Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
B.U. Bhandari Nandgude Patil Associates v. Central Board of Direct Taxes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CBDT’s rejection of a belated application for extension of time to file income tax return, holding that vague claims of auditor illness without evidence do not constitute reasonable cause under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Ganesh Seth & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation remain pending for over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.
Varsha Rani Garg v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid within the prescribed time under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
M/S TEXCO v. M/S BATS APPARELS LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that the date of receipt of cheque dishonour information is excluded in computing the 30-day statutory notice period under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, overruling the Revisional Court's contrary decision.
Raj Singh v. Ram Avtar Mehra
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case, holding that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was successfully rebutted by evidence of repayment in cash.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Pinto @ Mintu
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and his impaired mental capacity under Section 84 IPC.
M/S OKAYA POWER LTD v. M/S AQUA HEALER & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff restraining defendants from infringing the registered trademark 'MINJET' due to defendants' failure to defend the suit.
The United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Maja Health Care Division
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the insurer's plea that a discharge voucher constituted full settlement, holding that economic duress vitiated consent and the insured could pursue further claims.
Vishal Gupta v. Mohan Lal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking specific performance of a sale agreement, holding that time was of the essence and the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract.
Canara Bank v. The Delhi Karnataka Sangha
The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits are payable at fair market rent from the date of lease termination until delivery of possession, modifying the trial decree accordingly.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kirpal Singh Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court upheld a contractor's claim for unpaid dues where the government authority failed to give required notice for joint measurements, condoned delay in appeal filing subject to costs, and emphasized strict adherence to contract terms and procedural diligence.
Vinod Kumar Gupta v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-17
The Delhi High Court held that in a joint search under a common warrant, seized documents from one brother’s premises can be used against the other without separate Section 153C notice, and upheld the apportionment of undisclosed income based on a Company Law Board settlement.
Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld ONGC’s rejection of the petitioner’s bid for inadequate working capital, ruling that the tendering authority’s commercial interpretation of financial criteria is entitled to judicial deference absent arbitrariness.
Satish Ahuja v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court has territorial jurisdiction over a dispute arising under a dealership agreement containing an exclusive jurisdiction clause, where part of the cause of action arose within Delhi.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. Ritu Singal
The Delhi High Court held that mere admission of undisclosed income without specifying and substantiating its derivation does not exempt an assessee from penalty under Section 271AAA of the Income Tax Act.
Sudhir Kumar v. Virender Kumar Goel
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that continuous readiness and willingness to perform the contract, including financial capacity, is essential for specific performance under Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Vikram Singh v. CBI
Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in criminal appeal filed by Vikram Singh against CBI prosecution.
Vikram Singh v. CBI
The Delhi High Court acquitted police personnel accused of bribery due to failure of prosecution to prove the essential element of demand of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.
Raj Kishor v. State (Govt of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld rape conviction but reduced the sentence under the proviso to Section 376 IPC considering adequate and special reasons including the appellant's incarceration period and personal circumstances.
Talluri Srinivas v. Union of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that recusal of one member of the five-member Appellate Authority under the Chartered Accountants Act does not affect quorum, and the Authority can validly hear and decide appeals with four members.