Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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LAS Ground Force Private Limited & Anr. v. Goldair Handling SA

04 Dec 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9528

The Delhi High Court dismissed interim injunction petitions restraining a foreign company from bidding at certain airports, holding that non-compete clauses in shareholders' agreements are limited to specific airports and substantive disputes must be resolved by arbitration.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Significant non-compete clause shareholders' agreement exclusivity agreement ground handling services

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd. v. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax

04 Dec 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9404-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax refunds cannot be adjusted against a stayed tax demand beyond the amount deposited as a condition for stay, directing the Revenue to refund excess adjustments with interest.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 stay of recovery refund adjustment CBDT Office Memorandum 29.02.2016

MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. VINAY ENTERPRISES THROUIGH ITS PROP SH VINAY KUMAR AND ANR

04 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9405
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing a valid arbitration clause, despite respondents' non-response.

civil petition_allowed Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration agreement sole arbitrator appointment loan agreement dispute

Ramphal v. Sh. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

04 Dec 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9428

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition as the respondent complied with the Court's order belatedly, holding that delay alone does not constitute contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court compliance of court order delay in compliance Sub-Divisional Magistrate

Parvez Ahmed v. Directorate of Enforcement

04 Dec 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:9389
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused under PMLA, holding that funds collected prior to the scheduled offence cannot be treated as proceeds of crime and emphasizing the primacy of fundamental rights over statutory bail restrictions amid trial delays.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 proceeds of crime money laundering section 3 PMLA

Roshan Kumar v. Union of India

04 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3676-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical reports on a candidate's kidney condition affecting his Armed Forces recruitment.

administrative petition_allowed Review Medical Board Special Medical Board Appellate Medical Board medical fitness

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Rajender Prasad

03 Dec 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:9058-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order quashing a departmental enquiry and remanded the matter for a fresh decision due to inadequate reasoning and failure to record petitioners' contentions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant departmental enquiry natural justice reasoned order quasi-judicial authority

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Rajkumar Shyamananda Singh & Ors.

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10190
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The Delhi High Court upheld the established negligence of the offending vehicle and enhanced compensation for the deceased Canadian national by correctly assessing income, personal expenses, future prospects, and applying the exchange rate at the claim filing date.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of dependency foreign income conversion

UPSRTC v. Radha Krishnan & Ors.

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10154
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The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging compensation awarded for a fatal motor accident, holding the bus driver solely negligent and accepting cash salary vouchers as proof of income.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 rash and negligent driving contributory negligence compensation

Sunil Kumar Garg v. M.M.T.C. Ltd.

03 Dec 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:10065
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The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of voluntary retirement under a VRS results in complete cessation of the employer-employee relationship, barring any challenge to prior disciplinary penalties or claims to past service benefits.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme Golden Handshake Cessation of Jural Relationship Estoppel

Raj Kumar v. ICICI Lombard Gen Ins Co. Ltd. & Anr.

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9956

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to an injured claimant in a motor accident case, limiting loss of income to actual incapacity and adjusting treatment and pain compensation accordingly.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement loss of income pain and suffering

Nitu v. Suresh

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9869

The Delhi High Court set aside contributory negligence deduction for triple riding in a motor accident claim and upheld the requirement of proof of financial dependence for loss of dependency compensation.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 contributory negligence dependency compensation triple riding

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. UMA DEVI & ORS

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9723

Delhi High Court partially allowed insurance company's appeal in a motor accident claim, reducing compensation after reassessing salary, dependency, and non-pecuniary damages while affirming negligence and liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence contributory negligence loss of dependency

Rahul Mehra v. Union of India

03 Dec 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:9391-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted interim release of government funds to National Sports Federations under strict judicial oversight to support athlete preparation and India's Olympic ambitions while safeguarding against misuse.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Sports Federations fund disbursement Court-appointed Committee Sports Code compliance

Religare Finvest Limited v. Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9400

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application seeking dismissal of the suit for non-joinder of necessary parties as the plaintiff had already amended the plaint to implead those parties, allowing the suit to proceed.

civil appeal_dismissed non-joinder of parties Order VII Rule 11 CPC amendment of plaint necessary parties

M/s Sharma & Associates, Contractor Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s Progressive Construction Ltd.

03 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9399

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in a construction sub-contract dispute, holding that the arbitrator acted within jurisdiction and no grounds existed to set aside the award under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration Act 1940 Section 14 Arbitration Act Section 30 Arbitration Act Section 33 Arbitration Act

Pawan Kumar Taneja v. Karur Vyasa Bank Ltd.

03 Dec 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9355
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The Delhi High Court quashed a defective sale certificate issued under SARFAESI Act for non-disclosure of encumbrances, directing refund with interest and regulatory action against the bank.

civil petition_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Security Interest Enforcement Rules auction sale encumbrance disclosure

Sanjeet Gahlot v. Arun Goel

03 Dec 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9350

The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of wilful contempt for failing to comply with its order to include the petitioner in the next land allotment draw within three months, emphasizing that internal policy cannot override Court directions.

administrative contempt_found Significant contempt of court land allotment Delhi Development Authority alternative plot

Saiful Khan v. State

03 Dec 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9378
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a serious sexual exploitation case involving a minor, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and thorough investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant pre-arrest bail sexual exploitation minor blackmail

CIT v. M/S. Birlasoft Ltd

03 Dec 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:9318-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld that a newly established software unit with fresh capital and separate operations qualifies for deduction under Section 10A, and transfer pricing adjustments must consider the enterprise as a whole rather than individual units.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 10A Income Tax Act new industrial undertaking transfer pricing arm's length price