Delhi High Court
62,310 judgments
Noor Mohammad v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that post completion of land consolidation proceedings, transfer of land including by gift within family is permissible under Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings Act and directed authorities to consider such applications expeditiously.
Deepak Mohan & Anr. v. State NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall the complainant for further cross-examination, holding that sufficient opportunities had been given and the accused's conduct justified closure of cross-examination rights.
Pankaj Jain v. Parul Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld interim visitation rights in a matrimonial dispute as prima facie, directing the Family Court to reconsider after trial and maintain status quo pending final disposal.
A S Rawat v. Dawa Tashi
The Delhi High Court held that the RTI Act's right to information extends to non-citizens depending on circumstances and upheld a penalty on the PIO for mala fide denial of information to a Tibetan national employee.
Shyam Gupta & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside charges against petitioner no. 3 under the NDPS Act, holding that call detail records without corroborative evidence or admissible disclosures do not constitute sufficient prima facie evidence for framing charges.
AC IMPEX v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed GST refunds under Section 56 of the CGST Act runs from 60 days after the original refund application, not from a subsequent court order, where no adjudicatory lis exists.
Swararaj @ Raj Shrikant Thackeray v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Sections 153A, 295A, and 298 IPC for procedural violations but refused to quash the criminal complaint, emphasizing mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC and prior sanction under Section 196 CrPC.
Management of M/s Kailash Hospital and Research Centre v. Nisha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner’s jurisdiction to entertain a compensation claim filed by the deceased employee’s dependent residing in Delhi, rejecting the appellant hospital’s challenge on jurisdiction and duty status grounds.
Biomoneta Research Pvt Ltd v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed grant of the patent for an air decontamination device, holding that the invention involves an inventive step beyond prior art and is not obvious.
Amit @ Rahul v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious firearm injury case under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, emphasizing judicial discretion and imposing strict conditions to prevent interference with the investigation.
Ravish Rathi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for regularisation or reappointment as contractual Immigration Assistants, holding that termination upon contract expiry without provision for absorption is lawful when regular appointments are underway.
Deepak Mandal v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a POCSO case due to serious allegations, evasion of arrest, and non-cooperation despite delay in FIR being explained.
Amazing Research Laboratories Ltd. v. Krishna Pharma
The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award for ignoring admitted liabilities and statutory principles of appropriation in a running account dispute under distributorship agreements.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC on the ground of settlement and compensation, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite the offence being non-compoundable.
Lakra Oil Co v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes & Another
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of a claimed clerical error in sales turnover reporting, emphasizing the need to consider relevant evidence and procedural fairness in tax assessments and penalties.
DELKON TEXTILES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator withdrew, to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings arising from a Purchase Order dispute.
The Professional Hair Salon and Spa India Pvt Ltd v. KS Enterprises and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a franchise agreement involving non-payment of royalties.
M/s Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. v. Mrs. Parminder Jit Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order directing the petitioner to furnish security under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on res judicata and procedural grounds.
Mr.A.Mishra and Mr.Nidhish Gupta, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....
The Delhi High Court held that only the Passports Act authorizes impounding passports and ordered release of the petitioner's passport retained by the trial court beyond bail conditions.
Ravi Shanker v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the prosecutrix and investigating officer for limited cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in the interest of justice, despite earlier rejection by the Trial Court.