Delhi High Court
95,375 judgments
Surender Singh Rawat v. Jamia Milia Islamia University
The Delhi High Court held that a Sports Coach at Jamia Millia Islamia University is not entitled to be treated as a teacher or receive teacher benefits, as per statutory definitions and distinct service conditions.
Ramesh Chand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an alternative plot allotment application under the 1961 Scheme, holding that ownership of un-acquired land in the extended abadi area disqualifies entitlement.
Hardeep Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that prima facie non-compliance of Section 41 is discretionary and does not override the statutory bail bar under Section 37 when reasonable grounds for innocence are not shown.
S.C. Narang v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition and upheld the summoning of the school Chairman under Section 75 of the JJ Act for wilful neglect leading to child cruelty, based on prima facie evidence of his management role and failure to ensure child safety.
Satpal Singh v. Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a terminated employee for wrongfully withholding company property under Section 452 of the Companies Act, 2013, affirming that summary criminal proceedings for eviction are maintainable despite pending civil or industrial disputes.
Krishan Kumar v. Land and Building Department and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an alternative plot allotment application under the 1961 Scheme, ruling that ownership of ancestral residential property in the village abadi area disqualifies eligibility and dismissed the writ petition for delay and lack of merit.
Murari Mirchandani v. Jatinder Sardna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant no.5's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding the suit for specific performance maintainable against him under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
M/S DABUR INDIA LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS) AND ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition for stay of tax demand under Section 201/201(1A) is not mandatory and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with directions for personal hearing.
Danish Faruqui v. Sana Ahmed
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the father to cooperate in renewing the minor daughter's US passport, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount and imposing travel restrictions to safeguard her interests.
EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PVT LTD v. G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitrator under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable completion of arbitration proceedings.
Arun Kumar Verma v. Bipin Kumar Srivastava and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation by recognizing the appellant's actual income, adjusting disability and future prospects, and awarding just damages and interest under Section 171 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Deepak Rautela v. Pearl Global Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., holding that the dispute over salary arrears and employment status is civil in nature and does not disclose any criminal offence under Sections 406 or 420 IPC.
Smt. Kali Devi Meena & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a belated DRM report cannot negate the claim of bona fide passengers injured due to falling from a moving train, recognizing the incident as an 'untoward incident' entitling compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
S.P. Singh and Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental promotees appointed against substantive vacancies are entitled to seniority from the date of initial appointment including probation period, but promotees appointed against direct recruits' quota vacancies are not, thereby upholding the seniority list challenged by the petitioners.
GPL-RKTCPL JV v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi
The Delhi High Court framed key legal questions on territorial jurisdiction in faceless income tax assessments and referred the matter to a larger bench for authoritative resolution.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Rishikesh Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for penalty proceedings under Section 275(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act begins from the date the Assessing Officer initiates penalty proceedings in the assessment order, not from the issuance of Show Cause Notices by the prescribed authority, and upheld the ITAT's order deleting penalty orders passed beyond this limitation.
Sh. Chander Bhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that strict liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act applies to a passenger's death due to falling from a train, allowing compensation despite absence of a ticket, and remanded the matter for quantification.
Bharti Babbar v. Amit Babbar
The Delhi High Court allowed a transfer petition under Section 24 CPC to consolidate multiple related family law cases pending before different courts into a single Family Court for efficient adjudication.
National Financial Reporting Authority v. BSR & Associates LLP
The Delhi High Court partially allowed NFRA's appeal by modifying the interlocutory order to preserve status quo and allow proceedings subject to court approval of any orders.
Hari Om v. RST Semiconductors Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing an appeal and disposed of the appeal and winding up petition based on a settlement between the parties involving payment and withdrawal of the petition.