Delhi High Court

46,132 judgments

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HCL Infosystems Ltd. v. Commissioner of State Tax & Anr.

21 Nov 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9098-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that tax proceedings under the CGST Act against a company dissolved post-amalgamation are void and cannot be validated by procedural provisions, quashing the impugned notices and order issued against the non-existent entity.

tax petition_allowed Significant Amalgamation Scheme of Arrangement Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST

V B Engineers v. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Anr.

21 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9265

The Delhi High Court quashed a notice demanding damages for unauthorized occupation for failure to issue a mandatory show cause notice under Section 7(3) of the Public Premises Act, 1971.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 7(3) show cause notice unauthorized occupation

H. S. Oberoi Buildtech Pvt. Ltd and Ors. v. M/S MSN Woodtech

21 Nov 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:9273

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the complaint was filed within limitation or with condonable delay, and refused to quash the complaint or summons against the petitioners.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act limitation period condonation of delay summoning order

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited v. CS Boutique Hotel Private Limited & Ors.

21 Nov 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:9308

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Millennium & Copthorne International Limited, restraining defendants from infringing its registered MILLENNIUM trademark and awarded damages for deliberate infringement and breach of prior settlement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC

Ajay Kumar Bana v. State NCT of Delhi

21 Nov 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9361

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner found with live cartridges in baggage, holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act conscious possession unconscious possession arms license

M/S BHARAT RAIL AUTOMATIONS PVT LTD v. NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANR

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9000

Delhi High Court granted extension of time till 30.11.2025 for completion of arbitral proceedings and making of Arbitral Award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with parties' consent.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitral proceedings

Union of India v. M/S S. S. Engineers

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9001
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award due to the petition being filed beyond the mandatory limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, refusing to condone delay caused by internal administrative errors.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34(3) condonation of delay limitation period

Shrawan Kumar Saraff v. M/S Gannon Dunkerley and Co. Ltd.

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8994
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Delhi High Court held that the arbitration venue is the seat conferring jurisdiction on Delhi courts and appointed a sole arbitrator despite respondent's objections on jurisdiction, arbitrability, and pre-arbitration conciliation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause seat of arbitration venue of arbitration jurisdiction

Mother Boon Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Bimbo Bakeries India Private Limited

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8996
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes after parties failed to mutually agree following expiry of the previous arbitrator's mandate.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act sole arbitrator appointment arbitral tribunal Section 29A(4) A&C Act

Bharti Airtel Limited v. HRD Relationship Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8998
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after parties failed to mutually agree, holding that the petitioner’s service attempts were sufficient and the arbitration agreement valid.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of sole arbitrator Arbitration agreement

M/S ESKAG SANJEEVANI PVT LTD v. JANAKPURI SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOCIETY

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8999
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where parties failed to constitute an arbitral tribunal.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement

RK Mittal v. Union of India

21 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:9438

The Delhi High Court set aside the removal penalty imposed on a judicial officer due to non-supply of the inquiry report causing prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to respond and proper reasoning.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice inquiry report disciplinary proceedings penalty order

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. IIS NDT and Allied Service Private Limited and Ors

21 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8997
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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 loan agreements with valid arbitration clauses specifying Delhi as the seat of arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Loan Agreement Arbitral Tribunal

Vikas Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9004-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of a government employee, holding that transfers are administrative decisions not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or perversity.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order judicial interference administrative decision mala fide

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Fiberfill Engineers

20 Nov 2024 · Vibhu Bahru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8911-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award awarding liquidated damages without proof or finding of loss, holding such awards require a genuine pre-estimate of damages under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Liquidated damages Price adjustment

Union of India and Ors. v. Anil Thomas

20 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:9024-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a probationary employee's termination for misconduct without enquiry, emphasizing that such punitive termination requires adherence to natural justice principles.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant probationer termination misconduct natural justice stigmatic order

Rohit Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8929-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disciplinary action and adverse APAR remarks against a BSF officer for unauthorized custody of a service weapon, holding that the inquiry and disciplinary measures were lawful and justified.

administrative petition_dismissed Staff Court of Inquiry DG's Displeasure service weapon custody Border Security Force Rules

Sathiyaraj v. Union of India

20 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8926-DB

The Delhi High Court held that deputationists have no inherent right to absorption when the posts have been abolished by a cadre review, dismissing the petition seeking consideration for absorption into such posts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deputation absorption Border Security Force Recruitment Rules 2013

Onkar Meena v. Union of India

20 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8966-DB

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious consideration of a petitioner's appointment case after cancellation of FIR to prevent prejudice from delay and ensure procedural fairness.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant appointment cancellation report Standing Screening Committee FIR

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mohd. Sahil

20 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10231

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled minor in a motor accident case, applying minimum wages criteria with future prospects and awarding damages for non-pecuniary losses including loss of marriage prospects.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Permanent disability compensation Minimum wages Functional disability