Delhi High Court
63,782 judgments
Jagat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal partly, holding that the plaintiff was entitled to fees for 4845 hearings at prescribed rates with interest, drawing adverse inference against the defendant for non-production of documents.
Delhi Development Authority v. Merta Investment Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment of a plot to the Respondent with a pro-rata price reduction despite DDA's cancellation, affirming writ jurisdiction against arbitrary State action even in presence of an arbitration clause.
Union of India v. Ashwani Kumar Soni
The Delhi High Court modified the Tribunal's order allowing LTC reimbursement for tickets purchased from unauthorized agents but permitted recovery of the excess amount claimed by the employee.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi -7 v. Unitech Reliable Projects Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that a penalty notice under Section 271(1)(c) must specify the limb of penalty proceedings, and failure to do so invalidates the penalty.
Ramakant v. Income Tax Officer, Ward Int Tax 3(1)(2) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that reassessment notices under Sections 148 and 142(1) of the Income Tax Act were valid despite the petitioner having filed his return, as the AO had reason to believe income had escaped assessment.
Dhananjay Singh Rathore & Anr. v. M/S Parviom Technologies Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitrator's order striking off petitioners' witness affidavits, holding that denying the right to lead evidence violates natural justice and is impermissible.
Atul Agarwal v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory powers of SEBI and stock exchanges to suspend and delist securities under the existing regulatory framework, dismissing the petition challenging investor protection mechanisms.
Hari Chand and Ors. v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi through Divisional Commissioner and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a pending land dispute by the revenue authority and ordered maintenance of status quo in possession during the proceedings.
Avinash Jain v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that filing an incomplete chargesheet to defeat statutory bail rights under Section 167(2) CrPC violates Article 21, and granted default bail to the petitioner where investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act was pending due to lack of sanction.
GOVIND PRASAD TODI & ANR. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under Section 138 NI Act against directors is barred during the moratorium period under the IBC when control vests in the Interim Resolution Professional.
Shruti Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Sports Authority of India to constitute a selection committee for karate team selection for the 19th Asian Games in absence of a recognized national federation, ensuring adherence to IOA rules and transparency.
Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation for vending certification in accordance with law, dismissing the writ petition without granting further relief.
Sunny Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging non-appointment of a departmental candidate who cleared selection stages but did not qualify in the merit list for the post of Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
Rachna Gupta v. Income Tax Officer Ward & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act due to misaligned information in the notice and directed a fresh de novo exercise with proper material disclosure and hearing.
Ram Tej v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder based on complete circumstantial evidence, including DNA and recoveries, rejecting challenges to identification and procedural lapses.
Abu Dhabi Global Market v. The Registrar of Trademarks, Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal to register a composite trademark containing a geographical name, holding that distinctiveness does not require inventiveness and that Section 9(1)(b) bars only marks consisting exclusively of geographical indications.
Praveen Kumar Bhardwaj v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices under Sections 148A and 148 of the Income Tax Act, directing the Assessing Officer to provide detailed transaction break-ups and conduct a fresh hearing before proceeding.
Subrata Barman and Ors. v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' height by an independent medical officer and allowed them to participate in further recruitment stages if found qualified.
Kiran Thakur v. Resident Commissioner Bihar Bhawan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from service for submitting a forged educational certificate, holding that such misconduct justifies termination even if the qualification was not a pre-requisite.
Tirth Ram Sharma v. Rajiv Babuta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that courts must consider limitation suo motu under Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963, setting aside orders that failed to do so, while dismissing the petition on other grounds.