Delhi High Court

31,373 judgments

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Anil Shekhawat v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:5449-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to provide the petitioner with the record of the Petty Security Force Court within two weeks and disposed of the petition.

other petition_allowed Petty Security Force Court access to records court records right to information

Manoj Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi

09 Jul 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:5440

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a sexual assault case, emphasizing that serious allegations alone do not bar bail if the accused is not a flight risk or threat to the investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail sexual assault Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Rajeev Bhargava & Anr. v. Manish Kumar Jain & Ors.

08 Jul 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:5679

The High Court dismissed a revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging an interlocutory order, holding that such revision is not maintainable unless the order finally disposes of the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 115 CPC revision petition interlocutory order final disposal

MS TPF Getinsa Euroestudios SL in Association with Segmental Infrastructure Development Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India

08 Jul 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:5588

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding the valid termination of a consultancy contract by NHAI for excess payment certification, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract termination Fiduciary duty

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College v. Harcharandass Gupta & Anr

08 Jul 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:5589
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding a non-signatory public institution jointly liable under the arbitration agreement based on its role as ultimate beneficiary and funder, dismissing challenges on jurisdiction and public policy grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement non-signatory liability Section 34 Arbitration Act jurisdictional objection

Sarvinder Singh & Anr v. Vipul Tandon

08 Jul 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:5587

The Delhi High Court upheld Plaintiffs' possession decree but rejected their claim for mesne profits due to lack of evidence proving the amount of rent recoverable during wrongful possession.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits possession probate fraud

Nafe Singh & Ors. v. Roshni Devi

08 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5550-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 overrides the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, entitling a widow to inherit agricultural land despite mutation entries in favor of male heirs.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 6 HSA Section 50 DLR Act

Surender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5547-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a provisional appointment for non-joining is unjustified if the employer fails to arrange the mandatory medical examination despite the candidate's acceptance and requests.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant offer of appointment medical examination joining formalities cancellation of appointment

High Precision Corps v. Commissioner of State Goods and Service Tax, Delhi

08 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5458-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST demand for fraudulent ITC, directing the petitioner to file an appeal under Section 107 of the CGST Act with extended limitation, emphasizing sparing exercise of writ jurisdiction in such cases.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit CGST Act Section 16(2)(c) Section 41

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-1, New Delhi v. Fujitsu Limited

08 Jul 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:5343-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's ruling that compensation and interest received under an arbitral award constitute business income exempt from Indian tax under the India-Japan DTAA due to absence of a Permanent Establishment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant arbitral award business income income from other sources Permanent Establishment

Sangeeta Devi and Another v. Sarita and Others

08 Jul 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:5531

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to implead unmarried sisters as parties in a MACT case for lack of pleaded necessity, allowing them liberty to file a fresh application.

civil petition_dismissed impleadment Order I Rule 10 CPC Article 227 Constitution legal representatives

Satish Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5368-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations for retiral benefits within six weeks by passing a speaking order and releasing entitled benefits forthwith.

administrative other retiral benefits gratuity leave encashment commutation of pension

Dr. Vandana Bagga v. Vinai Kumar Saxena

08 Jul 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:5366-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal is not a court subordinate to it under Article 228, and thus a transfer petition under Article 228 to move a contempt petition from the CAT to the High Court is not maintainable.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Article 228 Constitution of India Central Administrative Tribunal court subordinate to High Court transfer petition

Union Bank of India v. Jitender Kumar

08 Jul 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · AIR 2011 SC 2532
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award declaring the termination of a temporary workman illegal for non-compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act and affirmed compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 25-F illegal termination reinstatement

Gulista Khatoon v. Commissioner of Customs

08 Jul 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:5432-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that detention and confiscation of gold jewellery worn by a passenger without issuance of a valid Show Cause Notice and personal hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is illegal, and such jewellery qualifies as personal effects exempt from customs duty.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Show Cause Notice personal hearing pre-printed waiver

R C Singh v. Union of India and Others

08 Jul 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:5409-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Armed Forces Tribunal to expedite hearing, holding that the tribunal alone has discretion to prioritize and manage its cases.

administrative petition_dismissed Armed Forces Tribunal expedited hearing judicial discretion writ petition

Vinod Kumar and Anr v. Neeraj Mittal and Ors

08 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5477

The High Court allowed the petition challenging dismissal of an application under Section 151 CPC for correction of pleadings, directing the Trial Court to decide the application on merits after ensuring procedural compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Section 151 CPC application for correction site plan procedural compliance

Govind Singh Nainwal v. Deepak Khosla and Anr

08 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5476

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order condoning delay in filing the written statement, holding that such discretion will not be interfered with unless there is illegality or perversity.

civil petition_dismissed condonation of delay written statement Article 227 discretionary power

K. L. Manhas v. M/S Skystar Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.

08 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5475

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the NCDRC's refusal to pre-pone hearing, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot be invoked for mere denial of preponement.

administrative petition_dismissed Article 227 of Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission preponement of hearing

Sanjeev v. Urmilla

08 Jul 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:5474

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's closure of the defendant's right to further cross-examine the plaintiff due to repeated non-appearance and dilatory conduct, dismissing the petition for a final opportunity.

civil petition_dismissed cross-examination right to cross-examine closure of cross-examination Section 151 CPC