Delhi High Court
60,196 judgments
Narinder Khanna v. Govt of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging harassment of private liquor vendors as an abuse of process, emphasizing that PILs must not be used for vague or politically motivated claims without specific evidence.
Rahul Kumar Meena v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT's refusal to transfer the case but granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the Tribunal Chairman afresh on the ground of bench incompleteness causing delay.
Shreya Bhardwaj v. Sanskriti School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that wards of Delhi Judicial Service officers are not eligible for government quota admission in Sanskriti School as per Supreme Court directions and relevant rules.
Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.
Jagdish Kumar Bajaj v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to failure of the complainant to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. AJAY KUMAR
The Delhi High Court, by consent, modified interim relief granted by the Tribunal directing the petitioner to forward applicants' names to the contractor and urged expeditious disposal of the pending Original Application while reserving all rights.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Suresh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying Supreme Court principles on future prospects, personal expenses deduction, and standardized conventional heads, reducing the award and directing refund of the differential amount to the insurer.
Ram Niwas v. Government of NCT Delhi Land and Building Department (Task Force)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-submission of requisite documents, holding no illegality in the administrative order under Article 226 jurisdiction.
Sh. Ashok Kumar v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court modified the ITAT's mandatory direction to produce purchase parties to a discretionary one, emphasizing the assessee's burden to prove genuineness of purchases through available evidence and directing fresh adjudication by the Assessing Officer.
Jagat Singh Nagar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of bail order, holding that bail can only be cancelled on cogent supervening circumstances and restored the petitioners' bail with conditions amid pending trial and cross FIRs.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Gautam Bhalla
The Delhi High Court held that no additions under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act can be made in non-abated assessments absent incriminating material found during search, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Anita v. Raju
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a minor deceased by fixing higher notional income and applying appropriate multiplier and deductions, following Supreme Court precedents.
Reliance General Insurance Company v. Anila Rajeev & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by aligning conventional heads of compensation with Supreme Court precedents, disallowing separate 'Love and Affection' claims and quantifying 'Loss of Consortium' and 'Loss of Estate' as fixed sums with periodic increments.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Diageo Distilleries Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order allowing interest and other business expenses incurred by the assessee, dismissing the Revenue's appeal for disallowance on grounds of non-business use.
Airport Authority of India v. Innovators Facade Systems Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award allowing claims for increased wages and entry tax reimbursement, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Rajiv Sikka v. Ashok Kumar Jain
The High Court upheld the discretionary appointment of a local commissioner under Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC and dismissed the petition challenging it under Article 227, emphasizing the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction.
Jyoti & Anr. v. Sharda Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court restored and allowed the transfer petition to move a civil suit to the competent court in the South-West District, Dwarka, recognizing the territorial jurisdiction principle.
Kapil Gurjar v. Ministry of Railways & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to promptly constitute a fresh Full Bench and expeditiously decide the petitioner's challenge to medical rejection based on LASIK surgery, emphasizing procedural diligence after the presiding member's superannuation.
Sanjay v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a convicted appellant during the pendency of his appeal after considering his incarceration period, conduct, and family circumstances, suspending the remaining sentence subject to conditions.
Mukul Bhardwaj v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking relief for misleading online portal content and late re-evaluation application, holding that minor clerical errors do not justify judicial intervention when deadlines are missed.