Delhi High Court

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Oma v. Rudra Nand Jha & Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8372

The High Court allowed the motor accident appeal, holding that the claimant proved on preponderance of probabilities that the deceased died due to injuries from the accident caused by the respondent's rash driving, and remanded the matter for compensation assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claim Preponderance of Probabilities Eyewitness Testimony Medical Evidence

Living Media India Limited v. WWW.NEWS-AAJTAK.CO.IN & Ors.

20 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8347

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining defendants from using the 'AAJ TAK' mark in domain names and online media, directing disabling of infringing accounts to protect the plaintiff's trademark rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement AAJ TAK domain name dispute permanent injunction

Shakti Roller System v. Zuberi Engineering Co

20 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8325

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file objections against an ex-parte decree in execution proceedings and stayed attachment orders subject to deposit of Rs. 14 lakh and timely filing of objections.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XXII Rule 22 CPC ex-parte decree execution petition

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-3 v. Westin Hotel Management LP

20 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8472-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the income tax appeal for AY 2014-15 as the issue was covered by a binding coordinate bench judgment, with no substantial question of law arising.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Assessment Year 2014-15 coordinate bench judgment substantial question of law

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Neelam Kumari

20 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8293-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a retrospective pay re-fixation order reducing grade pay without reasons or opportunity to be heard, directing a fresh reasoned order and holding recovery from the retired employee unjustified.

administrative other Significant pay re-fixation grade pay MACP scheme ACP scheme

M/S Samkia Enterprises & Ors. v. Ranjeet Begwani

20 Nov 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:8321

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding the legal notice valid for three cheques within limitation and affirming partners' joint liability.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act legal notice dishonour of cheque limitation

Swaranjit Singh & Anr. v. Shrimati Saroj Kapoor

20 Nov 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:8295
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on bona fide requirement grounds for the landlady's married daughter, affirming limited revisional powers and rejecting tenant's plea of alternate accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B bona fide requirement

Nitin Arora & Anr v. Umesh Kumar Trehan

20 Nov 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:8447

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act for lack of jurisdiction as the demised premises was outside the notified area under Section 1(2) of the Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 1(2) notification eviction order jurisdiction

Kanchana Rai v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Nov 2023 · Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:8296

The Delhi High Court addressed disputes over the validity of a Will and estate management of a testator suffering from dementia, directing continuation of guardianship and safeguarding of assets pending probate proceedings.

civil other Significant probate petition interim Administrator Indian Succession Act 1925 mental capacity

Pooja Menghani v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India & Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · (2017) 15 SCC 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India's rejection of the petitioner's registration as an Insolvency Professional based on her prior SEBI violations, emphasizing limited judicial interference in the Board's subjective fitness determination.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency Professional fit and proper person Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 SEBI regulations

Trusted Info Systems Private Limited v. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team & Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8336

The Delhi High Court upheld CERT-IN's empanelment process and rejected the petitioner's challenge to the Online Practical Skill Test results and denial of Master List disclosure, emphasizing deference to expert technical evaluation and confidentiality for cybersecurity.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant empanelment Online Practical Skill Test Master List CERT-IN

Rihan v. The State (GNCTD)

20 Nov 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8310

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder and dowry harassment case, emphasizing discrepancies in medical evidence and witness statements, and applying established principles for bail in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail application Section 439 CrPC ante-mortem hanging strangulation

Rajesh Sharma v. Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School No. 2, D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi

20 Nov 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:8333

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over title and possession of property between private parties are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction and must be resolved through civil suits.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 property dispute title and possession

ATT SYS INDIA PVT LTD ESTEX TELE PRIVATE LIMITED CONSORTIUM v. THE COMMISSIONER GOODS AND SERVICES TAX DELHI

20 Nov 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8392-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration for lack of proper notice and hearing, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and valid grounds for cancellation.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice natural justice Nil GST returns

Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

20 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8386

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to notify the Delhi Pharmacy Council election results expeditiously, rejecting administrative delay as a ground for postponement and emphasizing compliance with conduct rules for government servants contesting elections.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Pharmacy Council election notification of election results statutory appeal Lieutenant Governor

Santosh Singh Golia v. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research & Ors.

20 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9164-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revival application of a dismissed writ petition, holding that incidental observations do not justify revival and that new grievances must be raised afresh.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition revival transfer order challenge Central Administrative Tribunal new cause of action

Kundan Tiwari v. State

17 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8294-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing minor directing the police to continue investigation and file monthly status reports without immediate production of the minor.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC Article 226 Constitution

Jaikaran v. State (NCT) of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8270

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a criminal breach of trust case due to non-cooperation with investigation and forensic evidence confirming his liability.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC Section 482 CrPC criminal breach of trust

Raj Kumar v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge HQ

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8937
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of a show-cause notice initiating departmental inquiry for alleged corruption, holding that such premature challenge is not maintainable and does not violate principles of double jeopardy.

administrative petition_dismissed show-cause notice writ petition Article 226 departmental inquiry

Dilip Kumar Srivastava v. National Capital Region Transport Corporation

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8825

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a deputationed officer, holding that transfers are administrative matters not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer of employee administrative discretion mala fide writ jurisdiction