Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
PMV Maltings Pvt Ltd v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the restriction on aggregate depreciation claims under the Fifth Proviso to Section 32(1) of the Income Tax Act applies only in the year of demerger, allowing depreciation on goodwill in subsequent years and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Ishwar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits must run from the date benefits were due and remanded the matter to the CAT Chairman to ensure uniformity in the rate of interest awarded.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Bijender Singh
The Delhi High Court clarified that its confirmation of a 12% interest rate payable by MCD on delayed retiral dues shall not bind the Central Administrative Tribunal in related remanded cases.
BLS Infrastructure Ltd. v. Rajwant Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit cannot be decreed without trial under Order XII Rule 6 CPC unless the defendant's admission is clear, unambiguous, and unequivocal, and directed the suit to proceed to trial.
Cabrin Joseph v. Govt.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging assault and molestation, holding that the FIR disclosed prima facie offences requiring investigation and trial and was not a mere counterblast.
Union of India v. Mayank Rastogi
The Delhi High Court granted a conditional stay of eviction till 15.04.2025 based on an undertaking by the tenants to vacate the premises peacefully and pay dues, with the landlord waiving claims for damages.
Ateesh Agarwal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Income Tax Department to investigate alleged illegal cash transactions related to a matrimonial dispute, holding no statutory duty arose to act on the complaint.
Mohamed Shamiuddeen v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without issuance of a valid show cause notice and hearing is unlawful, setting aside the detention based on an invalid standard form waiver.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Beer Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an acid attack case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, lack of independent witnesses, procedural lapses, and inconclusive medical evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible and corroborated evidence for conviction.
Nar Singh Shah v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a financial fraud case subject to strict conditions and payment of outstanding amounts, emphasizing compliance with court undertakings and pending Supreme Court review.
Chanchal Mittal v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation despite disposal of related litigation.
Makhinder Chopra v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that detention of a foreign tourist's gold chain without proper show cause notice and hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is unlawful and ordered its release.
Dalip Singh v. Durga Prasad Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that title disputes cannot be adjudicated in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the eviction order, directing him to pursue ownership claims through a civil suit.
Asha Ram Nehra v. Commissioner of Police and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective reduction of pay and recovery without issuing a show cause notice violates natural justice and directed prospective refixation with refund of recovered amounts.
M/S ASL RECYCLING CO. v. M/S VANI INTERNATIONAL
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary judgment in favor of the respondent in a commercial suit for recovery, holding that the appellant had no real prospect of successfully defending the claim and no compelling reason existed for a trial.
Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to expeditiously consider and decide the petitioner's request for release from government service to join new employment, preventing loss of opportunity.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sapna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award recognizing the deceased's father as a dependent and affirmed income assessment based on credible documentary evidence despite lack of conclusive proof.
Sqn Ldr Mohd Aqib v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Armed Forces Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over posting orders under Section 3(o) of the AFT Act, directed expeditious decision on the Court of Inquiry report, and refused interim relief against the petitioner's posting.
M/S HITACHI PAYMENTS SERVICES PVT LTD & ANR. v. SH. SHREYANS JAIN & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 8 application for arbitration is not maintainable if filed after the expiry of the statutory period for filing the written statement and after the defense has been struck off by the trial court.
Meenu v. Azad Chauhan; Raj Rani Arora; United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of income based on skilled wages and upheld functional disability at 30%, while maintaining interest at 9% per annum.