Section 174A IPC absent prejudice to the accused.
Sharda Devi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of family pension to the widow of a casual employee granted temporary status but not regularized, emphasizing entitlement to pension benefits upon regularization and condemning discriminatory denial.
Commissioner of Police Delhi v. Bhawani
The Delhi High Court held that only grave offences involving moral turpitude justify denial of police recruitment, and acquittal does not conclusively establish good character, requiring careful scrutiny of each case.
Shri Vinayak Educational Society v. All India Council for Technical Education
The Delhi High Court quashed AICTE's vague rejection order for extension of approval of courses and directed it to pass a fresh reasoned order following due process.
Akhil Bhargava & Ors v. Kare Partners Group India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that review petitions against orders under Section 12(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, are not maintainable and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the arbitrator's impartiality.
GNCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. RAHUL DEV
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision allowing overlapping experience and diploma acquisition periods to satisfy eligibility criteria for a teaching post, dismissing the petition challenging this interpretation.
Delhi Jal Board v. Bhagwati Prasad
The Delhi High Court held that no additional pay is admissible for holding current charge of another post under FR 49(v), setting aside the CAT order granting higher pay to the respondent.
Commissioner of Police v. Mukesh Kumar; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Mandeep; Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Haripal Arya; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Bhawani
The Delhi High Court held that denial of government employment based on criminal antecedents must consider the nature of offence, manner of acquittal, and suppression of information, balancing public interest with individual rights.
Smt. Pramod Popli v. Kulachi Hansraj Model School & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that confirmed permanent school employees are entitled to 6th Pay Commission benefits as per the Director of Education's circular and directed payment with interest.