Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Amadeus India Pvt. Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner, Central Excise, Service Tax and Central Tax Commissionerate
The Delhi High Court set aside a service tax show cause notice for failure to conduct mandatory pre-notice consultation as required by the CBEC Master Circular, emphasizing the binding nature of such procedural instructions.
Sushila Badola v. Tushar Patni & Anr
A civil suit challenging the validity of a compromise deed filed and acted upon in NI Act criminal proceedings is not maintainable before a civil court and must be challenged before the court which accepted the compromise.
Mahipal v. Rajesh Kumari
The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence following a settlement, acquitted the petitioner, and directed release of settlement amounts accordingly.
Abhishek Kumar Sharma v. State & Anr.
Anticipatory bail was granted in a matrimonial dispute case where parties settled amicably and the complainant consented, subject to compliance with the settlement terms.
Santosh v. State
Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner in dowry-related death case due to lack of material implicating him in harassment or dowry demand.
Arif Ahmad v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajeev Singh Siddhu & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Mandeep Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Haji Ali Mohomad & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 406/498-A/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Joint Director, Directorate of Enforcement v. Ritu Khaitan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conditional release of seized jewellery under the PMLA on furnishing security and undertaking, emphasizing mandatory notice and retention period provisions.
AVR ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that the 75% deposit requirement under Section 19 of the MSMED Act applies only to arbitrations initiated by reference to the Facilitation Council under Section 18, and not to arbitrations conducted independently under the Arbitration Act by party-appointed arbitrators.
Aabi Binju v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of challenges to adverse Annual Confidential Reports, affirming limited judicial interference absent mala fides and clarifying communication requirements for adverse entries.
Vinod Popli v. M/S Aartifabricot P. Ltd. & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal petitions without prejudice and directed the trial court to expedite proceedings.
The State of Delhi v. Kuldeep @ Rahul @ Tinku & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a kidnapping and sexual assault case, holding that the prosecutrix's consent and age were relevant and that the benefit of doubt regarding her minor status must go to the accused.
R. K. Singh v. M/S Kendriya Bhandar (Central Govt. Employees Cooperative Society Ltd.)
The Delhi High Court directed release of retirement benefits to a retired Managing Director where no disciplinary or judicial proceedings were pending against him, holding that withholding such dues without valid proceedings is unjustified.
Sunil Kumar v. Presiding Officer Labour Court and Another
The Delhi High Court held that illegal termination of a daily wager without compliance of Section 25F does not automatically entitle reinstatement with back wages after long delay, but compensation can be enhanced as just relief.
HIL (India) Ltd. v. M/S Indogulf Cropsciences Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing refund of earnest money with interest, holding that a counter-offer not accepted or rejected does not justify forfeiture under tender conditions and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Kuldeep Raj Arora v. Rohtash Kumar Seewal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant lawyer on bona fide need grounds, rejecting ownership claims based on security deposit and unproven alternative accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Software One India Pvt. Ltd. v. C&S Electric Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit by a software reseller for recovery of license fees for years 2 and 3, holding that without privity under the principal agreement and without pleading specific performance, the remedy lies only in damages for breach of contract.
Netplus Broadband Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Cisco Systems Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that disputes over faulty leased equipment fall outside the arbitration agreement and must be pursued against the manufacturer.