Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Naresh Kumar v. The Chairman, Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to reckon service and seniority from the date of offer of appointment after a long delay, holding that settled seniority reckoned from the date of joining cannot be disturbed without satisfactory explanation for delay.
Inderpal Singh Sayan v. Assessment Unit Income Tax Department
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for breach of natural justice as the assessee was not granted a proper opportunity to respond before finalization.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. East Point Education Society
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) cannot invoke revisional powers under Section 263 merely due to disagreement with the Assessing Officer's considered order accepting exemption claims.
M/S Engineering Projects (India) Ltd v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that service tax under the Finance Act, 1994 does not apply to composite works contracts involving transfer of goods and services, setting aside the demand confirmed against the petitioner.
HSIL LTD v. MANISH VIJ & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that while a party has the right to lead rebuttal evidence under Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC even if not reserved earlier, an undertaking not to lead further evidence is binding, but the Court may allow limited additional evidence in the interest of justice subject to costs.
Dr. Millie Murmu v. Shri Ved Prakash Badola
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition after the respondent withdrew an inadvertently passed order and the petitioner withdrew part of the petition, negating the basis for contempt.
Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court’s order closing defence evidence without considering a pending summoning application, directing examination of specified witnesses to protect the petitioner’s right to lead evidence.
M/S PIYARE LAL HARI SINGH BUILDERS PVT. LTD. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the service tax demand on composite works contracts under Clauses (zzq) and (zzzh) of Section 65(105) of the Finance Act, 1994, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that such clauses apply only to pure service contracts and not composite contracts involving goods.
Sunil Kumar Mann v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a duly served dismissal order and allowed withdrawal with liberty to file a representation for relief.
Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Commissioner of Customs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Customs authorities must release seized goods upon payment of redemption fine and penalties as determined by the appellate authority, and pendency of a Revision Petition does not justify withholding the goods.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court restrained construction on disputed DDA land adjoining Kalkaji Mandir pending final demarcation and directed equitable redevelopment balancing temple interests and public heritage.
Ashish Bansal & Ors. v. Sunil Goel & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a land dispute, holding that without demarcation of boundaries, the appellants cannot establish prima facie possession or title to warrant relief.
Pankaj Dawar v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted interim bail for one month to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds of his wife's severe illness, subject to conditions, overruling the Trial Court's refusal.
Yashpal Mahajan v. Harbans Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant continuing possession after an eviction order must pay mesne profits at market rate, fixing interim user charges pending final disposal.
Shraddha Gupta v. Sumit Jain
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife’s petition to recall the order closing cross-examination of her husband, directing limited additional cross-examination before tendering evidence to protect her defense and ensure timely trial.
Universal City Studios LLC. & Ors. v. Mixdrop.co & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against Cyberlocker and referral websites facilitating large-scale copyright infringement of plaintiffs' cinematograph films, confirming blocking orders to curb piracy.
SSAPP OVERSEAS PVT LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court set aside premature income tax assessment orders for failure to adhere to timelines and principles of natural justice, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.
Shriram Gen. Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Surender Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against the insured vehicle driver, allowed condonation of delay, and granted stay of the award subject to deposit of 75% of the compensation amount.
MICA CARGO MOVERS v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside the blacklisting and cancellation order against a contractor firm for failure to follow principles of natural justice, emphasizing the necessity of prior notice and hearing before such punitive administrative actions.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Amit Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for AY 2017-18 due to tax effect being below the prescribed threshold, while condoning a minor delay in re-filing.