Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Gajraj @ Amit @ Kalicharan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to attempt to cause grievous hurt under Section 308 IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served due to lack of evidence of intent to cause death.
Union of India and Ors. v. Kartar Singh
The Delhi High Court held that non-availability of information does not constitute denial under the RTI Act and set aside the penalty imposed on the CPIO for alleged denial of information.
IRB Westcoast Tollway Ltd. & Ors. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the reconstitution of the Arbitral Tribunal after its recusal, holding that arbitral fees must be fixed as per Schedule IV and that courts have limited jurisdiction in arbitration matters.
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd. v. Ircon International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a contract rescission letter limiting participation in balance work does not constitute a general debarment without due process, setting aside IRCON's impugned debarment communications for violating natural justice.
Central Bank of India v. Sohan Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to interfere with finalized disciplinary actions and must exercise restraint in summoning senior officials, setting aside the NCSC order summoning the bank's Board and CMD.
Natera Inc and Anr. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court held that diagnostic methods for treatment are excluded from patentability under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970, but permitted certain claim amendments supported by the original specification, partially allowing the patent appeal.
EMD Millipore Corporation v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of a patent application for a diagnostic method under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970, interpreting the exclusion broadly to cover diagnostic processes including in vitro methods.
Sequenom Inc & Anr. v. The Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court held that non-invasive prenatal screening tests are not excluded diagnostic methods under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970, and are patentable subject matter.
Rajni and Ors v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who expressed her independent choice to stay with her husband and not return to her parents.
Nilesh Agarwal v. Income Tax Office
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against company Directors under the Income Tax Act for non-impleadment of the Company, holding that the Company must be prosecuted first under Section 278B before its officers can be held liable.
Earthz Urban Spaces Pvt. Ltd. v. Ravinder Munshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the dismissal of interim injunction and upheld exemption of the suit property from lis pendens, holding that a non-binding MoU and lack of valid consideration preclude specific performance.
Delhi Transco Limited v. M/s Hindusthan Urban Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court held that once delay in filing a Section 34 petition is condoned, limitation cannot be revisited, and upheld the arbitral award despite minor omissions, emphasizing narrow appellate interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v. M/S R.S. Sharma Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 55-day delay in filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act by the State, holding that procedural delays in State machinery constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Vivek Nagrath v. Divya Goglani
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the validity of a Hindu marriage on grounds of non-performance of Saptapadi, holding that such a petition is not maintainable under the Hindu Marriage Act and barred by estoppel after marriage registration.
Nausad Khan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Jaiveer & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Manish Yadav v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Devika Sharma & Ors. v. Nira Infrastructures Engineers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order granting mandatory injunction for possession of property, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish readiness and willingness for specific performance and that the collaboration agreement was determinable and rightly terminated by defendants.
Gopal Bansal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed a reassessment notice and order issued beyond the statutory limitation period under the pre-amendment Section 149 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, relying on binding precedents.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Casio India Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that AMP expenses do not constitute an international transaction and upholding the Tribunal's deletion of transfer pricing adjustments for AY 2017-18 based on prior authoritative rulings.