Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
M/S Sahni Industries v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order passed without hearing the petitioner, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after allowing the petitioner to file a reply, while leaving the validity of GST notifications pending before the Supreme Court.
Liyakat Ali & Anr. v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC, holding that minor discrepancies in eyewitness accounts do not vitiate the prosecution's case proved beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S G.L.KHANNA AND SONS v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II/AVATO, WARD 56 & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for lack of opportunity to be heard, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of related GST notifications to the Supreme Court.
Harsheeta Thakur v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against a distant relative implicated in a dowry harassment case due to minimal involvement and complainant's non-objection.
Ashwani @ Sunny v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence and bail in a serious sexual assault case under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the gravity of the offence over the appellant's conduct and antecedents.
Nita Kumar Iyer v. M/S. Sri Ventures Land Developers India Ltd
The High Court held that victims in Section 138 NI Act cases must first appeal acquittals before the Sessions Court under Section 372 CrPC and cannot directly approach the High Court under Section 378 CrPC.
Sandeep Kaushik v. Mukesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a victim/complainant in a Section 138 NI Act case must first appeal an acquittal before the Sessions Court under Section 372 CrPC and cannot directly approach the High Court under Section 378 CrPC.
M.M. Dhonchak v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of disciplinary proceedings and suspension of a DRT Presiding Officer initiated under the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, dismissing his premature challenge to the chargesheet and suspension orders.
M/S ARIES DEVELOPERS (P) LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is not entitled to adjustment of deposited disputed property tax amounts under the SUNIYO amnesty scheme without complying with statutory pre-deposit requirements under Section 170(b) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
Vipin Yadav v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a complex money laundering case under PMLA on grounds of parity with non-arrested co-accused and undue delay in trial, emphasizing constitutional protections despite statutory bail restrictions.
Ajeet Singh v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the validity of a recruitment select panel is provisional pending document verification and directed the appointment of a wait-listed candidate despite expiry of the panel's nominal validity period.
Suraj Prakash Sagta v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside the compulsory retirement of a government servant, holding that such orders must be based on bona fide opinion considering the entire service record including recent good performance and cannot be used as punitive measures.
Himalaya Communications Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting refund of forfeited earnest money deposit, holding that failure to accept Advance Purchase Orders and furnish Performance Bank Guarantees justified forfeiture under the tender conditions.
Sher Singh v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld Sher Singh's conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but modified his sentence to the period already served, following Supreme Court guidelines on sentence modification for convicts who have undergone more than half their term.
Mr. Vikrant Chawla and Mr. Vignesh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for accused with specific dowry harassment allegations and non-cooperation, but granted bail to one petitioner showing empathy and no direct involvement.
Nashrah v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed Jamia Millia Islamia to admit the petitioner to B.Arch. by creating a supernumerary seat, holding that the better of her NATA 2024 and 2025 scores must be considered for admission.
Fazlu Rehman Khatri v. Abdul Nasir Khatri
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action and is not barred by limitation, res judicata, or other preliminary objections, allowing the suit for partition and declaration to proceed to trial.
Anirudh Pratap Agarwal v. Enforcement Directorate
The Delhi High Court held that retention of seized property under the PMLA requires mandatory compliance with Section 20 before confirmation under Section 8(3), and non-compliance renders retention unlawful.
Neelam Rawat v. The State of NCT
The Delhi High Court held that timely registration of a Zero FIR at the directed police station and lawful transfer to the competent jurisdiction police station satisfies compliance with court orders, dismissing the petitioner’s application alleging non-compliance.
Anuj v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the petitioner accused of a grievous knife assault, holding that serious allegations, prima facie evidence, and need for custodial interrogation outweigh bail considerations.