Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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Sonbir Singh and Ors v. Union of India and Anr

28 Mar 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2804-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of CISF personnel from overseas deployment due to their promotion zone status, affirming the validity of executive policy and denying mandamus relief.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant deployment abroad promotion zone policy decision Ministry of External Affairs UO Note

Vipin Suneja v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Mar 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:2119

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406 and 420 IPC based on a valid court-facilitated mediation settlement and directed release of the deposited FDR amount to the respondents.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita mediation settlement Section 406 IPC

Lovee Narula v. Directorate of Enforcement, Govt of India

28 Mar 2025 · Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:2120

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds due to his critically ill father, subject to stringent conditions to safeguard the investigation.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail humanitarian grounds critical illness Stage-4 brain cancer

M/S Clark Constructions Pvt Ltd v. Nikesh Jain & Ors.

28 Mar 2025 · Subramonium Prasad; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:2793-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a contempt petition for alleged violation of a status quo order over disputed property possession, directing appointment of a security agency to protect the property pending suit resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court status quo possession property dispute

Rohit Gandhi v. Income Tax Officer

28 Mar 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:2100-DB

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that additions on alleged gifts of artworks cannot be sustained without cogent evidence, rejecting assessments based on surmises and upholding the assessee's proof of genuine gifts.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 addition to income gifts works of art

M/S Dhansamridhi Finance Pvt Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 7 (1) Delhi

28 Mar 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:2154-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a rectification order under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act to levy interest after the limitation period is barred and set aside the demand notice issued beyond four years from the reassessment order.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 154 rectification order Form ITNS-150

Atandra Ray v. Abhijit Iyer Mitra & Ors.

28 Mar 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju, J. · 2025:DHC:2547

The Delhi High Court held that where multiple courts have jurisdiction, parties may choose the forum, setting aside the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's jurisdictional challenge and directing the plaint to be filed in the agreed appropriate jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction defamation Order VI Rule 17 CPC Order VII Rule 10 CPC

Priyanka Pandey v. Gautam Kumar Shukla

28 Mar 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:2366-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a decree of divorce by mutual consent, holding that such appeals are barred and the proper remedy for alleged fraud or coercion is to seek recall before the Family Court.

family appeal_dismissed Significant divorce by mutual consent Family Courts Act, 1984 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13B(2)

Ravi Kumar v. VSPK International School and Anr.

28 Mar 2025 · Vikas Mahajan, J · 2025:DHC:2434

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit a child allotted under the SC/DG category despite the academic session nearing end, affirming that the 25% reservation is a minimum threshold and late admission must be facilitated with special training.

family petition_allowed Significant Right to Education Act, 2009 Section 12(1)(c) EWS/DG category admission 25% reservation

Shri Naveen Kumar v. Rekha Sharma

28 Mar 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:2345
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The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition granting leave to defend in an eviction case due to triable issues regarding alternate accommodation and non-disclosure by the landlord.

civil appeal_allowed Significant leave to defend eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 alternate accommodation

Virender Khanna and Associates v. Airports Authority of India

28 Mar 2025 · Sachin Datta · 2025:DHC:2112
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The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a consortium contract, holding that a consortium member can invoke arbitration without partner authorization and pre-arbitral mediation is not mandatory.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration consortium appointment of arbitrator Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act

The Commissioner of Central Tax, CGST Delhi South v. M/S Government Official Welfare Organisation

28 Mar 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:2216-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT order holding that the respondent's activities did not constitute taxable real estate agent services and dismissed the service tax appeal filed by the Commissioner.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Service Tax Real Estate Agent Real Estate Consultant Refundable Deposit

Rajesh Kumar Verma v. Union of India

28 Mar 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:2221-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Review Medical Board's decision declaring a candidate unfit for SSB appointment due to varicose veins, affirming limited judicial interference in medical fitness assessments for armed forces recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review medical examination armed forces recruitment varicose veins

Union of India & Anr. v. Sesetti Mahidharnath

28 Mar 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:2116-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate who expressly renounced the offer, relieving the government from compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Central Administrative Tribunal Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination appointment

Poonam Bisht v. Samrat Singh Rawat & Ors.

28 Mar 2025 · Navin Chawla; Renu Bhatnagar · 2025:DHC:2118-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s contempt petition alleging breach of visitation terms, finding no violation and ordering costs against the petitioner.

family petition_dismissed visitation rights family court order contempt petition unauthorized videography

M/S Pavan Metals Refiners v. Union of India & Anr

28 Mar 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:2210
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that limitation and merits are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal, and the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and timely filing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Arbitration clause applicability

Shasmith Technologies Private Limited v. Max Healthcare Institute Limited

28 Mar 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2180-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for stay of suit proceedings pending appeal against an interim order, holding that pendency of such appeal does not automatically stay the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXIX Rule 4 CPC Order XIII-A CPC summary judgment stay of suit proceedings

Kunal Khatri v. State NCT of Delhi

28 Mar 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:2203

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 30 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere recovery of ammunition without conscious possession or knowledge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Arms Act, 1959 Section 30 Arms Act conscious possession mens rea

M/S BRIJ LAL & SONS v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

28 Mar 2025 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:2075

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and rejecting claims of undue delay and bias.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Setting aside arbitral award Judicial interference

M/S Prakash Industries Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement

28 Mar 2025 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2025:DHC:2093

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of FIR and chargesheet in a corruption and criminal conspiracy case, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed to summon the accused for trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant criminal conspiracy Prevention of Corruption Act call data records intercepted conversations