Delhi High Court

37,243 judgments

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Mohd. Bablu & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Feb 2025 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2025:DHC:1070

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious allegations and contradictory complainant statements, holding that the matter requires trial to determine the truth.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR inherent powers Article 226 Constitution Section 482 CrPC

M/S Legacy Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

07 Feb 2025 · Yashwant Varma; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar · 2025:DHC:966-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an agreement or approval from government authorities is not a mandatory requirement for claiming deduction under Section 80IC, setting aside the ITAT's contrary order.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 80IC Section 80IA Rule 18BBB Form 10CCB

Ashish v. Satpal Singh @ Talwar

07 Feb 2025 · Jasmeet Singh · 2025:DHC:1004

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the need for confidence in sole testimony before conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape sole testimony prosecutrix contradictions

Jagvir Singh v. Delhi Medical Council & Ors.

07 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:961

The Delhi High Court upheld the Delhi Medical Council’s order prohibiting a vocational certificate holder from practising allopathic medicine without registration, allowing only limited community health activities.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Medical Council Act, 1956 vocational certificate allopathic medicine community health worker

The Motor & General Finance Ltd v. New Delhi Municipal Council

07 Feb 2025 · Jyoti Singh · 2025:DHC:948

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a delayed tax assessment order under the NDMC Act, directing the petitioner to pursue statutory appeal remedies for disputed factual issues including delay.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant NDMC Act Section 72 Assessment Order Rateable Value

Suman Devi v. State of N.C.T.

07 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:916

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration for alleged forgery and cheating in a land sale, holding that no prima facie case was made out to warrant police investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. FIR registration Forgery Cheating

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Nilesh Mishra

07 Feb 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:749
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The Delhi High Court expunged disparaging remarks made by the Trial Court against police officials during bail proceedings, emphasizing judicial restraint and limiting court's jurisdiction to bail decisions without prejudging investigations.

criminal petition_allowed Significant judicial restraint police discretion arrest bail proceedings

Ajay v. State

07 Feb 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:746
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The Delhi High Court quashed a delayed and vague FIR under Section 498A IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC quashing of FIR inherent jurisdiction Section 482 CrPC

Vaneeta Gupta & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Feb 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:750
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The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against distant relatives in a dowry harassment case, holding that vague allegations without evidence of cruelty do not warrant criminal prosecution under Section 498A IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 498A IPC dowry harassment quashing of FIR inherent jurisdiction

Charanjit Kaur v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:835-DB

The High Court held that disciplinary proceedings instituted by an authority lacking jurisdiction due to reclassification of the post and designation of competent authority are null and void, setting aside the Tribunal's order.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings jurisdiction Group B post Department of Personnel & Training

Colonel Ajay Yadav & Anr v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.

07 Feb 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:825-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that individual members of an association cannot file separate writ petitions on the same subject when the association's petition is pending, emphasizing the principles of locus standi, clean hands, and prohibition of forum shopping.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant locus standi forum shopping Article 226 writ petition

Mangla Shree Properties Pvt Ltd v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd

07 Feb 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2025:DHC:824-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the lawful levy of development charges by Tata Power for laying an LT network, rejecting the claim for refund based on prior electrification payments.

civil appeal_dismissed development charges electricity connection consumer grievance redressal forum low tension connection

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd

07 Feb 2025 · The Chief Justice; Tushar Rao Gedela; Devendra Kumar Upadhya... · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 411

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order on profit attribution to Adobe India's PE, affirming reliance on the Supreme Court's Morgan Stanley precedent and rejecting further additions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Permanent Establishment Profit Attribution Transfer Pricing Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -1 v. Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd

07 Feb 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:822-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order denying existence of a PE and profit attribution for Adobe Systems Ireland for AY 2020-21, relying on settled law from earlier batch matters.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Permanent Establishment Transfer Pricing Income Tax Act 1961 Section 260A

Bhawana Sharma v. Director Welfare Department and Anr

07 Feb 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:831

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to issue a fresh medical card without validity limitation and reconsider the petitioner's medical bill, disposing of the contempt petition subject to compliance.

administrative petition_allowed medical card court order compliance emergency certificate medical expenditure bill

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. Rajni & Ors.

07 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:808

Delhi High Court held the truck driver solely negligent in a fatal road accident, modified compensation to Rs.55.45 lakhs with 9% interest, and clarified principles on income assessment and future prospects in motor accident claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence compensation future prospects

M S Radhey Shyam Rishi Pal Factory v. Principal Commissioner of Customs Import ICD Tughlakabad & Anr

07 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:783-DB

The Delhi High Court directed de-freezing of the petitioner's bank accounts pending appeal against a customs duty demand order, leaving the question of condonation of delay to the appellate authority.

administrative petition_allowed bank attachment notice Order-in-Original show cause notice appeal before CESTAT

Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Anr. v. Dr. Rajat Shrivastava & Ors.

07 Feb 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:793

Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting the registered trademarks and well-known personal name of late Mr. Ratan Tata against defendants' unauthorized use and fraudulent events.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known mark personal name protection

Pramjeet@Sanni v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Feb 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:747
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming that reliable victim testimony alone can sustain conviction and that the presumption under Section 29 applies unless rebutted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 6 POCSO child sexual abuse victim testimony

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP v. Union of India

07 Feb 2025 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:716-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity and retrospective application of Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 and NFRA Rules, affirming NFRA's disciplinary powers and procedural safeguards against Chartered Accountants and firms.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Section 132 Companies Act NFRA Rules retrospective operation disciplinary proceedings