Delhi High Court
94,461 judgments
LSR Medical Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT Circle 13(1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for non-compliance with Supreme Court directives and statutory requirements, emphasizing mandatory procedural safeguards.
Alliance of Digital India Foundation v. Competition Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India is validly constituted with two members despite vacancy of the Chairperson, and directed it to expeditiously adjudicate pending applications, rejecting the need to invoke the doctrine of necessity.
Hitesh Pratap Singh Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that prima facie circumstantial evidence suffices to deny bail pending trial.
Mahesh Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of BSF orders denying hardship allowances in light of prior judgments and policy, dismissing the writ petition after administrative remedy was mandated.
Manoj Krishan Ahuja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that while courts can take cognizance under the PC&PNDT Act only on complaint by the Appropriate Authority, police investigation and FIR registration are permissible, and quashing of FIR is not warranted on procedural grounds when cognizable offences are disclosed.
Vikram Pratap Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner's seniority representation in light of a binding precedent, emphasizing the need for reasoned administrative orders.
Mohd Athar Sharique v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jayanta Kumar Ghosh Outdoor Catering Pvt Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitrator's order dismissing interim relief against contract termination due to non-disclosure of a director's criminal conviction, emphasizing limited court interference in arbitration.
Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
The Delhi High Court held that the PNGRB must follow prescribed procedures and provide a fair hearing before taking action under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, dismissing the writ petition and directing the Board to decide expeditiously with appeal rights preserved.
Sudhir Yadav and Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving minor assault and related offences after the parties amicably settled the dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Salman v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.
Rajendra Kumar Gupta v. Soobash Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the partition decree to grant the appellant 60% share in the Mayur Vihar property based on valid relinquishment deeds, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
Punjab National Bank v. West Haryana Highways Projects Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed Punjab National Bank's appeal and stayed the release of interim payments from the escrow account to the concessionaire pending verification and arbitration, emphasizing contractual compliance and lender rights in a highway project dispute.
Think Gas Ludhiana Private Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
The Delhi High Court held that PNGRB must first arrive at a satisfaction of violation and provide an opportunity of hearing before imposing penalties under Section 28 of the PNGRB Act, and directed the Board to decide the matter expeditiously after considering the petitioner's reply.
Bharat Chugh v. M C Agrawal HUF
The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for further cross-examination in arbitration proceedings, emphasizing restricted judicial interference under arbitration law.
Anuj Kumar v. M/S Franchise India Brands Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally, holding that the petitioner waived objections by express agreement and participation, and the arbitrator was not disqualified under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ankit Keyal v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a fire-related FIR under Sections 285/34/337/304A/338 IPC following a voluntary, amicable settlement with full compensation paid to the injured and legal heirs.
MAHARISHI PUBLIC SR. SEC. SCHOOL v. M/S D. S. DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order rejecting the Defendant's application to dismiss the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint prima facie disclosed cause of action, was within limitation, and the Court had territorial jurisdiction.
Seema Sahni v. The Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a successful auction bidder aggrieved by cancellation of the auction must seek remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act before the DRT, and the writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable in absence of exceptional circumstances.
M/S. RAG TRADE INDIA PVT. LTD v. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned tax assessment order and notices for breach of natural justice and allowed the petitioner liberty for a fresh assessment.