Delhi High Court

58,461 judgments

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The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v. M/S R.S. Sharma Contractors Pvt. Ltd.

09 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8938-DB

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.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 appeal Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Limitation Act, 1963

Vivek Nagrath v. Divya Goglani

09 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:7620-DB
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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.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Marriage Act Section 7 Saptapadi Marriage solemnisation

Nausad Khan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8959

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement non-compoundable offences

Jaiveer & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8979

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Manish Yadav v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

09 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8972

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement

Devika Sharma & Ors. v. Nira Infrastructures Engineers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

09 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8931-DB

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mandatory injunction specific performance collaboration agreement commercial contract

Gopal Bansal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

09 Oct 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:8965-DB
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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.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) Section 149

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Casio India Company Pvt. Ltd.

09 Oct 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:8968-DB

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.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Advertisement Marketing and Promotion expenses International transaction Transfer pricing Bright Line Test

Rita Gulhati v. Anil Prakash & Ors.

09 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8919-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Will dated 17.07.2000, dismissing allegations of coercion and fraud, and affirmed the grant of probate to the Respondents.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate Will validity Indian Succession Act coercion

Cosmic Victims Association v. Surya Jyoti Software Pvt Ltd and Others

09 Oct 2025 · Anil Ksheterpal; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:8920-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not transfer property rights until registered, and breach of payment terms entitles termination and forfeiture of consideration, dismissing appeals challenging possession orders in a company liquidation context.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Agreement to Sell Transfer of Property Act Section 54 Company in Liquidation Liquidated Damages

Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh v. Election Commission of India

09 Oct 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:8991

The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission cannot refuse election symbol allotment to an unrecognized political party on alleged internal disputes absent competing claims, directing allotment upon procedural compliance.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Election Commission of India election symbol allotment unrecognized political party internal party dispute

Unison Hotels Pvt Ltd v. Night Beat Hospitality Pvt Ltd

09 Oct 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:8989

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve disputes over possession and termination of a license agreement, maintaining interim possession arrangements pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 license agreement interim possession Local Commissioner

Ajaz Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi

09 Oct 2025 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2025:DHC:8962

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a social media influencer accused of online sexually explicit remarks, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary as electronic evidence was in police custody and emphasizing responsible exercise of free speech on social media.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail social media defamation custodial interrogation electronic evidence

Harbans Singh v. Anand Tyagi

08 Oct 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2018 SCC OnLine Del 8562

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming landlord-tenant relationship and absence of suitable alternative accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Eviction Petition Bona fide requirement

Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt Ltd. v. Space Services (India) Pvt Ltd.

08 Oct 2025 · Arun Monga · 2025:DHC:9330

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act filed by a company dissolved prior to filing, holding that a struck-off company lacks legal capacity to sue.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 NI Act Companies Act dissolution struck off company legal personality

Syndicate Innovations International Ltd v. Directorate General of Foreign Trade

08 Oct 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:9316

The Delhi High Court directed the Policy Relaxation Committee to reconsider the petitioner's import license revalidation applications in light of successful litigation and financial hardship, emphasizing the need for reasoned and non-arbitrary administrative decisions.

administrative other Significant Import license revalidation Directorate General of Foreign Trade Policy Relaxation Committee Arms Act, 1959

Castrol Limited v. Malang Haji Shaikh and Anr.

08 Oct 2025 · Tejas Karia, J. · 2025:DHC:9084

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Castrol Limited against defendants for trademark and copyright infringement, pronouncing judgment under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' failure to file written statements.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 10 CPC trademark infringement copyright infringement passing off

Kanwaljit Singh LR v. Kulwant Singh & Anr.

08 Oct 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:9262

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and non-availability of alternative accommodation despite tenant's challenges.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide requirement

Union of India v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd

08 Oct 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:9251

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award declaring contractual restrictions on free transferability of shares in a public company void under Section 111A(2) of the Companies Act, dismissing the challenge by the Government.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant Section 111A Companies Act free transferability of shares Shareholders Agreement Call Option

Rakesh Kumar v. Ajay Gupta

08 Oct 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 432
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona fide requirement presumed genuine and tenant's unsubstantiated claims insufficient to grant leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide requirement landlord-tenant relationship