Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Akshat Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a genuine settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Prabha Chawla & Anr. v. Air Force Bal Niketan (Aided) School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that ad hoc teachers appointed without statutory approval and paid from development fees are not entitled to regularization, but granted age relaxation for future appointments.
L.R. College of Pharmacy v. All India Council for Technical Education
The Delhi High Court upheld AICTE's refusal to grant approval to an existing pharmacy college despite PCI approval, emphasizing mandatory compliance with AICTE regulations and timelines.
M/S. WIDE IMPEX v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT), ICD, TUGHLAKABAD, NEW DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a provisional release order passed within six months of seizure exempts the requirement of issuing a Show Cause Notice within six months under the Customs Act, dismissing the petition for unconditional release of goods.
MS. S v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a delayed rape complaint filed under false promise of marriage, holding no necessity for police investigation and refusing to exercise extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Central-3 v. M/S. Dreamcity Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under pre-amendment Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, jurisdiction to assess a person other than the searched person arises only if seized documents 'belong' to that person, and mere information relating to them is insufficient, thereby invalidating the AO's assessment against the respondent.
Sushil Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Govt. of N.C.T Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedent.
Ashok Kumar Mudgil v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings for delay, unauthorized colony status, and non-compliance with Supreme Court directions, holding no relief under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act is available.
Harpal Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as clarified in Parbatbhai Aahir v. State of Gujarat.
Jai Kishan @ Rajesh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's affidavit, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Argus Cosmetics Limited v. Rameshchandra R Pandey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff’s application under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act for rectification of defendants’ trademark registrations, holding that the civil court cannot decide validity but may permit rectification proceedings to proceed.
Ved Prakash Abbot v. Kishore K. Avarsekar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that non-payment under a compromise decree during insolvency proceedings does not constitute willful disobedience and dismissed the contempt petition.
Gunmala Jain & Ors. v. Punam Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reopen cross-examination after repeated indulgences and non-compliance by defendants, emphasizing procedural discipline and expeditious justice.
Vikas Aggarwal v. Tripurari Mani Tripathi
The Delhi High Court held that a mediated settlement in a Section 138 NI Act case must be formally recorded and accepted by the court to be enforceable, and absent such acceptance, criminal proceedings must continue.
Jai Kishan @ Jony & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Bata India Limited v. AVS International Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the MSME Facilitation Council validly initiated arbitration under the MSME Act despite prior conciliation, dismissing the petition challenging its jurisdiction and clarifying the interplay between the MSME Act and Arbitration Act.
Sriram Electrical Works v. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a party must invoke the arbitration clause and allow the other party to appoint an arbitrator as per the agreement before the court can intervene under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Krishan Kumar v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement with full back wages is not automatic for illegal dismissal and enhanced compensation to Rs. 6 lakhs as just relief for flawed inquiry and serious misconduct.
Deepak Khosla v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The High Court set aside the dismissal of a complaint under Section 621 of the Companies Act, holding that the petitioner must be allowed to prove his shareholding and that forgery and perjury allegations can be separately adjudicated.
Glencore International AG v. Indian Potash Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award under SIAC Rules, rejecting objections on stamping, tribunal constitution, jurisdictional rulings, and natural justice grounds.