Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Mahendri Devi v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment due to non-compliance with procedural requirements and upheld the administrative decision under the Scheme of 1961.
Vijay Rathore v. Priya Rathore
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of a civil suit arising from a matrimonial relationship to the Family Court, affirming the Family Court's exclusive jurisdiction over such matters.
Rameshwar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment due to non-submission of documents and held that writ jurisdiction does not permit interference absent gross illegality.
Sarvjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that mere acquittal on benefit of doubt does not warrant criminal proceedings against the complainant under section 340 Cr.P.C. for false evidence, dismissing the petition challenging such refusal.
FMC Corporation & Ors. v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's process using thionyl chloride does not infringe the plaintiffs' process patent IN'645 which requires sulfonyl chloride as an essential element, dismissing the plaintiffs' interim injunction application.
Kuldeep Singh Hooda v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking seizure of CCTV footage in possession of the accused at the pre-charge stage, holding that such evidence can be produced during defence and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly.
Priyanka Gupta v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against a trustee for lack of mandatory prior sanction under section 86 of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, setting aside the summoning order and complaint.
Raj Kumar Gupta & Anr. v. Jagan Nath Bajaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for specific performance of a property development agreement involving construction qualifies as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and dismissed preliminary objections regarding maintainability, pre-institution mediation, valuation, and plaint rejection.
Jaspal Singh Anand v. GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a multi-victim economic offence case after cancellation of earlier bail, imposing stringent conditions to ensure cooperation with investigation.
Pappu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for rape and murder based on complete circumstantial and forensic evidence despite absence of direct eyewitnesses.
M/S Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited v. Sanjeev Sachdeva
The High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal and set aside trial court orders dismissing applications under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to produce foundational documents essential for lawful institution of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Mohd. Sumer v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding his conviction for murder based on credible eyewitness testimony, motive, and recovery of weapon despite hostile witness testimony and minor contradictions.
Kuldeep Singh Dabas v. Amit Singla and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging wilful default of a no-recovery order, holding that an inadvertent error promptly rectified does not constitute wilful default.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. NET APP B.V.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the income tax appeal challenging interest under Section 234B as the assessee was assessed at nil income, rendering the issue infructuous.
Raghubir & Anr v. The Secretary, Department of Land and Building (Alt)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of alternative plot under the Scheme of 1961, holding that eligibility criteria and finality of rejection order preclude reconsideration.
Yashwinder Malik v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's power under Section 216 Cr.P.C. to alter charges to include Section 376(1)/511 IPC against the accused despite earlier discharge and Supreme Court's exclusion of Section 376(2)(f) charges.
Vedanta Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT should decide disputed tax issues on existing evidence without routine remand to the Assessing Officer, partly allowing Vedanta Limited's appeal for AY 2014-15.
Tata Sons Private Limited v. Hakunamatata Tata Founders & Ors
Delhi High Court allowed interim injunction against foreign defendants using the well-known "TATA" trademark on interactive websites accessible in India, holding that territorial jurisdiction exists through purposeful availment via online commercial activity.
COMPAREX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the COVID-19 period must be excluded from the limitation for filing GST refund applications, setting aside the dismissal of the petitioner's refund claim on limitation grounds and remitting the matter for reconsideration.
KKSPUN INDIA LTD v. OFB TECH PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court restrained invocation and encashment of bank guarantees where invocation letters failed to comply with guarantee terms and invocation would cause double recovery and irretrievable harm.