Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Francis Marion Gegg v. Customs

01 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7583
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a foreign national caught with commercial quantity heroin, holding that Section 50 NDPS Act does not apply to baggage search and minor procedural lapses do not vitiate prosecution under Section 37 embargo.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 50 NDPS Act Section 52-A NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail application

Aadharshila Vidya Peeth v. Master Jai Through His Father Manish Kumar & Anr

01 Oct 2024 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:7528-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a writ petition against a private unaided school and directed provisional admission of a child under the EWS category based on recognized carry forward seats, emphasizing the child's fundamental right to education.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Education Act, 2009 Article 226 private unaided school carry forward seats

Ambience Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7884-DB

The Delhi High Court held that notices under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act can be validly issued by CBDT-authorized prescribed income-tax authorities, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to such notices and related limitation objections.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 143(2) Income Tax Act prescribed income-tax authority CBDT authorization Section 142(1) notice

NGR CONSULTANTS PVT LTD v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7883-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Section 143(2) income tax notice issued by a prescribed income-tax authority authorized by the CBDT, dismissing the petition challenging jurisdiction and limitation.

tax petition_dismissed Section 143(2) Income Tax Act prescribed income-tax authority jurisdiction CBDT authorization

Nutan Gehlot v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7882-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of notices issued under Sections 143(2) and 142(1) of the Income Tax Act by an authorized prescribed income-tax authority, dismissing the petition challenging jurisdiction and limitation.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 143(2) Income Tax Act prescribed income-tax authority jurisdiction notice issuance

Ambience Farms Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7566-DB

The Delhi High Court held that notices under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act can be validly issued by CBDT-authorized prescribed income-tax authorities, dismissing the petitioner’s jurisdictional and limitation challenges.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 143(2) Income Tax Act prescribed income-tax authority jurisdiction notice issuance

SI Mukundan v. Tejveer Singh

01 Oct 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain
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The Delhi High Court upheld dismissals without inquiry under clause (b) of the proviso to Article 311(2) as unsustainable, dismissing writ petitions challenging such dismissals in line with binding precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 311(2) Constitution of India dismissal without inquiry departmental inquiry clause (b) proviso

Satwant Singh Sanghera v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7556-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee is not liable to pay TDS deducted but not deposited by the employer, setting aside demand notices for earlier assessment years accordingly.

tax petition_allowed Significant Tax Deducted at Source TDS recovery Income Tax Act 1961 Section 205

Shamlaji Expressway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

01 Oct 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:7730

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral tribunal’s order vacating the stay on suspension of the concessionaire, affirming limited judicial interference in interlocutory arbitration orders and emphasizing safety and contractual compliance.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 Section 37(2)(b) Provisional Completion Certificate

Ram Naresh v. Food Corporation of India

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7545-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Ram Naresh's legal representatives, quashing his dismissal for supervisory lapse due to procedural irregularities and disproportionate punishment, and directed payment of retiral benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry Food Corporation of India Regulations dismissal from service principles of natural justice

The South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Transstroy Trichy Karaikudi Tollways Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

30 Sep 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5020
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The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate till 30 September 2024 under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil other Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.

30 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7791

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory deposit of 20% of the fine under Section 148 NI Act as a condition for suspension of sentence pending appeal, rejecting the petitioner's claim of financial incapacity due to lack of evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 148 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 389 CrPC suspension of sentence

Shakuntala Devi v. State

30 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8534

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused persons in an assault case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant acquittal leave to appeal prima facie case sole witness testimony

Madhu Bala & Anr. v. Deepika Arora

30 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8493

The Delhi High Court held that unregistered Agreements to Sell and Power of Attorney do not confer ownership or title, and a suit for possession based solely on such documents without proof of possession or registered sale deed is liable to be rejected.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Agreement to Sell General Power of Attorney Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Section 54 TPA

Arun G S v. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Anr

30 Sep 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:8067

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking study leave and relieving order for M.Sc. Nursing, holding that the petitioner’s application was not timely under the governing Circular and that study leave must be granted on a first come first serve basis after admission.

administrative petition_dismissed study leave relieving order M.Sc. Nursing first come first serve

National Highway Authority of India v. Roadways Solution India Private Ltd.

30 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7828

The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's challenge under Section 34 to an arbitral award granting payment for extended contract work and refund of liquidated damages, holding the award was not patently illegal or against public policy.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Liquidated damages Contract extension

Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Ess Kay Enterprises

30 Sep 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:7672

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes and directed exploration of settlement through mediation.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 30(1) Section 12

Raj Kishan Chabra LR Anil Chabra v. Bharat Kalra

30 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7824
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The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs beyond the 90-day limitation period by condoning delay and reading setting aside of abatement into the substitution application.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 4 CPC substitution of legal representatives abatement of suit limitation period

Abbott Healthcare Private Limited v. Union of India & RITES Ltd.

30 Sep 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7819

The Delhi High Court held that liquidated damages imposed unilaterally by an agent on behalf of a disclosed principal are valid without prior arbitration, and failure to implead the principal in arbitration bars recovery of arbitration costs from the agent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contractual agency liquidated damages arbitration business transfer agreement

Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.

30 Sep 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:7788

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 20% deposit condition under Section 148 NI Act for suspension of sentence in cheque bounce cases, refusing exemption in absence of evidence of financial incapacity.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 148 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 389 CrPC suspension of sentence