Delhi High Court

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Ranjeet Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:7765
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 304A and 287 IPC for death by electrocution on the basis of settlement and compensation paid, exercising inherent powers under section 482 Cr.P.C. in a non-heinous offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR section 304A IPC section 287 IPC

Raja Ram v. The Chairman National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:7648-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that salary fixation and arrears can only be claimed from the date of regular appointment, not from prior part-time employment, and allowed recall of the appeal withdrawal order before deciding on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed salary fixation part-time employment regular appointment writ petition

SREI Equipment Finance Limited v. Rugby Renergy Private Ltd & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to implead a non-signatory third party, affirming limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Impleadment Non-signatory party Article 227 Constitution of India

Sunita Arora & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7547

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal to enhance the deceased's income for compensation and increased loss of consortium awarded to the parents, emphasizing reliance on reliable documentary evidence for income assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim income assessment income tax returns loss of consortium

Vivek Kumar Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement

13 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:7526
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The Delhi High Court upheld the remand of the petitioner in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that the arrest and remand complied with statutory and Supreme Court requirements under Section 19 of PMLA.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 19 PMLA custodial remand grounds of arrest

Vandana Kanwar v. Union of India

13 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7740-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to interest on delayed payment of her General Provident Fund contribution beyond six months from termination, as the requirement of a written application for release was deleted by a 1996 notification.

service_law petition_allowed Significant General Provident Fund Rule 34 written application interest on delayed payment

Khimji Bhai v. Union of India

13 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7507-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant who voluntarily resigns forfeits pensionary benefits under Rule 26 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, dismissing the petition seeking pension after resignation.

service_law petition_dismissed CCS Pension Rules 1972 Rule 26 Voluntary resignation Forfeiture of past service

Pritam Dass and Anr v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Vivek Vihar and Ors

13 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7654

The Delhi High Court held that de-sealing of property under SARFAESI Act must comply with natural justice, granting interim protection to petitioners against a de-sealing order passed without notice or hearing.

civil other de-sealing order natural justice SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 145 CrPC

Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7849

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment to non-teaching posts, holding that no legal or fundamental right to appointment arises merely from qualifying in recruitment exams absent proof of arbitrariness or malafide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ of mandamus appointment rights recruitment examination discretionary power

Commissioner of Customs Airport and General v. M/S ICS Cargo

13 Oct 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:7815-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's appeal, upholding CESTAT's order that a Customs Broker's license revocation was unjustified due to lack of evidence of statutory violations or connivance.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Broker License Regulations 2018 Customs Act 1962 License revocation Undervaluation

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

13 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court directed release of pending architect remuneration and approved parking management arrangements for Kalkaji Mandir during Navratra, emphasizing compliance with administrative directions.

administrative other Kalkaji Mandir remuneration architects parking management

Mehman Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Oct 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:7575-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a convict challenging a punishment notice for non-surrender after emergency parole expiry, holding the notice valid and emphasizing compliance with parole conditions.

criminal appeal_dismissed emergency parole furlough personal bond non-surrender

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. Times Internet Limited

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7817-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal upholding the ITAT's deletion of disallowances under Section 14A and treatment of software expenses as revenue expenditure for AY 2012-13.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Rule 8D Income Tax Act, 1961 disallowance

Syngenta Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs

13 Oct 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:7473-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Divisional Patent Application is maintainable if plurality of inventions is disclosed in the provisional or complete specification, overruling the view that such plurality must be found solely in the claims.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Divisional Application Section 16 Patents Act plurality of inventions claims vs specification

Pradeep Singh v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7516-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as infructuous since the petitioner was availing remedy under new guidelines through a separate OA disposed of with directions for fresh consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition new guidelines 2023 representation

Satyapal Singh v. Presiding Officer P.O.L.C. & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7762

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay and restoration of a writ petition dismissed in default, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for the inordinate delay of 1880 days.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay sufficient cause restoration of petition dismissal in default

Shivam Sharma v. Vijay Bharti & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7546

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of no functional disability despite 52% permanent physical impairment but enhanced compensation for pain and suffering and attendant expenses in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability functional disability loss of earning capacity

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-7 v. Techno Trexim (India) Pvt. Ltd.

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7959-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal upholding that Section 14A read with Rule 8D cannot be invoked for disallowance where no exempt income is earned, and the Finance Act, 2022 does not apply retrospectively.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act Rule 8D Income Tax Rules disallowance of expenses exempt income

Smita Chaudhry v. Pawan Kumar Yadav & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7569

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated petition seeking transfer of a pending application to be heard with a pending appeal, finding it intended to delay ongoing proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed transfer petition Order XXXIX Rule 2-A CPC interim order belated filing

Syngenta Limited v. Controller of Patents and Designs

13 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7865

The Delhi High Court held that plurality of inventions for divisional patent applications must be tested based on the disclosure in the specifications, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Divisional Patent Application Plurality of inventions Patent specifications Patent claims