Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Kashish Batra v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a child rape case, holding that supplementary charge-sheets do not extend default bail timelines and emphasizing the need for stern judicial approach in heinous offences against minors.
Saroj Bhola & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the discharge order in a dowry death case, directing further investigation due to defective probe and applying the presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act.
Britannia Industries Ltd v. ITC Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the defendants' biscuit packaging is not deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark packaging and dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction applications for trademark infringement and passing off.
Nag Constructors Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for dissolution of Nag Constructors Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
Rajender Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of promotion due to lack of prescribed qualifications, affirming that relaxation of recruitment rules is discretionary and ad-hoc promotions do not confer enforceable rights.
M/S Omaxe New Chandigarh Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that mandatory pre-show cause notice consultation under the 2017 Master Circular requires a two-way deliberative process and cannot be satisfied by voluntary statements before investigative officers, directing respondents to conduct such consultation before proceeding.
Back Office IT Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to conduct mandatory pre-show cause notice consultation under the 2015 instruction and 2017 Master Circular renders the show cause notice invalid unless it relates to preventive or offence-related action.
Shashi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of an adult woman who voluntarily married and chose to reside with her husband, affirming her constitutional right to personal liberty.
Preeti Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder conspiracy case, holding that strong prima facie evidence and serious allegations outweigh humanitarian grounds for bail.
Caltex Oil India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to dissolve Caltex Oil India Private Limited under Section 509(6) of the Companies Act, 1956 after confirming compliance with winding up procedures and absence of liabilities.
Jaiveer Singh v. Sunita Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the husband to pay Rs. 17,000 monthly maintenance to his wife under Section 125 CrPC, holding that the wife was unable to maintain herself and the husband had sufficient means.
Innovision Limited v. Nayati Healthcare Research Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve payment disputes between Innovision Limited and Nayati Healthcare Research Pvt Ltd as per their arbitration agreement.
Carmate India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Carmate India Private Limited after completion of creditors voluntary liquidation and compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
Naharpur Yuva Shakti RWA v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against vacating the stay on DDA's auction of residential plots, emphasizing delay, adequate provision of parks, and public interest in development.
Synfonia Tradelinks Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Officer, Ward-22(4)
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act due to non-application of mind and invalid sanction, emphasizing the necessity of cogent reasons and independent satisfaction for reopening assessments.
GE Capital Mauritius Overseas Investments v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Section 241A order withholding income tax refund during ongoing scrutiny assessment, limiting writ court interference to procedural aspects without adjudicating tax liability.
Sunil Kumar Nagpal v. Central Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for serious misconduct while quashing findings on certain charges due to procedural infirmity in the disciplinary authority's disagreement note.
Pawan Gaur v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that FIRs for rape under Section 376 IPC cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise between parties, emphasizing the serious societal nature of such offences.
Chander Kanta & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order returning the plaint for non-compliance with mandatory notice under Section 80 CPC, holding that urgent relief claims require opportunity to show cause before returning the plaint.
Arun Kumar Parihar v. State (Govt NCTD)
The Delhi High Court quashed non-bailable warrants and process under Section 82 CrPC against the petitioner, holding that such coercive measures require judicial discretion and cannot be issued merely to aid police investigation when the accused is not absconding.