Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Rajesh Kumar Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Lookout Circular issued against a bank loan guarantor in absence of criminal allegations, affirming that mere loan default does not justify restricting the fundamental right to travel abroad.
Deepak Goyal v. CBI
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious economic offence case after considering prolonged pre-trial custody, limited sentencing powers of the trial court, and legal principles emphasizing bail as the rule and detention as the exception.
Haider Ali v. Board of Control of Cricket in India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for BCCI and Delhi Capitals to pay Delhi Police for IPL security, holding that the police's policy decision not to charge fees is not subject to judicial interference.
Raj Kumar Aggarwal v. SMFG India Home Finance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered Agreements to Sell and General Powers of Attorney do not confer valid title in immovable property and dismissed the writ petition challenging mortgage enforcement and auction proceedings.
Abubacker E. v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of bail to a PFI leader under Section 43D(5) of UAPA, holding that the statutory bar applies to constitutional courts and that there are reasonable grounds to believe the accusations are prima facie true.
Jitendra Kumar v. The Registrar of Trademarks, New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled the registration of the trademark "WHITE BOY" held by Respondent No. 2, recognizing the petitioner’s prior and continuous use of the mark since 2010 and holding that prior user rights invalidate the subsequent registration.
Aurum Ventures Pvt. Ltd. v. HT Media Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted conditional stay on enforcement of an arbitral award holding that ostensible authority to bind promoters was not sufficiently established, emphasizing judicial discretion under Section 36 of the Arbitration Act and CPC provisions for stay of money awards.
Subhash Kumar Yadav v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner implicated only for booking train tickets used in narcotics transport, holding that limited involvement and absence of direct evidence justify bail under Section 439 CrPC.
Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company v. Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation -2, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that guarantee charges received by a UK parent company from its Indian subsidiaries are not interest under the India-UK DTAA but accrue in India and are taxable as other income under the Income Tax Act.
Wadia Techno Engineering Services Limited v. Director General of Married Accommodation Project & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award rejecting enhancement claims based on project cost in the Vizag contract but upheld the rejection of prolongation and miscellaneous claims, affirming the validity of contractual clauses barring extra compensation for delay.
Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax (International Taxation), Circle - Noida & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings against Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. by recognizing its Indian subsidiary as a Permanent Establishment under the India-USA DTAA, affirming the jurisdiction of the tax authorities.
Banty v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that electronic filing of the charge sheet constitutes valid filing under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., extinguishing the accused's right to statutory bail once filed within the stipulated period.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Ajay S. Mittal
The Delhi High Court quashed the transfer order of a criminal case alleging judicial bias due to lack of substantiated evidence and failure to afford the judge an opportunity to be heard, emphasizing the need for objective assessment of bias and caution in virtual court proceedings.
R Lalitha & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the cooperative housing society to transfer membership and facilitate mutation of ownership in favor of the lawful heirs holding Letters of Administration, granting them possession of the flat.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-International Taxation-3 v. The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that interest received by the Indian Permanent Establishment of a foreign bank from its Head Office is not taxable in India for AY 2003-04, as the PE and Head Office are not separate entities and the payment is effectively to self.
Colgate Palmolive Company & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the criminal complaint and summoning order against Colgate and others for alleged forgery of trademark registration documents, holding that procedural safeguards were not followed and the documents did not prima facie constitute forgery.
Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing the Union of India to redraw the seniority list of Inspectors in CGST and Customs in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision in K. Meghachandra Singh, dismissing the direct recruits' challenge.
Airports Authority of India v. TDI International India Pvt Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was unilaterally appointed and ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding such awards void ab initio and affirming that waiver requires express written agreement.
Umesh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized construction on public land, holding the petitioner lacked locus standi as the matter was already pending before the court involving the land-owning agency.
Dr. Satendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to reconsider its disability reservation policy inclusively and expeditiously, treating the petition as a representation without deciding on merits.