Delhi High Court
30,090 judgments
M/S VIKAS ENTERPRISES v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAX (GST), DELHI NORTH & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that only the Commissioner can lawfully freeze a taxpayer's bank account under Section 83 of the CGST Act, and set aside an unauthorized communication freezing the petitioner's account.
Kamaldeep Singh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from family disputes under various IPC sections based on a comprehensive settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Laxmi v. Kanhaiya Lal Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry harassment and criminal breach of trust case due to insufficient and uncorroborated evidence under Sections 498A and 406 IPC.
Rakesh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of child victim and other witnesses for cross-examination in a sexual offence case, holding that the accused's right to fair trial must be balanced against the victim's protection from repeated trauma under the POCSO Act.
Kamla Kapoor & Ors. v. Tejinder Kaur Kohli & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's closure of the petitioners' right to lead expert evidence on disputed documents, holding that repeated failure to avail granted opportunities justified such closure and that belated review applications amounted to abuse of process.
Santokh Singh Chawla v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside cognizance of offences under Sections 186 and 188 IPC for non-compliance with mandatory written complaint requirement under Section 195 Cr.P.C., while upholding FIR registration and police investigation.
NTPC Ltd. v. Tata Projects Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting additional compensation to the contractor for increased scope and costs under an EPC contract, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Sonu v. The State (GNCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to initiate proceedings for recovery of fine from the petitioner who failed to pay the fine imposed despite sentence modifications.
Ibrahim v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 279 and 304A IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, directing payment of fine and compensation.
Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed the medical board's unfitness opinion due to non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.
Govind Khangawal & Ors. v. HDB Financial Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging possession under the SARFAESI Act, upholding the mandatory pre-deposit condition for appeal and the secured creditor's right to possession upon loan default.
Amit Kumar v. Union of India
The High Court held that the Tribunal erred in closing the contempt petition without verifying compliance and revived the petition for fresh consideration.
ACKO TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES PVT LTD v. BAL KISHAN & ANR
The Delhi High Court cancelled the respondent's trademark 'ACKOLITE' in Class 11 for causing confusion with the petitioner's prior registered mark 'ACKO', upholding the petitioner's rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Merilina Foundation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of both the revenue's appeal and appellant's cross-objections regarding reassessment validity under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act.
Naresh Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization as it ceases to be 'State' under Article 12, dismissing the petition seeking regularization of casual labourers.
Sabyasachi Gorai v. Aveenashi International Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of its earlier order to give effect to an amended settlement agreement permanently assigning trademarks and resolving all disputes between the parties.
Teerthankar Mahaveer University v. Corporateserve Solutions Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte commercial suit decree due to the appellant's counsel's genuine absence caused by office shifting and being held up in another court, restoring the suit for adjudication on merits with costs.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of unearned revenue additions by the ITAT for AY 2010-11, affirming revenue recognition principles aligned with accounting standards, but remanded the issue of liquidated damages for reconsideration.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Nokia Solution & Networks India P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remanded the Revenue's appeal concerning disallowance of provision for liquidated damages for fresh consideration, emphasizing that unascertained liabilities are not allowable deductions and res judicata does not apply across assessment years.
4TWENTY LIFESTYLE LLP v. M/S SOCIAL ORGANICS PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator becomes functus officio after passing a final award and cannot pass an amended award, setting aside the amended award and directing fresh arbitration before a new tribunal due to procedural irregularities and conflicting awards.