Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Avantha Holdings Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The court held that while forensic audit reports are expert opinions not attracting natural justice, promoters and directors must be given a hearing before their accounts are declared fraud under RBI directions, quashing SBI's fraud declaration against CG Power for failure to do so.
Amit Chakraborty v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking interim stay on demolition and sealing orders by MCD, holding that lawful municipal actions following due process cannot be stayed despite pending appeals and administrative delays.
Uma Shokeen v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court allowed regularization applications for long-standing unauthorized constructions and restrained coercive action during their pendency, directing the MCD to act expeditiously in accordance with law.
Bhawna Arora v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to continue residing in Delhi temporarily and directed the respondents to pass a reasoned order treating the writ petition as a representation within four weeks.
Pratima Behera v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the respondents undertook to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, binding them to this commitment.
M/S. SMART WORLD COMMUNICATIONS v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAX AND CGST DELHI NORTH
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively unless the Show Cause Notice proposes it and objective reasons justify such cancellation, setting aside retrospective cancellation and directing cancellation effective from the SCN date.
Shivi Kansal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration for non-compliance with natural justice and directed a fresh hearing after the petitioner files a reply to the Show Cause Notice.
Rajender Mishra v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the police to conduct an effective investigation and submit monthly reports to trace the petitioner's missing minor son under its writ jurisdiction.
State NCT of Delhi v. Krishna Pandey
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the impact of contradictions and lack of medical evidence on reasonable doubt.
Mata Amritanandamayi Math & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim mandatory injunction against appellants in a land dispute, holding that insufficient prima facie evidence of encroachment and possession was shown, and directed trial on merits.
R.N. Singh v. Murari Mirchandani and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected in part under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and that the plaint discloses a cause of action against the appellant, dismissing the appeal against rejection of the plaint.
Jazib Jafri v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354D 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.
M/S GHT LOGISTICS v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court ordered the release of a refrigerated vehicle seized by MCD after the petitioner obtained a No Objection Certificate, emphasizing adherence to due process and Supreme Court directives against coercive action based on vehicle age.
Bijender Singh v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity connection subject to payment of dues and compliance with conditions, without adjudicating ownership disputes in a matrimonial dispute context.
Aman Kapasiya v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a student's election candidature as infructuous since the Union's tenure had expired and fresh elections were notified, leaving the eligibility issue undecided.
Sachin Bhati v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking recounting of votes in a student union election as infructuous since the union's tenure had expired and fresh elections were scheduled.
Rohtash Singh v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal enhancing damages against licensing authorities for negligence in delaying issuance of a duplicate Driving License, entitling the employee to compensation for loss of salary.
Daksh Bhardwaj v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Kirori Mal College Students’ Union election results as infructuous due to expiry of tenure and held that reliefs not pleaded cannot be granted.
Woodland (Aero Club) Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 49(1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the disallowance of deduction for employees’ contributions to PF/ESI deposited after the statutory due date under Section 36(1)(va), affirming the applicability of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Checkmate Services (P) Ltd. and the validity of adjustments under Section 143(1)(a).
Sunil Kumar v. Girdhari Lal Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's belated Written Statement and closing cross-examination due to non-payment of costs and non-appearance, rejecting attempts to delay the tenancy suit.