Delhi High Court

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Arjun Aggarwal & Ors. v. Govind Ram Aggarwal & Anr.

12 Sep 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:6710

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order proceeding with trial despite pending but unpressed applications under Order VII Rule 10 and 11 CPC, dismissing the petitioners' review application and condemning their delay tactics.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 10 CPC Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India

Gopal Jha v. State

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6682
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The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the petitioner for sexual offences, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed despite delay and discrepancies, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 164 CrPC statement prima facie case rape

Saurabh Tripathi v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6679

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, relying on consistent victim testimony and DNA evidence to deny bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault minor victim

State v. Kamlesh Bahadur

12 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6678

The High Court set aside the acquittal under section 308 IPC and convicted the accused under section 323 IPC for causing simple injuries, emphasizing the necessity of proving intention or knowledge for section 308 offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC Benefit of doubt Simple injuries

M/S RAHUL KUMAR JAIN AND CO. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

12 Sep 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6584-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a GST registration cancellation order for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, emphasizing the need for specific grounds in show cause notices and orders.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Section 29(2)(e) CGST Act show cause notice natural justice

Vinod Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

12 Sep 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:6838

The Delhi High Court held that a director cannot be personally prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act without the company being made a party, dismissing the leave petition against the trial court's order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act vicarious liability company prosecution director liability

Brij Mohan Sarna v. Sushma Chawla

12 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6567-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the suit property was used exclusively for commercial purposes, affirming the Commercial Court's jurisdiction and summary decree for possession under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 commercial dispute exclusive commercial use summary judgment

Prem Behl v. Lalit Chanana and Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7130

The Delhi High Court held that an Independent Director who resigned prior to a complaint and was not involved in day-to-day management cannot be held personally liable for non-payment of employees' salaries under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 without specific evidence of knowledge or involvement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Independent Director liability Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954 non-payment of salaries corporate veil

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Heera Devi & Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6667

The Delhi High Court reduced compensation by 25% due to contributory negligence, upheld the Tribunal's jurisdiction, and rejected insurer's recovery claim against driver and owner in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence territorial jurisdiction Section 166(2) Motor Vehicles Act

Indiamart Intermesh Limited v. Mr Sameer Samim Khan & Ors.

12 Sep 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7666

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages against a defendant for unauthorized use of the registered trademark "INDIAMART" and associated logos in domain names, directing the domain registrar to transfer the infringing domains to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Copyright infringement Passing off Domain name dispute

43 Bharat Steel Tube Karamchari Union v. M/S Bharat Steel Tubes Ltd

11 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6523-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Company Court's order directing workmen to vacate factory quarters post claim payment, emphasizing the need to press objections timely and follow proper appeal procedures.

corporate appeal_dismissed Company Court Official Liquidator workmen claims liquidation

M/S. JRA INFRATECH v. ENGINEERING PROJECTS(INDIA) LIMITED

11 Sep 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:6541

The Delhi High Court held that disputes involving allegations of fraud are arbitrable unless the arbitration agreement is prima facie void, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes arising from the contract.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration arbitrability fraud forged experience certificate

Dr. Nithya Nair v. Union of India

11 Sep 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:6544

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of an office seal on sponsorship certificates for Priority III PG medical course candidates under AFMS, rejecting petitioners' claims based on technical non-compliance despite higher merit.

administrative other Significant sponsorship certificate office seal merit list Post Graduate medical courses

Major Sandeep Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6516-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a Territorial Army officer under the Army Act were without jurisdiction and ordered his reinstatement with compensation for mala fide and arbitrary actions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Territorial Army Act, 1948 Army Act, 1950 Court of Inquiry Disciplinary proceedings

State v. Sunil & Ors.

11 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6515-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a sexual assault case due to failure of prosecution to prove victim's minor age and forcible sexual acts beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant sexual assault POCSO Act victim's age benefit of doubt

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central -II), Delhi v. Thapar Homes Limited

11 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7808-DB

The Delhi High Court held that penalty proceedings under Section 271E of the Income Tax Act must be initiated and completed within the prescribed limitation period under Section 275(1)(c), and the issuance of notice after limitation expiry cannot validate a penalty order.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 271E Section 275(1)(c) limitation period

Parvesh v. National Insurance Company

11 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6578

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by assessing the deceased's income based on loan repayments and adding future prospects, clarifying that minimum wages are a guideline but not absolute for income determination.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation quantum income assessment future prospects

Nazma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Others

11 Sep 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:6729-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend within the permitted zone strictly in accordance with her Certificate of Vending and applicable laws, without undue interference.

administrative appeal_allowed Certificate of Vending Street Vendors Act 2014 Municipal Corporation of Delhi Town Vending Committee

Ravinder Sharma v. Rupender Singh Walia

11 Sep 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6718

The Delhi High Court held that after dropping Section 145 Cr.P.C. proceedings for lack of breach of peace, the SDM retains jurisdiction to pass incidental orders restoring status quo, including permitting reconstruction of a damaged wall, but not to allow installation of CCTV cameras.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 145 CrPC status quo incidental order breach of peace

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Mohd Yusuf & Ors.

11 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6622

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying UP's skilled worker minimum wages, adding future prospects, and awarding loss of consortium to all claimants, setting aside the Tribunal's lower award based on Delhi's unskilled wages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal minimum wages skilled worker future prospects