Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
MICHAEL AND SUSAN DELL FOUNDATION v. ASSISTANT/ DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL TAXATION 2(2)(1) NEW & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices issued without considering the assessee's explanation and remanded the matter for fresh hearing and reasoned order within six weeks.
Vinod Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recruitment under the special Ex-Servicemen Commando category must strictly follow prescribed eligibility criteria and directed reworking of the merit list to include only eligible candidates, granting relief to the petitioner accordingly.
Mithalesh Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Arjun Singh Rathore
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a mother-in-law accused of dowry harassment and causing death, emphasizing the need for specific evidence and cooperation with investigation over vague allegations.
Neetu Rathaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Arjun Singh Rathore
Anticipatory bail granted to accused in dowry harassment and death case where medical evidence and investigation rebutted presumption of abetment and no specific allegations were made.
Shailender Chopra v. Air India Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable against Air India post-privatization as it ceased to be a State entity, dismissing the appeal challenging employee dismissal.
Sivkan Educational Society v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that internal approvals without formal allotment letters do not confer vested rights to land allotment, and statutory requirements including sponsorship and auction rules must be complied with, dismissing the appellant's claim for allotment of educational land.
Parveen Sood & Ors. v. Ashok Kumar Sood (Since Deceased Through LRs) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court expunged a portion of the trial court's order inaccurately recording procedural suggestions and directed the trial court to independently consider the review application.
Prabhat Singh Charak v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalties imposed without adherence to procedural safeguards and natural justice, directing full service benefits for the petitioner from compulsory retirement to superannuation.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Nitin Bansal
The Delhi High Court held that wilful intimidation of a Court-appointed Local Commissioner by placing a real air gun on the table during execution of a Court order constitutes criminal contempt and sentenced the contemnor to imprisonment and fine.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Bal Chand
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to material contradictions in prosecution evidence and absence of corroborative medical proof, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
Amarpal v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a repeat NDPS offender detained for over four years due to trial delay, emphasizing the constitutional right to liberty and speedy trial over statutory bail restrictions.
Arvind Bhatnagar v. State; Neeti Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a dowry harassment FIR due to non-fulfillment of settlement terms and dismissal of mutual consent divorce petition for non-appearance.
Through Mother v. State of NCT of Delhi & Gulfam Malik
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter but modified the bail order to impose stringent conditions ensuring the victim's safety and preventing intimidation.
K.K. Talwar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a bona fide purchaser in a property dispute resolved by a valid settlement, holding continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Ajay Khanna & Anr. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 336 and 288 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Rajinder Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that prima facie material of forged caste certificate justified framing of charges under Sections 467 and 471 IPC and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the FIR and charges.
Shekhar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a gang-related murder case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, eyewitness identification, and risk of witness intimidation over grounds of parity and delay in trial.
Capital Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Somesh Kumar Bishnoi
The Delhi High Court held that non-compliance with a court-recorded settlement due to financial constraints is not wilful contempt, dismissing the contempt petition but allowing time for payment with interest.
Union of India v. Ajay Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the Railways to grant additional increments to a sportsperson for 2007 medal-winning performances under the policies prevailing at the time, rejecting retrospective application of the 2010 Policy.
Malini Dahiya v. State (Govt. of NCT)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malini Dahiya in a cheating case involving documentary evidence, holding custodial interrogation unnecessary and quashing proclamation proceedings against her.