Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S Comfort Living Hotels P. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-III
The Delhi High Court held that expenses enhancing existing business capacity without creating new assets are revenue expenditure deductible for income tax, and depreciation on temporary constructions is allowable.
State NCT of Delhi v. Surender Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act due to unexplained discrepancies in the sample description and consent for prosecution, emphasizing that acquittals should not be disturbed absent patent perversity.
State v. Mahinder Prakash
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a mustard oil seller due to significant unexplained discrepancies between expert reports on adulteration, emphasizing that such discrepancies create reasonable doubt and that appeals against acquittal require patent illegality.
Abhishek Yadav v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a PGDM qualification recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the AIU satisfies eligibility for appointment, allowing the petitioner’s writ petition for appointment as Administrative Officer in the OBC category.
Paragon Cable Company v. Commissioner of Central Excise, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the Revenue's valuation method of seized copper cables, holding that factual findings and valuation methodology do not warrant interference absent a substantial question of law.
Pushpa & Ors. v. S Gurbaksh Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in a motor accident claim by setting aside contributory negligence against the deceased, enhancing compensation based on skilled wages and non-pecuniary damages, and directing the insurer to pay the balance amount with interest.
AVCO TRADERS PVT. LTD. AND ORS. v. SANDEEP ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award for sale of goods, limited judicial interference under Section 34, and set aside personal liability of directors due to lack of evidence.
Employees State Insurance Corporation v. M/S. SHEESH MAHAL RESTAURANT
The Delhi High Court held that remanding an original proceeding under Section 75 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act at the stage of final arguments after prolonged trial is impermissible and directed the ESI Court to decide the matter on merits.
M/S GE CAPITAL SERVICES INDIA v. PRASANTA GHOSH & ANR
The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a loan recovery suit and granted conditional leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC subject to deposit of 50% of the claimed amount.
Ram Kumar & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for attempted murder and house trespass based on reliable injured witness testimony and medical evidence, while reducing their sentence considering trial duration and health.
Microsoft Corporation & Anr. v. Karan Puri Prop. of M/s Puri Computers
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against unauthorized hard-disk loading of Microsoft software, affirming copyright infringement and endorsing punitive damages in ex-parte proceedings.
Mohd. Shahid Khan @ Raja v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the life conviction of Mohd. Shahid Khan for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including a voluntary extra judicial confession and recovery of the weapon, rejecting the appellant's challenges on motive, timing, and procedural delays.
Mr. V.K. Malik, Mr. Jagdeep Sharma, Mr. Rahul Raj Mehra & Mr. Rajeev Chauhan, Advocates. v. STATE .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused public servants and others of corruption charges due to insufficient evidence and invalid sanction for prosecution, emphasizing the necessity of specific charges and proper application of mind in sanction orders.
B.R. Arora & Associates (P) Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court corrected arithmetical errors and set aside parts of an arbitral award for lack of reasons and inconsistency, allowing fresh arbitration on certain claims.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd
Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's post-award Section 9 petition seeking interim deposit of ₹1586 crore awarded against IRB, holding such relief requires exceptional circumstances beyond mere award existence and apprehensions about respondent's financial condition.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S. Lanco Infratech Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting MoRTH contract specifications to allow riverbed aggregates and dismissed the appellant's challenge under limited grounds of section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Dalip Kumar @ Albeli v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, while modifying the sentence relating to fine default period.
G.P. Sharma v. Hari Shankar Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that constructive possession under a valid agreement to sell entitles him to half ownership and possession of the property under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, rejecting the respondent's plea of illegality under Section 23 of the Contract Act.
M/S.PARTI FIBERS PVT. LTD. v. Saroj Chawla & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to the plaintiff's failure to prove readiness, willingness, and ability to perform the contract despite admitted agreement to sell.
Gautam Kapoor & Anr. v. Tanya Kapoor & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for permanent injunction and declaration for lack of locus standi and cause of action, holding that the plaintiffs had no legal right in the petrol pump license held solely by their mother.