Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Suresh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a habitual offender charged with attempted murder and arms offences, emphasizing the gravity of the charges and criminal history over delay and discrepancies in investigation.
Amit Rajak v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the decision to try a nearly 18-year-old accused as an adult for heinous sexual offences against a minor, holding that the juvenile justice board's delayed but thorough preliminary assessment validly established his mental capacity and maturity.
NOUAM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT DELHI)
The High Court held that the presumption under Section 139 of the NI Act applies and disputed questions about the cheque being a security or discharge of debt must be decided at trial, dismissing the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138.
Novartis AG v. Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petitions, holding that the petitioner waived its right to cross-examine opponent’s experts by not seeking it at the earliest stage and that denial of belated cross-examination does not violate natural justice.
Hemant Kumar Goyal alias Harish Goyal trading as Goyal Traders v. Yashwant Jain trading as Jain Traders
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim order granting trademark infringement and passing off relief due to contradictory findings and lack of prima facie goodwill, remitting the matter for fresh consideration.
Ajay Kumar Garg v. Amit Kumar & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action and that Delhi courts had territorial jurisdiction as part of the cause of action arose there.
Pradeep @ Vikram @ Vicky v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction under Section 302 IPC due to insufficient proof of intention and cause of death, substituting it with conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
BS v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 20-year sentence of a father for aggravated sexual assault of his minor daughter, affirming the sufficiency of corroborated victim testimony and DNA evidence, and validating trial court's sentencing discretion under pre-amendment POCSO.
Sushila Bhatnagar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking enhanced compensation and rehabilitation benefits under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 due to inordinate delay and failure to comply with statutory time limits for reference under Section 18.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Muskan Engineering & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Director Bureau of Outreach and Communication v. Chitra Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing correction of pay anomaly ensuring Staff Artists do not receive higher grade pay than superior Programme Officers, maintaining cadre hierarchy.
M/S R.U. Overseas v. Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to challenge overlapping GST demand orders through statutory appeals with regulated pre-deposit, dismissing the writ petition for lack of alternative remedy exhaustion.
Deepak Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 43(1), Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reopening order under Sections 148 and 148A(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, directing the Assessing Officer to reconsider the petitioner's replies after hearing him within eight weeks.
Shivani Sharma v. Centre for Railway Information System & Anr.
The court held that upon lease expiry, the lessee must surrender possession to the lessor and dismissed the defendant’s application to recall the rent arrears order beyond permitted scope, releasing the deposited rent to the plaintiff.
Janata Shikshan Prasarak Mandals Womens B Ed College v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. college by NCTE due to vague and non-specific Show Cause Notice, emphasizing the necessity of clear allegations for fair hearing.
Taufik Khan Proprietor of TLD Traders v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to lack of proper notice and opportunity to be heard, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of the impugned notification to the Supreme Court.
Mushlina v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court directed implementation of the Customs Appellate Authority's order releasing seized gold upon payment of fine and duty, emphasizing the Customs Department's duty to serve notice of revisions and ensure representation.
M/s Muchipara Consumers Co-operative Stores Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) lacks jurisdiction over forfeiture of EMD in e-auctions and permitted the petitioner to challenge the forfeiture and refund orders before the CESTAT.
M/S SAP INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE NEAR IGI AIRPORT NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring it to CESTAT for merits hearing, holding that DRI officers are proper officers under Section 28 of the Customs Act as per the Supreme Court's ruling in Canon-II.
Rinki Rani v. Chinta Ram
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a maintenance petition under Section 19 of HAMA for a widowed daughter-in-law, holding that the Family Court must allow evidence before deciding on the respondent's means and property status.