Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Anand Jindal v. Dharampal Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner limited opportunity to examine a material defence witness despite closure of his defence evidence due to repeated adjournments without credible medical proof, emphasizing the need for timely production of medical documents and preventing abuse of process.
Ved Prakash v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the enhanced compensation awarded to landowners for land acquired for the Mass Rapid Transit System, rejecting the Union of India's appeal to reduce the market value and affirming entitlement to solatium and interest.
DR B L KAPUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS) DELHI 1 & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition for stay of tax demand under Section 201(1) is directory, set aside non-speaking orders rejecting stay, and remanded for fresh hearing considering key legal principles.
Darshan Lal v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's non-speaking order on pay fixation and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a speaking order.
Vikram Mehra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted Probate of a duly attested registered Will to the petitioner, the sole beneficiary and Executor, in absence of any valid objections from legal heirs.
Yogendra Singh v. Pushpa Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, holding it to be the last valid Will of the deceased despite objections alleging forgery.
Rajeev Arora; Naveen Sagar; Sanjay Awasthi; Mohd. Akhtar; Raman Abrol v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in a Rs. 3 crore gemstone cheating case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation despite interim protection granted earlier.
Usha Rani Girdhar v. Income Tax Officer Ward 36(1), Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside income tax reassessment notices and order for AY 2017-18 due to incorrect foundational allegations in the Section 148A(b) notice and held that such defects cannot be cured by supplementary notices.
Chandani Jagtap and Ors. v. Shri B Chandrashekhar and Anr.
Contempt petitions for non-compliance with court orders on AYUSH admissions were dismissed after respondents tendered unconditional apology, with substantive rights reserved.
Sarti Devi v. Gurdwara Management Committee, Gurudwara Nanak Sar Thaat
The Delhi High Court directed re-hearing on substantial questions regarding ownership and binding effect of DDA's perpetual lease deed over disputed land involving acquired and unacquired portions.
Kataria Carriers Registered Partnership firm v. National Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit by a transporter challenging repudiation of an insurance claim under a policy taken by a third party, holding that the plaintiff lacked privity and cause of action, and the suit was barred by limitation and arbitration award.
Michelle Camilleri & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that CARA’s direction to withdraw an adoption petition without valid reasons was impermissible, upheld the petitioners’ right to proceed with adopting a special needs child, and emphasized the paramountcy of the child’s welfare and regulatory compliance.
Anita Moudgil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of forgery and cheating in property and Will disputes, emphasizing cooperation in investigation and imposing conditions to safeguard interests.
Amit Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/313 IPC and POCSO Act on the ground of marriage and settlement between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing non-compoundable offences in appropriate matrimonial dispute cases to prevent injustice.
MUFG Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax 2 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, an assessee may settle any one or more appeals independently without settling all pending appeals for the same assessment year.
MS Punchip Associates Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bibi Alape Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree declaring landlords entitled to rent deposited by sub-tenant after termination of tenancy, holding the suit not barred by limitation or Order II Rule 2 CPC.
Dr. H. R. Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join the new place of posting as per Tribunal’s order and ordered immediate payment of salary and benefits for the period he continued reporting at the original posting due to administrative delays.
Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Arpana Paliwal
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant conditional leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC upon deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of leave to defend and remanding the matter for trial.
Gammon India Limited & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that inconsistency between arbitral awards is not a ground to set aside an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld practice directions aimed at avoiding conflicting awards.
Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing the tenant to deposit rent arrears and future mesne profits pending trial, rejecting the tenant’s claim of full payment under an agreement to sell due to lack of clear proof.