Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Sri Lanka Cricket

15 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:424-DB

The Delhi High Court held that income from live telecast rights does not constitute royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act and is not taxable as such in India.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant live telecast royalty Section 9(1)(vi) Income Tax Act Copyright Act 1957

Shri Himanshu Gupta v. The Commissioner of Central Excise

15 Jan 2026 · Nitin Wasudeo Sambre; Ajay Digpaul · 2026:DHC:1525-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of Central Excise duty and penalties on the appellant, ruling that denial of cross-examination of witnesses was justified given corroborative evidence and did not violate natural justice.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Excise Act, 1944 Section 9D cross-examination natural justice

Sucy Mathai v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

15 Jan 2026 · Amit Bansal · 2026:DHC:414
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging MCD’s removal of a water tank placed on a common passage, holding the removal lawful and emphasizing administrative resolution through local resident bodies.

administrative petition_dismissed water tank removal Municipal Corporation of Delhi DDA bye-laws encroachment

Kunal Mongia and Anr. v. The State (GNCT), Delhi and Ors.

15 Jan 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:420

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 354, 354(B), 509, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between neighbours, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC as the dispute lacked public interest.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement private dispute

Ranjeet Saini v. M/S Banwarilal Arora and Sons

14 Jan 2026 · Prathiba M. Singh; Madhu Jain · 2026:DHC:444-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial suit decree for recovery of outstanding dues where the defendant admitted invoices and availed GST credit, rejecting contradictory claims of non-supply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Order XII Rule 6 CPC Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Recovery suit

Delhi Development Authority v. Shish Pal

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:973

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for permanent injunction to protect possession against unlawful dispossession by DDA is maintainable even without title, dismissing the appeal challenging this relief.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction possession adverse possession Delhi Development Authority

NVK Ajay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:389-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for forgery and wrongful gain, holding that the punishment was duly approved and proportionate, rejecting the petitioner's claims of procedural irregularities and forged documents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings dismissal from service Coast Guard Act 1978 punishment approval

M/S AMAZON DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD v. AJAY TIWARI

14 Jan 2026 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2026:DHC:552

The Delhi High Court held that wages cannot be lawfully withheld on unproven allegations of embezzlement without conclusive evidence, dismissing the employer's petition challenging the award for payment of withheld wages.

labor petition_dismissed Significant withholding wages embezzlement Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 admission letter

Paramjit Singh v. Hardaman Singh & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · Subramonium Prasad · 2026:DHC:551
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The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to include challenges to subsequent Wills and transactions disclosed in defendants' written statements, holding that such amendments are permissible before trial if necessary for adjudicating the real controversy without introducing a new cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order II Rule 2 CPC Will revocation

Vicky Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2026:DHC:530

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a serious child sexual assault case, holding that consistent testimony of the minor victim suffices to deny bail despite alleged inconsistencies or delays.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault minor victim POCSO Act

Wasnik Ishant Rajendra v. Union of India

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:312-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for proven misconduct and dismissed his time-barred appeal and writ petition seeking reinstatement.

administrative petition_dismissed disciplinary inquiry removal from service statutory appeal time barred appeal

SFDC Ireland Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation 3 New Delhi & Anr

14 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:466-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a 10% tax deduction certificate issued under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act to a foreign company, holding that such certificates must be reasoned and consistent with prior judicial findings absent new facts.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act tax deduction certificate permanent establishment residency status

Union of India v. Ex-Sub Shailendra Singh Rawat

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:387-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman whose Primary Hypertension was medically found to be aggravated by military service despite being discharged on completion of service.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension Primary Hypertension attributability aggravation

Aman Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:315-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for the petitioner due to conflicting hemoglobin reports before finalizing his fitness for appointment in CRPF.

administrative other Significant medical fitness Medical Board hemoglobin test writ of certiorari

Vijay Thakur v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Thakur Balwan Singh

14 Jan 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:311
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The Delhi High Court quashed a supplementary charge sheet filed without court permission based on reappreciation of evidence and held that cognizance was not taken nor was the accused summoned, emphasizing the necessity of judicial application of mind and fresh evidence for further investigation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Supplementary Charge Sheet Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. Taking Cognizance Column No. 11 and 12

Union of India v. 677262 Ex Sgt Rajkishore Retd

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:321-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired air force personnel for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, emphasizing the administration's burden to prove non-attributability and the necessity of cogent reasons by Medical Boards.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension Entitlement Rules 2008 Release Medical Board attributable to military service

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Shri S.N. Shivakumar

14 Jan 2026 · Dinesh Mehta; Vinod Kumar · 2026:DHC:386-DB

The Delhi High Court affirmed the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's disciplinary punishment removing the respondent's name from the register for three months for professional misconduct in audit reporting.

professional_regulatory appeal_allowed Significant Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 disciplinary proceedings professional misconduct audit report

Jagat Borah & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Jan 2026 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2026:DHC:316-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order for recovery of alleged excess risk and hardship allowance payments for non-compliance with natural justice, directing issuance of a Show Cause Notice and a fresh decision.

administrative petition_allowed natural justice Show Cause Notice recovery of excess payment risk and hardship allowance

Manohar Singh v. State Bank of India & Anr.

14 Jan 2026 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2026:DHC:357-DB

The appeal abated and was dismissed due to the death of the sole appellant and failure to implead legal representatives despite repeated opportunities.

civil appeal_dismissed abatement death of appellant non-prosecution impleadment of legal representatives

Mann v. Lieutenant Governor Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Jan 2026 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tejas Karia · 2026:DHC:368-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to frame rules or evolve mechanisms to empower the Delhi School Tribunal with effective execution powers for its orders, addressing a long-standing statutory lacuna.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Delhi School Tribunal execution of tribunal orders Section 8(3)