Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Ramesh @Rameshwar Lohra v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant's sentence in a rape case pending appeal, holding that the victim's age determination affects applicability of POCSO presumptions and that the conviction's sustainability requires prima facie assessment without reappreciation of evidence.
M/S TRAVEL CORPORATION INDIA LTD. v. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH TIWARI
The Delhi High Court allowed a workman's application under Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, directing payment of wages during the pendency of proceedings challenging his reinstatement, holding that delay in filing does not bar entitlement if the workman remains unemployed.
M/S ADIGEAR INTERNATIONAL & ORS. v. M/S ANJ ENTERPRISES
The High Court held that revision under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against interlocutory orders that do not finally dispose of the suit, dismissing the petition accordingly.
Amit Sethi v. Lalit Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's partition suit for lack of cause of action, holding that under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a grandson whose father is alive has no birthright in his grandfather's property.
Bharat Singh Kushwah and Ors v. Manoj Sharma and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of ex-parte injunction and directed the Commercial Court to expedite hearing and disposal of the interlocutory application under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC.
Vishal Kumar Mehra v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of nomination by WhatsApp message was invalid as per election rules, dismissing the petition and upholding rejection of the petitioner’s nominations for multiple posts.
M/S SOPAN RESTAURANT v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension of the petitioner’s license to operate a stall at New Delhi Railway Station, applying the principle of parity with similar cases and subject to payment of license fees and an undertaking to vacate thereafter.
Om Veer @ Ombir v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court held that no coercive action can be taken against unauthorized construction during the pendency of an appeal under the Cantonments Act, directing maintenance of status quo and expeditious disposal of appeals.
Sandeep K L v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate acquitted of criminal charges and who truthfully discloses such past involvement cannot be disqualified from appointment to a disciplined force without individualized assessment of the offence and antecedents.
Ram Bhajan Yadav v. Delhi Transco Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a provisional appointment due to failure to establish requisite professional experience as per eligibility criteria.
Ernst and Young Limited v. Assistant Commissioner, Division-Vasant Kunj & Anr.
The Delhi High Court remanded the matter for computation of interest on delayed GST refunds in accordance with Sections 54 and 56 of the CGST Act, clarifying entitlement to 6% and 9% interest rates depending on the refund application stage and procedural delays.
M/S SAP INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE, NEAR IGI AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals restoring them before CESTAT for merits, holding that DRI officials are proper officers under Section 28 of the Customs Act as per the Supreme Court's ruling in Canon-II.
Priti Saraf v. Ajay Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction decree against the wife residing in the shared household, holding she lacked independent locus to contest the suit and that domestic violence disputes do not affect landlord's right to possession.
VRG Electronics Pvt Ltd v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 7
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of condonation of delay in filing income tax returns due to accountant's inadvertence, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and liberal construction of 'genuine hardship' under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Udit Goyal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 12
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of condonation of delay in filing income tax return due to COVID-19 hardships, directing fresh consideration with reasoned application of Section 119(2)(b) powers.
All India Kataria Education Society v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 2 Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer retains jurisdiction to initiate reassessment proceedings under Sections 147 and 148 of the Income Tax Act despite the faceless assessment scheme.
Deepak Yadav v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 506, 451, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Sandeep Srivastava & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Naman Jain @ Shanu & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a theft-related FIR and criminal proceedings based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Singhania University v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court quashed UGC's order debarring Singhania University from enrolling Ph.D. scholars for five years, holding that UGC lacked express statutory power to impose such penalty and principles of natural justice were not violated.