Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Jaswant alias Jaswant Rathore & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 308, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled their dispute, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing when continuation of proceedings would cause oppression and the possibility of conviction is remote.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Oriental Bank of Commerce Ltd (Now Merged with Punjab National Bank Ltd.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of disallowances under Sections 14A and 36(1)(vii) for a nationalised bank, affirming that shares held as stock-in-trade and provisions for bad debts are allowable deductions under the Income Tax Act.
Saurabh Dutt v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to expedite Armed Forces Tribunal proceedings, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not extend to such tribunals, rendering the petition not maintainable.
Rajan Devi v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case involving false promise of marriage, condemned derogatory language in pleadings, and directed courts to avoid merit-based findings at bail stage.
Reliance Infrastructure Limited & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an erstwhile shareholder who has divested its entire shareholding has no locus standi to challenge state policies or contracts entered into by the company, dismissing the appeal against the dismissal of the writ petition.
Pooja Malhotra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will in favor of the sole beneficiary petitioner, finding the Will valid and objections absent.
Vandana Kapuria v. D.D. Pradhan & Company Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow the plaintiff to lead further evidence after final arguments in a commercial suit, emphasizing the limited scope of interference under Article 227 and the strict procedural requirements under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Aita Ram and Ors. v. The Hindustan Times Ltd and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the intra-court appeal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on entitlement to back wages, holding that res judicata did not bar the claim in absence of an express award.
FADA TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX WARD 9(1), DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the CBDT to expeditiously consider and decide the petitioner's request to rectify an inadvertent tax deposit error by refund, condonation of delay, or adjustment against the correct Assessment Year.
Mohammad Jafar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner street vendor to vend peacefully within his designated zone strictly in accordance with his Certificate of Vending and its terms.
Ammar Ahmad Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court upheld the summoning order in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that the presumption under Section 139 includes legally enforceable debt and that disputed triable issues cannot be decided at the summoning stage.
Shri Gulshan Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s pending application under CPC rules, without adjudicating merits, ensuring timely judicial process.
STP Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic refusal of the trademark 'ShaliCRMB' considering the appellant's prior registrations and injunction, allowing the application to proceed for advertisement.
Sonu Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment as Constable in ITBP after a 12-year delay, holding that delay and laches bar relief in recruitment matters where the petitioner did not participate in earlier litigations.
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited v. Gagan Wine Trade and Financiers Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for infringing the plaintiff’s 'IMPERIAL BLUE' trademark and trade dress, permitting use of a modified label and disposal of existing infringing stock.
Utsav Bhattacharjee v. Reculta Solutions Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedural order issuing summons and notice under Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC, directing advancement of the hearing date with parties' consent and leaving merits open.
Achal Rana v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC involving cyber-fraud, holding that ongoing investigation and potential multiple victims preclude quashing despite a private settlement.
Mohammad Shahid v. Anil Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for future loss of income and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim by applying Supreme Court precedents on future prospects and pain and suffering.
Akash Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, holding that co-accused disclosure statements are inadmissible and the prosecution failed to conclusively implicate him, subject to conditions ensuring trial attendance.
Sahibe Alam v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused husband in a dowry death case after forensic and medical reports failed to support the prosecution's claim of poisoning and cruelty.