Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Rekha v. Union of India

05 Jul 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:4513

The Delhi High Court held that a deceased passenger with a valid journey ticket who died due to accidental fall from a train qualifies for compensation as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident bonafide passenger

M/S DARZI ON CALL v. SUNIL MITTAL & ANR.

05 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:4515-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a limited review correcting a factual error regarding trademark registrations while upholding its interim order and clarified the scope of considering fresh registrations and the limited power of review.

civil petition_allowed Significant review petition trademark registration word mark logo mark

Subhashini Ratan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly Secretariat NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Jul 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7140
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The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for Fellows engaged by the Delhi Assembly against termination orders pending Supreme Court adjudication on the constitutional competence over 'services' in NCT of Delhi.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Assembly Research Centre Fellowship Programme Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 Entry 41 List II Seventh Schedule services under Constitution

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05 Jul 2023 · B. V. Nagarathna; Shant Kumar Mishra

The Supreme Court set aside the NGT order for violating natural justice by not hearing appellants on special committee reports and remanded for fresh adjudication with due opportunity to be heard.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal principles of natural justice Section 19(1) NGT Act 2010 environmental adjudication

Ramesh Chand v. Delhi Transport Corporation

05 Jul 2023 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Bandal

The Supreme Court held that an employee reinstated after removal is entitled to back wages only upon proving unemployment during removal, and awarded partial compensation instead of full back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant back wages reinstatement unemployment burden of proof

Union of India v. Ex LME Dheeraj Kumar Singh

05 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2448-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension military service Release Medical Board 2008 Guidelines

Vodafone Roaming Services SARL v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 311, Delhi & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4542-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the draft assessment order for AY 2014-15 due to non-consideration of the petitioner’s reply and procedural lapses, directing fresh assessment with due compliance.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 9(1)(vi) Section 144C(1) Section 144 proviso

Mohd Tabrez v. State (NCT of Delhi)

04 Jul 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4677

The Delhi High Court held that a chargesheet filed within 180 days under the NDPS Act is complete for default bail purposes and that the proviso to Section 36A does not confer a right to default bail, dismissing the petitioner's revision plea.

criminal appeal_dismissed default bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. NDPS Act Section 36A NDPS Act

Amandeep v. Union of India

04 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4548-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a minor discrepancy in name spelling in recruitment documents does not justify rejection and allowed the petitioner to join the next induction batch with seniority rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant document verification recruitment name discrepancy OBC certificate

COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4483-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to improve juvenile detention infrastructure, enforce segregation and security protocols, and establish integrated juvenile justice complexes within two years to ensure statutory compliance and protection of juveniles.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant juvenile justice juvenile detention centre observation home special home

Sunil Charla v. Madan Lal & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:4464
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the DRC Act, clarifying that industrial premises fall within commercial use and a power of attorney holder without personal knowledge cannot dispute bona fide need.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement industrial premises

Sarita Dua v. Gautam Dev Sood & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4425-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a suit for partition is barred by limitation and not maintainable without challenging registered Gift Deeds, and claims based on alleged benami ownership fail without proper proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant partition suit Order VII Rule 11 CPC limitation Article 59 Limitation Act

Rakesh Agrawal v. National Highway Authority of India and Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4485-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NHAI's toll collection contracts, holding they comply with statutory rules and remit prescribed fees to the Central Government.

administrative petition_dismissed National Highways Act, 1956 National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 National Highways Fees Rules, 2008 toll collection

Mahesh Kapoor v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized use and transfer of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was cancelled and premises re-entered by the lessor.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 Lease Deed violation Lease cancellation Eviction order

ARG OUTLIER MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. HT MEDIA LIMITED

04 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4366

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment under a barter agreement, rejecting challenges based on improper stamping and contract interpretation, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Stamp duty Indian Stamp Act, 1899

M/S Premier Enterprises and Anr v. Office of the Commissioner of Industries and Ors

04 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4479-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized transfer and use of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was terminated and re-entry effected.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 lease deed cancellation unauthorized transfer conversion of leasehold to freehold

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 4 v. Nestle India Ltd

04 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4441-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT's order on AY 2011-12, upholding deletion of license fee addition, reduction of Section 14A disallowance, allowance of higher depreciation, and deletion of disallowance on energy-saving devices.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Section 14A disallowance license fee addition depreciation rates

Ravi Shekhar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4638

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable matrimonial settlement, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such resolutions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Sanjay Kumar Panwar v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

04 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4645

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar & Ors.

04 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4364

The Delhi High Court held that a stranger to a compromise decree can file a separate suit challenging its validity, and such a suit is not barred by Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or limitation at the preliminary stage.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC compromise decree stranger to suit limitation