Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
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.
Gaurav Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes, including serious offences under Section 377 IPC, on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Swapnil Kamble & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' voluntary and comprehensive settlement, reaffirming the scope of Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Piyush Jain and Ors. v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process of law.
Siddhika Kurele v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court directed correction of the petitioner’s date of birth in CBSE records from 28.05.2007 to 28.02.2007 based on valid public documents to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
Priya Narang v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a cabin crew member for alleged Covid-19 quarantine violation, holding that prohibitory orders cannot be applied retrospectively without valid quarantine directives.
Mohd Javed and Anr v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between neighbors involving simple injuries, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Jayanti Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only jhuggi clusters notified by DUSIB are entitled to rehabilitation, allowing eviction of non-notified roadside jhuggis after providing alternative shelter.
Sanjay v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute involving simple injuries after the parties amicably settled the matter, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
TITAN UMREIFUNGSTECHNIK GMBH AND CO. KG v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS AND ANR
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal, holding that approximate claim values and absence of working examples do not justify rejection, and inventive step cannot be denied by arbitrarily combining unrelated prior arts.