Delhi High Court

93,877 judgments

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Sandhya Malik v. Col Satender Malik

13 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:7030-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of cruelty due to mental cruelty including parental alienation but set aside the decree on desertion for lack of continuous abandonment.

family appeal_allowed Significant divorce cruelty desertion parental alienation

Amarjeet Singh v. Mohan Dass Talreja

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6634
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The High Court upheld the substitution of the deceased landlord's son as legal representative in eviction proceedings based on a registered will, dismissing the tenant's challenge.

civil petition_dismissed Order 22 Rule 3 CPC substitution of legal representative registered will eviction petition

Jasbeer v. Nishta Dawar

12 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6845-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking annulment of marriage on fraud grounds, holding that misrepresentations about profession and business prospects do not constitute fraud under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 12(1)(c) fraud annulment of marriage

United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vidya Devi

12 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6628

The Delhi High Court held that the National Lok Adalat settlement applied only to one appeal, rendering the other award final and enforceable, and dismissed the petition seeking modification of the Lok Adalat order.

civil petition_dismissed National Lok Adalat Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Settlement Execution Petition

Ujjwal Shori v. University of Delhi & Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6922-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eligibility criteria requiring completion of last two years of schooling in Delhi for medical admissions under Delhi Quota, distinguishing exceptional cases warranting relaxation and encouraging legislative review for fortuitous circumstances.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Quota eligibility criteria medical admissions DPCI Act

Ranveer & Anr v. Rakesh Chaudhary & Ors

12 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6626

The Delhi High Court held that compensation in motor accident claims must apply the multiplier based on the deceased's age and include future prospects with interest awarded on the entire amount, enhancing the claimants' compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident compensation multiplier future prospects just compensation

Riddhima Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education

12 Sep 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:6796
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that forum non conveniens applies to writ proceedings and jurisdiction cannot be founded solely on the respondent’s office location.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction forum non conveniens writ petition Article 226

Pallavi Mohan alias Pallavi Menon v. Raghu Menon

12 Sep 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6586-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day limitation period under the Family Courts Act overrides the 90-day period under the Hindu Marriage Act for appeals from Family Court divorce decrees, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Arunoday Singh.

family other Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 limitation period appeal

Vikas Ahlawat v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:6585-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a CISF Head Constable for unauthorized absence despite medical fitness and denied relief, emphasizing strict discipline and limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry unauthorized absence removal from service extraordinary leave

Surender Mann v. State Through SHO

12 Sep 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:6546
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The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused under MCOCA, holding that multiple charge sheets against the syndicate suffice for applicability and the twin conditions for bail were not met on the material before the Court.

criminal bail_denied Significant MCOCA bail under MCOCA organised crime syndicate multiple charge sheets

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Mahadev @ Sharad & Anr.

12 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6549-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition upholding the acquittal of accused in a rape and illegal confinement case due to lack of conclusive evidence and contradictions in the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape minor consent illegal confinement

Niharika Ghosh @ Niharika Kundu v. Shankar Ghosh

12 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6553-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a highly qualified and employed wife seeking maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that a spouse with earning capacity and actual income is not entitled to maintenance.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act earning capacity employment disclosure

Gautam Jindal v. Meenu Jindal

12 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6551-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld limited visitation rights granted to the father, denying custody and refusing to enhance visitation, emphasizing the child's welfare and preference.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 custody visitation rights child welfare

Rajender Kumar v. Sudershan Rawla

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6573

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Article 227 to record and enforce an installment-based settlement of rent arrears, directing the trial court to verify compliance and permitting recovery of the full amount on default.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Order IX Rule 7 CPC rent arrears installment payment

Delhi Development Authority & Ors. v. Jamuna Devi

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6575

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim order permitting deposit of misuse charges for land conversion, directed release of the deposited amount with interest, and ordered the trial court to decide the suit on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India interim order misuse charges leasehold to freehold conversion

KOA Investment Limited v. The Income Tax Officer, Ward14(4)

12 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7805-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that the issue was already examined during original assessment and procedural requirements were not complied with.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 reassessment proceedings approval under Section 151

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax- 12, New Delhi v. MS L AND T SUCG JV CC27

12 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7802-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal and upheld the Tribunal's decision that no penalty under Section 271AA of the Income Tax Act was warranted due to reasonable cause for non-disclosure of a related party transaction.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 271AA Section 92E Section 273B

M/S E-HOMES INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. Competition Commission of India

12 Sep 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6765-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the National Anti-Profiteering Authority’s order for violation of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with due procedural fairness.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice National Anti-Profiteering Authority Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 Director General of Anti-Profiteering

Naveen Khatri v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6948

Bail application of accused in a serious murder case involving recovery of victim's body and evidence destruction attempts was dismissed due to gravity of offence and ongoing trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC murder Section 302 IPC

Priyanka Sahni v. Mohan Lal Sahni

12 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6627
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging interim injunction restraining petitioners from entering the matrimonial home, upholding concurrent lower court orders and directing expeditious trial disposal.

civil petition_dismissed interim injunction matrimonial home Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXXIX CPC