Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Rati Pal Saroj v. Union of India

29 Jul 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:3680-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a UPSC officer for manipulating Civil Services Examination answer sheets, holding that departmental proceedings can find guilt despite criminal acquittal on benefit of doubt and that charge sheet approval requirements were met.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry charge sheet approval disciplinary proceedings substitution of answer sheets

Jitender Kanwar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

29 Jul 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:3675

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of an arms licence due to negligent handling of the firearm despite closure of the criminal case, affirming that administrative action is independent of criminal liability.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant arms licence cancellation negligence in firearm handling administrative action criminal case closure

Himanshu Goyal v. The State

29 Jul 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:3674

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of cheating and criminal conspiracy in a property transaction, considering the near completion of investigation and prima facie false implication.

criminal petition_allowed anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC Section 406 IPC Section 120-B IPC

Surendra Kumar Jain v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-III, New Delhi & Anr.

29 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3676-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must dispose of the assessee's objections to reopening by a reasoned order before finalizing reassessment under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act, setting aside the reassessment order for non-compliance.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 reassessment

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -1 Chandigarh v. Parabolic Drugs Ltd

29 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3677-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal and applications for condonation of delay due to unexplained and inordinate delays in filing and re-filing the appeal, reaffirming that government lethargy is no ground for condoning delay.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Income Tax Appellate Tribunal government lethargy filing delay

Bently Nevada LLC v. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(1) (2), International Taxation & Anr.

29 Jul 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:3668-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed a 5% withholding tax certificate issued without valid reasons and directed fresh consideration in accordance with law, emphasizing independent discretion and procedural compliance under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act withholding tax certificate tax deduction at source quasi-judicial order

Sumit Rai @ Subodh Rai v. State

29 Jul 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:3669
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The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant for possession of ganja due to non-compliance with the mandatory requirement under Section 50 of the NDPS Act that searches be conducted in the presence of a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Arif Khan.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 50 NDPS Act Search and seizure Possession of narcotics Mandatory procedural compliance

National Textile Corporation v. Genex Industries Ltd & Anr.

29 Jul 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:3670

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for damages due to failure to prove breach of contract and resultant loss in a wool combing dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed breach of contract combing of wool laboratory test report chain of custody

Durgesh Pandey v. State

29 Jul 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:3672

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for rape due to lack of conclusive evidence of penetration but modified it to attempt to commit rape under Section 376/511 IPC, reducing the sentence accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape attempt to commit rape Section 376 IPC Section 511 IPC

CBI v. Anbumani Ramadoss & Ors.

29 Jul 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:3673
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Delhi High Court set aside charge framing order in medical college corruption case directing supply of seized videography to accused for fair trial and fresh hearing.

criminal other Significant charge framing videography evidence Medical Council of India forgery

Ganga Ram Saini v. Bimla Devi

29 Jul 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3700

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal, holding that the plaintiff's registered sale deed established title and the defendant failed to prove adverse possession over the suit property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession sale deed possession title

M/S ANCIENT INFRATECH (PVT.) LTD. v. M/S NATIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CORP. LTD. & ORS.

29 Jul 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:3699-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for breach of contract is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the date of contract termination, rejecting the claim of a continuing cause of action due to retendering or withheld payments.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation period cause of action breach of contract continuing wrong

Meera Giri v. Wahid & Ors.

29 Jul 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:3697-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a gang rape and house trespass case due to lack of credible evidence and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape house trespass Section 376(2)(g) IPC Section 452 IPC

Vikram & Ors. v. State & Anr.

29 Jul 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3688

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Vangelz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

27 Jul 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:3664

The Delhi High Court ordered the dissolution of Vangelz Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and discharged the Official Liquidator upon completion of winding up proceedings with no remaining assets.

corporate petition_allowed Company dissolution Official Liquidator Winding up Companies Act 1956

AEZ Infratech Pvt Ltd v. Snowtemp Engineering Company Ltd

26 Jul 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3656

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award that upheld forfeiture of investment under the Development Agreement and rejected claims for refund and damages due to lack of proof.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 forfeiture clause Development Agreement

Anshu Jain v. Shobha Verma

26 Jul 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:7962

The High Court allowed the appellant's application to withdraw the appeal and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn in the absence of any opposition from the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed withdrawal of appeal dismissal as withdrawn application for withdrawal appellant

Rohit v. State

26 Jul 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:3658-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of three appellants for murder based on credible ocular and medical evidence despite investigative lapses and related witness testimonies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder Section 302 IPC common intention Section 34 IPC

Caparo Maruti Ltd. v. M.D. Jindal

26 Jul 2019 · Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:3659

The Delhi High Court allowed consolidation of four related civil suits involving shareholding disputes and management control to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and inconsistent judgments under its inherent powers.

civil other Significant consolidation of suits Section 151 CPC common issues multiplicity of proceedings

GHV (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAY AHTORITY OF INDIA

26 Jul 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:3663-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a bid for failure to submit original physical documents within the prescribed deadline, emphasizing strict compliance with essential tender conditions and limited judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender conditions strict compliance physical submission bid rejection