Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Directorate of Enforcement v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal
Retention of property seized under the PMLA requires a prior retention order under Section 20; failure to comply renders retention void and non-confirmable under Section 8.
Dr. Thelma J. Talloo v. Jesus and Mary College & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the petitioner on charges of demand of illegal gratification, holding that the inquiry and appeal were fair and the evidence sufficient, refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Hitender Shokeen v. Rajan Kumar Shokeen & Ors.
Legal representatives of a deceased defendant cannot reopen cross-examination or file fresh written statements beyond the procedural stage left by the deceased, and must continue the suit from that point.
Gurpreet Singh Sonik v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error in its order by changing the date for the petitioner to appear before the Customs Department from 18th November 2025 to 18th September 2025.
Union of India v. R S Construction and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the arbitral award in favor of the contractor, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act and the principle of waiver of objections not raised before the arbitral tribunal.
Gola v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's claim for pre-suit interest on delayed payments under a commercial contract, modifying the lower court's decree to award interest at 9% per annum in line with Section 34 CPC and contract terms.
Hari Dutt Pant v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding his conviction for dacoity under Section 395 IPC based on joint participation and identification despite absence of recovery at his instance.
Oxular Limited v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal for lack of inventive step, remanding the matter for a reasoned reconsideration applying established legal tests and ensuring compliance with natural justice.
Praveen Gupta v. DCIT Circle Intl Taxation (1) (3) (1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that for claiming indexation benefits on long-term capital gains, the date of acquisition is the execution date of the Builder Buyer Agreement, not the provisional allotment or initial payments.
Dr. M.D. Arya & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of In-Situ promotion to Scientist-4 level, holding that merit-based assessments by the Departmental Assessment Board cannot be judicially reassessed.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Swaraj
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing re-examination of a candidate declared medically unfit, holding that expert medical board opinions cannot be disregarded based on private medical reports.
LELOGIX DESIGN SOLUTION PVT LTD v. SALES TAX OFFICER / AVATO & ORS
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to file an appeal against a tax demand order despite pending challenges to GST notifications before the Supreme Court, directing a fair hearing and reasoned adjudication subject to the Supreme Court's final ruling.
M/S ANY TIME SECURITY SERVICES v. NORTHERN RAILWAY
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the arbitrator accordingly, leaving all substantive disputes to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Dr. Vivek Kumar Mathur v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that while there is no legal right to seek posting based on parental illness, authorities must consider such requests reasonably and release withheld salary, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Pratibha v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary officer for failure to meet performance targets within the maximum probation period, rejecting claims of discrimination and entitlement to further extension.
Kumari Archana v. Sashastra Seema Bal and Anr
The writ petition challenging a transfer order was dismissed as withdrawn after the respondents cancelled the impugned transfer, rendering the petition infructuous.
Vivek Malhotra v. Shilpa Sood
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting unsupervised visitation rights to the father, emphasizing the child's welfare and gradual bonding despite the mother's objections and alleged obstruction.
Jasleen Kaur Kapoor v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without explicit notice and opportunity to be heard, directing cancellation effective only from the date business ceased.
M/S SAP INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT)
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals challenging CESTAT orders, holding that DRI officers are proper officers under Section 28 of the Customs Act, condoned delay subject to costs, and restored appeals for merits adjudication in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Ashvini Kumar Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant retained in service despite disability from a service injury is entitled to disability compensation under Rule 9(3) of the CCS (EOP) Rules, overruling the time-bar defense under Rule 6.