Delhi High Court
60,196 judgments
Kiran Taneja v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
Only the informant who lodged the FIR has the right to be heard on a Closure Report under CrPC; non-informant parties cannot be impleaded or heard, and trial court orders allowing such hearing were set aside.
Hakim Singh v. M/S New Kanpur Agra Trasport Company & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order dismissing a compensation claim for lack of liberty to file a fresh petition, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and liberal interpretation of labour welfare legislation.
Rajneesh Lamba v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's reply to the show cause notice and pass a reasoned decision within four weeks, granting interim protection against termination pending such decision.
Rajeev @Appu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking vaccination of prison inmates during COVID-19 as withdrawn after the State assured ongoing vaccination efforts in compliance with protocols.
Abhilasha Shrawat & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking COVID-19 vaccination for prison inmates as withdrawn after the State assured all eligible inmates were being vaccinated per protocol.
M/S Tarapore & Company & Anr v. M/S British Scaffolding India Ltd & Ors
A court lacking territorial jurisdiction cannot decide on the merits of a suit, and any such findings are liable to be quashed.
Ambika Kapur v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle Int Tax 2(1)(2) New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings initiated on the incorrect assumption of non-filing of income tax return and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with directions to record findings and allow the petitioner to submit relevant documents.
Viraj Exports Private Limited & Anr. v. The Chief Commissioner of Income (TDS), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of a compounding application for TDS defaults due to prior undisclosed convictions, holding that stay of conviction does not alter compounding eligibility under CBDT Guidelines.
Ashish Chand & Anr. v. Employees Provident Fund Organisation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging EPFO's recovery notice, directing the recovery amount to be secured and allowing the petitioners to operate their bank accounts pending statutory appeal.
Neha Jadhav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of the petitioner's admission permission to a sports coaching diploma course, holding that revised guidelines cannot retrospectively negate her eligibility after qualifying the entrance test and paying fees.
Ravin Kumar alias Rabin Kumar v. Dr. Sushil Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction and upheld the Commercial Court's order granting possession to the landlord in a rent dispute lacking evidence of security deposit payment.
Nadeem v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife, affirming that cohabitation and circumstantial evidence shift the burden to the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act to provide a plausible explanation.
Sh. Manoj Yadav v. Land and Bldg, Deptt GNCTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of an application for allotment of an alternative plot due to non-submission of requisite documents, holding that the administrative decision was lawful and not liable to interference under Article 226.
M/S CALVIN KLEIN ARVIND FASHION PRIVATE LIMITED v. SADDAM HUSSAIN
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award passed contrary to record and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, directing release of deposited funds subject to an indemnity bond.
Manish Gupta v. UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited
The Delhi High Court held that non-communication of all APAR entries to employees violates Article 14 and natural justice, directing re-examination of promotion claims after disclosure, while upholding the employer's discretion in promotion criteria subject to fairness.
Prem Singh v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order denying pension fixation based on an erroneously granted higher pay scale, affirming that pension benefits must be fixed according to the correct pay scale.
Aquarius Fincap and Credits Private Limited v. National Faceless Appeal Centre & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the National Faceless Appeal Centre to decide the petitioner's rectification applications regarding wrongful disposal of a quantum appeal under the Income Tax Act, emphasizing that settlement under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme applies only to specified appeals.
Harender Maan v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner, applying the principle of parity with co-accused and holding that mere naming in the FIR and reliance on co-accused disclosure statements without corroborative evidence do not justify denial of bail.
Sh Nitin Sharma v. District Level Recommendation Committee
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment under the Scheme of 1961, holding that ownership of alternative residential accommodation disqualifies entitlement under the Scheme.
M/S ZAPDOR ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT PF COMMISSIONER NOIDA AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to deposit the remaining pre-deposit amount under the Employees Provident Fund Act before the Tribunal admits the appeal, refusing total waiver but restraining coercive action meanwhile.