Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Singla Enterprises v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax

12 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2058-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed ex-parte due to the petitioner's inability to access the GST portal after retrospective cancellation of registration, directing re-adjudication with opportunity for reply and hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Umesh Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

12 Mar 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:2231

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to declare Town Vending Committee members as frontline COVID-19 warriors and to grant compensation, holding that only those deployed for COVID-19 duties are entitled to such benefits under government policy.

administrative petition_dismissed COVID-19 compensation frontline workers Town Vending Committee ex-gratia payment

Naman Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2049

Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging ONGC’s cancellation of recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing that cause of action must arise within the court’s territorial limits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Article 226 cause of action forum non conveniens

Kalim Shiekh v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

12 Mar 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:1995
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The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict despite prior parole violation, emphasizing reformative justice and satisfactory conduct under prison rules.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole Delhi Prison Rules 2018 conduct of prisoner violation of parole

Fayyaj Sultan @ Faiyaz Sultan & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2011
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement Section 498A IPC

Raveesh Vats v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Mar 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1985
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a large-scale real estate fraud case, emphasizing the right to liberty and the completion of investigation with documentary evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC economic offences authorized signatory

Vishnu Dutt Mittal v. Mahesh & Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1964
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The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by including loss of future prospects and increasing amounts for pain and suffering and other heads, directing the insurance company to pay the revised amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

KCC Infra Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

12 Mar 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:2175-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging NHAI's rejection of the technical bid, holding that the petitioner failed to meet the prescribed technical capacity criteria and that judicial interference in tender decisions is limited absent arbitrariness or malafide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant technical bid tender evaluation eligibility criteria judicial review

Shakuntla Devi & Anr. v. State Through Commissioner of Delhi Police & Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:1991

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious adjudication of a senior citizens' eviction complaint under the Senior Citizens Act, emphasizing timely justice and police protection for elderly petitioners harassed by their son and daughter-in-law.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Senior Citizens Act 2007 Eviction of legal heirs Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules 2016 Right to speedy adjudication

Ajay Goyal v. The State and Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2066

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR registered in Delhi for property fraud, holding that jurisdiction exists where a vital part of the offence occurred, including acts within Delhi.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR territorial jurisdiction Section 420 IPC

Pradeep @ Tinkle v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

12 Mar 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:1996
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for regular bail in a murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and risk of witness influence outweigh personal circumstances at the trial stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed regular bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. murder Section 302 IPC

Ashish Kapoor and Ors. v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi and Anr.

12 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:2013

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Dheeraj Gupta v. Ajay Kumar & Anr

12 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1963
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The Delhi High Court set aside the contributory negligence finding and enhanced compensation to Rs. 37 lakhs for a motor accident victim with 54% permanent disability, emphasizing proper evidence and comprehensive assessment of losses.

motor_vehicle_accident_compensation appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 contributory negligence permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Master Rupendra Singh @ Rupendra v. Ajjappa & Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1940
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a 4½-year-old child victim of a motor accident, applying Supreme Court principles to assess loss of future earnings and other damages more liberally.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation permanent disability loss of future earnings

Mahesh Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Mar 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:2012-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking 2nd MACP at Rs. 4200/- grade pay after 20 years, affirming the Supreme Court's ruling limiting MACP benefits to the immediate next grade pay from September 1, 2008.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme 2nd MACP grade pay financial upgradation

Gagandeep Sarna v. Bala Rani

12 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:2136-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delays and disposed of appeals by recording a settlement for structured payment of the decretal amount with interest, modifying the original decree accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay settlement agreement decretal amount interest on reducing balance

SRF Limited v. Jonson Rubber Industries Limited

12 Mar 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:2123

The Delhi High Court held that invoices containing arbitration clauses, acknowledged and partly paid by the respondent, constitute a valid arbitration agreement and directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 7 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

12 Mar 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:2075

The Delhi High Court affirmed the Administrator's exclusive control over Kalkaji Mandir premises, directed continuation of redevelopment without obstruction, and ordered police to complete investigation into the platform collapse incident caused by organizers' negligence.

administrative other Significant Kalkaji Mandir Court-appointed Administrator Religious trust management Platform collapse

Rajesh Aggarwal & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

12 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2068

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC against husband's relatives due to general omnibus allegations, delay, and absence of specific evidence, emphasizing prevention of abuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC Section 498A IPC quashing of FIR abuse of process of law

Shamshid Malik v. The State NCT of Delhi

12 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2024-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition after the State demonstrated that the petitioner’s son was in lawful custody pursuant to a criminal arrest.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus Article 226 missing person lawful custody