Delhi High Court
80,866 judgments
S Rajagopal v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that disputes regarding entitlement to Ex-Serviceman status and ESM identity cards for retired armed forces personnel drawing pro-rata pension fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal, and the writ petition is not maintainable before the High Court.
SH VARUN CHAUDDHARY & ORS v. STATE OF NCT & ANR
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 323, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Drabhaysadashivbapat v. Jaipaltayal
The Delhi Rent Control Act and Delhi (Urban Areas) Tenancy Relief Act do not apply to the suit property in Sagarpur, which is governed by the Transfer of Property Act, leading to dismissal of the tenant's appeal against ejectment.
Naresh Kumar & Anr v. Maha Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding possession and damages decreed in favor of the plaintiff based on a registered will demarcating property shares, rejecting the appellants' claim for partition.
Roshanlal Saini v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-evaluation of AIPMT 2015 answer sheets as the petitioner failed to avail the prior opportunity to inspect and challenge the OMR sheets before result declaration.
Commissioner of Income Tax -1 v. Agya Crowns & Tops Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals against the ITAT's deletion of penalties under Section 271(1)(c) for inadmissible claims and nil income returns, finding no substantial question of law.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. Groz Engineering Tools Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision treating royalty payments as deductible business expenses, rejecting Revenue's claim that the agreements were sham and the payments capital expenditure.
Abhishek Vikram Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the criminal petition as withdrawn upon the petitioner's counsel seeking permission to withdraw the petition.
Through: v. STATE & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking cancellation of pre-arrest bail, holding that unsubstantiated allegations of threat do not justify withdrawal of bail.
Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi v. Atma Ram Properties P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that rental income from Scindia House is taxable as income from house property, allowing the Revenue's appeals for AYs 1990-91 and 1991-92 and dismissing the Assessee's appeals for subsequent years as withdrawn.
V.P. Gupta v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT’s rejection of a long-delayed service pay fixation claim, holding that delay and limitation bar the claim absent sufficient cause.
M/S DABUR (NEPAL) PVT. LIMITED v. M/S WOODWORTH TRADE LINKS PVT. LIMITED
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit by recording a settlement agreement under which the defendant agreed to pay Rs. 1.45 crores to the plaintiff in full and final settlement.
PHILIPS INDIA LTD v. SANT KRIPA APPLIANCES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw a suit alleging disparagement after the defendant ceased the alleged acts, while permitting the defendant to claim damages for litigation expenses.
R K Mishra v. Shashi
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw the suit with liberty to file a fresh suit subject to its maintainability.
Naveen Kumar v. Chairman, Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld termination of a probationary employee for prolonged unauthorized absence without leave, affirming that termination during probation is a simple discharge not requiring notice or hearing.
Abhishek Pahwa v. M/S EBACO INDIA PVT LTD & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to condone a one-day delay in filing the written statement and refused to strike off the defence, emphasizing the directory nature of procedural timelines and the ends of justice.
Soumitra Kumar Nahar v. Parul Nahar
The Delhi High Court held that a child's welfare and expressed wishes override parental visitation rights under a consent order, granting visitation to the minor son but denying it to the daughter who refused to meet her father.
Seema Roy v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court highlighted systemic failures in rescuing and rehabilitating child labourers, directing urgent government action to ensure accountability and effective implementation of child protection laws.
Tarsem Singh v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for possession and transportation of heroin, holding that procedural safeguards under the NDPS Act were complied with and the prosecution proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Suresh Kumar v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 506 IPC and 30 Arms Act at the initial investigation stage based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in appropriate cases.