Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

Year:

Mamta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2895

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a female accused in a murder case who had been in custody for eight months despite prior absconding, imposing conditions to ensure trial attendance and prevent interference.

criminal appeal_allowed bail murder trial absconding personal bond

Bijender Singh and Ors. v. The Director-General

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2849-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation seeking ACP/MACP benefits within eight weeks, ensuring timely administrative action without adjudicating entitlement.

administrative other Procedural Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation representation

Sumit Anand v. Union of India

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2861-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a minor punishment of 'Censure' expires in six months and does not bar eligibility for departmental promotion exams if followed by a clean service record.

administrative other Significant Censure punishment Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE eligibility Annual Confidential Report

DB CORP LTD v. WHATSAPP LLC & ORS.

27 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2884

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit for infringement of electronic newspaper rights against WhatsApp groups after partial compliance by WhatsApp and lack of evidence against some groups.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed intellectual property rights WhatsApp groups electronic newspaper infringement

Lokesh Chugh v. University of Delhi

27 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2907

The Delhi High Court set aside a university order debarring a student from exams for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, restoring his admission and directing fresh proceedings with due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice reasoned order disciplinary action university regulations

Ankit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3089

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to schedule witness examination reasonably and supply complete witness statements, emphasizing the need for a detailed case calendar to ensure a fair trial.

criminal petition_allowed Significant examination of witnesses case calendar trial court directions witness statements

Ankit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4840

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to transfer a criminal case, holding that the Sessions Judge's discretion was properly exercised and not liable to interference.

criminal petition_dismissed transfer of case Section 207 Cr.P.C. discretion of Sessions Judge non-compliance

M/S Northern India Tiles Corporation v. Jindal Charitable Trust

27 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3023

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to recall an order denying cross-examination, emphasizing the necessity of hearing parties and considering medical grounds to uphold natural justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination adjournment Section 151 CPC natural justice

Sh. Ravinder Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.

27 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3187
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction as no part of the cause of action arose within Delhi, reaffirming that Article 226 jurisdiction requires a cause of action within the court's territorial limits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Article 226 writ petition

Mayank Suri & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4839

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

BPI SPORTS LLC v. Saurabh Gulati & Anr

27 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2920
Cites 3 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking removal of an Indian trademark registration, holding that the foreign mark owner failed to establish sufficient trans-border reputation and goodwill in India to sustain a passing off claim or rectification under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 57 passing off trans-border reputation

Tirupati Trading Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

27 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3514-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against M/s Tirupati Trading Corporation for AY 2015-16 due to lack of credible material and misidentification of the assessee.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) reassessment proceedings

Dr Saravana Kodandapani and Dr Ladi Jeevan Sitaram v. The All India Ophthalmological Society

27 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:3130
Cites 4 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to election disputes of a private society not performing State functions, dismissing the petition challenging AIOS election Bye-Laws and notifications.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 writ jurisdiction private society Societies Registration Act, 1860

Neha Aviation Management P Ltd v. Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department and Ors.

27 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3220-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside tax assessment orders for breach of natural justice and directed a de novo assessment with an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 144B natural justice

Vikas Bhatnagar v. State Through SHO R.K. Puram Police Station

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3069
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon the parties' genuine settlement and mutual consent to withdraw the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sita Ram v. Kuldeep Singh

27 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3024

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's rejection of documents sought to be placed on record at the pre-trial stage for lack of relevance but allowed their use during trial.

civil petition_dismissed Order VIII Rule 1A CPC relevance of documents pre-trial stage admission of documents

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

27 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2998

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following a genuine amicable settlement and the death of the complainant's husband.

criminal petition_allowed Significant section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute section 498A IPC

Nirpender Kumar v. Director General CISF

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2848-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CISF to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer within a stipulated time and stayed the transfer order until such decision.

administrative other writ of mandamus transfer order representation stay order

Havna Bhartendu Kumar v. Union of India

27 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2850-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending leave application within ten days, emphasizing timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed writ of mandamus annual leave disciplinary proceedings timely decision

Union of India and Others v. Ex L/NK Bijender Singh

27 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4697-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 5

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman suffering from stroke, affirming the presumption of sound health at entry and the employer's burden to disprove service attribution.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces Acute Ischemic Stroke Release Medical Board