Delhi High Court
67,253 judgments
Shashi Kant Gaur v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted a police officer accused of bribery due to unexplained delay in complaint and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of prompt FIR and reliable testimony for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
National Highways Authority of India v. BSC-RBM-PATI Joint Venture
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that provisional sum rates incorporated in the contract are binding and prior approval for variation orders is not mandatory, dismissing NHAI's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Akshey Gupta v. The Commissioner of Customs (General)
The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of a Customs House Agent’s license for failure to consider relevant evidence and for delay in inquiry, emphasizing due diligence and proportionality under the CHALR, 2004.
Rajeev Deora v. The Election Officer Delhi Tax Bar Association
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their writ petition against the Delhi Tax Bar Association's Election Officer, permitting them to pursue civil remedies.
Sunil Gulati v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of minimum turnover eligibility criteria in a DDA tender, ruling that such conditions are within the agency's discretion and not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness or malice.
B.L.S. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LTD v. MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of BLS International at the technical bid stage in a visa outsourcing tender, ruling that administrative tender decisions are subject to limited judicial review and must be free from arbitrariness or procedural impropriety.
Saraswati Devi & Ors. v. UOI
The Delhi High Court held that a person holding a valid platform ticket who dies due to an accident within railway premises qualifies as a passenger under the Railways Act, entitling their family to compensation under the strict liability provisions.
Shanti Devi v. Jai Bhagwan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appellate court's refusal to appoint a Local Commissioner, holding that such appointment is discretionary and not meant for a party to gather evidence in a title-based possession suit.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. ASHOK KUMAR
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting 50% back wages to a government employee reinstated after dismissal due to violation of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings, while modifying the regularization of unauthorized absence.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. IJM Corporation Berhad
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim arbitral award directing payment to the contractor, holding that the arbitrator failed to consider contractual rights of withholding payments pending adjudication of counterclaims.
M/S SKIN INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION)
Delhi High Court held that payments to the founder trustee do not disqualify a charitable hospital from exemption under Section 10(22A) of the Income Tax Act, as Section 13 disqualifications do not apply to such income.
M/S SKIN INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION)
The Delhi High Court held that payments to the founder do not disqualify a hospital from exemption under Section 10(22A) of the Income Tax Act, as Section 13 disqualification provisions do not apply to this exemption.
M/S SKIN INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC SERVICES CHARITABLE TRUST v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION)
The Delhi High Court held that payments to the founder do not disqualify a charitable institution from exemption under Section 10(22A) of the Income Tax Act, overruling the Tribunal's application of Section 13 disqualifications.
U.N. BHARDWAJ v. Y.N. BHARDWAJ
The Delhi High Court held that it must exercise suo motu power under Section 24 CPC to withdraw suits from the District Court when the pecuniary jurisdiction is exceeded due to amendment, setting aside the order that returned the suits to the District Court.
U.N. BHARDWAJ v. Y.N. BHARDWAJ
The Delhi High Court held that it has suo motu power under Section 24 CPC to withdraw suits from the District Court when pecuniary jurisdiction is exceeded and must exercise this power to avoid delay.
Ushak Kaal Communications Limited v. Rajesh Sachdeva
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a suit for joint trial due to petitioner’s delay and completed evidence in the respondent’s suit, emphasizing the court’s inherent power to prevent abuse of process.
Bimla Devi and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners are bound by their earlier court statements relinquishing compensation claims under a Will and cannot retract those concessions.
Paramjit Kaur v. Gurdip Singh Marwah
The High Court held that the right to sue survives the death of a plaintiff in a property dispute and allowed the petitioner to be impleaded as legal representative to continue the suit under Order 22 Rule 2 CPC.
Aman Manocha v. Prem Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded to a motor accident victim to Rs.6,00,000/- covering all medical expenses, loss of income, and non-pecuniary damages, with directions for secure disbursement.
MUGWEMA SUSAN WAIRIMU v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed repatriation instead of deportation of a Kenyan national detained on suspicion of visa violations, emphasizing the need for conclusive evidence before deportation.