Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Mahabir Traders v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed release of an impounded vehicle upon compliance with prescribed rules and payment of charges, restraining scrapping during proceedings.
Deepak Kumar Chopra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government of India's discretion to empanel advocates without prescribed procedures, dismissing a petition challenging the empanelment notification for lack of cause and public interest.
Connect Residuary Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner, Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to improper service of show cause notice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court's decision.
Jagbir Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court discharged the accused from rape charges due to lack of prima facie evidence but upheld charges for physical assault and criminal intimidation, clarifying the test for framing charges under Sections 227 and 228 Cr.P.C.
Devat and Ram Company Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 7(1) Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment based solely on unsubstantiated allegations of bogus purchases, emphasizing the need for fair opportunity and proper evaluation of evidence under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.
Ashok Thakur & Anr. v. Vijay Mittal
The High Court held that interlocutory orders not finally disposing of the suit are not amenable to revision under Section 115 CPC and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Nitish Gupta v. Shyama Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against a Family Court's interlocutory visitation order as non-maintainable under Section 19(2) of the Family Courts Act, 1984, directing the appellant to seek remedies before the Family Court.
Pandey v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 49.1 & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice issued for AY 2015-16 post 1 April 2021, holding it barred by limitation under TOLA and in light of the Revenue's Supreme Court concession.
Praveen Arya v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Yogdhyan Ahuja
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order and chargesheet under Section 500 IPC and Section 66-A IT Act, holding that defamation being a non-cognizable offence requires a complaint by the aggrieved person and cannot be initiated by police on an FIR.
Raj Kumar Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint alleging false implication and illegal detention by police, holding that the complaint was premature and barred by Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act.
M/S MODFUL INTERIORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order due to non-communication of the show cause notice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to be heard, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central Ludhiana v. M/s. Garg Acrylics Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that additions on account of alleged bogus purchases and sales cannot be sustained without formal rejection of books under Section 145(3) and best judgment assessment under Section 144, as the net income was already declared, avoiding double taxation.
Krishan Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Jal Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed coordinated efforts among agencies and utility providers to complete drainage works and ensure road construction does not exacerbate flooding in Mundka village.
Lalit Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld disqualification of candidates who failed to timely deposit election fees and declined to direct biometric verification for Bar Council elections outside the petition's scope.
Hands On Hands Ventures Private Limited v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging GST show cause notice and order, permitting the petitioner to file appeal with pre-deposit despite limitation, while leaving the validity of extension notifications to be decided by the Supreme Court.
Rajeev Bhardwaj v. Dipti Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order directing the petitioner-husband to pay monthly maintenance of Rs.15,000 to the respondent-wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing his challenge to the quantum and basis of the award.
Shruti Goenka v. Dhirendra Pandey & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for Specific Performance of an Agreement to Sell immovable property is maintainable in Delhi if the cause of action partly arises there, despite the property being located in Uttar Pradesh.
State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi) v. Narender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault case due to material contradictions and lack of corroboration in the prosecution evidence.
Shatrughan Prasad and Ors. v. Rupan Jain and Ors.
The court held that only persons claiming independent rights can resist execution of possession decrees, dismissing objections by tenants' employees lacking independent title.
Nepal Siingh and Nitesh Shrivastav v. Rita Tiwari
The Delhi High Court reduced the cost imposed on defendants for belated filing of written statement under its supervisory jurisdiction to prevent undue hardship and ensure expeditious trial.