Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Pavitri Devi and Ors. v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of unauthorized street vendors seeking protection to continue vending in no-vending zones, affirming that only licensed or specially permitted vendors may operate pending a fresh vending plan under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Ajay Chopra v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused purchasers from cheating and forgery charges, holding that no prima facie case existed against them under Sections 420 and 468 IPC at the charge framing stage.
Rohit Chauhan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of DDA Regulations restricting subdivision of plots after 2007 and dismissed the challenge to an internal circular reiterating those regulations, allowing revocation proceedings against a building plan sanctioned in violation thereof to proceed.
M/S GATI INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LIMITED v. ASHWANI SAINI & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte decree due to invalid and contradictory service of summons, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural rules and rebuttable presumption of regularity under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
MS. XXXX v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused under the SC/ST Act due to contradictory evidence, delay in allegations, and lack of prima facie proof of caste-based offence at the charge framing stage.
Court on Its Own Motion v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the State must maintain accurate and updated criminal records to protect fundamental rights, directing adherence to SOPs until technological data synchronization is achieved.
Union Public Service Commission v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSC's petition, holding that UPSC's role ends upon forwarding a qualified physically handicapped candidate's case to the concerned Ministry for post allocation, even if the medical board declares unfitness for a specific sub-category.
Punjab National Bank & Ors. v. SC Sapra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Punjab National Bank's appeal and upheld the order directing payment of full pension to an employee where the disciplinary authority did not specify any pension deduction.
Staff Selection Commission and Ors. v. Neha
The High Court directed a fresh medical examination to assess the respondent’s functional fitness for Delhi Police Constable recruitment, emphasizing functional capability over mere medical conditions.
Union of India v. Sh. Shishir Dutt
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting further time in contempt proceedings, holding that failure to comply with Tribunal directions on APAR treatment amounted to non-compliance warranting contempt action.
COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court directed a comprehensive stakeholder consultation on mandatory attendance norms in higher education, balancing educational standards with student welfare and technological changes.
M/S PIHU ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES GNCTD
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of GST registration cannot be withheld solely due to pending assessment or recovery proceedings and directed the tax authorities to process the petitioner’s cancellation application accordingly.
Satish Chand Mittal v. Sales Tax Officer SGST, Ward 25- Zone 1
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order for failure to properly serve the Show Cause Notice and denied the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, directing a fresh adjudication.
Sangeeta Bakshi & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for alternate vending site allotment due to delay and non-compliance, directing petitioners to seek fresh licenses under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Rebanta Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte injunction against the appellant's use of the trademark 'REBAHEAL', recognizing prior user rights and directing mediation and merits hearing.
M/S Kundan Trading Company v. Pr. Commissioner of Department of Trade & Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to process the petitioner's GST registration cancellation application without withholding it due to pending proceedings, clarifying that cancellation does not absolve prior liabilities.
Akash Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt and financial capacity of the complainant, and dismissed the revision petition.
Anant Rao v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming that admitted cheque signatures raise statutory presumptions which the accused must rebut with evidence, and that service of demand notice by registered post and electronic means is valid.
Staff Selection Commission v. Ajay Khatri
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order allowing a candidate with a non-visible tattoo to join training, holding that invisible tattoos cannot justify medical rejection in recruitment.
Divine Infracon Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle -18, New Delhi
Reopening of income tax assessment cannot be based solely on the DVO report without the Assessing Officer applying independent mind and forming a bona fide reason to believe escapement of income.