Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
GOVT OF NCT DELHI AND ORS v. ARUN SINGH BHATTI
The High Court held that courts and tribunals cannot declare equivalence of educational qualifications not prescribed in recruitment rules or advertisements, quashing the Tribunal's order allowing appointment of a candidate lacking prescribed qualifications.
Sanapala Janardhana Rao v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner’s request for No Objection Certificate for outside employment to the competent authority for fresh consideration under relevant Coast Guard rules and Supreme Court precedent, emphasizing discretion and service exigency.
National Highway Authority of India v. M/S T.K. Toll Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award upholding claims for delay compensation under a BOT concession agreement, holding that the supplementary agreement was signed under economic duress and claims were not barred by limitation.
MS. SHAZIA REHMAN v. MR. ANWAR ELAHI & ORS.
Civil courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate individual shareholder rights and fraud allegations over shares despite the NCLT's exclusive jurisdiction over rectification of the register of members under the Companies Act, 2013.
Sobha Jain alias Shobha I Jain v. Anil Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC is limited to jurisdictional errors and does not permit reappreciation of triable issues.
Universal City Studios LLC. v. Dotmovies.baby
The Delhi High Court granted a dynamic ex parte injunction restraining rogue websites from unauthorized streaming and distribution of Plaintiffs' copyrighted content including future works, directing ISPs, DoT, and MeitY to block access and assist enforcement.
Charu Walia v. Sunita Kashyap @ Sunita Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits subject to payment of costs.
Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 112 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed reassessment proceedings against Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius for AY 2016-17, holding that the Assessing Officer must apply proper mind and that share allotment under amalgamation is not a taxable transfer under Section 47(vii) of the Income Tax Act.
Naresh Chandra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging a demolition order, directing the Municipal Corporation not to enforce demolition until the pending appeals before the Appellate Tribunal are decided.
Divanshu Gauba and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A, 354, 377, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Harsha Bawa v. Deepinder Singh Bawa
The Delhi High Court modified visitation rights in a guardianship dispute, extending the father's access time to the minor child while emphasizing the child's welfare and practical visitation arrangements.
Delhi International Airport Limited v. Union of India through Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed fresh property tax assessments on IGI Airport land under Section 73(b) of the Cantonment Act based on actual rent received, ensuring uniformity and fairness between contiguous land parcels under different municipal jurisdictions.
Ali Varis v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC upon the parties' amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ramachandra Rao Patri v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court set aside the charge framing order against the petitioner in a corruption case and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in light of a supplementary charge-sheet, emphasizing the need for careful and fair charge framing.
PR Director General of Income Tax (Admn & TPS) v. M/s The Indian Plywood Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a rehabilitation scheme under SICA is time-bound and ceases after expiry unless extended with consent, and post-repeal of SICA, no appeal lies before NCLAT, but writ jurisdiction remains available.
Sugandha Sharma v. Amit Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld limited visitation rights for the father, emphasizing the child's welfare and need for parental bonding despite the appellant's objections and psychological concerns.
The State v. Maikale Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 27-year delay in filing an appeal against acquittal in a 1984 riots case, holding that such delay without explanation cannot be condoned.
Pradeep Alexander & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a university investment case, holding that investigation must proceed as the allegations disclose cognizable offences.
Kuldeep Kaur v. Nanak Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for condonation of delay and consequently the appeal against the divorce decree as barred by limitation, holding that vague reasons and the Covid-19 lockdown cannot justify delay when limitation expired prior to lockdown.
National Internet Exchange of India v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a complete refund application under the CGST Act filed within limitation cannot be treated as barred by limitation due to subsequent deficiency memos requiring clarifications.