Delhi High Court
47,915 judgments
Rekha Sawhney v. The State, NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow a belated amendment to the written statement in a probate petition, emphasizing the need for timely and relevant pleadings.
Deputy Director v. M/S KRBL Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the PMLA Appellate Tribunal's order restoring possession of attached properties to M/s KRBL Ltd., emphasizing that possession under the PMLA Act should be taken only after a formal confiscation order and following procedural safeguards.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Anil Narain Saxena & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the negligence finding against the bus driver in a fatal accident but modified the compensation award by adjusting income assumptions, deductions, and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Suhail Fazal v. The State
The Delhi High Court held that charges under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act cannot be added mid-trial without investigation by a DSP or above as mandated, quashing the SC/ST Act charge while allowing the trial on IPC charges to proceed.
Aniket Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging SARFAESI recovery proceedings under a home loan subvention scheme, holding that statutory remedies before recovery tribunals must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Berwal Takdir Singh v. Indian Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer of a bank officer under statutory service regulations, holding that judicial interference in transfer matters is limited to mala fide or statutory violations.
Mr. Sautik Banerjee and Ms. Devika Tulsiyan v. Sanjay Rathod
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under IPC does not bar contempt jurisdiction unless contempt itself is punishable under IPC, found the advocate guilty of criminal contempt for abusive conduct in court, but declined further punishment considering sentence already served.
Ravi v. Avato Ward 84 State Goods and Services Tax and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to defective Show Cause Notice lacking particulars and hearing opportunity, emphasizing compliance with natural justice.
K C Fibers Limited v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that amendments to TUFS eligibility criteria increasing vintage life are prospective and do not entitle the appellant to retrospective subsidy benefits.
Mohd Hamza Shagil v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on an amicable settlement between parties in a failed relationship, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Siddarth Goyal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of court process.
Lokesh Garg & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Dr Om Prakash Agarwal v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of petitions challenging NCDRC orders for lack of territorial jurisdiction, granting liberty to approach the appropriate jurisdictional High Court.
Gunjan as Guardian of Pihu v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
Delhi High Court directs merger of School IDs for Junior and Senior Wings of the same school to ensure continuous education for EWS/DG students and mandates respectful, accessible admission processes in private unaided schools.
ESS Singapore Branch v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that TDS credit must be granted as per Form 26AS irrespective of the original return claim, and live feed rights do not constitute taxable royalty under the Income Tax Act.
Simran v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a young, pregnant woman accused under the NDPS Act on humanitarian grounds, imposing conditions to prevent tampering with evidence or absconding.
Ashish Kumar v. Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition against an NBFC under the SARFAESI Act, holding that the petitioner must seek remedy before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Dina Nath Public School v. Assistant P.F. Commissioner Faridabad
The Delhi High Court upheld the clubbing of two schools as a single establishment under the Provident Fund Act based on functional integration, common ownership, and control, dismissing challenges to the inquiry and retrospective applicability.
Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. v. Paramount Communications Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing excise duty differential claims between commercial parties, holding such disputes arbitrable and within contractual price variation clauses.
Asha Budhani v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the framing of notice under Section 304-A IPC against school authorities in a child's accidental death, holding absence of criminal negligence or rashness.