Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Sarnath Finance Limited v. Rakesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's refusal to entertain a revision petition, holding that revisional jurisdiction does not permit re-appreciation of evidence and the consumer fora's orders were supported by evidence.
Murari Lal & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 323/308/506/34 and 498A/406/34 IPC following a genuine settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Dinesh Chand Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of allotment and eviction orders for unauthorized transfer of a licensed government property, upholding the validity of such cancellation under the DUSIB Act.
Saurav Chaudhary v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the patent agent to explain the abandonment of a patent application due to non-response to the First Examination Report and called for regulatory measures over patent agents, while considering restoration of the application.
Sitesh Kumar Mishra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical review to determine if the petitioner’s congenital condition of dextrocardia impedes his ability to perform duties before declaring him medically unfit for promotion.
Union of India v. Shobhana Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing backdated promotion and seniority from the date of departmental exam result for eligible candidates where initial vacancy calculation was erroneous.
Navpreet Singh v. State Through SHO
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a financial fraud case after considering the completion of investigation, chargesheet filing, and compliance with interim bail conditions, emphasizing that economic offences require case-specific bail analysis.
Sumer v. National Ins Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by assessing permanent disability at 100%, fixing income at actual salary, and increasing attendant and non-pecuniary damages based on medical evidence and Supreme Court precedents.
Silvermaple Healthcare Services Private Limited and Others v. Dr Ajay Dubey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court issued a corrigendum to correct the erroneous date and title of its judgment in CS (COMM) 570/2023, ensuring the record accurately reflects the judgment dated 28 August 2023.
Satyendra Kumar Bind v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed a procedural application to correct the name of counsel in a prior order, directing issuance of a corrigendum.
Spirited Auto Cas (I) Ltd. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the striking off of the appellant's defence for non-filing of written statements and confirmed awards reinstating workmen with back wages, holding no violation of natural justice.
Amazon Web Services India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court modified the withholding tax order against AWS India, directing 8% tax deduction on payments to AWS USA pending proper determination of permanent establishment and income attribution under the Indo-US DTAA.
Punjab Expo Breweries Pvt. Ltd. v. The Excise Commissioner and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a licensee or related entity in possession of leftover liquor stock post license expiry is liable to pay excise duty under Rule 56 of the Delhi Excise Rules, rejecting attempts to evade duty through corporate structuring.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr. v. M. L. Chaurasia
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting parity to an employee whose departmental inquiry was withdrawn, ruling that imposition of dies non penalty without conclusive findings amounts to penalizing without proof.
Harish Tea Traders Private Limited v. NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that refund of stamp duty on unused but unspoiled stamp paper is barred if the refund application is made beyond six months under Section 54 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, dismissing the petitioner’s claim.
Noorakshi Dahiya v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking admission under management quota mid-academic session, holding that no relief can be granted when the session has progressed and admitted candidates are more meritorious.
Ramesh Jadwani & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging road barricades in Sewa Nagar redevelopment area, holding that administrative restrictions for safety and project progress are lawful and not subject to interference absent manifest arbitrariness.
Om Prakash v. Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the motor accident claim appeal, upholding 50% contributory negligence but enhancing compensation for future prospects, disability, and loss of amenities in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Shri Girish Bansal v. Sh. Yashpal Singla
The Delhi High Court held that where an efficacious remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act exists, writ jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be exercised to challenge secured creditor actions, even if the aggrieved party is not a borrower or guarantor.
Taher Aslam Qadri v. Shaista Ajmal Qadri and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging dismissal of a review application on limitation grounds, holding that the petitioner must avail the statutory appeal remedy and that supervisory jurisdiction cannot substitute appellate remedy.