Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
ADIDAS INDIA MARKETING PRIVATE LTD v. HICARE INDIA PROPERTIES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding that an unregistered lease deed creates only a month-to-month tenancy terminable by notice, and damages for breach of such unregistered lease are unenforceable.
Miss Uma Pawar & Anr. v. Mr. Nizamuddin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging acquittal in a gang rape case, holding that contradictions in victim testimonies and lack of corroborative medical and forensic evidence created reasonable doubt.
The Director of Income Tax (International Taxation), Delhi v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
The Delhi High Court upheld the Authority for Advance Rulings' decision that the transfer of shares from a USA company to its Singapore subsidiary is exempt from income tax under section 10(38) of the Income-tax Act, dismissing the revenue's writ petition alleging treaty shopping.
Sh. Dilip Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a dismissal order for failure to provide a personal hearing before the disciplinary authority altered the enquiry officer's exoneration, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with natural justice.
UOI v. Kartar Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation by 10% over the Reference Court's market value assessment for Village Bijwasan, following its prior ruling in Ranbir Sharma vs. Union of India.
Management of Panorama Exports Pvt Ltd v. Vijaypal
The Delhi High Court disposed of labor dispute appeals by approving a Rs. 2 Lakh lump sum settlement in lieu of reinstatement and back wages.
Resham Devi Sharma & Ravinder Jain v. Manak Chand Daga & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed two regular second appeals as withdrawn following a bona fide settlement between the parties under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr. v. M.L. Abbott Thru. LRs
The Delhi High Court disposed of the second appeal as not pressed, directing expeditious completion of land acquisition proceedings where possession and compensation disputes arose over land acquired for public purpose.
Air India Limited v. Various Respondents
The court directed the Industrial Tribunal to first determine the genuineness of the contract between the contractor and Indian Airlines to identify the true employer before deciding on workmen’s reinstatement claims.
Sh. Arun Kumar v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a conditional order under Section 81 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, must be preceded by notice and hearing, and set aside an ejectment order passed without such procedure.
Kuldeepak Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving allegations of forgery and cheating based on an amicable settlement between the parties, subject to conditions.
Vijay Singh @ Darona v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for kidnapping and rape but reduced his sentence to the period already served, considering his conduct and the lengthy trial period.
Ganga Sharan @ Chotu & Anr. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a rape case due to improbability and inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's sole testimony, emphasizing the need for reliable evidence beyond uncorroborated allegations.
Director of Income Tax (Exemption) v. Abul Kalam Azad Islamic Awakening
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that a charitable trust's investment in commercial immovable property is permissible under Section 11(5)(x) of the Income Tax Act, and registration cancellation under Section 12AA(3) was unjustified as income was applied for charitable purposes.
Commissioner of Service Tax Delhi v. Bharti Airtel Limited
The Delhi High Court held that appeals under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act are barred if the impugned CESTAT order relates to valuation of taxable services, regardless of the issues raised, and dismissed the appeal as not maintainable.
DORLING KINDERSLEY (INDIA) PVT LTD v. SANGUINE TECHNICAL PUBLISHERS
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration agreement between the parties.
Rajdhani Park Kalyan Karini Samiti v. Financial Commissioner
The Delhi High Court held that the Financial Commissioner lacked jurisdiction to review his final order and upheld land allotments under the consolidation scheme, dismissing challenges by purchasers without mutation or timely objections.
Neena Bhagat and Ors. v. Laj Sharan Kaur and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside an ex parte possession decree due to improper service of summons and misrepresentation of addresses, dismissing the petition challenging that order.
Ram Avtar Bairwa v. Sunita Devi @ Santra
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree of restitution of conjugal rights in favor of the wife, holding that the husband had withdrawn from matrimonial society without reasonable excuse.
DELHI TOURISM & TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORP. LTD. v. AZAD SINGH
The Delhi High Court quashed the removal penalty imposed on a government servant due to procedural lapses in the departmental inquiry and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry in compliance with statutory rules and natural justice.