Delhi High Court
79,582 judgments
Commissioner of Income Tax (Central II) v. Mayank Traders (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that income tax assessments under Section 153A cannot be validly framed against an entity that has ceased to exist due to amalgamation prior to the initiation of proceedings.
Monika Yadav v. University Grant Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging refusal of Ph.D. admission, holding that the expert academic committee's decision was final and not tainted by mala fide.
Ms. Rajsree Ajay v. M/s National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed execution petitions as withdrawn following an amicable settlement between the decree holder and judgment debtor.
Lav Kush v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused not named in the FIR but arrested for driving a vehicle used in the alleged offence, finding no evidence of tampering or witness intimidation.
Ravi Prakash v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court held that a single blow causing grievous head injury without evidence of intention or knowledge to cause death does not warrant framing of charge under Section 308 IPC.
Satish Mehta v. Sasken Communication Technologies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that orders for arrest and civil imprisonment in execution proceedings must comply with mandatory procedural safeguards under Order XXI CPC, and set aside non-bailable warrants issued without such compliance.
Krishna Devi and Others v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
LRS Institute of Tuberculosis & Allied Diseases v. Shri Babu Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the termination of a workman illegal due to violation of natural justice in enquiry and granted partial backwages and compensation.
Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University) v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Union of India had granted renewal of permission to the petitioners' medical college subject to an undertaking, which was fulfilled, and set aside the subsequent refusal, clarifying the scope of opportunity to rectify deficiencies under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act.
Mahaboob Khan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that adverse Non Qualifying Service entries made without notice during ab-initio training cannot bar appointment to Sub Inspector posts, directing appointment of petitioners who otherwise qualified.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. M/S Yashpal Narender Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's delayed appeals against deletion of protective income tax additions, holding such additions unsustainable when the substantive additions to related parties are deleted.
Navneesh Pan War v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs arising from a settled neighbourly dispute, subject to costs payable to the State for investigation expenses.
Central Board of Trustees, EPF v. ERA Infra Engineering Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the EPF Board's appeals, upholding the Single Judge's interim stay on deposit orders under Section 7Q of the EPF Act pending hearing of writ petitions.
PAARDARSHITA PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION v. COMMISSIONER SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to stop all unauthorized medical establishments in residential areas, holding that the Supreme Court's judgment in Anirudh Kumar is fact-specific and does not mandate general enforcement action.
Balbir Singh Khullar & Anr v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 120-B IPC based on a mutual settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in non-heinous criminal cases.
SMT AMRAPALI SINGHEE v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised to quash criminal proceedings before the trial court frames the Notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., directing the petitioner to raise objections at the trial court stage.
Pawan v. State Through NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Satish Kumar Bablani v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate to the petitioner for a duly executed Will dated 1997, allowing him to act as executor and distribute the deceased's estate as per the Will.
Malti Gautam v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a second disciplinary charge sheet identical to a previously quashed vague charge sheet, emphasizing the requirement of clarity in charges under CCS (CCA) Rules and allowing the petitioner’s writ petition.
Sandeep @ Sonu & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted of gang rape due to failure of prosecution to establish identity beyond reasonable doubt and inconsistencies in evidence, emphasizing caution in relying on victim's un-cross-examined testimony admitted under Section 33 of the Evidence Act.