Delhi High Court

33,441 judgments

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Narinder Singh and Anr. v. University of Delhi and Ors.

28 May 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:4504

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging appointments at Hansraj College due to delay and upheld the validity of the selection process and appointments.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition appointment administrative experience delay and laches

Naman Lakhanpal v. Vineet Kumar Lakhanpal

28 May 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:4533-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 4

The Delhi High Court clarified that visitation duration must correspond to the expenses paid, directing Rs. 25,000 for three-day visitation and additional payment for extension to one week.

family appeal_allowed Significant visitation rights family court child custody travel expenses

Ravinder Chopra v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

28 May 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:4520

The Delhi High Court held that a permanent reduction in pay for a single incident of discourteous behavior was disproportionate and remanded the matter for reconsideration of appropriate punishment under LIC Staff Regulations.

labor appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings proportionality of punishment office indiscipline reduction of pay

Sarla Holdings Private Limited v. Pr Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-7 New Delhi & Anr.

28 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4470-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the option for concessional tax under Section 115BAA must be exercised before the due date of filing the return, and delay in filing Form 10-IC cannot cure failure to opt timely.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 115BAA Income Tax Act, 1961 option for lower tax due date for filing return

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Jaidev

28 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court partially allowed appeals against acquittal, convicting Jaidev, Suraj Bhan, and Jagmal for obscene and sexual harassment offences under IPC and POCSO Act, affirming the credibility of child victim testimony and corroborative electronic evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant obscenity sexual harassment POCSO Act child victim testimony

Ravinder Singhania v. State of Delhi

28 May 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Independent Directors of Unitech Ltd. for offences under IPC, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of active involvement and criminal intent does not attract liability.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Independent Director liability vicarious liability criminal breach of trust cheating

Sheela Overseas Private Limited v. PR Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-08 Delhi & Anr.

28 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4474-DB

The Delhi High Court held that for AY 2015-16, an assessee is not required to explain the source of the source of unsecured loans under Section 68, and additions on that basis are unsustainable if the assessee satisfactorily explains the nature and source of the credit.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unexplained credit unsecured loan source of funds

Arshaduddin Ahmad @ Arshad Ahmad v. Narcotics Control Bureau

28 May 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:4509

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity of narcotics, emphasizing the accused's medical condition and undue delay in trial despite statutory bail restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

M/S JAIPRAKASH HYUNDAI CONSORTIUM v. M/S SJVN LIMITED

27 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4459-DB

The Delhi High Court held that DRB recommendations under a contract clause constitute binding arbitral awards enforceable immediately, and enforcement petitions filed beyond twelve years are barred by limitation despite pending civil suits challenging the award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Dispute Review Board Arbitral Award Enforcement Limitation

Saurav Choudhary v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.

27 May 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:4490

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC following a voluntary amicable settlement and compounding of the offence under Section 338 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS 2023 compounding offence Section 338 IPC

Paradise Plastics Enterprises Limited v. JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt. Ltd & Ors.

27 May 2025 · Jyoti Singh · 2025:DHC:4894

The Delhi High Court held that the referral court’s role under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and that the question of whether non-signatories are bound by the arbitration agreement must be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 16 Non-signatory

M/S RAJ INTERNATIONAL v. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI WEST & ORS

27 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4794-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a GST-related writ petition addressing procedural grievances by directing the Department to implement SOPs and improve communication protocols to ensure fair and efficient litigation management.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Goods and Services Tax personal hearing notice procedural fairness Standard Operating Procedure

Bhagwati Enterprises v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

27 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4618-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the GST adjudication order, allowed the petitioner to file appeal despite limitation pending Supreme Court’s decision on the validity of impugned GST notifications, and left the question of notifications’ validity open.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A CGST Act Show Cause Notice Appellate remedy

M V Metals v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax and Others

27 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4611-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST tax demand order, directing the petitioner to file an appeal and leaving the validity of limitation-extending notifications to the Supreme Court's decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A CGST Act Show Cause Notice Tax demand

MS Millenia Lifescience & Anr. v. Avato Ward 53 State Goods and Service Tax & Anr.

27 May 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:4679-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for lack of personal hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, leaving the validity of the impugned notification pending before the Supreme Court.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Section 168A GST Act Notification No. 56/2023 Personal hearing

Parag Keshav Bopardikar v. Income Tax Officer & Ors.

27 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4444-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court held that TDS credit cannot be denied to an NRI taxpayer due to procedural errors by the deductor and quashed the Assessing Officer's erroneous demand and penalty proceedings.

tax petition_allowed Significant Tax Deducted at Source TDS credit Income Tax Act 1961 Assessment order withdrawal

Zihad Ahmed v. State NCT of Delhi

27 May 2025 · Sanjeev Narula · 2025:DHC:4795
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving sexual harassment and extortion of a minor after a voluntary settlement, emphasizing the victim's right to privacy and the Court's inherent power to prevent futile prosecutions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS non-compoundable offences settlement between parties

Union of India & Ors. v. Shahzad Singh

27 May 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:4435-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing pay fixation of a Junior Translation Officer, holding that Tribunal decisions on pay entitlements operate in rem and benefit all similarly situated officers.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Pay Grade Entitlement Junior Translation Officers 6th Central Pay Commission

Anam Khan v. Consortium of National Law Universities

27 May 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025:DHC:4915-DB

The Delhi High Court directed correction of disputed CLAT PG 2024-25 answer keys, upheld the Consortium's objection fee for now but advised reconsideration, balancing examination integrity with candidates' rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CLAT PG 2024-25 answer key correction objection fee excessive fee

Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. SJVN Limited

27 May 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:4460-DB

The Delhi High Court held that DRB recommendations on claims up to ₹5 crores constitute immediately enforceable arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and dismissed the appeal against refusal to enforce the award as time barred.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Dispute Review Board Arbitral Award Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Enforcement of Award