Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Roshan Lal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a murder case, holding that serious charges and prima facie evidence against the accused preclude bail except in rare circumstances.
Disha Garg v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside a municipal tribunal's order directing pre-deposit without statutory basis or reasons, clarifying the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.
Orchid Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Five Star Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award partly allowing a claim based on presumed admission absent in pleadings, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards under Section 31(3) of the Arbitration Act.
Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd v. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
Delhi High Court held that Indian courts have jurisdiction under Section 9 to grant interim reliefs in foreign-seated arbitrations absent explicit exclusion, where remedies before the arbitral tribunal are not efficacious, and rejected objections on stamping and jurisdiction.
National Cooperative Development Corporation v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a property tax assessment pending the constitution of the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, directing the petitioner to continue tax payments and allowing challenge before the Tribunal once functional.
Rekha Devi & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation to fix and pay allowances to nominated members of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act and Rules.
Mohan Prasad v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to ensure Consumer Fora function during prescribed hours with adequate infrastructure and staffing, monitoring compliance through status reports.
Celerity Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Dy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 73 (1), Delhi
Delhi High Court directed tax authorities to grant credit for taxes paid under the DTVSV Act despite incorrect minor head codes and ordered software modification to uphold taxpayers' legal rights.
Rochish Mathur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges under the POCSO Act and IPC, holding that alibi and family settlement cannot be grounds to quash charges at the framing stage in a sexual assault case involving a minor.
Dy. Commissioner for Income Tax (Exemption) v. Professional Assistance for Development Action
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, affirming that the respondent's activities are charitable and eligible for exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Sandeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that absence of an FSL report does not automatically entitle an accused to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. when the charge sheet is filed within the statutory period.
Tata Teleservices Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (IT)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of stay against tax demand on interest payments to China Development Bank, holding that ownership disputes and tax liability issues must be decided in appeal and not at the writ stage.
Parmod Kumar Jain v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from coercive municipal action in a property tax dispute pending constitution and functioning of the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, subject to payment of tax as per the base year.
Prince Maurya v. M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Labour Court award holding that a probationary employee’s voluntary resignation was valid and termination during probation did not amount to illegal retrenchment.
Suresh Chand Sankhla v. D.T.T.D.C. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a public sector employee for gross misconduct, holding that the punishment was disproportionate and natural justice was violated, and directed reinstatement without back wages.
Jitendra Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in dowry death case due to absence of specific dowry demand allegations and petitioner’s cooperation with investigation.
Bhagwan Singh v. Kanhaiya Lal Now Deceased Through His LRs and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of legal heirs of a deceased plaintiff under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC, holding that the right to sue survives irrespective of unresolved issues on the plaintiff's status as lessee or licensee.
Deepak Martin Caleb v. BSES & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed BSES to install a prepaid electricity meter in the petitioner's name without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the property owner, subject to compliance with commercial terms.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Rajendra Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the petitioner's application under Order IX Rule 7 CPC on merits, setting aside the earlier rejection as not maintainable.
The Managing Committee of The Pinnacle School v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a teacher's removal order due to procedural irregularities and violation of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings under the Delhi School Education Act.