Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
South Delhi Motorcycles & Anr. v. IDFC First Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning orders in cheque dishonour complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual defenses cannot be adjudicated at the quashing stage and that amalgamation transfers all liabilities to the successor bank.
Amit Sharma v. State
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale online financial cheating case due to the gravity of the offence, the accused's role as beneficiary, and non-cooperation with investigation.
M/S Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. M/S Maya Toys
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of disputed cheques, holding that mere denial of signatures without specific evidence of forgery is insufficient to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Rajesh Kapoor v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a demand notice and assessment order passed without considering the assessee's reply, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 15 v. Madhu Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 are invalid if the notice is not served at the correct address known to the Assessing Officer.
Yashpal Sharma v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a privatized company with majority private shareholding is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings.
Rajiv Mehra & Anr v. Ravi Bhushan
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition and set aside the dismissal of eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that bona fide requirement is presumed and the tenant failed to prove availability of suitable alternative accommodation.
Master Aditya Vikram Kansagra & Anr. v. Mr. Perry Kansagara
The Delhi High Court held that maintenance claims under Sections 18 and 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act before Family Courts attract fixed court fee, not ad valorem court fee, ensuring non-discriminatory and accessible justice.
Ravi Bhushan v. Rajiv Mehra & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the Rent Control Tribunal's partial allowance of the landlord's eviction appeal as infructuous due to a subsequent eviction order.
ACG Aircraft Leasing Ireland Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that lessors of leased aircraft are entitled to access aircraft documents and records for meaningful inspection and maintenance, rejecting merger doctrine objections and granting interim directions to protect aircraft value.
Ariz Khan v. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Ariz Khan for murder in the Batla House encounter, relying on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic, electronic, and medical evidence.
Sunita v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act after annulment of marriage, holding that such maintenance is pendente lite and not payable post-annulment.
Naresh Chitkara v. Lalit Babbar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to admit handwriting expert evidence on an inadmissible pagri receipt recording an unlawful transaction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company
The Delhi High Court disposed of connected commercial litigation between BDR Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb following a lawful and confidential settlement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
PR Memorial Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of an ITI's application for additional trade units under a new grading system, emphasizing the need for reasoned decisions and hearing before rejection.
Anish Muralidhar v. COL(TS) Anil Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless rebutted by positive evidence.
Tapsi Vidyarthi v. Arvind Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on the ground of cruelty and additionally held that desertion by the wife also entitled the husband to divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Sheela v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail applications of accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case were dismissed as joint possession was established and procedural delays did not justify bail.
Narayan Singh & Anr. v. Pooja Bhaskar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim custody of two minor children to their mother, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the children and the irreplaceable role of maternal love and affection.
Star Publishers Distributors v. Assistant Commissioner of CGST, Range 1 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim under the CGST Act by holding that the limitation period must consider government notifications and documentary evidence establishing the relevant date of export.