Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Mukesh A Chaudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr

08 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:3148-DB

The Delhi High Court held that no fresh disciplinary proceedings can be initiated against personnel who have already served punishment for appearing in LDCE beyond permissible attempts, setting aside orders of premature repatriation and further inquiry.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE disciplinary proceedings punishment served

Sh. Charan Singh (Since Deceased Through LRs) and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

08 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3938

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act are not maintainable after urbanisation of land, dismissing the writ petition but granting liberty to approach Civil Court with exclusion of limitation period.

property petition_dismissed Significant bhumidari rights Delhi Land Reforms Act urbanisation declaration of rights

Seema Sahni v. Punjab National Bank

08 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:3344-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a successful auction bidder aggrieved by cancellation of auction sale has a remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act and writ jurisdiction should not be exercised absent exceptional circumstances.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 17 remedy auction cancellation one-time settlement

Desh Pal @ Desh Raj v. State

08 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3118-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his wife based on credible circumstantial evidence and reliable child witness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder circumstantial evidence child witness Section 302 IPC

Kiran Jyot Maini v. Anish Pramod Patel

08 May 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:3113

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to pay 10% of maintenance arrears as interim relief where no stay exists, emphasizing enforcement of interim maintenance orders under the PWDV Act pending final adjudication.

family petition_allowed Significant interim maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 482 Cr.P.C. arrears of maintenance

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central-1 v. SMC Power Generation Ltd.

08 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4255-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's order setting aside the assessment addition under Section 68, condoning delay but finding no substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 68 Section 263 unexplained credit

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

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
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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