Delhi High Court

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Subhash Wadhwa v. Gurpreet Singh

16 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8083

The High Court held that a suit filed after 20 years delay following dismissal of an earlier suit on merits is barred by limitation and not saved by Section 14 of the Limitation Act, allowing the revision petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 14 Limitation Act Limitation Rejection of plaint

Red Bull AG v. Rohidas Popat Kapadnis & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:7589
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The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction protecting Red Bull AG's registered blue and silver trade dress against infringing use by 'SEVEN HOURS' energy drink, allowing disposal of seized goods subject to damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trade dress protection colour combination trademark energy drink packaging interim injunction

Khalid Riaz & Ors. v. Chaman Begum

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7685

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a reasonable rate after an eviction order, following Supreme Court precedent, during the pendency of the revision petition.

property other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order lease deed market rent

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Reena Raghav and Ors.

16 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7632
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award calculating loss of dependency for a deceased minor based on minimum wages with future prospects and affirmed the 9% interest rate on compensation, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant loss of dependency minor child compensation minimum wages future prospects

Shail Shukla v. DDA

16 Oct 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:7641

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner with prior allotment of a flat under 67 sq.m. is eligible for allotment of a plot under the Rohini Scheme as governed by the Nazul Land Rules, and mere non-disclosure of prior allotment does not disentitle her.

property petition_allowed Significant Rohini Residential Scheme 1981 DDA (Disposal of Developed Nazul Land) Rules 1981 Rule 17 Nazul Land Rules eligibility for allotment

DSCL Fengshun Wabag v. Delhi Jal Board & Anr.

16 Oct 2023 · Yogesh Khanna
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of respondents under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that a duly stamped true copy of the arbitration agreement suffices for such appointment despite objections on stamping and financial liability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Stamping of arbitration agreement True copy vs original agreement

Ramnivas Sharma & Anr v. Satender Bhati

16 Oct 2023 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:7763

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay tentative use and occupation charges at Rs.4,000 per month during the pendency of the revision petition following an eviction order, relying on the Supreme Court precedent that such charges must be paid at market rent.

civil other Significant use and occupation charges eviction order market rent tenant liability

Ratna Choudhary v. Dipankar Mahto

14 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8275-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty where the wife imposed her lifestyle on the husband, made false allegations, refused financial support, and withdrew from the matrimonial relationship.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Section 13(1)(ia)

Dipankar Mahto v. Ratna Choudhary

14 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8515-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a divorced wife is entitled to permanent alimony irrespective of divorce grounds but modified the quantum, granting only lump sum alimony for residence and setting aside monthly maintenance and medical expense claims due to insufficient evidence.

family appeal_allowed Significant permanent alimony Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce maintenance

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Rajender Singh

13 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7517-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's lawful decision not to operate the shadow panel for SC/TO recruitment, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent from the shadow panel.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant shadow panel waiting list recruitment appointment

Mehra Jewel Palace Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia

The High Court held that before disallowing expenses under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must provide the assessee an opportunity to produce evidence justifying such payments, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 40A(2)(b) Income Tax Act disallowance of salary interest-free advances business expenses

Dr. Anil Gomber v. Geeta Tandon & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:7576-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a partition appeal by accepting a court-approved settlement between the parties, leaving substantive issues undecided.

civil other partition suit Will settlement agreement property dispute

Manish Sachdeva and Anr v. Sushil Sadana

13 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7665

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to summon formal witnesses for documents already admitted without objection, emphasizing expeditious trial disposal.

civil petition_dismissed summoning witnesses mode of proof admission of documents Article 227 Constitution of India

Union of India v. Mukesh Kumar Joshi & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7485-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting Non Functional Scale benefits to SSB personnel under the Cabinet Secretariat cadre despite administrative control by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Non Functional Scale Cadre Controlling Authority Administrative Control Cabinet Secretariat

M/S Tirupati Trading Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7829-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against M/s Tirupati Trading Corporation initiated on mistaken identity and lack of material under Sections 148/148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) reassessment proceedings

Maharashtra Feeds Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Aakash Varshney

13 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7850

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial and not suitable for summary rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint limitation Section 115 CPC

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