Delhi High Court
31,373 judgments
Hambir Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld that furlough cannot be granted during pendency of appeal before the Supreme Court under Note 2 to Rule 1224 of the Delhi Prison Rules, applying the principle of derogation of power from K.M. Nanavati, while recognizing furlough does not suspend sentence.
Budhi Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that furlough cannot be granted during pendency of appeal before the Supreme Court as it would derogate appellate powers, interpreting 'High Court' in prison rules to include the Supreme Court and upholding the constitutional validity of the bar on furlough during such pendency.
East Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Workmen Through Nagar Nigam Karamchari Sangh Delhi Pradesh
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to verify submission of supporting documents before effecting recoveries under a Labour Court Award and allowed workmen time to submit missing documents or affidavits, dismissing the writ petition.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex SEA-1 (GE) Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for a naval personnel whose off-duty knee injury was aggravated by subsequent military service conditions, emphasizing the need for reasoned medical opinions and a liberal approach to service-related disabilities.
Shri Jagdish Chand Surroach and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC, holding that the allegations disclose a prima facie cognizable offence warranting investigation and that disputed factual issues cannot be decided at the initial stage.
Omwati Raghav v. Praveen Awana
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's application to reject the plaint, holding that the plaintiff's possessory rights under a contract of sale with possession and payment are protected under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.
B.S.E.S. Yamuna Power Ltd. v. Rakesh Mohan Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld the finality and binding nature of a Permanent Lok Adalat settlement directing credit to the respondent, dismissing the appellant's attempt to reopen the matter after a long delay.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Raj Builders
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying compensation for delay caused by the awarding authority's failure to hand over site, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rajender Pahwa v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition challenging an Industrial Award when proceedings were held in Delhi despite administrative transfer, and dismissal on jurisdictional grounds after long pendency is unwarranted.
Ms. Samiksha Mittal v. Santosh Kumar Karnani
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a transfer order and disciplinary charges against an IRS officer, holding that bail conditions preventing joining the transfer post negated willful absence.
Rajeev Rakshit v. Chandna Singh Rakshit
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, rejecting the appellant's attempt to withdraw the divorce petition without formal application and delay in filing appeal.
Vijay v. Havells India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to examine Local Commissioners in a trademark infringement suit, holding that the raids were lawful and the discretion to summon Local Commissioners was rightly exercised.
Mr. B. S. Rawat, CI-DTTE v. Laj Handa
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing counting of prior service with DDA for pension despite missing records and rejected belated objections regarding procedural formalities.
Residents Welfare Association Aya Nagar v. Naveen @ Deepak & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the setting aside of the SDM's order removing a wall obstructing a public road, holding that due procedure under Section 138 Cr.P.C. was not followed and no urgency existed to invoke Section 133 Cr.P.C.
Mohd. Irshad v. Partap Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding acquittal in a cheque dishonour case due to lack of proof of debt, absence of authorization to file complaint, and credible defence of lost cheque with stop payment.
Mandeep Mann v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking intervention against alleged unauthorized constructions in a cooperative housing society, holding that statutory authorities have issued stop construction notices and internal disputes must be resolved under cooperative society law.
August Attorneys LLP v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing appeal against GST registration cancellation where the petitioner was not served with the Show Cause Notice or cancellation order, restoring the appeal for adjudication on merits.
Vir Agarwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act must be based on incriminating material having a bearing on the income of the assessee for the relevant assessment years, and quashed notices issued without such nexus.
Balbir Meena v. State Govt NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that amicable settlement and quashing of FIR negate entitlement to compensation under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, dismissing the appellant's claim for further compensation.
MCM Construction and Real Estate Private Ltd. v. Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court granted waiver of pre-deposit demanded by CESTAT in a service tax dispute involving composite works contracts, allowing the appeal to be heard on merits.