Delhi High Court
29,726 judgments
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central-1 v. Forum Sales Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against ITAT orders for AY 2011-12 and 2012-13, holding no substantial question of law arose as issues were covered by binding Supreme Court-affirmed precedent.
Maj Parul Pargal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that relaxation of qualifying marks for Ex-servicemen candidates in recruitment is permissible only without compromising performance standards and rejected a post-result challenge to fixed cut-offs.
Ravi Seth & Ors. v. N.C.T of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohammaed Taskeen v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner alleged to be the mastermind behind a visa fraud involving forged documents, emphasizing the exceptional nature of anticipatory bail and the need to protect the integrity of investigation.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Ashish Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative medical and scientific evidence.
Tarun Vedi v. Sudershan Vedi
The Delhi High Court upheld the substitution of the deceased plaintiff's legal heir under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC, holding that the right to sue survives in legal representatives who inherit by Will, and dismissed the revision petition challenging this substitution.
Through: Mr. Arun Francis and Ms. Veronica Francis, Advocates v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of son and daughter-in-law from the senior citizen father's property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, affirming the protective jurisdiction of the District Magistrate against harassment of elderly parents.
Karanvir Singh v. DY General Manager State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that an employee who fails to apply for regularisation under the prescribed scheme is not entitled to regularisation, and that findings of fact by Industrial Tribunals cannot be interfered with in writ jurisdiction absent perversity or no evidence.
Standard Chartered Bank UK v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment orders under Section 148A must be passed by a jurisdictional officer after considering the assessee's reply and furnishing the material on which proceedings are based, setting aside the impugned order and notice for non-compliance.
Sonu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC based on a settlement between parties, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., distinguishing serious offences from private disputes.
Baleshwari Devi v. Additional Commissioner (Anti-Evasion), Central Goods and Service Tax, Delhi North, New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the CGST Act cannot take possession of cash during search proceedings without formal seizure and directed refund of illegally possessed amount to the petitioner.
Praveen v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a fake visa case due to incriminating communication evidence and suspicious conduct undermining his innocence.
Vineet Saraf v. Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a demand notice under the IBC, holding that personal guarantees remain enforceable despite assignment of the principal debt and that the petitioner must seek remedy before the NCLT.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. GS1 India (Formerly EAN India)
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting exemption to GS1 India under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, following the Supreme Court's ruling that such exemption is not available when services benefit trade or business with significant receipts.
Jitender @ Sonu v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a rape case, emphasizing the gravity of offences, prior criminal record, and risk of witness influence as grounds for denial.
Sunil v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 33 Delhi Excise Act, ruling that revisional jurisdiction is limited and does not permit reappreciation of evidence absent patent illegality or miscarriage of justice.
Mohd Furqan Sheikh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea under Section 438 CrPC, holding that his involvement in multiple vehicle theft cases as a habitual offender justified denial of bail.
Major General M.S. Ahluwalia v. Tehelka.com & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that selective and false imputations of bribery against an Army officer by media defendants constituted defamation, awarding damages while upholding freedom of speech protections for bona fide public interest reporting.
Dabur India Limited v. Vibcare Pharma Pvt Ltd and Another
The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement in a trademark infringement suit, binding the parties to cease infringing use and decreeing the suit as settled.
Mr. Mohit Mathur, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Abhishek Atrey, Ms. Manisha Agarwal, Mr. Varun Maheshwari, Mr. Amit Kumar Singh, Mr. Manan Soni, Mr. Rahul Madan, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Mr. Rabi Kumar, Mr. Divyansh Vajpayee, Ms. Rakshita Goyal, Mr. Sandeep Singh,
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must apply judicial mind and pass a reasoned order before directing FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., quashing the order against the petitioner for lack of cognizable offence and non-application of mind.