Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Ram Prakash Chauhan v. Commissioner of Delhi (Goods and Service Tax) & Anr.

19 Jan 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:450-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST tax and penalty demand orders for failure to specify defects in transport documents and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with proper opportunity to the petitioner.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 129 GST detention of goods E-Way Bill

Virender Singh v. Union of India

19 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh
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The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to fairly consider extending equal benefits and recognition to deaf sportspersons as para-athletes, emphasizing judicial restraint in policy matters.

administrative petition_allowed Significant deaf sportspersons para-athletes disability rights government policy

Jagdish Kaur v. Pooja Verma & Another

19 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · CS(OS) 1362/2014

The Delhi High Court declared a forged registered sale deed null and void, directed its cancellation, and granted permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's title.

civil appeal_allowed forged sale deed declaration null and void permanent injunction cancellation of registered document

Gurpreet Singh Dhody v. Onkar Singh Chadha & Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:590
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging the Trial Court's refusal to allow additional documentary evidence, emphasizing sparing exercise of inherent powers to prevent trial delay and abuse of process.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 311 Cr.P.C. inherent powers trial delay

Jai Parkash Tyagi & Anr. v. MCD

18 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:375

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding that the appellants failed to prove title or possession of the disputed land, emphasizing the necessity of registered instruments for immovable property transfer and limiting the evidentiary role of power of attorney holders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant possession title power of attorney transfer of property

Sneh Aggarwal v. Punjab National Bank

18 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:397

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding of misconduct against a bank employee but modified her punishment from dismissal to compulsory retirement, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction over factual findings.

labor petition_allowed Significant writ jurisdiction domestic enquiry industrial dispute principles of natural justice

Premier Gun House v. Union of India

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court upheld the amendment of an arms import license from 'actual user' to 'trading' condition, directed DGFT to decide the petitioner's license extension application promptly, and allowed refund claims for demurrage charges caused by delayed inspection.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant import license actual user condition arms import Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

Jaswant Rai Mittal & Ors. v. Government NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:677

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Rahul Jindal v. The State Trading Corporation of India Limited

18 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:514

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking gratuity payment, holding that the petitioner must first exhaust the statutory remedy under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 before approaching the Court.

labor petition_dismissed Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 writ petition maintainability alternative remedy Controlling Authority

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Raj Kumar

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:449
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused charged with rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the prosecution failed to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash driving negligence Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

Mahinder Singh and Ors. v. The State and Anr.

18 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:732
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 325, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers

M/S Lintas India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Prasar Bharti

18 Jan 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:384

The Delhi High Court condoned a 43-day delay in entering appearance in a summary suit under Order 37 CPC, holding that bona fide administrative lapses and ignorance of procedural timelines constitute sufficient cause for relief to ensure substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 37 CPC condonation of delay summary suit sufficient cause

Isha v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:468
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The Delhi High Court held that compulsory COVID-19 vaccination cannot be mandated by employers as it violates fundamental rights unless proportionate, and allowed the petitioner to seek service benefits for forced absence due to non-vaccination.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant COVID-19 vaccine mandate bodily integrity personal autonomy Article 21

Gaurav v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · W.P.(C) 576/2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment results for SI (Vehicle Mechanic) in the SC category as infructuous since the vacancy was filled, but allowed consideration of the petitioner if the selected candidate fails to join subject to medical fitness.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment Sub-Inspector Vehicle Mechanic Scheduled Caste category medical fitness

Safdar Ali v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

18 Jan 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:382

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious rape case after considering the completed investigation, trustworthiness of evidence, and risk factors, imposing strict conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC rape prosecutrix testimony

Blackstone Capital Partners (Singapore) VI FDI Three Pte. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle

18 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:400-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the capital nature of the transaction and directed de novo proceedings with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(d) Section 148 capital account transaction

The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Azad Singh

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:452
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash driving negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

M/S V AND A SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY & ORS.

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:417

The Delhi High Court upheld the IEPFA's authority to hold unclaimed shares under the Companies Act, directed facilitation of investor claims, and recommended enhanced transparency measures.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority unclaimed shares Companies Act 2013 Section 125 demat account

State of NCT of Delhi v. Asgar Ali

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:454
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 304 IPC case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's judgment was not perverse.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 304 IPC Acquittal Benefit of doubt Appeal against acquittal

Sh. Islam Khan & Ors. v. Union of India

18 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:366
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The Delhi High Court held that non-recovery of a journey ticket does not conclusively negate a bona fide passenger's claim for compensation under the Railways Act and remanded the matter for compensation award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 journey ticket bona fide passenger