Delhi High Court
46,774 judgments
Anuj Sood v. PCIT (Central-1), New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the addition of unexplained cash as income, holding that the assessee failed to satisfactorily explain the source of seized cash despite submissions and affidavits.
M/S PARWANI ENTERPRISES v. T BHIMJYANI WAREHOUSING COLD CHAIN PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that where arbitration is to be held in Delhi as per the agreement, it is the seat of arbitration, conferring territorial jurisdiction on the Delhi High Court to appoint an arbitrator despite a generic jurisdiction clause favoring another location.
Palghar Road Project Private Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitration conciliation clauses are directory, parties cannot be compelled to join SAROD, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a concession agreement.
Rani Devi; Madhu Kumar v. Saudagar Kumar; The National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case for compensation determination after holding that the deceased was a pillion rider, not the driver, rejecting the initial contradictory statement made under distress.
Hem Chandre Ram v. Shadab Khan @ Mohd Shadab & Ors
The registered owner of a vehicle remains liable for third party compensation in motor accident claims until the vehicle registration is formally transferred, regardless of prior sale.
Nanhe Lal v. Satender Giri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurance policy is valid from the date of premium payment and issuance of cover note prior to the accident, making the insurer liable to pay compensation despite internal circulars recommending a gap before coverage commencement.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S R.K. AUTOMOBILES & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan disputes and directed interim relief applications to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation-1, New Delhi v. Oracle Systems Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's quashing of reassessment proceedings due to non-issuance of valid notice under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Ashok Bansal & Ors. v. Manoj Babbar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted ad interim injunction restraining defendants from disseminating a defamatory YouTube video against plaintiffs, balancing free speech with protection of reputation under Article 21.
Bipin Lalsingh Pagar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a proprietorship firm and its sole proprietor cannot be held liable under Section 138 NI Act for cheques dishonoured that were not signed by them, quashing the summoning orders against them.
Mahboob Alam Qureshi & Anr. v. TDI Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging NCDRC's order, holding that limitation barred the consumer complaint and writ jurisdiction against NCDRC orders is limited to exceptional cases.
Usha and Ors. v. Shish Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court stayed the eviction order against the tenant pending further hearing, directing payment of user charges and examining the bona fide need and alternate accommodation issues.
Anupama Malhotra & Ors. v. Dr. Kamlesh Malhotra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for partition of an intestate estate based on a lawful family settlement, appointing the mother as guardian for minor heirs and directing transmission of assets accordingly.
Shahensha Enterprises & Anr. v. Shree Sai Ram Traders
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's amendment allowing inclusion of a previously excluded claim subject to limitation objections, but disallowed a material amendment altering territorial jurisdiction.
Harcharan Dass Gupta v. WAPCOS Limited and Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing preliminary objections including limitation to be decided at the outset and arbitration to proceed under DIAC rules.
Balaji Unique Builders Pvt Ltd v. Mukesh Meena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to consider the ex-parte injunction application on merits and record reasons if refusing relief, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Experion Hospitality Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for AY 2008-09 and 2011-12, holding that acceptance of foreign investment transactions in subsequent years precludes reopening earlier assessments on the same grounds.
Ather Ali @ Munni Raja & Anr. v. Mohd. Shafi (Deceased) through AR Mohd. Akbar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as time barred, holding that the appellants failed to provide sufficient cause to condone a delay of over five years in filing an appeal against an ex-parte money decree under Order XXXVII CPC.
Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal’s rejection of a foreign sympathizer’s application for impleadment in LTTE ban proceedings, affirming limited locus and deferential judicial review in national security cases under UAPA.
DY.CIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 28 v. M/S ASM TRAXIM PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the test of full and true disclosure before the Income Tax Settlement Commission is indivisible for income computation and grant of immunity, dismissing a partial challenge to immunity granted under Section 245H.