Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
J P Dhawan & Ors. v. Deputy Commissioner South West District & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Show Cause Notice as premature, reaffirming that such notices do not give rise to a cause of action unless followed by adverse orders.
Kaushal Kishor Singh v. M/S Sita Kuoni World Travel India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s finding that the petitioner was a freelancer, not an employee, and dismissed his claim of illegal termination under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Union of India and Anr. v. Manas Shankar Ray
The Delhi High Court held that the ACC's subsequent decision to seal the promotion panel effectively implemented the Tribunal's order, dismissing the petition and related contempt proceedings for non-compliance.
Rakesh Kumar and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the lawful operation of the waiting list by DSSSB, holding that candidates scoring below the cut-off marks cannot claim appointment merely due to alleged vacancies.
M/S. ELITE PACKAGING & ANR. v. M/S. VASU POLYMERS INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld closure of affidavit filing but granted a final opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, balancing expeditious commercial trial with fair opportunity under Article 227.
Omkar Dubey v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 6 POCSO Act based on the credible testimony of the minor victim despite minor contradictions and absence of forensic evidence.
Sikander Soni and Anr v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for gang rape and murder based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, while modifying the life sentence to rigorous imprisonment for not less than 20 years without remission in accordance with Supreme Court precedent.
Arien Sales & Marketing v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment under the DVAT Act is barred once assessment under the CST Act is complete, quashing the impugned reassessment orders and allowing the writ petitions.
Apaar Homez Mart Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Century World
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the deceptively similar trademark 'SEPAL CENTURY', affirming that common words can acquire distinctiveness and that the appellant's mark likely causes confusion and passing off.
Railway Platform Tea Stall Tendered Licensee Progressive Welfare Society v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Board's delegation to zonal railways to determine license fee relief based on passenger footfall, rejecting the petitioner's claim for uniform relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suman Chadi-ia v. State of Not Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn after the petitioners chose not to pursue them due to changed circumstances.
Sangita Tomar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that death due to heart attack during official duty in adverse conditions qualifies for ex gratia compensation but rejected the petitioner’s claim for compassionate appointment due to ineligibility.
Ganesh Bahal v. Karambir Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination in a Section 138 NI Act case, emphasizing trial court discretion and the need to prevent undue delay.
Ajit Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee granted retrospective promotion due to administrative delay is entitled to all consequential benefits including notional pay fixation and increments, overruling strict application of 'no work no pay' in such cases.
Rusy @ Surender v. State (GNCT of Delhi); Rajesh @ Tinku v. State NCT of Delhi; Ravinder @ Tunda v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions due to denial of fair trial caused by rushed affidavit evidence and inadequate cross-examination, ordering retrial to uphold constitutional rights.
Lt Col Parampreet Singh Kochar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's rejection of interim relief against disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing non-interference while the appeal is pending before the Tribunal.
Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must disclose specific material in the notice to the assessee to enable a meaningful response, setting aside vague notices and directing fresh proceedings with proper disclosure.
Perfetti Van Melle S.P.A & Anr. v. Suresh Nanik Lilaram Hingorani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where rectification proceedings challenging a trademark's validity are pending before suit institution, an infringement suit must be stayed automatically under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, without framing an issue on prima facie invalidity, but the stay does not extend to passing off claims.
Mukesh Singh Bhati v. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences
Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a retired Inquiry Officer outside empanelled panels and held that representations for change of Inquiry Officer are to be decided by the Disciplinary Authority, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the departmental inquiry.
Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that vague notices under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act without specific material violate natural justice and set aside the impugned order, directing issuance of a detailed supplementary notice.