Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Reliance General Insurance v. Sheetal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded for a fatal accident caused by negligent parking of a stationary vehicle without warning signals, affirming driver liability despite the vehicle being stationary.
Director of Income Tax v. Western Union Financial Services Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that Western Union's Liaison Office and Indian agents did not constitute a Permanent Establishment in India under the India-USA DTAA, dismissing the Income Tax Department's appeals.
Ravindra Singh v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed grant of invalid pension to a CRPF constable invalidated due to illness aggravated by service conditions, applying the principle of liberal construction in favor of service personnel.
Neway Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Mold-Tek Packaging Limited
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal but declined to interfere with the Trial Court's ex parte injunction order, directing expeditious hearing of interlocutory applications.
SHRI RAM GEN. INS. CO. LTD. v. CHANDAN BISWAS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that rash and negligent driving was established by evidence including a chargesheet and witness testimonies.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. AADINATH STEEL & ORS
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan agreement disputes where the respondents failed to respond to arbitration notice.
Naveen Nishok Kumar and Ors. v. Harish Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a registered relinquishment deed can only be cancelled by a court decree, dismissed plaintiffs' benami claims, and directed partition of inherited properties with possession granted to the defendant over Shop No. 1/12.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. AADINATH STEEL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement due to respondents' failure to respond to arbitration notice.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. AADINATH STEEL
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan agreement disputes despite the respondent's non-appearance, affirming the enforceability of the arbitration clause.
SMT Saroj & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that possession and compensation completed in 1986 validate the acquisition and preclude reopening the case.
The Commissioner of Central Tax, CGST Delhi East v. M/S JMD LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act as not maintainable, holding that appeals involving taxability issues against CESTAT orders lie exclusively before the Supreme Court under Section 35L.
MS Axalta Coating Systems India Pvt Ltd v. Trans Cars India Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing arbitration to proceed despite non-response by one respondent, after finding a valid arbitration agreement and adequate service of notice.
Manish Sakhuja v. Sanjeev Sakhuja
The Delhi High Court held that the existence of a prima facie arbitration agreement mandates appointment of an arbitrator despite pending criminal proceedings, limiting judicial inquiry at the Section 11 stage.
M/S Moneywise Financial Services Private Limited v. Lakshya Polytex Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement existed under the loan contract and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes, limiting its own role to a preliminary examination under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Tavrur Oils and Fats Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner Central Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions directing refund of service tax paid on ocean freight in CIF contracts held unconstitutional, ruling refund claims are not barred by limitation under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act.
Vikas Prajapat v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the petitioners' residence in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction when the cause of action arises outside Delhi.
Poonam Sharma v. Shikha
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal to injured parties in a motor accident, dismissing the owner's appeal challenging the quantum of compensation.
Shri Ashok Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act runs from the date of the Award or knowledge thereof, and rejected the petitioners' delayed application seeking reference to the Court.
R.K. Bhatia v. Chairman-cum-Managing Director Delhi Power Company Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that initiating a second departmental inquiry on the same charges after exoneration in the first violates the constitutional principle of double jeopardy and quashed the punishment imposed on the appellant.
Dolly v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the petitioners of Delhi Excise Act offences due to failure of prosecution to prove recovery of illicit liquor beyond reasonable doubt, while upholding Motor Vehicles Act convictions.