Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Gautam Kumar Das v. NCT of Delhi through the Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the child's welfare in a custody dispute, directing mediation and interim visitation while leaving final custody determination to the Family Court.
M/S SHARUN WIRES PVT LTD v. M/S M & A ORIENT ACCESSORIES PVT LTD
The Court held that a sale of mortgaged property by a company in liquidation without court leave is prima facie void but may be validated if bona fide, while recognizing the secured creditor’s right under SARFAESI Act to enforce security by private sale.
Irshad @ Bhuru v. The State N.C.T of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in counterfeit currency offences, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and recoveries made against him.
Gati Jain v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission for a concluded academic session, directing the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session as per DoE guidelines.
FAST TRACK EXPRESS LLP v. GAS LOGISTICS LLP
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revision challenging dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte summary suit decree, holding the application barred by the 30-day limitation under Order XXXVII Rule 4 CPC and finding no special circumstances or fraud to justify reopening.
Sharda Relan v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from furnishing Administration and Surety Bonds to the sole beneficiary after granting Probate under a Registered Will.
Shana Bano v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking admission under the EWS category for a concluded academic session, directing the petitioner to apply afresh for the next session as per DoE guidelines.
New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Vinita Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer, holding that a driver related to the vehicle owner qualifies as a third party under a policy with third party coverage and that the insurer failed to prove negligence to avoid liability.
Dinesh Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused director in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case involving unauthorized sale of flats, emphasizing the right to bail amid trial delays and documentary evidence custody.
Vantage Construction Private Limited & Anr. v. NPS Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Company Law Board's order directing equal division of shares held by a deceased in private companies among heirs and invalidated unauthorized share allotments, affirming the shares as movable property under the Will.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Department of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a student’s right to admission as an EWS candidate is confined to the academic year for which eligibility is determined and does not extend to subsequent years without fresh admission procedures.
Akash Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a murder and arms offence case, emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence and considering prolonged custody without misuse of liberty unjustified.
Abhishek Oberoi v. Karishma Oberoi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s grant of unconditional leave to defend in a loan recovery suit under Order XXXVII CPC, emphasizing the need to allow plausible defences and considering limitation and evidentiary gaps.
PACE SETTERS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of reverse charge tax provisions and denial of input tax credit to recovery agent service providers, dismissing the challenge under Article 14 of the Constitution.
Rakesh Chandra Saxena v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking habeas corpus for Ashish Saxena, holding his detention under a valid Look Out Circular lawful and proper procedures followed.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central-1 v. Ojjus Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi High Court held that the 2017 Finance Act's extended limitation period for reopening income tax assessments applies prospectively and does not revive assessments barred before its commencement, while upholding reopening within permissible periods under Section 153C.
Mypreferred Transformation and Hospitality Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Faridabad Implements Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the condonable delay period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act is not extended by Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when it expires during court vacation, dismissing the appeal against rejection of condonation application.
Delhi Development Authority v. Roshanara Club Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection to Roshanara Club against eviction pending final adjudication, directing consideration of a management scheme and lease renewal policy by DDA.
MMTC Ltd v. L.C. Madan
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings abate and rights extinguish if the claimant fails to timely implead legal representatives of a deceased party under Order XXII CPC and Limitation Act, dismissing MMTC Ltd.'s petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Ravinder Kumar v. M/S Gigantic Impex Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that suits challenging registered sale deeds on grounds of unpaid consideration and retention of possession are maintainable and cannot be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC without trial to determine parties' intention.