Delhi High Court
63,782 judgments
Savita v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a second representation and decide it on humanitarian grounds within four weeks, without quashing the transfer orders.
UPES v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act and directed the Assessing Officer to consider prior assessments and provide a personal hearing before passing a speaking order.
Prasar Bharati v. Status Air Vision Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a party cannot challenge legal expenses awarded in execution proceedings without first challenging the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Sagarika Ghosh v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle- 1(3)(1), Intl. Taxn. Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the legal heir's writ petition restraining coercive action pending appeals against assessment orders under the Income Tax Act, directing filing of appeal before CIT(A).
Sham Nathuram Yenpure & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the Indian seafarers detained in Iran were safely returned to India through effective consular intervention.
Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Shrishti Properties Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order directing discovery of documents under Order XI Rule 12 CPC, emphasizing that discovery is permissible to elicit facts necessary for fair disposal of the suit and is not a roving inquiry.
Squadron Leader Neelam Chahar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to Armed Forces promotion policies fall within the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and transferred the writ petitions accordingly.
Lalit Kumar Arora v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a petition to grant Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to a petitioner who was not the named executor, dispensing with bond requirements as the petitioner was the sole beneficiary.
Sant Ram v. The Commissioner of Police and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a police constable and denied compassionate allowance due to repeated unauthorized absences and prior penalties, emphasizing the paramount importance of discipline in police service.
Mr. Shree Prakash Sinha, Mr. Anand Kumar, Mr. Rakesh Mishra and Mr. Akshit Anand, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS ....
The Delhi High Court held that a review petition against its order dismissing a writ petition for lack of jurisdiction is not maintainable after dismissal of the SLP, but the petitioner may raise issues before the Court Martial Court which must decide on merits independently.
Bhopal Sanchi Highways Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award and rejected the petition challenging it under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and proper interpretation of possession under the National Highways Act.
KM Seema and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the conduct of the 100 meter run on an alleged improper track during CISF recruitment, holding that physical tests reflecting service conditions are valid and uniform application of such tests does not warrant interference.
Delhi Development Authority v. Action Committee, Unaided Recognized Pvt Schools
The Delhi High Court held that educational societies with income tax exemption are entitled to enhanced FAR under MPD-2021 without paying additional charges to DDA, and lease deed modifications cannot be conditioned on such payments.
Travelport International Operations Limited United Kingdom v. Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation 3 N. Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of tax refund against a stayed demand under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be made before the expiry of the statutory response period, setting aside the premature adjustment and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Amrita Hundal v. Air India Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions filed against Air India prior to its privatization are not maintainable post-privatization, and monetary claims must be pursued through alternative legal remedies.
Shamnath Apartments Residents Welfare Asso v. Barkha Moga and Others
The Delhi High Court directed interim access arrangements to a disputed terrace pending the Trial Court's fresh adjudication on the applicability of the Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986 and the nature of terrace ownership.
DELHI JAL BOARD v. M/S HANUMAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of delay, holding that statutory limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for filing objections and appeals are mandatory and cannot be extended beyond 120 days.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Smart Division Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing BSNL's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and invalidating BSNL's invocation of bank guarantees.
Mangal Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' height in recruitment dispute and allowed participation if found fit.
NHPC Limited v. Jaiprakash Associates Limited
Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award granting Rs. 60 Crores additional costs for overstay due to lack of evidence and unauthorized reliance on equity under the Arbitration Act.