Delhi High Court
64,254 judgments
Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt. Teghjeet Singh Malhotra & Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move family law matters from the Family Court, holding that mere apprehension of bias without reasonable justification does not warrant transfer.
Niharika Singh v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to defer her transfer till the end of the academic session due to her children's education but upheld the transfer order directing her to join the new posting thereafter.
Rajni Bahl LRs v. Arun Kumar Nayyar
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming the landlord’s bonafide requirement and subjective choice of suitable premises, while limiting the court’s revisional jurisdiction to legality and jurisdictional errors.
Sunil Malhotra & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC for death by negligence after settlement and compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing where conviction is improbable and ends of justice so require.
AERO CLUB v. M/S SAHARA BELTS
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit 'WOODLAND' products, awarding damages and costs to the trademark owner based on unchallenged evidence of deliberate infringement.
Broadways Overseas Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed refund of Terminal Excise Duty paid under the Foreign Trade Policy along with 6% interest, following Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents striking down the TED provisions.
Union of India v. M/S APCON India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on the ground that the petition under Section 34 was barred by the mandatory 120-day limitation period, reaffirming that courts cannot condone delay beyond this period.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Devata Tradelink Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of a Section 14A disallowance exceeding exempt income, affirming that such disallowance cannot surpass exempt income and rejecting a new ground based on Section 36(1)(iii) not raised in appeal.
Shri Naresh Kumar v. The Wire & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining publication of a defamatory article and related social media posts against the Chief Secretary of Delhi, emphasizing protection of reputation against reckless and unsubstantiated allegations.
Deepak Modi v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 46 (1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act require an oral hearing before passing an order, setting aside the impugned order for non-compliance and directing a fresh hearing.
Ram Pal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful exemption from GRAP III restrictions permitting demolition of unauthorized constructions without further rehabilitation, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.
Mohit Goel v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Mohit Goel in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC due to serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and failure to comply with bail conditions.
Sterlite Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India
The court held that statutory amalgamation transfers rights and liabilities by operation of law, not assignment, allowing substitution of the petitioner’s name in arbitration proceedings despite contractual assignment restrictions.
Umesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a Scientist to a non-R&D post, holding that transfer is an incident of service and courts will not interfere absent mala fide or statutory violation.
Ramesh Chandra Kalra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that refund of stamp duty must be allowed if the application is filed within six months of the stamp paper being spoiled, not from the date of purchase, and directed refund with interest accordingly.
Vermeet Singh Taneja v. Jasmeet Kaur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to transfer a minor child to a different school, holding that the child's welfare and settled academic environment near the mother’s residence are paramount.
Mangal Krishna v. National Medical Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his writ petition and apply afresh for eligibility to appear in the FMGE under revised NMC guidelines, directing expeditious consideration of the fresh application.
Hemica Rani Singh v. National Medical Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an Indian citizen must obtain an Eligibility Certificate prior to admission to a foreign medical course to be eligible for FMGE, and rejected the petitioner's post-facto application for such certificate after obtaining an MD degree abroad.
Varun Goel v. Govt of N.C.T through S.H.O. PS Hari Nagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of a minor child in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to approach the Family Court.
Kailash Chand Pandey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a retired Central Government employee is entitled to a notional increment for pensionary benefits if he completed one full year of service though the increment date falls after retirement.