Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
A K Dixit v. Commissioner North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside the compulsory retirement of a government servant, holding that subsequent good service record and promotions must be considered before exercising such power under FR 56(j).
Dayal Kumar Nandi & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction does not extend to election disputes in a privately managed society without a public law element, directing petitioners to seek civil remedies.
Subhashini Dewan v. Deputy Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to challenge the sealing order before the Supreme Court-appointed Judicial Committee, restraining coercive action pending its decision.
Rachna Badhwar & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining the MCD from taking coercive action against the petitioners' property pending hearing of their appeals before the ATMCD, which currently lacks a Presiding Officer.
Director General v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court restored the disciplinary penalty against a jail official by holding that judicial review in departmental enquiries is limited and the Tribunal erred in reappreciating evidence and setting aside credible findings.
Manjeet v. Indian Olympic Association and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of a meritorious athlete from Winter Olympic selection on non-participation in the World Championship was arbitrary and illegal, directing his inclusion based on objective FIS eligibility criteria.
Union of India & Anr. v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed an application to record the appearance of the petitioners' counsel omitted in a prior judgment by issuing a corrigendum.
Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax DGST Delhi v. Global Opportunities Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that educational consultancy services provided to foreign universities are export of services and not intermediary services, thereby entitling the service provider to GST refund.
Srikanta Sutar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to allow the petitioner to apply for posting at specified locations and decide the application in accordance with a prior reasoned order.
MS RS Trading Co v. Principal Commissioner of CGST & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that statutory appeal with pre-deposit is the proper remedy against GST demand and penalty orders, dismissing the writ petition but permitting condonation of delay for filing appeal.
Libra Buildwell LLP v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed adjustment of amounts deposited under an interim order against property tax dues under the SUNIYO amnesty scheme while refusing adjustment of self-assessed payments, permitting withdrawal of the writ petition to avail scheme benefits.
Kamal Gupta v. Nisha Gupta
The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs.75,000 to Rs.1.5 lakhs per month based on inferred financial capacity of the husband from firm turnover and bank transactions.
Sonu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed robbery and related offences based on reliable injured witness testimony corroborated by medical and ballistic evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Nirmal Lugani & Ors. v. Late Sh Ram Sarup Lugani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the order permitting substitution of legal representatives before grant of leave under Section 92 CPC, holding such impleadment permissible under inherent powers and not barred by Rahul Jain precedent.
Consortium of Worlds Window Exim Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Axis Bank Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of an In-Principle Letter of Intent and invocation of an unconditional bank guarantee due to the appellants' non-compliance, rejecting allegations of fraud related to insolvency proceedings.
Manoj Jain v. Varsha Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion, upholding the Family Court's finding that he failed to prove the allegations and was himself guilty of desertion.
Sudesh & Ors. v. Sh. Vijender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed reopening of defence evidence to examine the sole surviving attesting witness to a Will after closure of evidence, emphasizing the primacy of material evidence and the Court's discretion to ensure justice.
Tikka Brijinder Singh Bedi v. Jyotsna Bedi
The Delhi High Court upheld the execution of a consent decree granting lifetime residential possession, rejecting attempts to defeat it via prior agreements and property alterations.
Amitesh Harmukh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of sentence pending appeal in a sexual assault conviction based on disputed extra-judicial confessions and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing judicial discretion under Article 226.
Manoj & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.