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Parveen Sagwan v. Gulshan; Tata AIG Gen. Ins. Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that absence of a driving license alone does not establish negligence or contributory negligence in a motor accident claim and remanded the case for fresh compensation assessment attributing negligence solely to the offending vehicle's driver.
Raj Kumar v. United India Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct age multiplier and awarding additional amounts for prolonged treatment and loss of amenities.
Jyoti Siwach v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash summons against a company director under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that prima facie involvement in company affairs and knowledge of cheque issuance sufficed for liability.
Jyoti Siwach v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of complaint and summons under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that a director involved in company affairs can be held liable for cheque dishonour even if not an authorised signatory.
Yogender Mohan Rustagi v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 28 Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order under the Income Tax Act for failure to properly consider the taxpayer’s explanations regarding ledger entries, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Sumit Bharana v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that co-accused under the Income Tax Act may file compounding applications independently and remanded the petitioner’s application for fresh consideration in light of new CBDT guidelines.
Indure Pvt. Ltd. v. Aneja Construction (India) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as time-barred for failure to prove the date of receipt of the award and for filing without the award, holding that limitation under Section 34 starts from actual receipt of the signed award.
S A N Garments Manufacturing Private Limited v. PR Commissioner of Income Tax 7 and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that once a tax dispute is settled under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act by issuance of a Section 5 certificate and payment, the settlement is final and cannot be reopened by the Designated Authority.
M/S Bharti Airtel Limited v. Commissioner, CGST Appeals-1 Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that telecommunication towers are movable property and input tax credit cannot be denied under Section 17(5)(d) of the CGST Act, quashing the impugned tax orders and notices.
Biplab Datta & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that DoPT guidelines under the JCM scheme do not govern membership or elections of service associations, and membership disputes must be resolved by amending the association's constitution or civil proceedings.
M/S UPGRID SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court held that Lithium-ion batteries leased to e-rickshaw owners retain distinct ownership and must be returned to the lessor despite impounding and scrapping of the vehicles, balancing regulatory enforcement with proprietary and environmental considerations.
Saksham Kumar v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that late submission of a Scheduled Caste certificate due to administrative delay cannot justify denial of admission when the certificate is produced before the final admission deadline, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural technicalities.
Sumit Kumar Jha v. Uma Shankar
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing the appellant as a skilled worker, recalculating loss of income and non-pecuniary damages, and increasing interest rate from 7% to 9%.
M/S United Cold Chain and Food Processing Ltd & Ors. v. Canara Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside banks' fraudulent account declarations for non-compliance with audi alteram partem and directed fresh proceedings in line with Supreme Court and RBI guidelines.
Sh Ankur Dabas v. Delhi Development Author and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging contract termination and forfeiture of guarantees, holding that contractual disputes involving factual questions are not amenable to writ jurisdiction absent arbitrariness or fundamental rights violations.
Karan Madhok and Anr v. Rakesh Yadav
The Delhi High Court fixed interim user and occupation charges at Rs. 25,000 per month for a commercial shop in Kashmere Gate, balancing landlord's evidence and tenant's contentions.
Arvind Shah v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an Examination Report classifying objects as antiquities must provide reasons for its conclusions, and directed the authority to furnish such reasons or conduct a fresh examination, granting interim protection to the petitioners.
Arvind Shah v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an examination report classifying objects as antiquities must provide reasons, and directed the authority to furnish such reasons or a fresh report before any coercive action is taken.
M/S Shushila Hospital v. The District Magistrate / DC (North), District
The Delhi High Court set aside the suspension and cancellation of a hospital's registration under the PCPNDT Act due to lack of evidence and non-production of forensic reports, directing de-sealing of ultrasound machines and granting relief to the petitioner.
M/S ALPINE FINLEASE LIMITED v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside RBI's cancellation of petitioner's registration certificate for failure to maintain Net Owned Fund as on a specific date and remanded the matter for fresh consideration based on updated financial compliance.