Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Umar Daraz v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee's movement from Class-IV to Class-III post after a selection test under departmental quota is a promotion, not direct recruitment, and thus not entitled to the third MACP benefit.
Bikramjit Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence including possession of the deceased's mobile phone and recovery of the weapon, applying presumptions under Sections 106 and 114 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Anand Kohli & Anr. v. Sunaina Singh
The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of contempt for dishonouring post-dated cheques given pursuant to a court order and sentenced her to three months' imprisonment.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/S Conwood Medipharma Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal upholding the ITAT's deletion of addition to income based on unexplained bank receipts, emphasizing that concurrent factual findings supported by evidence and natural justice principles cannot be disturbed without substantial question of law.
Rajeev Rawat v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR No. 57/2022, holding that earlier observations on territorial jurisdiction and misuse of process do not bar investigation at the initial stage.
Omesh Jain v. Income Tax Officer Ward 46(1), Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex-parte order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, directing the revenue to supply incriminating material and allowing the petitioner to make submissions before the Assessing Officer.
Kamruddin v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under the NDPS Act due to non-compliance with Section 50, holding that the accused must be informed of his legal right to be searched in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate.
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited & Anr. v. The Controller of Patents & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that revocation petitions under Section 64 of the Patents Act, 1970 are maintainable in any High Court where cause of action arises, while appeals under Section 117A lie only before the High Court having jurisdiction over the Patent Office that passed the order.
Vishnu Bhagat v. The Controlling Authority under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that under Rule 11(5) of the Payment of Gratuity Rules, a dismissed claim application can be restored if good cause is shown within thirty days, emphasizing adjudication on merits and natural justice.
SOHA ASSOCIATES v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that summons issued by a statutory authority were no longer effective and directed the authority to decide the pending revocation application expeditiously, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Anand Kohli & Anr. v. Sunaina Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld the finding of contempt against the respondent for dishonouring post-dated cheques issued under court directions, holding that withdrawal of the civil suit does not extinguish such liability.
Madurai Tuticorin Expressways Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate expired on 17.01.2020 as per the Supreme Court's binding order, dismissed the extension petition by NHAI, and rejected MTEL's request for substitution of the arbitrator.
Public Works Department v. Smt. Rani & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing an appeal against a gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and directed the petitioner to pay litigation expenses, emphasizing the Appellate Authority's jurisdiction to reconsider the matter.
Sumit Gupta v. Prema Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing pre-trial amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to challenge rival title claims, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments necessary to decide the real controversy.
Public Works Department v. Anto Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against the gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and awarded litigation expenses to the respondent.
Hariom Gupta v. Multi Speciality Extrusions P. Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a written statement filed within the Supreme Court's COVID-19 extension of limitation period cannot be struck off as belated, remanding procedural compliance issues to the trial court for fresh consideration.
State v. Abuzar@Rahil
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to incomplete cross-examination of the prosecutrix and inconclusive DNA evidence, emphasizing the necessity of complete evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S Whitefields Overseas Ltd. & Anr. v. M/S DIAT Agro Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld summons under Section 138 NI Act against the company and managing director, rejecting double jeopardy claims and clarifying that each dishonored cheque constitutes a separate cause of action.
MS. JXXXX v. THE STATE & ANR
The Delhi High Court set aside bail order directions mandating lie detector tests on accused and complainant post-investigation, holding such directions legally impermissible.
Public Works Department v. Sh. Badle Ram & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against a gratuity payment order, stayed recovery proceedings, and awarded litigation expenses to the respondent.