Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Vardhman Star City Mall Shop-Keeper Welfare Association v. Delhi Jal Board and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging water tariff regulations and penalties, holding that disputed factual issues regarding rainwater harvesting compliance and tariff classification must be resolved through appropriate civil proceedings rather than writ jurisdiction.
Asian Hotels Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that renovation and repair expenses and related consultancy fees are deductible as revenue expenditure under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, while remanding certain capitalized expenses for further examination.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. Binod Kumar Bawri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to adjudicate a dispute over call option shares, holding that prior arbitration and waiver arguments do not bar fresh arbitration on distinct issues.
State NCT of Delhi v. Devender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a rape case, holding that the trial court's view was a possible view on the evidence and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Parvez Ahmed Sheikh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious trafficking and sexual exploitation case due to prolonged custody, inconsistencies in witness testimonies, and absence of risk of witness tampering.
CROSS FIT LLC v. MR RENJITH KUNNUMAL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt application against Defendant 1 for alleged disobedience of an injunction restraining use of the "CrossFit" mark, holding that there was no proof beyond reasonable doubt of willful disobedience or personal service of the order.
M/S Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited v. M/S DM Systems (P) Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to permit an additional witness whose evidence was duplicative and not disclosed earlier, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Om Prakash v. Central Warehousing Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking excess overtime payment, holding that the respondents lawfully paid overtime within prescribed limits and with prior approval as per the office circular.
Riyajuddin v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed further cross-examination of a material witness in a murder trial but upheld the trial court's rejection of digital video evidence due to doubts over authenticity and source.
Vodafone Idea Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that telecommunication services provided to Foreign Telecom Operators qualify as export of services and refund claims for IGST paid are valid if filed within the prescribed limitation period measured from receipt of payment.
Narinder Padda @ Ninni v. Kiranjeet Kaur @ Bittoo & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove title and possession and that the suit was not maintainable due to non-joinder of a necessary party in a property dispute.
Vijay Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Debts Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously decide the petitioners' pending securitization application concerning a disputed property to prevent prejudice pending final adjudication.
Mohan Kukreja through LRs v. Charanjeet Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the condonation of delay order, holding that acceptance of costs imposed by the court estops the petitioner from contesting the order.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Standard Chartered Grindlays Pty Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's order setting aside penalty under Section 271(1)(c) as no concealment or inaccurate particulars were found after deletion of disallowances in quantum proceedings.
Deepa Mulwani v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CTET answer key, holding that 'Acceleration' is the sole correct answer for the question on educating gifted children moving rapidly through curriculum, and judicial interference in such answer keys is limited to clear errors.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – 6 v. M/S MODI RUBBER LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal and upheld the deletion of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act due to the AO's failure to clearly specify the charge, causing ambiguity and prejudice to the assessee.
Amit Walia v. Shweta Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a bona fide attempt at pre-institution mediation before a court-annexed centre satisfies mandatory Section 12A requirements, allowing the suit to proceed despite non-compliance with the prescribed authority.
Simran Chandwani v. Principal Commissioner of CGST, Delhi North and Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the GST refund claim for reconsideration, holding that erroneous HSN classification and excess ITC in certain months due to quarterly filing by suppliers cannot justify outright denial of refund without proper documentary evidence.
Suresh Kumar v. The Chairman Advisor to Governor J and K and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that long contractual service does not confer a right to regularization, upheld regularization from 2005, and found lawful the withholding of salary for non-compliance with administrative requirements.
Chhattisgarh Distilleries Ltd. v. Percept Advertising Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit against a company under SICA is maintainable despite Section 22, and failure to inform the Court of SICA proceedings and unexplained delay disentitles the company from setting aside an ex parte decree.