Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Kiran Arora v. Sandeep Poshwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for permanent injunction protecting the plaintiff's possession of a shop after defendants failed to file a written statement despite repeated opportunities.
The Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India v. MCD
The Delhi High Court modified interim orders to require 3 to 5 star hotels to pay property tax using a multiplying user factor of 4 and 10% tax rate pending final adjudication, in light of the Division Bench's validation of the amended tax scheme.
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations v. Director General of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that an educational institution generating incidental surpluses for furthering its educational objectives is entitled to exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, and procedural lapses in expenditure do not negate exemption.
Sanjay Gupta v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that the block period under the Income Tax Act ends on the date of requisition under Section 132A, not on the date of receipt of seized assets, and remanded the assessment and penalty for reconsideration accordingly.
Sanjay Gupta v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that the block period under the Income Tax Act ends on the date of requisition under Section 132A, not on the date of execution of the warrant or receipt of seized assets, and remanded the matter for reassessment accordingly.
M/S MAHARASHTRA HYBRID SEEDS CO. LTD v. GOVT. OF NCT
Delhi High Court held that a Regional Research Manager engaged in specialized supervisory and research duties is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and upheld his dismissal for abandonment of service, setting aside the Labour Court's reinstatement order.
Anju v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the widow of a deceased bona fide passenger who fell from a train, emphasizing the importance of credible eyewitness evidence in railway accident claims.
Mohd. Inam v. The Senior Divisional Manager & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the pay fixation of a reappointed Development Officer to a Class III post must not exceed the pay drawn at termination, and the appellant was not entitled to higher pay than fixed.
Urmila Devi v. Department of Women and Child Development
The Delhi High Court upheld recruitment rules prescribing age relaxation limits for anganwadi workers, dismissing appeals challenging the Industrial Tribunal's order that exceeded its jurisdiction by invalidating those limits.
Amrendra Kumar v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed application of 3% horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities on total cadre vacancies in the 2014 Delhi Judicial Service Examination, reinforcing the Supreme Court's mandate against deferring reserved posts.
Rama Goel v. Gujranwala Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiff, declaring her rightful owner of the flat and directing the society to transfer ownership and issue a No Objection Certificate, holding that forged documents registered by defendants were null and void.
Commissioner of Income Tax-I v. M/S. CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
The High Court clarified the distinct roles of the Assessing Officer and Transfer Pricing Officer in transfer pricing disputes, remanding the matter for proper arm's length price determination and allowing the AO to verify the genuineness of expenses.
Shahabuddin v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under Sections 392/34 IPC but granted release considering the period already served and mitigating factors.
Sh. Tek Chand v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that courts cannot interfere with disciplinary punishment not challenged in pleadings unless it shocks judicial conscience, thereby upholding dismissal of the employee for overstaying leave.
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Satender Kumar and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, upholding compensation to a bus driver injured in an accident, holding that negligence alone does not bar compensation without proof of wilful disobedience and that minimum wages fixed by the government can be used for compensation calculation.
J.P. Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that class-I legal heirs have superior rights over class-II heirs in property registration transfer, and concurrent factual findings against the appellant were not interfered with.
Rizwan @ Bhura v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery while setting aside the impermissible fine under Section 397 IPC, affirming that minor discrepancies and co-accused acquittal do not vitiate specific evidence against the appellant.
Prahlad Singh & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the deceased passenger's parents, holding Railways strictly liable under the Railways Act despite absence of ticket recovery and rejecting the suicide/run over theory.
Sandeep Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Fire Service & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of candidates who failed the driving skill test in Fire Operator recruitment, holding the evaluation criteria valid and allegations of manipulation unsubstantiated.