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Rani Devi; Madhu Kumar v. Saudagar Kumar; The National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8817

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Hem Chandre Ram v. Shadab Khan @ Mohd Shadab & Ors

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024

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.

motor_vehicle_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Nanhe Lal v. Satender Giri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:9488

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.

motor_vehicle appeal_allowed

TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S R.K. AUTOMOBILES & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8456

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation-1, New Delhi v. Oracle Systems Corporation

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024

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.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ashok Bansal & Ors. v. Manoj Babbar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8640

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Bipin Lalsingh Pagar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mahboob Alam Qureshi & Anr. v. TDI Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8434

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.

consumer petition_dismissed

Usha and Ors. v. Shish Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8433

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.

property appeal_allowed

Anupama Malhotra & Ors. v. Dr. Kamlesh Malhotra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8424

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahensha Enterprises & Anr. v. Shree Sai Ram Traders

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8391

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Harcharan Dass Gupta v. WAPCOS Limited and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8357

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.

arbitration petition_allowed

Balaji Unique Builders Pvt Ltd v. Mukesh Meena & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8395

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.

civil other

Experion Hospitality Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8299-DB

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.

tax petition_allowed

Ather Ali @ Munni Raja & Anr. v. Mohd. Shafi (Deceased) through AR Mohd. Akbar

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8363

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8346-DB

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.

criminal petition_dismissed

DY.CIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 28 v. M/S ASM TRAXIM PVT. LTD. & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8306-DB

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.

tax petition_dismissed

T.K.S. Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 25(3)

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices under Section 148 must be issued exclusively through the faceless procedure under Section 151A, invalidating notices issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer post-faceless scheme implementation.

tax appeal_allowed

Zync Global Pvt Ltd v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8423-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim relief against a bank's fraud classification of an account based on Income Tax investigation findings, upholding the bank's action pending final adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed

Anju Bala Arora v. Tapan Mudgal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Oct 2024 · 2024:DHC:8396

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to lead evidence subject to payment of costs, modifying the Trial Court’s order in light of financial constraints and consent of the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed