Delhi High Court
38,091 judgments
Union of India & Ors. v. Ravi Prakash
The Delhi High Court quashed a Central Administrative Tribunal order disposing of multiple cases without individual consideration and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Subhash Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary compulsory retirement and reinstatement of a CISF officer, ruling that minor punishments in the service record justify such administrative action and the intervening period may be regularized as leave absent malafide.
Sandeep Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant's voluntary retirement under Rule 56(k) is deemed accepted on expiry of the notice period unless permission is formally withheld with communication, and pending inquiries without charge-sheet do not justify withholding.
New Delhi Television Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 13 New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the question whether an undertaking amounts to an international transaction must be examined by the Assessing Officer with reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer, setting aside the ITAT's broad remand and clarifying the scope of inquiry.
Bhagwat Prasad Sharma & Anr v. Satish Kumar & Anr
The High Court upheld the cancellation of the insurance policy due to dishonour of cheque and dismissed the appeal, holding the owner liable for compensation in a motor accident claim.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shabir & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the inclusion of future prospects in motor accident compensation even for deceased employees on fixed salaries, aligning with Supreme Court precedents emphasizing just and fair compensation.
Dhrone Diwan & Ors. v. Election Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission has plenary powers under Article 324 to regulate and act against malicious election materials like spam calls and voice messages, directing it to take appropriate action while rejecting the petitioners' plea to postpone elections.
New Delhi Television Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld reassessment proceedings under the second proviso to Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, affirming the Assessing Officer's reason to believe that income related to foreign assets had escaped assessment despite full disclosure by the assessee.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kishan Chand Saini
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's delayed appeal against allotment of a MIG plot, holding that delay cannot be condoned without sufficient cause and that orders dismissing review petitions are not appealable judgments.
Bimla Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s rejection of a stale service claim barred by delay and laches, affirming that law does not aid the indolent in reviving long-settled matters.
Anju Gulla & Ors. v. Union of India through Secretary Ministry of Road Transport and Highway, Government of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for compensation arising from a road accident outside its territorial jurisdiction, holding that mere presence of respondents in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction under Article 226 without a material cause of action within its limits.
Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition granting furlough to a life convict despite a delayed surrender, holding that warnings do not disqualify eligibility under prison rules and emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of furlough.
Suresh v. State (NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing grant of furlough to a life convict despite a warning for late surrender, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of furlough and excluding warnings from remission considerations.
Sri Mahesh Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging criminal conspiracy and cheating, holding that a prima facie case exists requiring trial.
State v. Sonu
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition challenging the acquittal of an accused in a POCSO case due to insufficient evidence and failure to prove forcible entry and intention to outrage modesty beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S. MAK CONTROL AND SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging exclusion from a defence tender process, holding that the petitioner’s failure to participate despite permitted deviations disentitled it from relief, and confidentiality justified withholding certain documents.
Abhinav Kumar v. Swati & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order directing the petitioner to pay monthly maintenance to his wife and minor son, ruling that home loan EMIs cannot be deducted from income for maintenance calculation without clear proof of benefit to the claimants.
Yogesh Sehgal and Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging sexual assault, holding that the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences and the investigation must be allowed to proceed.
Dhanpal Singh v. Shivraj Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition and refused condonation of a 194-day delay, holding that mere settlement attempts do not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Mohd Shabeer v. Govt. of NCT and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a deceased individual for non-substitution of legal heirs, holding that substitution must occur within a reasonable time under CPC and Limitation Act principles, and rejected a misconceived application for representative substitution.