Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Mool Chand Khairati Ram Trust v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that executive orders mandating free treatment by hospitals allotted land at concessional rates lack statutory backing and cannot restrict fundamental rights without law, quashing such conditions imposed unilaterally.
DCM SHRIRAM INDUSTRIES LTD v. HB STOCKHOLDINGS LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that proceedings before the Company Law Board under Sections 397 and 398 of the Companies Act are maintainable despite prior complaints and adjudications by SEBI on related issues, as the jurisdictions and remedies are distinct.
Satyander Aggarwal v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court disposed of a succession petition by recording a lawful family settlement partitioning the deceased's properties, binding the parties and avoiding further litigation.
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that where no income accrues to the recipient company in India, the payer is not liable to deduct tax under section 195(2), invalidating reassessment and default notices against the payer.
Shashi Garg v. M/S Shitiz Metals Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of possession in favor of the buyer under a Sale Deed, holding that unpaid sale consideration does not affect the buyer's right to possession.
Central Bank of India v. Sudershan Kapoor
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires prior notice and opportunity to the employee, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Sohan Lal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced the sentence considering the appellant's age and medical condition.
Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi –I v. Agile Properties Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 69B of the Income Tax Act, the Revenue must prove by positive evidence any understatement of investment before enhancing its value, and upheld the rejection of enhancement based solely on a valuation report.
Radials International v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that gains from shares held under a discretionary portfolio management scheme are capital gains, not business income, emphasizing a holistic assessment of intention and transaction nature.
M/S. CENTRICA INDIA OFFSHORE PVTL. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-I
The Delhi High Court held that reimbursements by an Indian subsidiary to overseas entities for seconded managerial employees constitute taxable income in India, creating a service permanent establishment under relevant DTAAs, and upheld tax deduction at source under Section 195.
Delhi Development Authority & Anr. v. Raju@ Maya Ben & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the principal employer’s liability under Section 12 of the Employee’s Compensation Act for compensation to a contractor’s employee injured on duty, affirming total disablement and use of statutory wages for calculation.
Om Parkash Deceased Through LRS. v. Maha Singh Deceased Through LRS.
The Delhi High Court upheld possession decree for a landlord, ruling that civil courts have jurisdiction over constructed properties and tenancy can be validly terminated by 15 days' notice or service of summons despite technical defects in notice.
Maqsood Ahmed v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction under Sections 392 and 397 IPC due to unreliable prosecution evidence and granted the appellant benefit of doubt.
M/S V.V. ENTERPRISES v. RUNGTA IRRIGATION LTD.
The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against a company that raised a sham dispute to avoid payment of a debt evidenced by a dishonoured cheque, holding the company unable to pay its debts under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act, 1956.
National Highways Authority of India v. Som Datt Builders-NCC-NEC (JV)
Delhi High Court upheld arbitral award granting reimbursement of Entry Tax on cement under subsequent legislation clause and validated JV representative's authority, dismissing challenge under Section 34 of Arbitration Act.
Sarla Devi v. M/S GE MONEY FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitral award passed against a deceased person as a nullity, holding that such an award cannot be enforced without representation.
Master Samin Chaudhary v. Chairman, Air Force School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the admission process of a private unaided Air Force school, holding that the school lawfully admitted candidates based on a disclosed priority list and available vacancies.
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. Raj Kumar Prasad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar trademark 'AMAFORTEN' against plaintiff's prior registered trademark 'ANAFORTAN', holding the suit maintainable with proper jurisdiction and a prima facie case of passing off.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sri Kishan
The Delhi High Court allowed the employer’s appeal, holding that a claim filed after 20 years is barred by limitation and that an accident during commuting in private transport does not arise out of and in the course of employment under the Employee’s Compensation Act.
WOCKHARDT LTD. v. REMED HEALTHCARE PVT LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction to the registered proprietor restraining defendants from using the identical trade mark 'Mericobal' despite defendants' prior use, affirming that registration confers prima facie rights even before actual use.