Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Ambience Towers Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7885-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of notices issued under Sections 143(2) and 142(1) of the Income Tax Act by a duly authorized income-tax officer, dismissing the petitioner’s jurisdictional and limitation challenges.

tax petition_dismissed Section 143(2) Income Tax Act prescribed income-tax authority Rule 12E Income Tax Rules jurisdiction

Pankaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7679

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that co-accused disclosures without corroboration and absence of direct recovery do not bar bail under Section 439 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail NDPS Act disclosure statement commercial quantity

Vaibhav Jain v. State NCT of Delhi

01 Oct 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:7587

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall witnesses under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing that such power must be exercised judiciously to prevent undue delay and ensure a just trial under the POCSO Act.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 CrPC recall of witnesses POCSO Act trial delay

Amardeep Singh Bedi v. Union of India & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:7643

The Delhi High Court held that mere pendency of criminal cases without travel restrictions does not justify denial of Police Clearance Certificate, directing issuance with transparent disclosure to protect fundamental rights.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Police Clearance Certificate Pending FIR Fundamental Rights Article 19(1)(g)

Nirmaljeet Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:8012

The Delhi High Court held that failure to immediately report child sexual offences under Section 21 of the POCSO Act is punishable, dismissing the petition to quash FIR against a school head for delayed reporting.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 21 POCSO mandatory reporting sexual harassment

Preeti Chauhan v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7626

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order returning a recovery suit involving a commercial dispute to be filed before the Commercial Court, while temporarily extending an injunction to protect the appellant during the transition.

civil appeal_dismissed commercial dispute Commercial Courts Act 2015 Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 CPC

Udai Bhan and Anr v. Raj Kumar @ Lala and Ors

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7624

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction against construction, holding that mere residence proof is insufficient without ownership and noting statutory action by MCD to stop construction.

civil petition_dismissed injunction Order XXXIX Rule 1 and 2 CPC ownership locus standi

Paryag Raj v. Gaurav Anand

01 Oct 2024 · Girish Kathpalia

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretionary decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for specific performance due to appellants' failure to file written statements despite full payment and possession withheld.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Specific Performance Order VIII Rule 10 CPC Written Statement Discretionary Decree

Dr. Sheenu Gupta v. Parshuram Landge

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7623

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the jurisdiction lies with the High Court where the cause of action arose.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cause of action

M/S Mahatma Gandhi Mission Hospital v. Mr. Parshuram Langde

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7622

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an NCDRC order for lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the Bombay High Court.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India jurisdiction National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Jagdishwar Kumar Sethi v. Ram Pratap Singh & Ors.

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7621
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The High Court held that a Trial Court must strictly follow the limited scope of an Appellate Court’s remand and cannot allow amendments changing the suit’s nature without explicit permission.

civil petition_dismissed Significant amendment of plaint Order VI Rule 17 CPC scope of remand site plan

Harpreet Singh Batra & Ors. v. Tiju Thomas & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:7620

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of coercive measures against judgment debtors who failed to comply with the direction to submit a payment schedule before the NCDRC.

consumer petition_dismissed National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission payment schedule Non-Bailable Warrants execution petition

All India Medicos v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:7546-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing refund of a forfeited ₹50 Lakh performance security, holding that forfeiture without proof of breach and without notice violates natural justice and contract law principles.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 performance security forfeiture natural justice

Saujanya Printing Press v. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Anr.

01 Oct 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7586

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the Authority's order directing the petitioner employer to pay minimum wage arrears and penalty to the workman due to non-payment and failure to contest the claim.

labor appeal_dismissed Minimum Wages Act, 1948 minimum wages arrears penalty

Kusum Taneja v. Manik Taneja & Ors.

01 Oct 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:7537
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The Delhi High Court decreed partition of a property among legal heirs according to a Will deemed admitted, rejected oral partition, and granted rendition of accounts for rent received post legal notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit oral partition Will deemed admitted rendition of accounts

Dhruv Jain and Ors. v. Govt. NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Oct 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:7569

The Delhi High Court upheld the University’s merit rank capping policy during special offline counseling, dismissing the petition challenging it as arbitrary and affirming the primacy of merit-based admissions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant merit-based admission no rank violation special round offline counseling merit rank capping

Wipro Enterprises Private Limited v. Himalaya Wellness Company & Ors.

01 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:7544-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the identical mark "EVECARE" for allied female hygiene products, recognizing prior user passing off rights despite trademark registration in different classes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant passing off trademark infringement likelihood of confusion prior user rights

Mahender Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7584

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a commercial quantity heroin case under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and the petitioner's criminal antecedents.

criminal appeal_dismissed NDPS Act, 1985 Section 439 CrPC bail in narcotics cases commercial quantity heroin

Akshay Kumar v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

01 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:7898
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The Delhi High Court upheld compensation at 25% loss of earning capacity for a disabled commercial driver, dismissing the appeal for lack of evidence proving denial or revocation of driving licence due to disability.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of earning capacity permanent disability

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Anita Bajaj & Anr

01 Oct 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 5228
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction after possession was lawfully restored to the landlord, holding such petitions infructuous post-execution.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction possession bona fide need