Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
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.
Varun Yadav v. Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the dismissal of the writ petition, directing the appellant to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for his service-related dispute concerning non-renewal of contractual employment.
Awdesh Ojha & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement in a commercial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Sh. Subhash Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order prohibiting recovery of overpaid pension amounts from a retired Group 'C' employee, affirming that such recovery within one year of retirement is arbitrary and impermissible under Supreme Court precedents.
Pankaj Mehndiratta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that changing examination qualifying marks mid-way without notice is impermissible and directed issuance of Customs Brokers License to the petitioner who qualified under the original criteria.
Shri Bhupender Kumar v. Genesis Wellness Clinic Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Genesis Wellness Clinic Pvt. Ltd. due to absence of assets, discharged the liquidator, and directed transfer of remaining funds to the Common Pool Fund.
Shadab v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's bail plea in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, citing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.
Surender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the POSH Act and CCS (CCA) Rules, the ICC enquiry procedure must follow principles of natural justice with the complaint itself acting as charge-sheet, setting aside the departmental charge-sheet and fact-finding report and directing a fresh enquiry.