Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

Year:

Ritu Manoj Prithiani v. Manoj Dharamdas Prithiani

08 May 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:3157

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 22,000 per month, affirming the wife's right to maintenance commensurate with husband's income and her medical needs under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 Cr.P.C. wife's entitlement net disposable income

Sahab Singh v. The State & Anr. & Ors.

08 May 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:3110

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape case due to insufficient prima facie evidence and possible false implication, imposing conditions to safeguard the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 439 CrPC rape false implication

Ram Kumar Chandan v. Union of India & Ors.

08 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:3143-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending appeal against removal from service within a specified timeframe, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other removal from service appeal quashing order timely disposal

P. Sarath Chandra Reddy v. Directorate of Enforcement

08 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3115

The Delhi High Court granted bail on medical grounds to a petitioner under the proviso to Section 45(1) of the PMLA, emphasizing the right to life and adequate medical treatment for sick or infirm accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45(1) PMLA sick and infirm

Tarun alias Cheetah v. State

08 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3117-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants based on admissible discovery evidence under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act and unbroken circumstantial evidence, dismissing claims of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 27 Indian Evidence Act circumstantial evidence last seen theory murder conviction

Rupinder Kaur v. Union of India & Anr.

08 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:4153

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer on grounds of unsatisfactory performance without inquiry is valid and there is no deemed confirmation absent specific contractual or statutory provisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant probation termination deemed confirmation unsatisfactory performance

The Northern India Zonal Assembly of the Mar Thoma Church v. Income Tax Officer (Exemptions) & Anr

08 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3600-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the expeditious disposal of a pending income tax appeal, requiring the appellate authority to consider the entire reassessment order of a related entity and grant a personal hearing to the petitioner.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 11 exemption Section 12 exemption Section 13(1)(b)

Suresh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation Delhi

08 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3465-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s right to vend under a valid certificate issued under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit vending subject to compliance with prescribed terms and conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 certificate of vending protection from eviction Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Sh. Vineet Taneja & Ors. v. State & Anr.

08 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3730

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.

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

Vijender Kumar v. New Delhi Municipal Committee

08 May 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3404-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded to an employee terminated for alleged misconduct, holding that compensation in lieu of reinstatement must be fair and adequate considering the employee's tenure.

labor appeal_allowed Significant compensation in lieu of reinstatement termination of service quantum of compensation Labour Court award

The Northern India Zonal Assembly of the Mar Thoma Church v. Income Tax Officer (Exemptions) & Anr

08 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3606-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the expeditious disposal of a pending income tax appeal and mandated consideration of the entire reassessment order concerning a related entity to ensure proper adjudication of exemption claims under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Assessment order Reassessment order Restricted sub-grant

Angoori Devi v. Jagdish

08 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:443

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove the Will as required by law, thereby affirming dismissal of her title suit for possession of property.

civil appeal_dismissed Will Proof of Will Section 63 Indian Succession Act Section 68 Indian Evidence Act

Dinesh Saigal v. Manoj Kapoor

06 May 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:3078
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of contempt for wilful disobedience of court orders and undertakings regarding payment of rent arrears and eviction, sentencing him to imprisonment subject to payment of dues.

civil conviction_upheld Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience undertaking to court arrears of rent

Padmavati Agro Industries v. Aviraj Agro Commodities Pvt Ltd & Ors.

04 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:3371

The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement in a trademark and copyright infringement suit recognizing the plaintiff's proprietary rights and ordering cessation of infringement, destruction of infringing materials, and lawful disposal of seized goods.

civil settled trademark infringement copyright infringement settlement agreement Trade Marks Act, 1999

Vikas v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3284

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Premwati v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

04 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3322

The Delhi High Court directed fresh consideration of a wrongful demolition claim by verifying revenue records and demarcation reports, granting the petitioner relief to reconstruct her wall after proper boundary identification.

property petition_allowed Significant demolition land demarcation Aks-sizra property rights

Amit Katara v. M/S Gold Souk Infrastructures Private Limited & Anr.

04 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3147

The Delhi High Court directed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to expeditiously dispose of pending execution proceedings, emphasizing its limited supervisory role under Article 227 without adjudicating merits.

civil petition_allowed Significant execution proceedings National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction

Inder Singh v. Income Tax Officer

04 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3901-DB

The High Court allowed the appeal directing the Tribunal to reconsider its order on unexplained cash credit addition for AY 2009-10 in light of a subsequent favorable order for AY 2010-11.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act, 1961 unexplained cash credit Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

Rahul Sharma v. The State, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

04 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3145

The Delhi High Court set aside a transfer order passed without hearing the petitioner and remanded the matter for fresh hearing in accordance with principles of natural justice under Section 24 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC transfer petition right to be heard natural justice

Raquel Shefali Fernandez v. Equestrian Federation of India

04 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3055

The Delhi High Court held that an OCI cardholder minor equestrian player is not entitled to equal participation rights in national events but may participate as a hors concours entry, consistent with government policy and the Citizenship Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Overseas Citizen of India OCI cardholder Citizenship Act 1955 Section 7B(1)