Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Kamla Ajmera v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that exemption under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act applies only to investment in one residential house, and two separate flats on different floors cannot be treated as a single residential house for capital gains exemption.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Arti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award granting compensation for death caused by a DTC bus, rejecting the Insurance Company's challenge based on FIR discrepancies and delay in registration.
Sh. Vijay Dev Dabas v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 193/199 IPC for non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under Sections 195 and 340 CrPC, emphasizing that prosecution for such offences requires a court's written complaint.
Wahabuddin & Ors. v. Riyazuddin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of tenants' leave to defend eviction, holding that ownership disputes cannot be adjudicated in eviction proceedings and unregistered documents cannot transfer title.
Garima v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted under the SC/ST Act, holding that representation of the complainant by counsel satisfies the victim's right to be heard, and procedural irregularity alone does not justify cancellation of bail.
Constable Vijay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a writ petition challenging Court of Inquiry findings and a Show Cause Notice on physical unfitness, directing the authority to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass a reasoned order.
Dr Vinod Kumari v. Sashastra Seema Bal
Delhi High Court granted a limited extension of transfer posting for a single mother until her daughter's academic year ends, emphasizing exceptional circumstances and denying any equity or right from the extension.
Rana Mandal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical fitness in recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, upholding the binding nature of jurisdictional clauses in recruitment advertisements.
Hemant Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for immediate promotion in CRPF, holding that promotion must follow seniority and vacancy rules amid administrative restructuring.
Arjun Bapari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for obtaining appointment through a forged certificate, affirming the Commandant's authority to dismiss and rejecting claims of discrimination.
Sanjay Singhal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 15, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the statutory limitation period under the Income Tax Act, 1961 without valid findings under Section 150 are invalid and set aside the impugned notices and order.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. UK Paints India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must record satisfaction before invoking Rule 8D for disallowance under Section 14A, and without such satisfaction, disallowance cannot exceed the amount claimed by the assessee.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dharmu Saroj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Insurance Company's appeal challenging negligence and involvement in a fatal motor accident, while enhancing compensation to the Claimants considering dependency and loss of consortium.
Santosh Arora v. Sunil Dhupar and Another
The Delhi High Court limited the trial in an eviction petition to the issue of bona fide need, holding that ownership admitted by tenants narrows the dispute to landlord's genuine personal requirement.
Shivam v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant due to failure to cross-examine key witnesses, inconsistencies in the victim's statements, and defective recording of the accused's statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C., thereby upholding the accused's right to a fair trial.
Mahesh Chander Kalra v. Bank of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the disciplinary dismissal of a bank officer, holding that procedural irregularities did not vitiate the inquiry absent demonstrated prejudice and that judicial review does not permit reappraisal of evidence.
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an adverse advance ruling and held that services provided by the petitioner under a government project are exempt from service tax under the Mega Exemption Notification, affirming the principle that sub-contractors to exempt contractors are also exempt and condemning discriminatory tax treatment violating Article 14.
Jay Switches India Pvt Ltd v. Sandhar Technologies Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application in a patent infringement suit, holding that the defendants' product does not prima facie infringe the patent due to the proper construction of the claim excluding engagement projections from the main circular plate measurement.
Rajvir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a departmental charge sheet alleging misrepresentation for out-of-turn promotions, holding that disputed factual issues must be decided in inquiry and judicial interference at this stage is unwarranted.
Manvir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s Bipolar Affective Disorder developed during service is presumed attributable to service, directing grant of disability pension with rounding off, rejecting delay and jurisdiction objections.