Delhi High Court Case Commentaries

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Specific Performance in Property Sale Agreements

Date: May 2, 2012

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Specific Performance in Property Sale Agreements Introduction The case of Smt. Laxmi Devi v. Shri Mahavir Singh adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on May 1, 2012,...

Standardization of Compensation Multipliers in Personal Injury Cases: National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Gaje Singh & Ors.

Date: May 2, 2012

Standardization of Compensation Multipliers in Personal Injury Cases: National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Gaje Singh & Ors. Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Gaje Singh & Ors....

Classification of Securities Transactions: Capital Gains vs. Business Income in Cit v. Vinay Mittal

Date: Apr 28, 2012

Classification of Securities Transactions: Capital Gains vs. Business Income in Cit v. Vinay Mittal Introduction The case of Cit v. Vinay Mittal adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on April 27, 2012,...

Enhancement of Compensation Under Order 41 Rule 33: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Komal & Ors. S

Date: Apr 28, 2012

Enhancement of Compensation Under Order 41 Rule 33: Insights from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Komal & Ors. S Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Komal & Ors. S adjudicated by...

Reaffirmation of Favoring the Accused in Absence of Corroborative Handwriting Evidence - Sandeep Dixit v. State

Date: Apr 28, 2012

Reaffirmation of Favoring the Accused in Absence of Corroborative Handwriting Evidence - Sandeep Dixit v. State Introduction The case of Sandeep Dixit v. State adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Delhi High Court Establishes Criteria for Reopening Assessments under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act

Date: Apr 26, 2012

Delhi High Court Establishes Criteria for Reopening Assessments under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act 1. Introduction The case of A.G Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer was adjudicated by the...

Limits on Admissibility of Confessions from Co-Accused in Customs Offenses: Krishan v. R.K Virmani

Date: Apr 25, 2012

Limits on Admissibility of Confessions from Co-Accused in Customs Offenses: Krishan v. R.K Virmani Introduction The case of Krishan v. R.K Virmani, Air Customs Officer adjudicated by the Delhi High...

Defining 'Fees for Technical Services' in Reinsurance Transactions: Insights from Director Of Income Tax v. Guy Carpenter & Co. Ltd.

Date: Apr 24, 2012

Defining 'Fees for Technical Services' in Reinsurance Transactions: Insights from Director Of Income Tax v. Guy Carpenter & Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Director Of Income Tax v. Guy Carpenter &...

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on TDS Applicability to Franchise Agreements and Classification of Non-Compete Fees in Commissioner Of IT v. Career Launcher India Ltd.

Date: Apr 20, 2012

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on TDS Applicability to Franchise Agreements and Classification of Non-Compete Fees in Commissioner Of IT v. Career Launcher India Ltd. Introduction The case of...

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Steel Authority v. Salzgitter Mannesmann: Reinforcing Standards for Section 34 Challenges

Date: Apr 19, 2012

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Steel Authority v. Salzgitter Mannesmann: Reinforcing Standards for Section 34 Challenges Introduction The case of Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL)...

Expanding Privity of Contract: Delhi High Court's Approach in Utair Aviation v. Jagson Airlines Limited

Date: Apr 14, 2012

Expanding Privity of Contract: Delhi High Court's Approach in Utair Aviation v. Jagson Airlines Limited Introduction The case of Utair Aviation v. Jagson Airlines Limited was adjudicated by the Delhi...

Affirmation of Trial Judge's Discretion to Disallow Irrelevant Cross-Examination Questions

Date: Apr 12, 2012

Affirmation of Trial Judge's Discretion to Disallow Irrelevant Cross-Examination Questions Introduction The case of R. K. Chandolia Petitioner v. CBI & Ors. addressed significant issues surrounding...

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Telephone Cables Ltd.: Upholding Arbitration Awards and Government Procurement Policies

Date: Apr 11, 2012

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Telephone Cables Ltd.: Upholding Arbitration Awards and Government Procurement Policies Introduction The case of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) v....

Gunjan Sinha Jain v. Registrar General High Court Of Delhi: Ensuring Fairness in Judicial Service Examinations

Date: Apr 10, 2012

Gunjan Sinha Jain v. Registrar General High Court Of Delhi: Ensuring Fairness in Judicial Service Examinations Introduction The case of Gunjan Sinha Jain v. Registrar General High Court Of Delhi...

Reaffirmation of Strict Transfer Protocols under the Transfer of Property Act: Suraj Lamps Decision Impact

Date: Apr 10, 2012

Reaffirmation of Strict Transfer Protocols under the Transfer of Property Act: Suraj Lamps Decision Impact Introduction The case of Ramesh Chand v. Suresh Chand & Anr. adjudicated by the Delhi High...

Delhi High Court Upholds Depreciation on Goodwill Acquired Through Slump Sale in Areva T & D India Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax

Date: Mar 31, 2012

Delhi High Court Upholds Depreciation on Goodwill Acquired Through Slump Sale in Areva T & D India Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax Introduction The case of Areva T & D India Ltd. v. The...

Allowance of Brand Fee/Royalty Payments Under Transfer Pricing Regulations: Insights from Cit v. Ekl Appliances Ltd.

Date: Mar 30, 2012

Allowance of Brand Fee/Royalty Payments Under Transfer Pricing Regulations: Insights from Cit v. Ekl Appliances Ltd. Introduction The case of Cit v. Ekl Appliances Ltd. adjudicated by the Delhi High...

Discretionary Power of Judicial Review in Penalty Imposition under RTI Act: Anand Bhushan v. R.A Haritash

Date: Mar 30, 2012

Discretionary Power of Judicial Review in Penalty Imposition under RTI Act: Anand Bhushan v. R.A Haritash Introduction The case of Anand Bhushan v. R.A Haritash adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Depreciation as a Deduction in Charitable Trusts: Insights from Director Of Income Tax v. Vishwa Jagriti Mission

Date: Mar 30, 2012

Depreciation as a Deduction in Charitable Trusts: Insights from Director Of Income Tax v. Vishwa Jagriti Mission Introduction The case of Director Of Income Tax v. Vishwa Jagriti Mission adjudicated...

Clarification on Section 153C Assessment Procedures: Ssp Aviation Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax

Date: Mar 30, 2012

Clarification on Section 153C Assessment Procedures: Ssp Aviation Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax Introduction The case of Ssp Aviation Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax adjudicated...