Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Maj Gen Shri Kant Sharma SM VSM Retd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation for retrospective promotion and seniority restoration within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Prime Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Central Board of Direct Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to consider the taxpayer’s reply and grant a hearing, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice in tax proceedings.
Vyom Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of attempting to run over a police officer, as no exceptional circumstances justified bail under Section 438 CrPC.
Shri Kripal Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging acquittal in a motor vehicle accident case, affirming that appellate interference in acquittal requires perversity or illegality, which was absent here.
Arun Kumar Aggarwal v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the former CFO of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. in a complex economic offence case, balancing stringent statutory bail conditions with the constitutional right to liberty and presumption of innocence.
Phonographic Performance Limited v. Sports and Leisure Apparel Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a copyright infringement suit in terms of a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, binding the parties to the agreed licensing terms and dismissing further claims.
Ram Babu v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the MCD to permit a street vendor to vend within the specified zone strictly in accordance with his Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Naman Kulthia v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application as premature due to the absence of prior approval for arrest under the Customs Act and because the petitioner was summoned only as a witness.
Coir Board v. Usha Malik
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession in favor of the landlord under Order XII Rule VI CPC based on clear admissions of tenancy, rent, and termination, affirming that prima facie proof of ownership suffices in possession suits.
Geeta Anand v. Tanya Arjun & Anr.
The Delhi High Court referred to a Larger Bench the question whether suits by third parties claiming exclusive property rights against in-laws fall within exclusive Family Court jurisdiction under Section 7(1)(d) of the Family Courts Act, 1984.
MAN INDUSTRIES (INDIA) LIMITED v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator appointed solely by one party was de jure ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, allowing amendment of the challenge petition beyond limitation.
Vicky @ Kapil v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case after applying the heightened threshold under section 29, considering contradictory evidence and absence of violence, while emphasizing the irrelevance of minor's consent.
Anita Arora v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int Tax 1(1)(1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2016-17, directing fresh proceedings with proper consideration and hearing, as the transaction pertained to AY 2015-16.
Kapoor Chand Gupta v. State & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., upholding cancellation of FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust where the bus was found to be voluntarily surrendered, and held that inherent powers cannot be used to bypass statutory bar on second revision petitions.
The Scotch Whisky Association v. Whiskin Spirits Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit by enforcing a settlement where the defendant agreed to cease misleading use of terms evocative of Scotch Whisky, protecting the plaintiff's registered geographical indication.
Sanjay v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise and absence of malafide intent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shahnaz Khatoon & Ors. v. GD Goenka Public School
The Delhi High Court directed GD Goenka Public School to admit petitioners allotted seats under the EWS/DG category, holding that denial on grounds like unverifiable address or document issues violates Article 21A and the Right to Education Act.
DHIRU REALESTATES PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 7(1), DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside the income tax assessment order for relying on undisclosed allegations beyond the scope of the notice, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.
Raj Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Sections 509, 354, and 34 IPC arising from a family property dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Anis Ahmed Saifi v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 324 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.