Delhi High Court

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Kolekar Ankush Babu v. Director General, Central Industrial Security Force and Anr.

10 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8251-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a CISF constable declared medically unfit and directed his reinstatement after an independent medical board found him fit.

administrative appeal_allowed termination of service medical unfitness medical board reinstatement

Gurcharan Singh v. Jagjeet Singh & Anr.

10 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8190

The Delhi High Court directed the Appellate Court to expeditiously hear and decide the appeal against a possession decree and cautioned against granting unconditional stays without reasons or terms.

civil other Procedural Article 227 Constitution of India stay of decree possession recovery Order 41 Rule 5 CPC

Manoj Kumar v. Union of India

10 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8252-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging Summary Court Martial proceedings but directed that petitioners be allowed to produce evidence and summon witnesses, and that applications for civilian counsel be considered as per Rules.

criminal petition_dismissed Summary Court Martial defense witnesses civilian defense counsel transfer of Court Martial

Jubilant Foodworks Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

10 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8245-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an assessment order bearing attributes of finality but issued as a draft must be treated as a draft order, granting the assessee an opportunity to file objections under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Assessment order Draft assessment order Final assessment order

Mohd. Shubhan & Anr. v. Naseem Bano

10 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8319

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an appeal on grounds barred by res judicata, affirming that pleas not raised in the first appeal cannot be entertained subsequently.

civil petition_dismissed res judicata Section 11 CPC Order IX Rule 13 CPC service of summons

Punjab Expo Breweries Pvt. Ltd. v. Excise Commissioner Delhi & Anr.

10 Nov 2023 · The Acting Chief Justice; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:8301-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the appellant to pay excise duty on leftover liquor stock by lifting the corporate veil to treat related companies as one entity, dismissing the appeal against excise authorities' orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant corporate veil lifting excise duty liability leftover stock Delhi Excise Rules 2010

Ganesh Dass Khanna v. Income Tax Officer and Anr

10 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia
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The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the three-year limitation period under amended Section 149(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are invalid where escaped income is below Rs. 50 lakhs, rejecting the revenue’s ‘travel back in time’ theory and CBDT instructions attempting to extend limitation.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 149 limitation period

ST+ART INDIA FOUNDATION & ANR. v. ACKO GENERAL INSURANCE

10 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8208

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing removal of a copyrighted mural from the Defendant's online advertisements while reserving the question of fair dealing under the Copyright Act for final adjudication.

civil other copyright infringement fair dealing Section 52(1)(t) Copyright Act Section 52(1)(u) Copyright Act

Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd & Anr. v. Kumar Food Industries Ltd & Ors.

10 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8209

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd.'s trademark during insolvency proceedings, restraining unauthorized transfer or use by Kumar Food Industries Ltd. pending final adjudication of ownership.

civil other Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 14 moratorium Trademark ownership Assignment deed

Dr. Hemant Kumar Shinde v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8220-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a representation filed after receipt of complete Annual Confidential Reports pursuant to Court directions is a fresh representation and must be decided by a reasoned order, quashing the rejection of such representation as a third representation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Reports representation third representation reasoned order

Om Prakash Kashyap v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Others

10 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8213

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to allow correction of a witness's address in evidence after cross-examination, emphasizing the integrity of the evidentiary process in probate proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Probate petition Correction of evidence affidavit Attesting witness Cross-examination

M/S SAI ALUMINIUM EXIM v. PR COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI

10 Nov 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8205-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration for lack of reasons and procedural fairness, allowing the petitioner to submit documents for revocation.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation show cause notice amendment application

VAB APPAREL LLP v. COMMISSIONER, DELHI GST AND ORS.

10 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8204-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration due to lack of specific allegations and premature order, emphasizing the need for clear reasons and procedural fairness.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Show Cause Notice fraud wilful misstatement

Mahipal Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

10 Nov 2023 · Yashwant Varma; C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:8193-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld its earlier judgment declaring illegal amendments and appointments in the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and dismissed the review petition challenging the recovery of financial benefits from the illegally appointed President.

administrative review_dismissed Significant Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Memorandum of Association Life President Model Election Guidelines

Skypower Solar India Private Limited v. Sterling and Wilson International FZE

10 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8189-DB
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Delhi High Court upheld interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing appellants to furnish bank guarantee securing disputed claims, applying principles analogous to Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC interim measures bank guarantee

Asian Paints Limited v. Ajeet Kumar and Others

10 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8192

Delhi High Court recalled suspension of domain registrar's services for non-compliance after apology and corrective steps, imposing costs and appointing a grievance officer to ensure future compliance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant domain name registrar court order compliance service suspension Department of Telecommunications

M/S PHENIL SUGARS LTD. v. LAXMI GUPTA & ORS

10 Nov 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:8158

The Delhi High Court held that a company may refuse registration of share transfers on bona fide grounds including mala fide intentions and conflict of interest, interpreting 'sufficient cause' under Section 111A(2) of the Companies Act, 1956 broadly to protect corporate interests.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Section 111A Companies Act 1956 sufficient cause refusal to register shares free transferability

Arcelormittal Nippon Steel India Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited

10 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8196

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunction to restrain termination of an LNG supply contract and to compel supply, holding no prima facie case for relief as the petitioner had accepted excess deliveries and damages were an adequate remedy.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement Force Majeure

Northern India Paint Colour and Varnish Co. LLP v. Sushil Chaudhary

10 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:8177

The Delhi High Court upheld summoning orders in Section 138 NI Act complaints, holding that inquiry under Section 202 CrPC can be conducted via affidavit evidence without detailed debt determination at the summoning stage.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 202 CrPC inquiry Summoning order Legally enforceable debt

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Archna Deo & Ors.

10 Nov 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8217

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by adjusting income after tax, reducing future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, upheld interest rate, and rejected contributory negligence claim against the deceased.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of dependency future prospects