Delhi High Court
31,373 judgments
Pinki Tour and Travels Limited v. Income Tax Department
The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order under the Income Tax Act for breach of natural justice and directed a fresh assessment after affording the petitioner a proper hearing.
Angelique International Ltd. v. Salma Dam Joint Venture (SDJV)
The Delhi High Court held that an addendum altering joint venture shares requires express employer approval to be binding and directed retention money to be deposited with the Court pending trial.
Kamal Kishore Khullar v. Sudershan Khanna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to condone delay in a review petition and held that stay of execution and installment payments must be sought before the executing court, not under Article 227.
DAV Public School v. Dapinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement of a confirmed teacher illegally terminated without following statutory procedure under the Delhi School Education Act and Rules.
Pratima Devi v. Bishambhar Lal & Ors.
The High Court held that additional accused can be summoned under section 319 Cr.P.C. only if incriminating evidence emerges during trial, dismissing the petition seeking summoning based on pre-charge evidence and absence of names in the memo of parties.
OYO APARTMENTS LLP v. GRAM POWER (INDIA) PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Services Agreement, allowing the respondent to raise counterclaims before the tribunal.
H.L. Khurana v. CBI
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence of a junior DDA official convicted under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act during the pendency of his appeal, emphasizing discretionary relief based on prima facie assessment and conduct.
Kamal Kishore Khullar v. Sudershan Khanna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 seeking condonation of delay in a review petition and stay of execution, holding that execution relief must be sought before the executing court and delay in review petition was rightly not condoned.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/S Archit Securities Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order invalidating an assessment order passed against a non-existent transferor company post-amalgamation, emphasizing that such assessment is void if the AO was duly informed of the merger.
Sarita Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of compassionate appointment to the petitioner’s son, holding that such appointment is not due when the employee retired on superannuation and the family is not in financial distress.
Assem Aggarwal v. Ashi Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and rejected the annulment petition under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act for non-disclosure of cause of action and being barred by limitation, emphasizing that fraud must relate to the nature of ceremony or material fact and limitation is a strict bar.
BELA CREATIONS (P) LTD v. K. D. LACE HOUSE
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead evidence subject to strict conditions including payment of costs and binding undertaking to avoid further adjournments, ensuring expeditious disposal of the suit.
Gautam Awal v. CBI
The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of the appellant's three-year sentence during the pendency of appeal under Section 389(3) CrPC, imposing conditions to ensure compliance.
Imran Ahmad Siddiqui v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful premature repatriation of an NDRF officer on deputation without formal disciplinary proceedings, holding that adequate hearing was provided and the action did not affect his rank or pay.
S.I. Kuldeep v. Rakesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside contempt conviction of a police officer for non-compliance with Arnesh Kumar notice guidelines before arrest, taking a lenient view due to apology and settlement.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Amar Pal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to contradictions in the victim's testimony and unreliable corroborative evidence.
Court on its Own Motion v. South Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court took suo motu cognizance of pollution in Mundka area, directed municipal authorities to enforce environmental laws strictly, and disposed of the petition after reviewing compliance and ongoing enforcement actions.
Sunil Kumar Saxena v. Export Inspection Council
The High Court allowed the appeal setting aside the disciplinary removal and compulsory retirement orders against the appellant due to findings based on no evidence, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial review in departmental inquiries.
Dhiraj Kumar v. R H Agro Overseas Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order admitting belated replication and documents without prior leave, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural rules under Order XI Rule 1(5) CPC in commercial suits.
Punjab National Bank & Anr. v. Harmeet Kaur Dhingra & Ors.
The High Court upheld that a mortgage created in violation of a court injunction restraining alienation is unenforceable, dismissing Punjab National Bank's claim to enforce security interest over the disputed property.