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Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant under IPC and SC/ST Act, holding that absence of prima facie evidence at the charge sheet stage does not justify quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Ramesh Chandra Vaishya v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant under the SC/ST Act and IPC for lack of material evidence and abuse of process, emphasizing the necessity of public presence and precise caste-based insults to attract section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act.
Hari Chand and Ors. v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi through Divisional Commissioner and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a pending land dispute by the revenue authority and ordered maintenance of status quo in possession during the proceedings.
Avinash Jain v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that filing an incomplete chargesheet to defeat statutory bail rights under Section 167(2) CrPC violates Article 21, and granted default bail to the petitioner where investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act was pending due to lack of sanction.
GOVIND PRASAD TODI & ANR. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that prosecution under Section 138 NI Act against directors is barred during the moratorium period under the IBC when control vests in the Interim Resolution Professional.
Shruti Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Sports Authority of India to constitute a selection committee for karate team selection for the 19th Asian Games in absence of a recognized national federation, ensuring adherence to IOA rules and transparency.
Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation for vending certification in accordance with law, dismissing the writ petition without granting further relief.
Sunny Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging non-appointment of a departmental candidate who cleared selection stages but did not qualify in the merit list for the post of Head Constable (Radio Mechanic).
Rachna Gupta v. Income Tax Officer Ward & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act due to misaligned information in the notice and directed a fresh de novo exercise with proper material disclosure and hearing.
Ram Tej v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder based on complete circumstantial evidence, including DNA and recoveries, rejecting challenges to identification and procedural lapses.
Abu Dhabi Global Market v. The Registrar of Trademarks, Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal to register a composite trademark containing a geographical name, holding that distinctiveness does not require inventiveness and that Section 9(1)(b) bars only marks consisting exclusively of geographical indications.
Praveen Kumar Bhardwaj v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices under Sections 148A and 148 of the Income Tax Act, directing the Assessing Officer to provide detailed transaction break-ups and conduct a fresh hearing before proceeding.
Subrata Barman and Ors. v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' height by an independent medical officer and allowed them to participate in further recruitment stages if found qualified.
Kiran Thakur v. Resident Commissioner Bihar Bhawan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from service for submitting a forged educational certificate, holding that such misconduct justifies termination even if the qualification was not a pre-requisite.
Tirth Ram Sharma v. Rajiv Babuta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that courts must consider limitation suo motu under Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963, setting aside orders that failed to do so, while dismissing the petition on other grounds.
Veer Bahadur v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner's representation and conduct the survey under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, dismissing the writ petition without granting further relief.
M Ehtesham Ul Haque v. Union of India Department of Higher Education
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of Professor Najma Akhtar as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, ruling that the selection process complied with statutory provisions and that the Visitor’s discretion in appointment was lawful and not subject to interference.
Sushil Kumar Goyal & Ors. v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1 & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that settlement applications under Section 245C(1) of the Income Tax Act are maintainable only if a 'case' is pending under Section 245A(b), and no case is pending without issuance of reassessment notice under Section 148.
Rajkumar Bukya v. Director General Coast Guard Headquarters and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Coast Guard authorities to decide the petitioner's pending resignation representation with reasons within four weeks, emphasizing the duty to provide reasoned orders and timely decisions.
Kopal Bakshi v. PR Commissioner of Income Tax 10 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to consider the petitioner’s timely reply, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with principles of natural justice.