Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Ratan Kumar and Anr v. Santosh Jalutharia and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord holding a perpetual lease from DDA qualifies as 'owner' under the Delhi Rent Control Act and is entitled to evict a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds, dismissing the tenant's challenge to ownership.
Kanav Arora v. The State Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC under its inherent powers, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process given the parties' amicable settlement and factual circumstances.
Firoz and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the victim voluntarily married the accused and lived with him, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Shakib Ali @ Sahil v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC based on a settlement between parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such power must be exercised sparingly and with regard to the nature of the offence.
Neeta Mitroo & Others v. Deepak Sant Ram & Deepak Gupta & Others
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for cancellation of registered documents is not barred by limitation if the plaintiff acquires knowledge of the documents and alleged fraud belatedly, and dismissed the application for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central-1 v. Surya Agrotech Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court held that undisclosed income taxed in one group company cannot be taxed again in other group companies when routed as share capital, dismissing the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order.
Gopal Corporates LLP v. Commissioner Delhi-East, GST-Central Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld Rule 8 of the CTUT Rules 2010, ruling that excise duty on chewing tobacco packing machines must be calculated based on the maximum number of machines installed during a month, not on a proportionate basis of actual days operated.
Sheetal Sharma & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging cheating and forgery, holding that investigation must continue as the allegations disclose cognizable offences and no exceptional grounds for quashing exist.
Anjali v. State (GNCT Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioner in possession of intermediate quantity of ganja under NDPS Act, holding that rigour of section 37 does not apply and bail is permissible with conditions.
Razia Begum v. Commissioner Employees Compensation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed compensation to the mother of a missing employee under the Employees’ Compensation Act based on CBI investigation concluding the employee's death, setting aside the prior rejection for lack of seven years’ lapse.
Ishrail Ali v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in a robbery case, holding that use of a toy pistol to induce fear attracts Section 397 IPC and recovery of stolen money justifies denial of bail.
Adavya Arya v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a school must admit a DG category student once shortlisted by the Directorate of Education unless it timely objects to the seat matrix, confirming the petitioner's admission permanently.
Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd. v. Shatrughan Kumar aka Khesari Lal Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that specific performance is now the general rule under the amended Specific Relief Act, and enforced a negative covenant restraining the artist from infringing appellant's copyright during the subsisting contract term, while rejecting arguments of determinability and restraint of trade.
Mool Chand v. Krishan Pal
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte order in a commercial suit, emphasizing the need to decide cases on merits where sufficient cause for non-appearance is shown.
Satish Kumar Rohilla v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the accused and the deceased's parents, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Neelam Phaugat v. State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court's order remanding the matter for fresh hearing on FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., affirming the maintainability of revision petitions challenging such orders and the limited scope of interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Vimila Devi & Ors. v. Sanjeev Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adopting skilled worker wages, adding future prospects, applying correct multiplier, held insurer liable as deceased was carrying own goods, and aligned non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.
Sh. Kashmiri Lal Pruthi v. Smt. Ashok Rani
The High Court upheld that the limitation period for a suit challenging a Will under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963 begins from the date the right to sue first accrues upon a clear threat, not from mere knowledge of the Will.
M/S. AERO CLUB v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 49(1), NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that statutory dues payable on a National Holiday and deposited on the next working day are eligible for income tax deduction, overruling the Tribunal's disallowance.
Cross Fit LLC v. Mr Renjith Kunnumal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Cross Fit LLC against defendants using the registered trademark "Crossfit" without authorization, restraining further infringement including online use.