Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Francis Marion Gegg v. Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a foreign national caught with commercial quantity heroin, holding that Section 50 NDPS Act does not apply to baggage search and minor procedural lapses do not vitiate prosecution under Section 37 embargo.
Aadharshila Vidya Peeth v. Master Jai Through His Father Manish Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a writ petition against a private unaided school and directed provisional admission of a child under the EWS category based on recognized carry forward seats, emphasizing the child's fundamental right to education.
Ambience Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that notices under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act can be validly issued by CBDT-authorized prescribed income-tax authorities, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to such notices and related limitation objections.
NGR CONSULTANTS PVT LTD v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Section 143(2) income tax notice issued by a prescribed income-tax authority authorized by the CBDT, dismissing the petition challenging jurisdiction and limitation.
Nutan Gehlot v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of notices issued under Sections 143(2) and 142(1) of the Income Tax Act by an authorized prescribed income-tax authority, dismissing the petition challenging jurisdiction and limitation.
Ambience Farms Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that notices under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act can be validly issued by CBDT-authorized prescribed income-tax authorities, dismissing the petitioner’s jurisdictional and limitation challenges.
SI Mukundan v. Tejveer Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissals without inquiry under clause (b) of the proviso to Article 311(2) as unsustainable, dismissing writ petitions challenging such dismissals in line with binding precedents.
Satwant Singh Sanghera v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee is not liable to pay TDS deducted but not deposited by the employer, setting aside demand notices for earlier assessment years accordingly.
Shamlaji Expressway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral tribunal’s order vacating the stay on suspension of the concessionaire, affirming limited judicial interference in interlocutory arbitration orders and emphasizing safety and contractual compliance.
Ram Naresh v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Ram Naresh's legal representatives, quashing his dismissal for supervisory lapse due to procedural irregularities and disproportionate punishment, and directed payment of retiral benefits.
The South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Transstroy Trichy Karaikudi Tollways Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate till 30 September 2024 under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory deposit of 20% of the fine under Section 148 NI Act as a condition for suspension of sentence pending appeal, rejecting the petitioner's claim of financial incapacity due to lack of evidence.
Shakuntala Devi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused persons in an assault case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration.
Madhu Bala & Anr. v. Deepika Arora
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered Agreements to Sell and Power of Attorney do not confer ownership or title, and a suit for possession based solely on such documents without proof of possession or registered sale deed is liable to be rejected.
Arun G S v. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking study leave and relieving order for M.Sc. Nursing, holding that the petitioner’s application was not timely under the governing Circular and that study leave must be granted on a first come first serve basis after admission.
National Highway Authority of India v. Roadways Solution India Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's challenge under Section 34 to an arbitral award granting payment for extended contract work and refund of liquidated damages, holding the award was not patently illegal or against public policy.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Ess Kay Enterprises
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes and directed exploration of settlement through mediation.
Raj Kishan Chabra LR Anil Chabra v. Bharat Kalra
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs beyond the 90-day limitation period by condoning delay and reading setting aside of abatement into the substitution application.
Abbott Healthcare Private Limited v. Union of India & RITES Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that liquidated damages imposed unilaterally by an agent on behalf of a disclosed principal are valid without prior arbitration, and failure to implead the principal in arbitration bars recovery of arbitration costs from the agent.
Ajay Tyagi v. Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 20% deposit condition under Section 148 NI Act for suspension of sentence in cheque bounce cases, refusing exemption in absence of evidence of financial incapacity.