Delhi High Court
60,724 judgments
S v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to accused in a sexual assault case after finding contradictions in the complaint and exculpatory evidence, while imposing stringent conditions to prevent witness intimidation.
Sakshi Yogesh Pawar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the petitioners' claim for revised pay scale benefits within four weeks by passing a reasoned order.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax- 9 v. M/S YKK India Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in re-filing tax appeals and upheld the Tribunal's remand of transfer pricing issues to the Transfer Pricing Officer for fresh consideration and hearing.
GKC Projects Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a bidder's tender for failing to meet the Net Worth criteria as defined in the RFP, affirming the tendering authority's discretion and limiting judicial interference absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
Diageo Brands B.V. & Anr. v. Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's bottle design does not infringe the plaintiffs' registered design as it is sufficiently distinct in overall shape and visual impression, dismissing the plaintiffs' claim of piracy under the Designs Act.
M/S FERMINA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. INDIABULLS HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the SARFAESI and Recovery of Debts Acts are non-arbitrable, dismissing petitions challenging recall notices issued for loan recovery.
Prakash Chand v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning of an independent director under Section 141 NI Act for cheque dishonour, holding that mere directorship without specific averments of responsibility does not attract criminal liability.
P. S. Gahlaut v. Adjudicating Authority, PMLA
The Delhi High Court held that under the PMLA, the Adjudicating Authority must supply legible relied-upon documents with the show cause notice and granted the petitioner inspection rights and extension to file a reply.
Vijay Rajpal v. Information Commissioner, Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC's closure of an RTI matter due to non-availability of the petitioner's ACR but awarded costs against KVS for negligent record-keeping.
Santosh Kumari alias Shanti Devi & Ors. v. Ajay Kumar Singhal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by recording the parties' compromise and passing a preliminary decree of partition with appointment of a Local Commissioner to effectuate the division of the disputed property.
M/S Rathi Steel and Power Limited v. Industrial Energy
The Delhi High Court directed reference of a contractual dispute to arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC and leaving substantive issues to arbitration.
Desh Deepak Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D, 509, and 506 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and absence of likelihood of conviction, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Narender Kumar v. Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an ex parte decree duly served upon the defendant cannot be challenged by a separate suit and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for being barred by law and lacking specific allegations of fraud.
Indian Airlines Officers Association v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that post-privatization, Air India Limited ceased to be a public authority amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the writ petition while allowing petitioners to seek remedy before appropriate forums.
M/s D.T.C. v. Dharam Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Controlling Authority's order directing payment of differential gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting the petitioner's claim that its internal office order governed gratuity payment.
Shri Pawan Jhalani v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an income tax order and directed the petitioner to file a revision petition under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, which must be considered on merits without limitation objections.
Rajinder Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under the Income Tax Act cannot be barred on the ground of the assessee’s age unless the assessee was above 70 years at the time of commission of offence, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of prosecution for concealment of foreign income.
Prakash Chand Meena v. Nitin Khurana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a 2010 arbitration award due to delay, laches, and a subsequent settlement agreement, holding that procedural irregularities did not warrant interference after the petitioner’s acquiescence.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited v. Sujata Hotel Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal cannot grant final reliefs under Section 17 interim measures and set aside its order extending a concession period as beyond its jurisdiction.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Krishna Batra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer must pay compensation to accident victims even if the driver lacked a valid license, but the insurer retains the right to recover the amount from the insured.