Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
Hemant Kumar v. State & Anr.
Setting aside an ex-parte order under Section 126(2) Cr.P.C. includes setting aside interim maintenance granted therein, requiring the Family Court to rehear the application on merits.
Dr. Jitender Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the National Board of Examinations' extrapolation method for awarding marks for an incorrect question in the DnB theory exam and dismissed the petition seeking full marks.
Union of India and Anr. v. Yogeshwar Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidity of suspension extensions granted beyond prescribed timelines and maximum periods under Rule 10 of CCS (CCA) Rules, rejecting COVID-19 related delay defenses and ordering reinstatement of the suspended officer.
M/S Jain Loha Udyog v. Mr. Lav Kush Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's order directing payment of wages and compensation under the Payment of Wages Act, holding that there was no illegality warranting interference.
Geeta Poddar v. Satya Developers Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party’s Managing Director is invalid under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, and the Court can appoint an independent arbitrator despite a final award having been passed by the invalidly appointed arbitrator.
Umesh Yadav v. State
Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the need to exercise this power judiciously to ensure a fair trial and just decision.
Harshita Gandhi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash a delayed FIR alleging sexual molestation, holding that such matters require trial and the power to quash under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly.
Salil Gulati v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 49(1) Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice issued for AY 2013-14 within the extended limitation period under TOLA and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal.
TATA SIA AIRLINES LIMITED v. SHENZHEN COLOURSPLENDOUR GIFT CO LTD & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Tata SIA Airlines against unauthorized use of its well-known 'VISTARA' trademark and trade dress by a defendant selling infringing goods on an e-commerce platform.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Rayban Sun Optics India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Income Tax Department's appeal, holding that the Bright Line Test is not a statutory method for transfer pricing determination and upholding prior High Court precedents until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
Harshita Gandhi v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash a delayed FIR alleging molestation, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and the matter requires trial despite contradictions and alibi claims.
Chief Electoral Officer and Anr v. Mahalaxmi Light House
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot interfere with arbitral awards on mere reappreciation of evidence and upheld the principle that acceptance of full and final payment without timely protest constitutes accord and satisfaction.
Harshita Gandhi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of a delayed FIR alleging molestation, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and contradictions and alibi are matters for trial, not for quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
IFCI FACTORS LIMITED v. BANK OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that a secured creditor's lien on a fixed deposit has priority over the Income Tax Department's claim under Section 226(3) of the Income Tax Act, entitling the plaintiff to recover the deposit amount despite the statutory notice.
Girish Sagar v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the issuance and continuance of a Look Out Circular against a British citizen suspected of money laundering, dismissing his writ petition on grounds of justified preventive action, res judicata, and limited judicial interference.
STAR INDIA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. AAPKEAAJANESE.NET & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions against websites infringing Plaintiffs' copyrighted content, directing domain registrars and ISPs to block access and allowing impleadment of mirror sites.
Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order dismissing promotion claims of retired officers and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of retrospective promotions and seniority.
Harendra Pratap Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the pay anomaly between Assistant Editor and Hindi Officer posts created by the 2008 Office Memorandum must be rectified retrospectively, granting the petitioner higher Grade Pay from 2006.
Punita Bhardwaj v. Rashmi Juneja
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's dismissal of a belated amendment application is not an interim award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition as not maintainable.
M/S Deutsche Lufthansa AG v. Ms. Manisha Thakur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that while adjudicating under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act, the tribunal must examine the justness and fairness of the domestic enquiry within the scope of existing issues, modifying the impugned order accordingly.