Delhi High Court

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Balraj Kishore v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6758

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of arranging fake visas in an international cheating racket, relying on parity with co-accused and completion of investigation, subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC cheating fake visa

DLF Limited v. PNB Housing Finance Limited & Ors.

18 Sep 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:6812

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief preserving the petitioners' statutory right of redemption under Section 177 of the Contract Act by restraining further transfer of pledged shares sold without their consent and directing disclosure of transferee identities pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 177 Contract Act pledge and redemption assignment of debt share pledge agreement

Anupam Ghosh v. Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Anr.

18 Sep 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:6823
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The Delhi High Court held that MSMED Act benefits and arbitration jurisdiction apply only if the supplier is registered under the Act on the contract date, quashing the MSEFC's reference order where registration was subsequent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant MSMED Act, 2006 supplier registration arbitration jurisdiction Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council

Gyan Chand Tather v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

18 Sep 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6981

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against a former director under the ESI Act for failure to produce records after his cessation as director, holding he cannot be held liable for acts beyond his tenure.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 Section 85(G) ESI Act Section 45(2) ESI Act Director cessation

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Munish Bhalla @ Monti Kumar

18 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6802
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The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award assessing 50% whole body disability due to intellectual impairment, including attendant and special diet charges, and dismissed the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant functional disability intellectual impairment motor accident claim attendant charges

Reeta Kalonia v. State

18 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6880

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of the accused’s application to recall the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that repeated failure to utilize granted opportunities justifies closure of cross-examination rights to prevent abuse of process and delay.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. cross-examination Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act discretionary power

Analjit Singh v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

18 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6932-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal’s order rejecting a Miscellaneous Application on valuation grounds and directed the Tribunal to reconsider the application on merits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Miscellaneous Application share valuation review petition

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Nisha & Ors.

18 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals, holding that the vehicle owner's driving license was valid despite not being a smart card, and the insurer could not recover compensation paid from the owner.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant driving license validity motor accident claims insurance recovery rights owner liability

Pooja Gupta v. Assessment Unit, National Faceless Assessment Centre & Ors.

18 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7393-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for violating natural justice by granting only one day to respond to a show cause notice and failing to provide supporting material, directing a fresh assessment with proper opportunity to the assessee.

tax appeal_allowed Significant natural justice show cause notice response time Standard Operating Procedure

Court on Its Own Motion v. Javed Hasan

18 Sep 2023 · Prateek Jalan

The Delhi High Court held the defendant guilty of civil contempt for willfully disobeying court orders and undertakings to vacate leased premises and pay arrears, directing possession recovery and sentencing.

civil conviction_upheld Significant civil contempt undertaking to court willful disobedience possession recovery

Mohd Aslam Chicko v. Narcotics Control Bureau

18 Sep 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:6747
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Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in NDPS case holding that uncorroborated Section 67 statements and absence of direct recovery do not establish prima facie conspiracy or involvement under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 67 statement criminal conspiracy Telegram group Orient Express

PepsiCo Inc. & Anr. v. Parle Agro Private Limited

18 Sep 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:6809

The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction to PepsiCo restraining Parle from using the tagline "For The Bold", holding that Parle's challenge to the trademark's validity was not prima facie tenable under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 124 Interlocutory injunction Trademark infringement

Archana Maheshwari & Anr. v. The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.

18 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6804

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's dismissal of a composite negligence claim due to lack of credible evidence against the TSR driver, allowing the appellants to seek compensation under statutory victim schemes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim composite negligence eyewitness testimony Section 163A Motor Vehicles Act

Mohd. Amir Javed v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6759-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding that the accusations against him are prima facie true based on a surface analysis of evidence including witness statements and call records.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail under UAPA prima facie true conspiracy terrorism

National Insurance Company Ltd v. Bala Gupta

18 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6762

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded in a motor accident claim where death was caused by cardiac arrest triggered by injuries sustained in the accident despite a post-mortem report indicating natural cause of death.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation cause of death post-mortem report

Vivek Khanna v. OYO Apartments Investments LLP

18 Sep 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:6763
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the lessee's claims for rent during the lock-in period post-premature termination, affirming the narrow scope of interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Lease Agreement Minimum Guaranteed Rent

M/S IAPL GROUP PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S AJAYVISION EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED

18 Sep 2023 · Jyoti Singh

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a lease deed arbitration clause after parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment arbitration agreement

Sagar and Anr. v. The State GNCT of Delhi

18 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6882

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges for dowry-related offences, ruling that a prima facie case existed and that interference with charge framing orders is warranted only in rare cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant charge framing Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC Section 482 CrPC

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. THE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX APPEALS II & ORS.

18 Sep 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:6874-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST paid under a mistake of law must be refunded irrespective of the statutory two-year limitation period, as retention violates Article 265 of the Constitution.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST refund mistake of law Section 54(1) CGST Act Article 265 Constitution of India

Dr Anshul Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7273

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, 504, and 506 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC