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Mohd Ayub v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case where prima facie evidence did not establish his involvement in the murder, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.
Ekta Abbot v. Ankur Abbot
The Delhi High Court held that mental illness does not bar contempt proceedings absent a competent court declaration of unsoundness, and found the respondent guilty of wilful contempt for non-payment of court-ordered interim maintenance.
M/S Grover Leasing Ltd. v. M/S Rank Suspension Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a shareholder's claim for release of liquidation funds due to failure to produce original share certificates and insufficient proof of entitlement under Section 555 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Sushil Kumar Chadha v. Canara Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld its order directing release of title deeds to an auction purchaser despite a pending appeal challenging the sale, holding that deceased parties' legal representatives were not necessary parties and emphasizing the obligation to notify subsequent purchasers about pending litigation.
Punit Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused after prolonged pre-trial incarceration without charges being framed, emphasizing that indefinite custody amounts to punishment without trial.
Sandhya v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a serious offence case after noting the victim turned hostile, lack of specific role attributed to her, and special considerations for women in bail matters.
Sakshi Hooda v. The Director National Medical Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who passed a subject in the main MBBS exam cannot be penalized for failing the same subject in an unnecessary supplementary exam and directed revision of results and promotion to the next semester.
Baby Mannat v. Jagannath International School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS candidate in the next academic year after the respondent school failed to admit the petitioner despite allotment and non-appearance in court.
Deepak Kumar Shrivas & Anr v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court quashed a delayed and mutually contentious FIR lodged primarily to recover money through coercion, emphasizing police discretion and preventing abuse of criminal process.
Farhana v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that prosecution under the Gangsters Act cannot continue once the predicate offences have been quashed, and accordingly quashed the FIR and proceedings against the appellants.
Mariam Fasihuddin v. State by Adugodi Police Station
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants for alleged passport forgery and cheating, holding that essential ingredients of offences were not prima facie established and the case was a matrimonial dispute misusing criminal law.
Anurag Ravindra Umaley v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that mere promise of marriage does not vitiate consent under Section 90 IPC unless it is shown that the accused never intended to marry, and discharged the accused from rape charges for lack of prima facie evidence of absence of consent.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors must be heard by the NCLT where insolvency proceedings against the principal corporate debtor are pending, setting aside the DRT's order and directing transfer of proceedings to the NCLT.
EM POWER ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper satisfaction, setting aside a mechanically issued retrospective cancellation order.
ANHAD IMPEX THROUGH ITS PARTNER & ANR. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WARD 16 ZONE 2 DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that uploading a Show Cause Notice under an inaccessible category on the GST portal does not constitute valid service, and directed re-adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond and be heard.
Trans Bharat Aviation Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal’s order on service tax classification, holding that the statutory remedy before the Supreme Court under Section 35L of the Central Excise Act, 1944 must be availed.
RANE BRAKE LINING LIMITED v. SUPERINTENDENT, RANGE-17, CENTRAL GST DIVISION & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural infirmities and lack of objective satisfaction, restoring the petitioner's registration.
APSHARA GARMENTS PVT. LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of objective grounds and proper notice, restoring the petitioner's registration and remitting the amendment application for reconsideration.
DELHI POLYMERS v. COMMISSIONER, TRADE AND TAXES & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction, prior notice, and reasons, and modified the cancellation to take effect from the Show Cause Notice date instead of retrospectively.
Prominent Comtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Border Security Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from serving mandatory notice under Section 80 CPC in a recovery suit against the government, holding that prolonged inaction by the government fulfilled the notice's objective.