Delhi High Court

37,662 judgments

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Ram Balram Buildhome Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer and Anr.

30 Jan 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:547-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices and orders issued beyond the extended limitation period under Section 149(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, even after considering TOLA and Supreme Court directions, are invalid and liable to be set aside.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 148A Section 149(1)

Sumit Kumar Singh & Anr v. University of Delhi

30 Jan 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:554-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that candidates with equal entrance scores but lower qualifying marks cannot claim admission after the cut-off date and that mid-session admissions to fill vacant seats are impermissible.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant admission CUET tie-breaker rule qualifying examination marks

M/S HMBS TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS, NEW DELHI

30 Jan 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:920
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The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement exists based on the LOA and tender documents, directing appointment of an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite absence of a formally executed contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration agreement Section 11 Arbitration Act Letter of Acceptance Tender dispute

Jasbir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

30 Jan 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:668-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a review DPC to reconsider the petitioner's retrospective promotion to Commandant, holding that delays caused by the employer cannot bar promotion on eligibility grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant notional promotion Departmental Promotion Committee sealed cover procedure disciplinary proceedings

Vinay Kumar Upadhyay v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.

30 Jan 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:555-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that publication of LIC Agents Regulations, 2017 in the Official Gazette binds agents, and barred the appellant from receiving commissions due to violation of post-termination solicitation restrictions under Regulation 19.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Life Insurance Corporation of India Agents Regulations 2017 Official Gazette publication Regulation 19

Raje Singh Rawat & Anr v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors

30 Jan 2025 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:556-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and maintenance orders under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, emphasizing protection of senior citizens despite pending civil ownership disputes.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 senior citizen maintenance eviction ill-treatment

Saregama India Limited v. Vels Film International Limited & Ors.

30 Jan 2025 · Mini Pushkarna · 2025:DHC:567

The court held that the plaintiff, as assignee of the producer's rights, owns the copyright in the song including lyrics and sound recording, and allowed defendant's use subject to license fee deposit, clarifying the interplay of composer and producer rights under the Copyright Act.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement cinematograph film musical work literary work

Yashpal Sachdeva v. Sunil Relli

30 Jan 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2016 (154) DRJ 124

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit challenging a duly registered Sale Deed for failure to disclose a cause of action and non-payment of court fees, holding that oral averments contrary to the Sale Deed are inadmissible and fraud allegations were already negated by a prior quashing order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC cause of action registered Sale Deed oral agreement

Raj Kishore v. State

30 Jan 2025 · Jasmeet Singh, J · 2025:DHC:1341

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under the POCSO Act due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority and inconsistencies regarding consent, granting benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act minority determination Section 94 Juvenile Justice Act age proof

Simmi Walia v. Rakesh Arora

30 Jan 2025 · Girish Kathpalia · 2025:DHC:558

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant based on admissions in pleadings under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing speedy justice and rejecting disputes over immaterial details.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions landlord-tenant dispute possession recovery

Charan Singh @ Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Jan 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:571

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Charan Singh @ Babli in a murder and attempt to murder case involving firearm use, holding that the gravity of offence and active role of accused preclude bail despite trial delay.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 307 IPC Section 302 IPC

Vicky @ Vicky Tiwari v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Jan 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:572

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempt to murder case due to simple injuries, lack of weapon recovery, prolonged trial, and previous acquittal negating criminal propensity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 307 IPC simple injuries right to speedy trial

Rawel Singh & Anr v. Vinod Kumar Jain

30 Jan 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:792

The Delhi High Court allowed tenants time until 31.08.2025 to vacate premises on condition of filing an undertaking, waiving interim user charges subject to compliance.

property appeal_allowed user and occupation charges vacant possession tenancy dispute undertaking

St Giri School v. Mr. Dharmendra & Ors.

30 Jan 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:603

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against police respondents for non-compliance with court directions, accepting their assurance to cooperate post-election with liberty to revive if default continues.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court disobedience of court order police protection court directions

CAPSAVE FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

30 Jan 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:605

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after RBI superseded the Board and appointed an Administrator of Aviom India Housing Finance under statutory powers, granting liberty to file afresh if needed.

administrative petition_allowed Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Section 45-IE Board supersession Administrator appointment

Mahesh Kumar v. Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.

30 Jan 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:607

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its 2017 order, holding that grievances about survey entries must be challenged through a substantive petition and not contempt proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt petition survey application form Town Vending Committee wilful disobedience

Nisha Gupta v. LIC Housing Finance Ltd

30 Jan 2025 · Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:609

The Delhi High Court directed LIC Housing Finance Ltd. to reconsider the petitioners' request to participate in a recovery scheme and pass a reasoned order within two weeks.

administrative other Special Recovery Campaign January 2025 reasoned order arbitrariness administrative fairness

NTPC Limited v. Jindal ITF Limited & Anr.

30 Jan 2025 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages to Jindal ITF Ltd. against NTPC for breach of a coal transportation contract, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act and validating the tribunal's interpretation of contract terms and damages.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Tripartite Agreement Minimum Guaranteed Quantity Liquidated Damages

Const. Rambir Singh v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi

30 Jan 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul
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The High Court clarified the scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings, remanding the matter for fresh consideration to ensure findings are supported by evidence and punishment is proportionate.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial review disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice proportionality

K Srinivasan and Anr v. Shri Govind Mohan and Ors

30 Jan 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4268-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a stay order due to an inadvertent reference to the petitioner’s rank, holding that mere inadvertence without willful disobedience does not constitute contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court stay order demotion inadvertent reference