Delhi High Court
60,724 judgments
Armour Security Pvt. Ltd. v. Vijay Nirman Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to reduce the Local Commissioner's fee from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 3,000 per sitting, emphasizing that fees must be reasonable and recording evidence through a Local Commissioner requires parties' consent.
Rushmika Chatterji v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a cheque dishonour complaint against a company director, holding that vicarious liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act requires evidence of control or neglect and cannot be decided at the pre-trial stage.
M/S RELX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 78(1) DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking refund and stay of tax recovery, directing expeditious disposal of the pending appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).
JOYVISION ELECTROMEC v. FIRST FEEL INTERNATIONAL; JOYVISION ELECTROMEC v. SALASAR EXIM LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a suit dismissed in default due to a mistaken hearing date, emphasizing that parties should not be deprived of remedies on technical grounds and directing the trial court to proceed with the suit after restoration.
Dr. Asmita Kabra v. Ramjas College & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed Ramjas College to disburse pension and retiral benefits to Dr. Asmita Kabra with interest for delayed payment following Governing Body approval.
Ms Vasudha Srivastava v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions against Air India Ltd. are not maintainable post-disinvestment as it ceased to be a public authority amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
Saroj v. Surat Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of an application to reject a plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law not decidable at the threshold without evidence.
Bharat Seeds Corporation v. ACIT Circle 34(1) New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order for lack of reasoned consideration under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, directing the Assessing Officer to pass a fresh reasoned order after hearing the assessee.
Amit Goel v. Central Vigilance Commission
The Delhi High Court held that the CVC must independently investigate complaints against its own officers and cannot delegate such complaints back to the same official, upholding the principle of natural justice.
Sushma Singh v. Ram Bhajan Pal
The Delhi High Court held that a written promise to pay a time-barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act revives the creditor's right to sue, allowing recovery of the full loan amount despite limitation objections.
Pradeep Kumar and Anr. v. The Chamber Allotment Committee and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed that chamber allotment seniority lists must include only original applicants from 2009 without disturbing their inter-se seniority, and upheld petitioners' rights against an impugned settlement.
Kartika Grover v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from senior citizen parents' property under the MWPSCA must be balanced with her rights under the Domestic Violence Act, directing eviction with provision of alternate accommodation or maintenance.
State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Manoj Kumar @ Meenu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal, holding that the trial court's judgment was a possible view based on evidence and not perverse, reaffirming the limited scope of appellate interference in acquittal cases under Section 378 Cr.P.C.
Manjeet Singh Ahlawat v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a specialist medical board to reassess the petitioner's fitness for recruitment, making its report final and binding.
Arun Kumar Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that in pending criminal cases, passport renewal without a specific court order is limited to one year, and a ten-year renewal requires explicit trial court permission.
Welspun One Logistics Parks Fund I v. Mohit Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration agreement in a 'Non-Binding Term Sheet' is severable and enforceable, directing appointment of an arbitrator while leaving issues of enforceability and legality to the arbitral tribunal.
Vedanta Ltd. v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-26(1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act against Vedanta Ltd. for lack of valid grounds and proper application of mind, relying on prior judicial and tribunal findings.
Anil Yadav v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Sessions Court had jurisdiction to try an Army personnel accused of rape, as he failed to prove active service in a notified area, and non-compliance with procedural rules did not vitiate the trial when military authorities were aware and did not opt for court-martial.
Ajay Tyagi v. B9 Beverages
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of interim compensation under Section 143A NI Act, emphasizing the need for reasoned discretionary orders based on the accused's dilatory conduct.
Delhi Pollution Control Committee v. Raj Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that an appellate court cannot uphold conviction and simultaneously remand the case solely for reconsideration of sentence, setting aside such remand and directing the appellate court to decide sentence in accordance with law.