Delhi High Court
33,081 judgments
Dr. Sameer Bele v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Rural Area Category reservation is a horizontal reservation applicable across vertical categories, dismissing the petition challenging allotment of a reserved seat to an SC candidate.
Azhar Rasheed v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that hair transplantation must be performed by qualified medical professionals and directed investigation and regulatory action against unqualified practitioners causing death by medical negligence.
Ambika Pillai Designer Salon v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the revenue authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation for extension of time under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme due to health hardship, without directly granting relief or quashing recovery notices.
ANK HOTELS PVT. LTD. v. M S DGN RESORTS PARTNERSHIP FIRM
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator with parties' consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with fee and disclosure provisions.
EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. MES CENTRAL SCHOOL
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the subject agreements are arbitrable and the petitioner did not waive its right to arbitration by filing a written statement in an unrelated suit, directing reference to arbitration within the extended limitation period.
EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. MES CENTRAL SCHOOL
The Delhi High Court held that filing a written statement in an unrelated suit does not waive arbitration rights and referred disputes under education service agreements to arbitration within the extended limitation period.
Phonographic Performance Limited v. Lookpart Exhibitions and Events Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an expert to interpret the exemption under Section 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act regarding use of sound recordings at marriage-related social events, highlighting the need to balance copyright protection with cultural practices.
Sanjeev Kumar Sinha v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of the CEO accused of large-scale financial fraud in stock broking, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and ongoing investigation.
RIT FOUNDATION v. THE UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Marital Rape Exception in Section 375 IPC, ruling that criminalization of non-consensual sex within marriage is a legislative domain and the exception does not violate fundamental rights.
International Hospital Limited v. DCIT Circle 12 (2)
The Delhi High Court held that assessment notices issued in the name of amalgamating companies dissolved by operation of law are void and not curable under Section 292B of the Income Tax Act, affirming the Supreme Court's ruling in Maruti Suzuki.
Pankaja Panda & Ors. v. Leela Kapila & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the four children of late Mrs. Sheila Kapila each have an absolute 25% undivided share in the suit property, decreed partition without trial, and directed sale of the property with proceeds divided accordingly.
M/S EVALUESERVE SEZ (GURGAON) PVT. LTD. v. THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Minorities lacks jurisdiction to direct reinstatement of an employee and set aside the Commission's order directing reinstatement.
Indus Towers Ltd v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated by a non-jurisdictional Income Tax Officer, affirming that reassessment notices must be issued by the correct jurisdictional officer under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Sunita Makkar v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against petitioner for unconscious possession of live ammunition found in a borrowed handbag.
Jatayu Enterprises Services v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator and referred disputes arising from caretaking service agreements containing arbitration clauses to arbitration, leaving limitation and maintainability issues to the tribunal.
National Highways Authority of India v. PCL STICCO JV
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the expulsion of a contractor was illegal due to employer's breaches, dismissing the appeal challenging the award under limited judicial review standards.
Phool Wati v. Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition against the dismissal of a second appeal challenging a preliminary partition decree, holding no substantial question of law arose and the appeal was rightly dismissed for non-prosecution.
Ritesh Kakkar @ Sonu v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted one month’s interim suspension of sentence and bail to a POCSO convict on humanitarian grounds to arrange family accommodation and care for his infant daughter, subject to strict conditions.
Shebu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a murder case due to ongoing trial, presence of scientific evidence linking him to the crime, and seriousness of the offence.
Rakesh Saraha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government's arbitrary refusal to concur with the Sentence Reviewing Board's recommendation for premature release of a life convict violates Article 14 and directed the petitioner's immediate release.