Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
PEPSI FOODS LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court restrained tax authorities from taking coercive action under Section 221(1) of the Income Tax Act until the ITAT disposes of the petitioner’s pending stay applications, directing expeditious hearing.
Harleen Kaur Anand v. M/S Omaxe Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator with fees shared equally by parties upon their consent to adjudicate their disputes.
Revenue v. Supreme Polypropolene Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's review petition, holding that reopening of assessment under section 147 is invalid without reasons recorded supported by material forming part of the assessment record.
Bansal Agrotech Pvt Ltd v. DDA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA's removal of unauthorized construction in a common service bay area, holding that the petitioner had no legal right to construct there as it was not sold to them.
Union of India v. Lalit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that in emergent medical cases, medical reimbursement claims can be reasonably reduced by competent authorities and set aside a tribunal order denying such discretion, directing full payment of the claim.
Rudra Pratap Naryan Singh (HUF) v. Ansal Housing & Construction Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for possession of a flat based on a cancelled agreement to sell and an unchallenged relinquishment deed, emphasizing the necessity of specific performance suits and diligent prosecution.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Miss Ramnika & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer must initially pay compensation to a motor accident victim even if the driver lacked a valid licence, with a right to recover the amount from the driver and owner thereafter.
Union of India and Ors. v. Doly Loyi
The Delhi High Court held that mere sanction for prosecution does not justify withholding promotion under the sealed cover procedure; prosecution must be pending with charge sheet filed and cognizance taken for the procedure to apply.
Ravinder Chaddha v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that interlocutory orders taking cognizance of offences can be corrected for inadvertent omissions before charge framing, and discharge of an accused requires an express order at the charge stage.
Ashok Kumar & Anr v. SBI Officers Association (Delhi Circle) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that disputes relating to disciplinary action and election in an association fall outside the arbitration clause and must follow specific internal remedies, dismissing interim relief petitions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Pooja Bhatia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation award and additionally granted damages for loss of love and affection to the deceased's dependents.
Sanjay Kumar Singh & Anr v. Cosmos Infra Engineering (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a sub-lease agreement despite the respondent's claim of contract termination.
Krishan Kumar Nath v. Sohan Brahm Nath
The Delhi High Court held that in a compromise decree involving reciprocal promises, payment need not be tendered unless the other party is ready to perform, dismissing objections to execution as abuse of process and directing enforcement with costs and potential penal action under Section 74 CPC.
Union of India v. Vijender Singh; Union of India v. Sh. Laxman Prasad; Union of India v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the Casual Labour (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme, 1993 applies only to Group 'D' casual labourers and denied temporary status and regularization to contract workers engaged in Group 'C' posts.
Union of India v. Vijender Singh; Union of India v. Sh. Laxman Prasad; Union of India v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the Casual Labour Scheme, 1993, applies only to Group 'D' casual labourers and denied temporary status and regularization to contract Motor Lowry Drivers categorized as Group 'C' employees, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary orders.
Union of India v. Vijender Singh; Union of India v. Sh. Laxman Prasad; Union of India v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the Temporary Status Scheme, 1993 applies only to Group 'D' casual labourers and contract workers engaged in Group 'C' posts are not entitled to temporary status or regularization under this Scheme.
Ramraj v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal of Ramraj by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case on the same day.
Sarfu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery under Section 394/34 IPC, emphasizing the reliability of the injured victim's testimony and drawing adverse inference from the accused's refusal to participate in Test Identification Parade.
Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. Living Media India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 147/148 is invalid if based on reasons recorded after issuance of the Section 148 notice or without valid material, thereby quashing the reassessment order.
International College of Financial Planning Ltd v. Kanwaljeet Kaur Kochar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s award of mesne profits and damages against a tenant who failed to vacate leased premises and caused extensive damage beyond permitted renovations.