Delhi High Court

46,774 judgments

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Vimal Kumar v. The State & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:8840

The Delhi High Court upheld an externment order under Section 47(a) of the Delhi Police Act against a petitioner with extensive criminal history, clarifying that the habituality requirement does not apply to Section 47(a) and affirming the validity of the order despite challenges on procedural and fundamental rights grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant externment order Delhi Police Act Section 47 habitual offender right to livelihood

Satish Kumar v. Arun Pratap Singh & Ors

06 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8750

The Delhi High Court enhanced attendant charges for lifelong care in a motor accident claim but upheld the original award on loss of salary and future prospects based on statutory disability provisions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 loss of salary attendant charges

M/S. SHIV PROBUILD PVT. LTD. v. M/S. KUNDU NIRMAN

06 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8748

The Delhi High Court held that a person in actual possession and control of a vehicle under a work contract is a deemed owner under the Motor Vehicle Act and must be impleaded as a necessary party in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Section 2(30) definition of owner deemed owner possession and control

Sanjeev Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:8705-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a complaint under the SC/ST Act, ruling that casteist remarks made in private telephone calls do not constitute an offence absent intentional insult in public view.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant SC/ST Act Section 3(1)(r) Section 3(1)(s) public view

Sanjeev Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:8712-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging coercion to abort pregnancy, holding that no sufficient material existed to proceed and that concurrent findings of fact by lower courts should not be interfered with under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 CrPC Section 203 CrPC voluntary miscarriage coercion to abort pregnancy

Gautam Kumar Laha v. NHAI & Anr.

06 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8692-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's authority to prohibit two-wheelers on expressways for safety under the Control of National Highways Act but allowed challenge to the excessive penalty imposed under the Motor Vehicles Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Control of National Highways Act, 2002 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 two-wheelers expressways

Phoenix ARC Private Limited v. M/S Manasvi Security Services & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8571-DB

A secured creditor who has realized full sale proceeds must pay outstanding dues to service providers and can recover such payments from other secured creditors' shares.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant secured creditor security interest sale proceeds security services dues

Afshan Pracha v. Delhi Jal Board

06 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8704-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a sewage pipeline work order, holding that public nuisance grievances must be addressed before the Executive Magistrate and writ petitions involving disputed possession and delay are not maintainable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition public nuisance Section 152 BNSS Delhi Jal Board

Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS)-2 Delhi v. Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt. Ltd.

06 Nov 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8568-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that penalty proceedings under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act are initiated on the date of reference by the AO, not the show cause notice, and penalty orders passed beyond the prescribed limitation period under Section 275(1)(c) are barred and liable to be quashed.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 271C Section 275(1)(c) penalty proceedings

Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd v. Baba Sahab Ambedkar Hospital & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8653-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a contract award despite statutory discrepancies in supervisor numbers, holding that an undertaking to comply with the law and absence of restraint justified the award.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender challenge contract award Delhi Private Security Agencies Rules 2023 supervisors requirement

Gopal Sharma v. Mallo Mal Malhotra

06 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:8686

Delhi High Court fixed interim user and occupation charges for a commercial tenant based on comparable lease deeds and premises condition, pending final adjudication.

property other user and occupation charges mesne profits commercial tenancy interim stay

Bharat Broadband Network Ltd v. Paramount Communications Ltd

06 Nov 2024 · Rekha Palli; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:8628-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing reimbursement of differential excise duty due to reclassification of goods, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration matters.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 petition Section 37 appeal change in taxes

Anoop Sharma v. Commonwealth Games Village Apartment Owners Association & Ors

06 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8643-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging deletion of DDA representatives from a recovery suit, holding they were not necessary parties and the appellant lacked locus to appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed impleadment necessary party proper party Nodal Officer

Anoop Sharma v. Commonwealth Games Village Apartment Owners Association & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:8642-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging deletion of nominated DDA representatives from a recovery suit, holding they were not necessary parties and the appellant lacked locus standi.

civil appeal_dismissed necessary parties proper parties impleadment locus standi

Demas Developers Private Limited v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:8638

The Delhi High Court held that disputes regarding SARFAESI proceedings post-IBC resolution plan approval must be adjudicated by the Debt Recovery Tribunal, dismissing writ petitions challenging bank actions against mortgaged agricultural properties.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 SARFAESI Act Debt Recovery Tribunal Resolution Plan

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Anju Rani & Ors.

06 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8623
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, affirming vehicle involvement and proper compensation calculation based on credible evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 173 Motor accident claim Res Ipsa Loquitur

Anju Mahajan v. Nasir Ali & Ors

06 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8624

The Delhi High Court directed the insurance company to pay for replacement of the appellant's wheelchair as per earlier judgment and clarified that excess TDS refund claims must be pursued with tax authorities, while execution applications should be filed before the Tribunal.

civil other compensation wheelchair replacement permanent disability TDS deduction

Inder Minocha v. Ajit Tondon

06 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:8617

The Delhi High Court disposed of a revision petition by recording an amicable settlement requiring the tenant to vacate premises by a specified date and pay monthly use and occupation charges, staying execution of an earlier order subject to compliance.

civil appeal_allowed amicable settlement use and occupation charges vacation of premises stay of execution

Delhi Development Authority v. Swaran Chadha

06 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8599

The Delhi High Court dismissed DDA's petition challenging the refusal to condone delay in filing an appeal against an execution order, affirming that sufficient cause is mandatory for condonation and supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay limitation period Article 227 Constitution of India Section 5 Limitation Act

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shamsa Tausif and Ors

06 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:8598

Delhi High Court dismissed Oriental Insurance's petition under Article 227 for lack of jurisdiction, directing it to approach the Allahabad High Court as per Supreme Court precedent.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission consumer dispute