Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Zahid Mahmood v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a compulsory retirement order for lack of reasoned findings and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after allowing the petitioner to make additional submissions.
Ram Avtar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court partly allowed appeals in a murder case, acquitting one accused and reducing the other's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on circumstantial evidence and confession.
Ex Const(GD) Sarjeet Singh v. U.O.I & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a CRPF constable for liquor consumption on duty due to procedural lapses and disproportionate punishment, substituting it with stoppage of increments and ordering reinstatement.
W/SI Annu Kumari v. Inderpal
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal of a seven-year-old rape victim's accused, emphasizing sensitive evaluation of child testimony and corroborative medical evidence to convict under Section 376 IPC.
Kawatra Tent and Caterers Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-16, Delhi
The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of validity of collective approval under Section 153D for multiple assessment years back to the ITAT for fresh adjudication, emphasizing that such approval must be granted separately for each year.
Dinesh Dandona v. State; Kartik Mohindra
The Delhi High Court upheld the registration of FIR under Section 420 IPC against a director for cheating, holding that dishonest intention from inception was prima facie established despite Covid-19 related delays.
Abhay Garg v. M/S Surya Maintenance Agency Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding such appointment and award as null and void despite the party's participation in arbitration.
Union of India v. Devi Singh Since Deceased & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order granting financial upgradation benefits to respondents following the merger of posts under the 6th CPC.
Commissioner of Customs, New Delhi, Airport and General v. Ravi Dhanwariya
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the Customs Department's appeal by setting aside the revocation of a Customs House Agent's licence and forfeiture of security deposit while upholding a penalty, emphasizing the duty of CHAs to verify exporters and the need for proportionality in disciplinary actions.
Vikrant v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court restrained enforcement of an administrative order directing an Army personnel to rejoin his regiment outside Delhi, respecting bail conditions restricting his movement, subject to modification by the Trial Court.
Devansh Wire and Cables Private Limited v. Joint Commissioner, CGST Delhi - East
Delhi High Court upheld the validity of consolidated SCNs for multiple years under CGST Act, set aside expired provisional attachments, and allowed belated appeal with limitation benefit against ITC recovery order.
Manoj Kumar Nagar v. The Principal Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking waiver of pre-deposit for appeals against penalties imposed on CHA license holders for enabling large-scale customs fraud, affirming their duty to prevent misuse and upholding mandatory pre-deposit under the Customs Act.
Concept Eateries Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order for failure to afford the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.
Izhaar Ul Islam v. Commissioner of Customs IGI Airport T3 New Delhi
The Delhi High Court ordered unconditional release of a detained gold bracelet worn by the petitioner, holding that non-issuance of a show cause notice within the statutory period mandates release of personal effects without customs duty.
M/S Samarth Traders and Anr v. Assistant Commissioner of Central Tax Old Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to pursue statutory appeal against confirmed GST demand and penalty for wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit, holding that personal hearing opportunities were provided and emphasizing adherence to appellate procedures.
Bhupesh Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement
Interim bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale money laundering case as the medical emergency cited was not imminent and the petitioner posed a flight risk with serious charges pending.
Classic International Prop. Manoj Kumar (HUF) v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Services Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders due to defective notice on the GST portal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing, leaving the validity of impugned notifications to be decided by the Supreme Court.
Sarvatra International v. The Principal Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant a final opportunity to file written submissions and argue the appeal on merits before CESTAT, confirming SIIB officers as proper officers under Section 28 of the Customs Act.
Girendra Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a dowry harassment and suicide case, affirming limited appellate interference and upholding the trial court's finding of no cruelty or foul play.
Suresh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a murder case, holding that serious offences require cautious bail consideration despite prolonged pre-trial detention.