Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidation of sale deeds executed in violation of a Supreme Court-confirmed injunction restraining disposal of GFIL's properties, confirming the cut-off date for valid transactions and setting aside the impugned sales.
CT. Keshav Dev v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman, holding that serious disciplinary breaches warrant dismissal without leniency despite long service.
Karamyogi Shelters Pvt Ltd v. Benarsi Krishna Committee
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that courts will not interfere with a plausible arbitral interpretation of contract terms absent illegality or perversity.
Abid & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of a long-standing compromise between the parties, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Praveen Bansal & Ors. v. Financial Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte orders granting adverse possession under DLRA due to procedural lapses and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits, emphasizing that ownership claims based on title and adverse possession cannot coexist.
Mayank Arora & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Tapeshwar Singh & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Rakesh Kumar Talwar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to promote justice and prevent abuse of process.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Madan Mohan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by clarifying assessment of loss of earning capacity, rejecting duplication of damages, and awarding additional heads of damages based on evidence.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Madan Mohan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially reduced the loss of earning capacity but enhanced overall compensation for a motor accident claimant, clarifying principles on disability assessment and distinct heads of damages.
East Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Shambhu Das & Anr.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the municipal corporation's appeal by reducing compensation for loss of earning capacity based on a 20% functional disability assessment while upholding non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim.
Oracle India Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle
Reassessment beyond four years under Section 147 is invalid without failure by the assessee to fully and truly disclose all material facts necessary for assessment.
M/S Best International Projects Pvt Ltd through its Director Harjeet Singh Arora v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and compensation paid, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Yogender & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 406, 506, and 120-B IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement reached during preliminary investigation, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings in such cases.
Kusum Products Ltd. v. Hitkari Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a simple suit for recovery of money against a sick industrial company is not barred under Section 22 of SICA unless it threatens liquidation or sale of assets, and no prior permission from BIFR is required.
Sukt v. Raj Rani
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on bona fide requirement grounds under section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming summary proceedings under section 25B and recognizing a grandson as a family member for eviction purposes.
Sukt v. Raj Rani; Shanti Opticals v. Raj Rani
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on the landlord's bona fide requirement under section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming summary proceedings under section 25B and recognizing a grandson as a dependent family member.
New Holland Tractors (India) Private Limited v. The Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-V
The Delhi High Court held that the entire license fee for use of technology accrued and was taxable in the year of receipt, but penalty for concealment under Section 271(1)(c) was not justified as the assessee acted bona fide and disclosed all material facts.
Nand Ram v. Mohd. Naseem Ahmad
The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the respondent was a tenant in possession and dismissed the landlord's petition challenging the dismissal of execution of an ex parte eviction decree.
Saloni Mahajan v. Sheri Madan Mohan Vig
The Delhi High Court upheld an injunction restraining a daughter-in-law from residing in her father-in-law's self-acquired property, holding that such property is not a matrimonial home and confers no right of residence.