Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Electrosteel Castings Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that vesting of coal mine assets in a successful bidder under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, is valid without prior determination and payment of compensation to the prior allottee, whose remedy lies before the specialized Tribunal.
Sh. Neeraj & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Nr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Triloki Nath and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed MCD to allow petitioners to vend peacefully within designated zone subject to vending certificate terms, while leaving nomenclature correction to statutory authorities.
Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that absence due to COVID-19 quarantine and medical illness was not unauthorized misconduct and remanded the case for reconsideration of disproportionate punishment imposed on the petitioner.
Alka v. Mukesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of cruelty, including physical assault, financial exploitation, and unproven extramarital allegations under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd Kayum
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for leave to appeal, upholding the acquittal of the accused where the minor victim was married to him before the alleged sexual acts, negating the offence under the POCSO Act.
Venus Worldwide Entertainment Private Limited v. Popular Entertainment Network (PEN) Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's interim injunction application against the Defendants' use of the film title 'Khiladi', holding that the Plaintiff's delay and failure to establish a prima facie case disentitled it from relief despite registered trademark rights.
Roseline Wilson & Ors. v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding ASI's eviction orders from a centrally protected monument, ruling that revenue records do not confer ownership and eviction under the AMASR Act is lawful after due hearing.
Institute of Town Planners, India v. All India Council for Technical Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld AICTE's constitution of the All India Board of Town and Country Planning, ruling that expert interdisciplinary appointments are valid and the petitioner lacked locus standi to challenge the Notification.
Rajni Mogha & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that sentences awarded under Section 138 NI Act arising from a single loan transaction must run concurrently, granting relief to petitioners on this legal ground.
Late Shri Dnyaneshwarji Menghare Shikshan Mahavidyalaya v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution by NCTE for non-shifting to permanent premises, holding that under the applicable 2005 Regulations and 2006 amendments, shifting is not mandatory if infrastructure norms on leasehold land are met, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Vaijanti Mala v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an illiterate pensioner’s undertaking in English, not explained to her, is invalid for recovery of alleged excess pension payments, applying the doctrine of non est factum and setting aside the recovery.
Salauddin and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after parties reconciled, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure justice in private nature offences.
Continental Textile Mills Ltd. v. Jupiter Laminators Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed ex-management's objections and upheld the auction sale of Continental Textile Mills' property to the highest bidder, directing confirmation of sale and possession upon full payment.
Razi Abbas v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend within the permitted zone strictly in accordance with the terms of his Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Gaurav Mendiratta v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention without timely trial violates constitutional rights despite statutory bail restrictions.
M/S CUBE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION ASSETS ADVISOR PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CGST DIVISION & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that advisory services rendered by the petitioner to a foreign group company qualify as export of services and the petitioner is not an intermediary, setting aside refund rejections under the IGST Act.
M/S NOIR FASHIONS PVT. LTD. v. NISHIMA SUARABH PATHAK
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal under Article 227 to place additional documents on record with replication, setting aside the trial court's dismissal and directing reciprocal filing of affidavits and counter documents within fixed timelines.
Ruchika Rai Madan v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a recalled termination order without exoneration does not bar fresh disciplinary proceedings on the same allegations of forged documents, dismissing the writ petition challenging the charge sheet as premature.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Intelsat US LLC
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tax appeal concerning satellite transponder service payments for AY 2019-20, following coordinate bench precedents and pending Supreme Court petitions.