Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld DIAL’s exclusive rights under OMDA and AAI Act to manage solid waste at the Airport Site including Aerocity, and set aside MCD’s tender including these areas as unlawful.
Ashu Kumar Gupta v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to consider the petitioner’s request for relocation of his shop based on recognized occupation and payment of enhanced license fees, without adjudicating on title or transfer rights.
Prosecutrix M v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a rape and criminal intimidation case, holding that inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and established alibi warranted upholding the trial court's judgment.
Ms. Puja Jayant & Ors. v. Commissioner of Customs, IGI Airport
The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs Department's confiscation and disposal of seized gold jewellery due to non-payment of redemption fines within the statutory period, while highlighting procedural lapses and directing administrative review.
M/S BHAGMAL AND SONS v. SALES TAX OFFICER / AVATO & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order passed ex-parte due to non-communication of the Show Cause Notice on the GST portal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording a fair hearing, while leaving the validity of extension notifications to the Supreme Court.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed comprehensive monitoring and coordinated action by government agencies to ensure proper treatment of sewage and industrial effluents before discharge into the Yamuna River to prevent pollution.
Dr Surendra Kumar Gupta v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Ors.
A candidate who participates in a recruitment process cannot challenge the eligibility criteria after being unsuccessful; the writ petition challenging such criteria was dismissed.
Vindhya Telelinks Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court provisionally allowed release of imported steel consignments essential for optical fibre cable manufacturing, holding that the Ministry of Steel's Circular does not mandate advance NOC and must balance regulatory aims with trade freedoms.
M/S Sreeansh Enterprise v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a 7-month extension of the catering stall license at Sealdah Railway Station, relying on prior precedents and territorial jurisdiction principles, subject to payment of fees and an undertaking to vacate.
E Mohd Basheer Sait v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining demolition of the petitioner's property pending appeal before a non-functional Appellate Tribunal, without deciding the merits.
Krishna Caters v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension of a catering license at Prayagraj Railway Station, affirming its jurisdiction and applying prior precedents on dies non periods and license extensions.
Mania Ghai v. Nishant Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a wife's suit for equal ownership of property purchased in the husband's name, holding that mere homemaking contributions do not confer proprietary rights absent financial contribution or joint title.
Waseem Ahmed v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner, directing timely filing of an appeal before the ATMCD despite the absence of a Presiding Officer, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Nitish Dabas & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Dinesh Kumar Verma v. Ramesh Ghai
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow replication after commencement of evidence, emphasizing that replication is not a statutory right and trial courts must ensure time-bound disposal.
Dr. Arun Narula v. U.S. Bal & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing respondents to lead rebuttal evidence by summoning witnesses, emphasizing the court's discretionary power under CPC to ensure fair trial.
Navin M. Raheja & Anr. v. Dinesh Goyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Bench of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission comprising only Technical Members is valid under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its orders are not null and void for lack of a Judicial Member.
Durgesh @ Durga v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accomplice in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, balancing the gravity of the offence with fundamental liberty rights.
Vishan Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a premeditated murder case, holding that credible evidence and gravity of offence outweigh prolonged pre-trial detention concerns.
Saint Gobain Glass France v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld refusal of patent application for lack of inventive step, emphasizing the necessity of technical advancement and proper application of the five-step test without impermissible mosaicing of prior art.