Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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ISC Projects Private Limited v. Steel Authority of India Limited

21 Feb 2025 · Prateek Jalan · 2025:DHC:1115

The Delhi High Court set aside a multi-member arbitral award signed by only two arbitrators without explanation for the missing signature of the third arbitrator who was excluded from final deliberations, emphasizing the mandatory nature of signatures and procedural fairness under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed Significant Arbitral award Section 31 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Majority award Dissenting arbitrator

Mr. Ram Baksh Sharma v. Mohan Lal & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1158

The Delhi High Court stayed the execution of an eviction order and granted the petitioner additional time to vacate the premises upon filing an undertaking, following an amicable settlement between the parties.

property appeal_allowed eviction order stay of execution amicable settlement undertaking by affidavit

Ashok Kumar v. Vijay Kumar

21 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1157

The Delhi High Court stayed execution of an eviction order until 30.09.2025 on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate the premises and continue paying user charges and utilities.

civil appeal_allowed eviction order stay of execution user and occupation charges amicable settlement

Brij Mohan Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:1190

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition directing the petitioner to first exhaust the RBI Ombudsman remedy before seeking judicial relief.

administrative petition_dismissed RBI Ombudsman banking grievance exhaustion of remedies writ petition

The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Sandeep Mehta alias Mickey Mehta

21 Feb 2025 · Jasmeet Singh, J · 2025:DHC:1458

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case, holding that consensual sexual intercourse admitted by the prosecutrix negated the ingredients of rape under Section 376 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed consent rape sexual offence sole testimony

Deepa Chaudhary v. All India Council for Technical Education

21 Feb 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:1191
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against AICTE for delay in deciding a representation, holding that ultimate disposal on merit negates contempt despite the delay.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court time-bound decision public authority representation

M/S TECMAX ELECTRONICS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PREVENTIVE)

21 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:1148-DB

The High Court dismissed the appeal against CESTAT's refusal to condone delay in filing appeal due to appellant's failure to update address and inform itself of the Commissioner (Appeals) order, holding that such negligence does not justify delay condonation even during COVID-19.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Act, 1962 delay condonation limitation period appeal procedure

M/S DD INTERIORS v. COMMISSIONER OF SERVICE TAX & ANR

21 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2025:DHC:1223-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pre-deposits made in a wrong account due to non-availability of the integrated portal satisfy the pre-deposit condition under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, and directed the appeal to be heard on merits without further deposit.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pre-deposit Section 35F Central Excise Act CESTAT integrated portal

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited v. Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, New Delhi & Ors.

21 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Rajneesh Kumar Gupta

The Delhi High Court set aside the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings' classification of SFP transceivers under a dutiable tariff heading, affirming their classification as exempt parts under Heading 8517 7990 in line with binding CESTAT and Supreme Court precedents.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Customs classification Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP transceivers Customs Tariff Heading 8517 7990

Casio India Company Private Ltd v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax 4 2 & Anr.

21 Feb 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:1194-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to give effect to the ITAT order by deleting outstanding demands and releasing refunds with interest, emphasizing timely compliance with appellate directions.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Assessment Year 2006-07 Article 226 Appeal effect order

Akash v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi

21 Feb 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:1263
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a child sexual assault case, holding that credible victim testimony and trial delay attributable to the accused justify denial of bail despite absence of DNA evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail child sexual assault POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO

Bhuvnesh Mehra v. Union of India

21 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1374-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple appeals challenging a Single Judge's order, relying on a prior detailed judgment in Aditya Kumar v Union of India that decided identical issues.

other appeal_dismissed appeal dismissal identical issues coordinate bench judicial discipline

Ar. Jai Kumar Meerani v. Punjab National Bank

20 Feb 2025 · Subramonium Prasad · 2025:DHC:1304

The Court held that a tenant continuing possession after lease expiry is liable to pay mesne profits at a reasonable rent acknowledged by the tenant, and the landlord is entitled to recover rent arrears with interest and damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits lease expiry unauthorized occupation acknowledgment of liability

Prabhati Lal v. Neetu Nanda

20 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1527

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant, affirming the landlord's ownership, bona fide need, and the limited scope of revision in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant eviction landlord-tenant relationship Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e)

Thokchom Shyamjai Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Feb 2025 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2025:DHC:1078
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The Delhi High Court held that failure to furnish written grounds of arrest to persons arrested under UAPA vitiates the arrest and remand orders, directing their release subject to bail bonds.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant grounds of arrest Article 22(1) Constitution of India Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Pankaj Bansal judgment

Unison Hotels Pvt Ltd v. KNM Chemicals Pvt Ltd

20 Feb 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:1080

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of a chemical supplier under the MSMED Act, rejecting the hotel’s delayed objections and counterclaims for substandard goods.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 MSMED Act, 2006 Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Acceptance of goods

Arun Muthu v. Directorate of Enforcement

20 Feb 2025 · Amit Sharma · 2025:DHC:1081
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to Arun Muthu in a PMLA money laundering case, emphasizing the right to liberty and speedy trial despite statutory bail restrictions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 45 PMLA Article 21 Constitution of India

Shyam Singh v. State

20 Feb 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:1116
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The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges under POCSO and IPC due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority and established consensual adolescent relationship.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant age determination minority POCSO Act consent

Suresh Kumari v. Registrar of Companies

20 Feb 2025 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:1095

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim order directing investigation into alleged siphoning of funds by promoters of Three C Shelters Pvt. Ltd., rejecting ACE Group's challenge and affirming homebuyers' locus standi to seek protective relief under the Companies Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction homebuyer locus standi Companies Act investigation siphoning of funds

Lali v. The State NCT of Delhi

20 Feb 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:1134
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin due to prolonged trial delay and incarceration despite Section 37 NDPS Act rigors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Section 50 NDPS bail