Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) – 2 v. M/S Victory Apartments Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that proceedings under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act are invalid without incriminating material found during search, dismissing the revenue's appeals.
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-2, New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seized cash prior to 01.06.2013 can be adjusted as advance tax, quashing interest imposed under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C, and directed refund recalculation accordingly.
Bhumi Chatter Singh Rachhoya v. Vice Chairman, DDA and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of demolition orders on illegal encroachment for lack of locus standi and held that courts should not interfere with executive compliance of such orders.
Rishi Sehdev v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging permissions granted for renovation in a protected heritage area, holding that statutory authorities acted within their powers and no judicial interference was warranted.
Ishwar Chand Saini and Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA's demolition of a shop on acquired land, holding that unauthorized occupants without legal title cannot claim relief under Article 226.
Deco Industries (India) v. JM Financial Assets Reconstruction Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld that the transaction between Karnataka Bank and JM Financial was an assignment of debt under SARFAESI Act, remanded the matter for fresh consideration, and declined to continue interim relief on remand.
Anni Shokeen v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for removal of alleged encroachments on DDA land, holding the petitioner lacked locus standi and no legal right was violated as the land was encroachment free.
Nawal Kishor v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of disability pension, holding that the petitioner failed to establish a causal link between his disability and police service under CCS (EOP) Rules, 1939.
Krishna & Ors. v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree of possession for the entire property, dismissed objections to execution, awarded mesne profits, and directed the judgment debtors to vacate within a stipulated time.
M/S NTPC LIMITED v. ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL DGGI COIMBATORE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside a service tax demand notice against NTPC Limited and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in light of a clarificatory circular and relevant judicial precedents.
Pawan Kumar & Anr. v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
IDFC First Bank Limited v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to entertain Section 13(10) SARFAESI Act applications for amounts below the pecuniary threshold prescribed under the RDB Act, requiring such claims to be adjudicated under the RDB Act framework.
Union of India and Anr. v. B P Gautam and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that upgradation of posts through restructuring amounts to promotion under the ACP Scheme and offsets entitlement to financial upgradation, setting aside the Tribunal’s order granting first ACP benefit to respondents.
Punjab National Bank v. Sudhir Kumar Mehrotra
The Delhi High Court held that an employee prematurely retired in public interest is entitled to exercise the second option to join the pension scheme under the Joint Note and related circulars, dismissing the Bank’s appeal against the grant of pension benefits.
RS Bhasin v. M/S Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that confirmation of a trainee employee requires an express offer and acceptance, rejecting the claim of automatic confirmation upon expiry of training and upholding lawful termination without entitlement to back wages.
Association of Diplomate of National Board Doctors & Anr. v. National Medical Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that GST is not payable on NBE course fees, set aside notifications mandating GST collection, and directed refund of GST amounts collected from candidates.
Pradeep v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case based on weak prosecution evidence, hostile witnesses, and prolonged custody, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and factors to consider in bail applications for serious offences.
Riddhima Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that it lacks territorial jurisdiction under Article 226 to entertain a writ petition against CBSE when the primary cause of action arose in Uttar Pradesh, applying the doctrine of forum conveniens despite a jurisdiction clause in CBSE bye-laws.
Rajeev Nagpal v. State and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's jurisdiction to direct companies to produce documents verifying the administrator's inventory in probate proceedings under the Indian Succession Act, dismissing the petition challenging such directions.
Sunil Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to provide the petitioner with a copy of the dismissal order dated 20.09.2017 and related proceedings, ensuring procedural compliance.