Delhi High Court
81,561 judgments
Ajit Singh v. Additional Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed revision petitions acquitting accused due to inadmissibility of retracted confessions, non-examination of independent witnesses, and failure to produce recovered gold as evidence.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Salim @ Guddu
The High Court held that the trial court erred in discharging the accused at the charge framing stage where sufficient prima facie material existed, and remanded the case for framing charges and trial.
CIT v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's entitlement to claim depreciation on buildings constructed under a licence and held that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income.
M/S. TODAY HOMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits challenging property tax assessments under the DMC Act, 1957 are maintainable in the absence of an express statutory bar and where the statutory remedy is onerous or inadequate.
M/S. TODAY HOMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits challenging property tax assessments under the DMC Act, 1957 are maintainable in the absence of an express statutory bar, especially where the statutory remedy is onerous, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Lokesh v. State, NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354B IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between close relatives, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in a non-compoundable offence arising from a family dispute.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Kanwar Singh
The Delhi High Court held that employees who opted for voluntary retirement under the 1993 scheme and accepted provident fund benefits are not entitled to pension under the 1992 pension scheme, affirming the binding Full Bench precedent and dismissing the pension claim after long delay.
Sahana Pal v. UK Samanta
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce on grounds of cruelty, holding that the trial court erred in relying on the respondent's unsubstantiated written statement after striking off his defense.
Rehmat Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process of law.
Roshan Chauhan & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs involving serious offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Roshan Chauhan & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs involving serious offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Satender Prasad Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287, 288, 338, 201, and 34 IPC on the basis of compensation and settlement, applying the principles governing quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.
Chander Pal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279, 337, and 304A IPC on the basis of compensation and absence of negligence, affirming the power of the court under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in appropriate cases.
Govind & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 452, and 34 IPC based on an amicable compromise between the parties, applying the principles governing quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC.
Amit Mehta & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bharat Hotels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee’s entitlement to depreciation on licensed hotel properties and ruled that refundable deposits from sub-licensees are not taxable income under the Income Tax Act.
Deepak Gupta v. Dhanesh Kumar Akaria
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of tenant's leave to defend in an eviction petition where the landlord's bona fide requirement for aged mother was established and tenant failed to raise triable issues.
Raju & Ors. v. State Through NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Rohit & Ors. v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323/328/341/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties at the early investigation stage, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Bijender Kumar & Ors. v. State, NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.