Delhi High Court

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Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd. v. Shatrughan Kumar aka Khesari Lal Yadav & Ors.

05 Sep 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:6412-DB

The Delhi High Court held that specific performance is now the general rule under the amended Specific Relief Act, and enforced a negative covenant restraining the artist from infringing appellant's copyright during the subsisting contract term, while rejecting arguments of determinability and restraint of trade.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Specific Relief Act, 1963 Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 Specific performance Negative covenant

Mool Chand v. Krishan Pal

05 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:9217-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte order in a commercial suit, emphasizing the need to decide cases on merits where sufficient cause for non-appearance is shown.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex parte order setting aside ex parte service of summons

Satish Kumar Rohilla v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

05 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7624
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the accused and the deceased's parents, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 287 IPC Section 304A IPC

Neelam Phaugat v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

05 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6790

The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court's order remanding the matter for fresh hearing on FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., affirming the maintainability of revision petitions challenging such orders and the limited scope of interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C. FIR registration criminal revision petition

Vimila Devi & Ors. v. Sanjeev Kumar & Ors.

05 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6558
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adopting skilled worker wages, adding future prospects, applying correct multiplier, held insurer liable as deceased was carrying own goods, and aligned non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Compensation Enhancement Income Determination Future Prospects

Sh. Kashmiri Lal Pruthi v. Smt. Ashok Rani

05 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6773

The High Court upheld that the limitation period for a suit challenging a Will under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963 begins from the date the right to sue first accrues upon a clear threat, not from mere knowledge of the Will.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Article 58 right to sue cause of action

M/S. AERO CLUB v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 49(1), NEW DELHI

05 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6939-DB

The Delhi High Court held that statutory dues payable on a National Holiday and deposited on the next working day are eligible for income tax deduction, overruling the Tribunal's disallowance.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Provident Fund Employees' State Insurance National Holiday

Cross Fit LLC v. Mr Renjith Kunnumal & Anr.

05 Sep 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:7227
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The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Cross Fit LLC against defendants using the registered trademark "Crossfit" without authorization, restraining further infringement including online use.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction interim injunction Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC

M/s Maple Technologies Ltd. v. Topline Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Others

05 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6670
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The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that defences regarding cheque issuance as security and loan write-back are factual disputes for trial and cannot be decided at the summoning stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Summoning order Rebuttable presumption

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. C J International Hotels Ltd.

05 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in refiling income tax appeals but dismissed them as the issues were covered by a prior decision against the revenue, with no substantial question of law arising.

tax appeal_dismissed condonation of delay income tax appeal house property income Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

Raminder Singh v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 52(1) New Delhi

05 Sep 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6672-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act was validly issued within the limitation period after excluding the time allowed to respond under Section 148A, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to the reopening of assessment.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act Section 148A Income Tax Act Section 149 Income Tax Act limitation period

Nitesh Arora and Ors. v. State of Govt of NCT Delhi

05 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:7143

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Topline Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Others v. State & Another

05 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6669
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the summoning order under section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed issues of repayment and cheque validity are to be decided at trial and that security cheques can be enforced if the underlying debt remains unpaid.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 NI Act presumption security cheque summoning order

M/s Maple Technologies Ltd. v. M/s Topline Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Others

05 Sep 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:6671
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The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that cheques issued as security become enforceable if the loan is unpaid, and defenses on validity and liability are to be examined at trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Summoning order Security cheque

Rakesh Kumar Mohindroo v. Income Tax Officer Ward 59(3) Delhi and Anr

05 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6521-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Officer to provide material supporting allegations of a fictitious loan, allow the petitioner to respond, and hold a personal hearing before framing an assessment order under Section 148A.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act Section 148A Accommodation entry Fictitious loan

Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. v. Superintendent, CGST, Delhi West and Ors.

05 Sep 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6528-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued beyond six months from the seizure or order of prohibition under Section 67 of the CGST Act is not invalid, rejecting the petitioner's limitation challenge.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 67 CGST Act search and seizure order of prohibition show cause notice

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -5 v. Jubilant Energy Kharsang (P) Ltd.

05 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6942-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT order for AY 2008-09, holding that claims for statutory dues excluded from an NCLT-approved insolvency resolution plan are not maintainable post-approval.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appeal Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process National Company Law Tribunal Resolution Plan

Orion Security Solutions P. Ltd v. DCIT Circle 19 (1) New Delhi

05 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6625-DB

The Delhi High Court held that tax recovery pending appeal cannot exceed 20% of the crystallized tax demand as per the assessment order, including adjustments for TDS and TCS, and directed refund of excess amounts recovered.

tax petition_allowed Significant CBDT Office Memorandum 29.02.2016 tax demand recovery 20% recovery limit Assessment Year 2021-22

Vikas Gupta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

05 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6757

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Shubham Chhillar v. State and Ors.

05 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6986

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement Sections 279 IPC