Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Gurtej Singh v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a duly executed Will dated 31st July, 2003 and dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of Letter of Administration, holding the petition was not barred by limitation.
None v. Rambir Singh
The Delhi High Court clarified that appeals from suits valued up to Rs. 1,000 decided by Civil Judges lie before Senior Civil Judges, while appeals from orders of Senior Civil Judges lie before District Judges, with no special appellate forum for government party suits.
Manish Muggal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash non-compoundable offences in such cases.
Washan Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 307/323/34 IPC on settlement between close relatives, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the offence and injuries.
Rohit Yadav @ Sunny v. Shakuntala @ Babli & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 451, 356, and 379 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and compensation paid, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the early investigation stage.
Jagdish v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S Rakesh and A Realtors (P) Ltd v. The Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of the petitioner company’s name struck off for non-filing of statutory documents upon payment of costs and compliance with filing requirements under Section 560(6) of the Companies Act, 1956.
H & B Stores Ltd. v. Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Delhi High Court allowed H & B Stores Ltd.'s petition confirming reduction of share capital by cancelling shares and writing off losses under Sections 100 to 104 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with Section 101(2) procedure as no payment to shareholders was involved.
Pankaj Kumar Tiwari & Ors. v. Vice-Chancellor University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the LL.B. admission process, holding that category corrections based on valid certificates are permissible, the carry forward principle is inapplicable, and admissions must follow the prescribed merit and schedule.
Rajinder Prasad & Anr. v. Basudeo Roy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the deceased's income tax returns, applying the multiplier based on the deceased's age, and increasing damages for loss of love and affection.
Union Public Service Commission v. Renuka Tyagi
The High Court held that penalties imposed after the relevant vacancy year cannot be considered to deny promotion for that year, affirming that promotion consideration must be based on the employee's record as it existed at the time of the vacancy.
M/S SHUBHAM MARKETING v. COMMISSIONER VALUE ADDED TAX
The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner of VAT lacks jurisdiction to impose fines punishable under Section 70(5) of the Delhi VAT Act, which can only be imposed by criminal courts, and quashed the impugned penalty notices.
M/S SHUBHAM MARKETING v. COMMISSIONER VALUE ADDED TAX
The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner of VAT lacks jurisdiction to impose fines punishable under Section 70(5) of the Delhi VAT Act, which is a power vested exclusively in criminal courts, and quashed the impugned penalty notices.
Harish Kohli and Ors v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 6 declaration issued beyond the statutory time limit, even after quashing of an earlier declaration, is invalid and the acquisition proceedings must be quashed.
Pilani Soft Labs Pvt Ltd v. Ibibo Group Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, sanctioning a Scheme of Amalgamation with dispensation of certain meetings and exemption from sending notices to small unsecured creditors under court supervision.
Pankaj Kumar Tiwari & Ors. v. Vice-Chancellor University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the University of Delhi's LL.B. admission process, holding that category corrections during admission are permissible and admissions cannot be granted based on previous year's merit list.
Daljeet Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions seeking to recall its order disposing of a PIL alleging corruption in BIFR, clarifying that the order did not direct the CBI investigation and did not violate natural justice.
Delhi Development Authority v. M/S Bansal Traders & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings commenced under the 1940 Act but governed by parties' agreement and conduct under the 1996 Act must be adjudicated under the 1996 Act, dismissing the suit filed under the 1940 Act.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sahukar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that Veterinary Officers are entitled to the Dynamic Assured Career Progression scheme based on the principle of complete parity with medical officers, and denial of such benefit violates Article 14 of the Constitution.
Kusum Lata Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision denying ante-dated promotion to an SC candidate, affirming the application of DOPT roster rules for small cadres and the validity of promotions against reserved vacancies.