Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
SRISHTI DALIT SAMAJ KALYAN SUDHAR SAMITI v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking mandamus to enforce a government circular due to absence of specific violations or parties, emphasizing the presumption of compliance by authorities.
Vinay Kumar v. Transport Department and Ors.
The Delhi High Court declined to issue a writ of Mandamus directing creation of dedicated emergency lanes, holding it to be a policy matter for government authorities to decide after due consideration.
BBR (India) Pvt Ltd v. Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a payment dispute under a sub-contract, leaving the question of joinder of a third party to the arbitral tribunal.
Dhiraj Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, with interest on delayed payments and preservation of appeal rights.
PRIVATE LIMITED ..... Petitioner v. INCOME TAX OFFICER & ANR. .....
The Delhi High Court held that tax authorities must first determine the jurisdictional issue of taxability before initiating proceedings under Sections 201(1) and 201(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and directed the authority to adjudicate accordingly with due process.
Ramesh Chander v. The Chairman Central Board of Direct Taxes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking a declaration of illegality in promotion proceedings after the petitioner was granted promotion with effect from the claimed date, holding that the grievance was redressed and no further relief survived.
Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC v. Future Coupons Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Emergency Arbitrators under SIAC Rules are recognized arbitral tribunals under Indian law, and non-signatories like FRL can be bound by arbitration agreements under the Group of Companies doctrine, enforcing the Emergency Arbitrator's interim order.
Lt. Col. M.B. Roshini v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the posting order of an army officer, holding that leave and tenure extensions are discretionary and subject to service exigencies, while allowing retention of accommodation and leave during the academic year.
Anju Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Consulate to continue efforts for repatriation of an Indian citizen's mortal remains from Saudi Arabia, emphasizing diplomatic coordination despite procedural delays caused by foreign authorities.
Raghav Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension and arrears to petitioners similarly placed as in prior judgments, with interest payable on delayed payments.
Shiv Kumar Gupta v. Pooja & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that court fees in suits claiming specific damages for defamation must be paid ad valorem on the amount claimed and rejected plaintiffs' attempts to pay court fees on a lesser valuation with an undertaking to pay deficit later.
National Textile Corporation Ltd v. S B Singh
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings instituted before retirement permit withholding of employer's PF share pending conclusion, but leave encashment must be released absent express recoverability opinion.
Aujan Beverages Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for final winding up and dissolution of Aujan Beverages Private Limited upon satisfaction of all statutory requirements under Section 509 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-5 v. M/S. Landbase India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that a refundable security deposit received by a club from its members is a capital receipt and not taxable income, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Ingenico International India Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 10(1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Income Tax Department must release a determined refund unless it issues a valid Section 241A order withholding the refund, and directed immediate payment to the petitioner.
Mahan Singh Chauhan v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
Anil Kumar Jain v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld compensation awarded to the claimant based on the appellant's admissions regarding the fire incident causing the death of the claimant's husband employed by the appellant.
Chander Prakesh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
Jitender Bhati v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that statutory bail bar under Section 37 applies only if the accused fails the twin conditions and that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are not confessional at bail stage.
Community Welfare Banquet & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.; Ready Mint Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed banquet hall owners to apply for compensation under Section 66 of the Disaster Management Act for COVID-19 requisitioned premises, without deciding on the validity of the requisition orders.