Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Harsh Sehgal & Ors. v. Rajinder Pal Khanna & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted conditional stay of arbitral award rejecting lease extension claims due to violation of natural justice and procedural irregularities, pending challenge under Section 34 Arbitration Act.
Anil Nagpal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 427 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.
M/S. Gautam Gambhir Foundation v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a charitable trust for free distribution of COVID-19 medicines, holding that non-commercial distribution under medical supervision is exempt from licensing under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Jasir Bilal Wani @ Danish v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking immediate legal consultation in custody, directing the Sessions Court to decide the application for legal mulaqat after verifying the pairokar’s identity, emphasizing exhaustion of remedies before approaching the High Court.
Ram Rattan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of medical and forensic corroboration, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deepali Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of rash and negligent driving by the truck driver, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and enhanced compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents, modifying the award accordingly.
Sanjeev Krishan Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking consolidation of recovery applications and stay of insolvency proceedings, holding that statutory remedies before DRT and NCLT must be exhausted and judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is unwarranted absent exceptional circumstances.
Sunny Sangwan v. Saurabh Shandilya & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the closure of the defendant's right to file a belated Written Statement without condonation of delay, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and rejecting inconsistent factual claims.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office v. Assotech Limited in Liquidation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot restrain prosecution following a statutory investigation under the Companies Act, 2013, and set aside an order that interdicted the SFIO from prosecuting the ex-management of a company in liquidation.
Krishan Kumar & Anr. v. M/s Shakuntla Agency Pvt Ltd and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award and dismissed the appeal, holding that judicial interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act is limited and parties cannot rely on documents not produced during arbitration to challenge the award post facto.
Tarun Arora v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that pre-printed waivers of Show Cause Notice are invalid and allowed the petitioner to challenge the confiscation order despite delay, emphasizing mandatory issuance of Show Cause Notice within statutory period under the Customs Act.
Visage Beauty and Healthcare Private Limited v. Freecia Professional India Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining the defendant from infringing the plaintiff's registered trademarks and copyright in product packaging and literary work, while holding that descriptive use of 'SHINE & GLOWING' does not constitute infringement.
Bharat Bhushan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to decide on issuing a vending certificate to a visually disabled petitioner following survey participation, maintaining interim protections for his vending activity.
M/S GLOBUS AGROFOODS PVT. LTD v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte GST demand orders for lack of fair hearing and remanded for fresh adjudication, leaving validity of extension notifications to Supreme Court decision.
Deputy Director Directorate of Enforcement v. Amlendu Pandey
The High Court held that search and seizure under Section 17 of PMLA do not require a complaint specifically against the person searched and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after setting aside the Appellate Tribunal's order de-freezing the respondent's property.
Inder Dev Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 2-Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld that both the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and Faceless Assessing Officer have concurrent jurisdiction to issue reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, dismissing petitions challenging JAO's jurisdiction.
Prema Kumari v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant’s lien cannot be terminated without employer’s timely action and opportunity, quashing the CISF’s refusal to revert a petitioner who was not confirmed in another department due to maternity leave.
Vinayak International Housewares Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules unconstitutional and, following its omission effective 8th October 2024, quashed all pending proceedings under it, allowing exporters to claim IGST refunds without restrictions imposed by the rule.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Anant Ram
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case due to material contradictions in the sole eyewitness testimony and emphasized the double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex MC Era II Navin Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that diseases arising during service are attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.