Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Vardhman Kaushik v. Shanti Lal Bourasi

02 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:7783-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing UPSC to carry forward and fill unfilled vacancies year-wise in Section Officers Grade recruitment, rejecting UPSC's refusal to issue a supplementary list.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Section Officers Grade vacancy carry forward reservation policy

Lt. Col. Samir Kumar Singh v. Union of India

02 Sep 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:7824-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging compulsory Army Group Insurance Fund deductions, holding that the Armed Forces Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate such service-related constitutional challenges.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Army Group Insurance Fund Armed Forces Tribunal Writ petition maintainability Constitutional validity

Union Public Service Commission v. Viplove Sudan

02 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:7664-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's interim order allowing the candidate to appear in the Civil Services Main Examination despite non-submission of the Detailed Application Form, subject to final adjudication.

administrative appeal_dismissed interim relief Civil Services Examination Detailed Application Form technical glitch

Ram Niwas and Anr. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors.

02 Sep 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:7723-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appointment as TGT under a separate employer does not constitute promotion within MCD cadre, entitling petitioners to ACP benefits despite their return to MCD.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Promotion Trained Graduate Teacher Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Badshah Bikaner Food Products Private Limited v. Bikaner Bhujia Udyog Sangh

02 Sep 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:7705-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an ad interim order under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC by directing expeditious hearing of the interim application without expressing any opinion on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC interim injunction ad interim order commercial court

Consortium of Permian Peak Oil Private Limited and Integrated Induction Power Ltd. v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

02 Sep 2025 · Jyoti Singh · 2025:DHC:7630
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The Delhi High Court held that strict adherence to tender conditions is mandatory, rejected the plaintiffs' claim of inadvertent bid error, upheld ONGC's termination and suspension actions, and dismissed the interim injunction against blacklisting proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant tender process bid modification interim injunction blacklisting

Sh. Rambir v. Sh. Hemant Verma

02 Sep 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:7737

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the refusal to set aside a nine-year-old ex parte decree, holding that summons were duly served and the delay was unexplained.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC service of summons delay in filing application

DAV COLLEGE TRUST AND MANAGING SOCIETY v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

02 Sep 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:7739

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a suit dismissed for default, imposing strict conditions on the plaintiff to conclude evidence within a fixed timeline and pay costs, emphasizing adjudication on merits over technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed restoration of suit Order IX Rule 9 CPC dismissal for default non-prosecution

R. Krishnamurthy and Co v. M/S SKB Infratech

02 Sep 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:7736

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's power under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 to direct production of documents but emphasized that judgments must be based only on relevant and duly proved facts.

civil petition_dismissed Section 168 Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 production of documents primary evidence relevant facts

Brij Bala Passi v. Ramesh Passi

02 Sep 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:7738

The High Court set aside the Trial Court's dismissal of the suit for non-prosecution due to plaintiff's absence abroad and restored the suit, emphasizing that dismissal should be a last resort after considering adjournments and deciding pending applications on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant dismissal for non-prosecution adjournment pending applications Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC

Govind Ram v. Delhi Pinjrapole Society (Regd)

02 Sep 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:7709

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a tenant illegally occupying a room in society-owned premises, upholding the owner's right to possession and mesne profits.

civil appeal_dismissed possession suit tenancy ownership mesne profits

Anil Shekhawat v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Sep 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:7702-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition as the grievance was resolved due to supervening circumstances.

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Rahul Solanki v. Central Reserve Police Force

02 Sep 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · AIR 1993 SC 2486
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a transfer order, holding that absent proof of mala fide or statutory violation, transfers made for administrative reasons after completion of tenure cannot be interfered with, even if the employee is a whistleblower.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer order mala fide whistleblower retaliation

R S Alloys v. Income Tax Officer Ward 63(1) Delhi & Anr.

02 Sep 2025 · V. Kameswar Rao; Vinod Kumar · 2025:DHC:7628-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld reassessment proceedings under the amended Income Tax Act regime, holding that the AO had sufficient information and complied with CBDT guidelines and natural justice before reopening the petitioner’s assessment for AY 2019-20.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Reassessment proceedings Section 147 Section 148

Priyanka Sehgal v. Commissioner of Customs

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7676-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold items without proper Show Cause Notice and personal hearing under the Customs Act, 1962 is unlawful, but upheld the appellate order after hearing, directing release of the goods on payment of fine and duty.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act 1962 Show Cause Notice personal hearing natural justice

Alka Enterprises v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7674-DB

Delhi High Court set aside GST assessment orders and remanded for fresh adjudication after affording petitioner opportunity to reply and be heard, leaving validity of limitation extension notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST Act Section 168A Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Mohammad Afsar Khan v. Commissioner of Customs

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7673-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition is not maintainable against an appealable customs confiscation order passed after personal hearing, directing the petitioner to challenge the order by appeal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 show cause notice personal hearing detention of goods

M/S A.J. ENTERPRISES v. Union of India & Anr.

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7671-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order due to improper service of Show Cause Notice via a less accessible portal tab, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication with proper notice and hearing, while leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice GST portal Additional Notices Tab Section 168A Central GST Act

Gurdeep Kaur v. Sub Divisional Magistrate & Anr.

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7672-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed recovery proceedings against a former director and divorced spouse, holding that liability for customs dues cannot be imposed without proper party joinder and legal connection.

administrative petition_allowed Article 226 Constitution of India recovery proceedings customs duty arrears director resignation

RAMA DEPARTMENTAL STORE v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 61

02 Sep 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Anish Dayal · 2025:DHC:7677-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order due to inadequate notice on the GST portal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a fair hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A show cause notice natural justice