Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
E Homes Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. ACIT, Circle - 7 1, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 148 notice for AY 2015-16 and upheld the invalidity of certain Income Tax Department notifications as ultra vires, relying on a prior Division Bench ruling.
Sunil Kumar v. Gayatri
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal, holding that the wife's filing of a false criminal complaint constituted mental cruelty and, coupled with prolonged separation, justified divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Vikrant Suri v. Income Tax Officer Ward 30 (5) New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 148 notice and held certain CBDT Notifications ultra vires, relying on a prior Division Bench ruling, thereby restraining invalid tax reassessment proceedings.
Subhash Chander v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a construction contract dispute where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator within the stipulated time.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. M/S Watrana Traction Company
Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages to a contractor for losses caused by a material change in billing pattern constituting a change in tender conditions, rejecting the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Joginder Tuli v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking police vigilance inquiry and protection over disputed property, holding that unregistered agreements cannot establish possession and police acted lawfully.
ANTI CORRUPTION CRIME AND HUMAN PROTECTION v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court declined to decide the legality of alleged illegal construction on writ petition alone and directed government authorities to investigate and act in accordance with law after due process.
Jatinder Pal Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s framing of charges against the petitioner in a corruption case, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction and the prima facie test at the charge framing stage.
H.S. Sahni v. Mukul Singhal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed the plaintiff's trademark infringement suit under Section 10 CPC due to pendency of a prior suit between the same parties involving identical subject matter and cause of action.
Panipat Jalandhar NH 1 Tollway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent validly appointed its arbitrator within time, rejected the petitioner’s challenge to the appointment, and directed consolidation of disputes before the existing arbitral tribunal to avoid multiplicity.
Parveen Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of rape and offences under the SC/ST Act, holding that consent vitiated by a false promise of marriage must be established on facts and mere breach of promise does not amount to rape.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NTPC's refusal to enter into tariff arrangements under Regulation 17, holding that tariff disputes fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and related appellate bodies.
Veer Singh & Ors. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporations & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed municipal inspection to verify sanctioned construction and any damage to adjoining property, ordering remedial action if damage is found, without restraining ongoing construction.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NTPC's refusal to enter into a Regulation 17 arrangement, holding that tariff and PPA disputes fall exclusively within CERC's jurisdiction under the Electricity Act, 2003.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Anita Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to pay compensation for accidents involving stolen vehicles unless it proves a willful breach by the insured, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
M/S KULDIP TOURIST TAXI SERVICE v. DOORDARSHAN KENDRA & ORS.
Delhi High Court held that termination of taxi service contract without notice and transparent tendering was arbitrary and quashed the decision, allowing the petitioner to continue services until fresh tendering.
Satish Kansal v. Synergy Tradeco NV & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's injunction application restraining payment under Letters of Credit, holding that only clear, egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice justifies judicial interference with LC payments.
Sulekh Malik v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed cessation of unauthorized construction without sanctioned plans and mandated protective measures to safeguard the petitioner's property.
Vinay Rampal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court allowed restoration of electricity supply to an elderly petitioner on payment of part dues in installments, balancing consumer hardship with respondent's right to recover outstanding theft bills.
Star India Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Afilmywap.top & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions and directed domain name registrars to suspend infringing domain names to protect the plaintiffs' copyright in the film "Laxmii" under the Copyright Act, 1957.