Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
State v. Kamal
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused Kamal in a dowry death and abetment of suicide case due to lack of credible evidence of cruelty or harassment.
Neeraj Agarwal v. Secretary, DOPT and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside a summary dismissal under Article 311(2)(b) for lack of independent satisfaction and factual basis, directing reinstatement and adherence to procedural safeguards.
Dr D K Modi v. V K Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of the plaint, holding that the suit discloses a valid cause of action based on possession and family settlement rights, and is not premature or an abuse of process.
Col. Laxmi Narayan (Retd.) & Ors. v. Coal India Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld Coal India Limited's policy decision to phase out the Coal Scheme, dismissing writ petitions by Ex-Servicemen challenging its unilateral rescindment, while maintaining interim protection of petitioners' seniority and eligibility.
Truevalue Marketing Services Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal to entertain the petitioners' statutory appeal against a transfer order, holding that procedural and administrative impediments cannot render a statutory right of appeal illusory.
Ganraj Enterprises & Ors. v. Land Mark Crafts Pvt. Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction against Ganraj Enterprises for infringing Landmark Crafts' registered "HP" trademark, affirming the prima facie validity of the registration and the illegality of using deceptively similar marks with bad faith.
MS Durga Builders Private Limited v. Mr. Ajay Relan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a compromise decree entered by the recognized management of a company, rejecting claims of unauthorized compromise and fraud, and dismissed the appeal seeking its recall.
Chandigarh Horse Riders Society v. Rajasthan Equestrian Association
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Sports Code's Relaxation Clause but quashed arbitrary exemptions granted to the Equestrian Federation of India and upheld the stay on an improperly convened Extra-Ordinary General Meeting, emphasizing strict adherence to governance and procedural norms.
Suranjan Saha v. Rumpa Saha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance to a non-earning spouse and child, holding that absence of income tax returns or expense bills does not bar maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Harjit Singh v. Sardar Rawel Singh Dead Thr Lrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a partition suit for concealment and violation of undertaking, holding that such serious allegations do not justify summary dismissal without trial on merits.
Priyanka Chowdhary v. Hari Ram @ Hari Prakash
The Delhi High Court held that in eviction proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, the landlady need only prove a better title than the tenant and bona fide requirement, setting aside the Rent Controller's dismissal and ordering eviction.
Atma Ram Builders Pvt Ltd v. Embassy Restaurant & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that after striking down key provisions of the Delhi Rent Control Act, civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for recovery of reasonable or market rent, and a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC on the ground of statutory bar.
Rajesh Gupta & Ors. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 31 Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that retention of seized jewellery beyond 120 days without a reasoned order is illegal if the nature and source of acquisition are satisfactorily explained, directing immediate release of assets under Section 132B of the Income Tax Act.
Shahid Yousuf v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court held that an order framing charge under the NIA Act is an interlocutory order and not appealable under Section 21, dismissing appeals challenging such orders on maintainability grounds.
Umesh Kumar v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for kidnapping and wrongful confinement but modified the sentence to the period already served, emphasizing rehabilitation and mitigating factors in sentencing.
Ravi v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery with a weapon but modified the sentence to release him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, recognizing the applicability of probation despite mandatory minimum sentencing under Section 397 IPC.
Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants v. Shri Kishan Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary findings against a Chartered Accountant for facilitating irregular share allotments via ante-dated stock-invests, suspending him from ICAI membership for one year to uphold professional integrity.
ZSCALER INC v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3(1)(1), NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside the Section 197 certificate rejecting Nil Withholding Certificate for AY 2025-26, directing fresh consideration in light of ITAT’s setting aside of prior assessment orders establishing no Permanent Establishment in India.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX – 1 v. M/S AGROHA FINCAP LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that the Revenue's appeal is maintainable under the exception for organised tax evasion in the latest CBDT Circular, which applies retrospectively, and refused remand on unpressed grounds.
Laxmi Electric Company v. Mahesh Vaidya
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on landlord's bona fide requirement under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenant's claim of occupying a different shop and emphasizing estoppel by prior admissions.