Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Director of Income Tax (International Tax) v. Copal Research Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the AAR ruling that capital gains from sale of shares by Mauritian companies are not taxable in India unless the shares derive substantially over 50% of their value from Indian assets, dismissing Revenue's tax avoidance claims.
N Gopalaswami v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of the CAG, holding that the appointment under Article 148 is a constitutional executive function not subject to judicial review on suitability or transparency grounds.
Brij Bhushan v. Sri Chand Verma & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the trial court's dismissal of the suit for non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's deliberate delays and non-payment of costs.
Vishal Singh and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that before superseding a cooperative society's Board under Section 123 of the MSCS Act, 2002, the Board must be given a mandatory opportunity to be heard, and failure to do so renders the order invalid.
Bhaiya Lal & Anr. v. The Administrative Civil Judge & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of compassionate appointment on the ground that the appellants were not recorded as dependants or family members of the deceased employee in service records.
Anil Kumar v. M/S Sahara Steel
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s finding that the petitioner voluntarily resigned and accepted full and final settlement, dismissing his claim of illegal termination due to failure to prove forgery of signatures.
NTPC Limited v. M/S V U Seemon and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitration award in favor of the contractor, holding NTPC liable for delay and wrongful termination, and affirmed the arbitrator's contract interpretation and award of damages and interest.
M/S MANKIND PHARMA LTD v. M/S MANKIND FOOD & BEVERAGE PVT LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Mankind Pharma Ltd for trademark infringement against Mankind Food & Beverage Pvt Ltd for unauthorized use of the mark "MANKIND" causing public confusion.
Satish Chopra v. HDFC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction freezing a disputed company bank account operated without valid authorization, recognizing the plaintiff's prima facie case and balance of convenience.
Globus Infocom Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-IV
The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner cannot revise an assessment order under Section 263 without a clear finding of error prejudicial to revenue and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Dalmia Cement, upholding income additions due to failure to prove genuine import and utilization of assigned import licence for assessment year 1982-83.
Rohit Gupta & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 420, 468, 471, and 120B IPC on the ground of compromise between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Union of India v. S. Rajguru
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a quasi-judicial officer, holding that mere erroneous decisions without malafide or misconduct do not warrant disciplinary action.
Meera Narula v. G.G. Malvankar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's suit for specific performance of a valid agreement to sell property involving minors' interest, holding that the natural guardian's sale with court permission and ratification by majority is enforceable.
N Gopalaswami v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of the CAG, holding that the appointment under Article 148 is constitutionally valid, not subject to judicial review on suitability, and that courts cannot mandate transparent selection procedures absent constitutional or statutory provisions.
Meenu Sehgal v. Lt Col Manish Sehgal
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions against a father for delayed custody handover, holding that mere delay without wilful disobedience does not constitute contempt.
Kewal Krishan Kumar and Anr. v. Rudi Roller Flour Mills
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for injunction and damages, holding that the defendant's registered trademark 'SHIV SHAKTI' is visually and phonetically distinct from the plaintiffs' 'SHAKTI BHOG', with no likelihood of confusion or passing off.
MS. Shahin Rustam & Anr. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that service-related disputes involving a notified user agency must be first adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal, and the High Court cannot entertain writ petitions bypassing the Tribunal even if the relief involves recognition of educational qualifications.
Dev Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308 and 323 IPC based on an amicable settlement between closely related parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and promote harmony.
Yogesh Kapoor v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406 and 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of a mutual settlement and divorce by consent, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.