Delhi High Court

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MS. SHAZIA REHMAN v. MR. ANWAR ELAHI & ORS.

09 Aug 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:5563

Civil courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate individual shareholder rights and fraud allegations over shares despite the NCLT's exclusive jurisdiction over rectification of the register of members under the Companies Act, 2013.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant jurisdiction National Company Law Tribunal Companies Act 2013 rectification of register of members

Sobha Jain alias Shobha I Jain v. Anil Aggarwal

09 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6337

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC is limited to jurisdictional errors and does not permit reappreciation of triable issues.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit leave to defend Section 115 CPC

Universal City Studios LLC. v. Dotmovies.baby

09 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5842

The Delhi High Court granted a dynamic ex parte injunction restraining rogue websites from unauthorized streaming and distribution of Plaintiffs' copyrighted content including future works, directing ISPs, DoT, and MeitY to block access and assist enforcement.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement rogue websites dynamic injunction mirror websites

Charu Walia v. Sunita Kashyap @ Sunita Sharma & Ors.

09 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5594
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay written statement Order VIII Rule 1 Order VIII Rule 10

Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 112 & Anr.

09 Aug 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5701-DB

The Delhi High Court stayed reassessment proceedings against Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius for AY 2016-17, holding that the Assessing Officer must apply proper mind and that share allotment under amalgamation is not a taxable transfer under Section 47(vii) of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Reassessment proceedings Scheme of amalgamation

Naresh Chandra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

09 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5669

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging a demolition order, directing the Municipal Corporation not to enforce demolition until the pending appeals before the Appellate Tribunal are decided.

administrative petition_dismissed demolition order interim relief Municipal Corporation of Delhi Appellate Tribunal

Divanshu Gauba and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5901

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A, 354, 377, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Harsha Bawa v. Deepinder Singh Bawa

09 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5658-DB

The Delhi High Court modified visitation rights in a guardianship dispute, extending the father's access time to the minor child while emphasizing the child's welfare and practical visitation arrangements.

family appeal_allowed guardianship petition visitation rights child custody family court

Delhi International Airport Limited v. Union of India through Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.

09 Aug 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:5640-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed fresh property tax assessments on IGI Airport land under Section 73(b) of the Cantonment Act based on actual rent received, ensuring uniformity and fairness between contiguous land parcels under different municipal jurisdictions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cantonment Act 2006 Section 73 Annual Rateable Value property tax assessment

Ali Varis v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

09 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5903

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC upon the parties' amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

Ramachandra Rao Patri v. Central Bureau of Investigation

09 Aug 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5688

The Delhi High Court set aside the charge framing order against the petitioner in a corruption case and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in light of a supplementary charge-sheet, emphasizing the need for careful and fair charge framing.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 supplementary charge-sheet Section 120B IPC

PR Director General of Income Tax (Admn & TPS) v. M/s The Indian Plywood Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd.

09 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5583-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a rehabilitation scheme under SICA is time-bound and ceases after expiry unless extended with consent, and post-repeal of SICA, no appeal lies before NCLAT, but writ jurisdiction remains available.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act Rehabilitation Scheme BIFR Income Tax concessions

Sugandha Sharma v. Amit Sharma

09 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5790-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld limited visitation rights for the father, emphasizing the child's welfare and need for parental bonding despite the appellant's objections and psychological concerns.

family appeal_dismissed Significant visitation rights child welfare Family Courts Act 1984 best interest of child

The State v. Maikale Ram & Ors.

09 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5747-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 27-year delay in filing an appeal against acquittal in a 1984 riots case, holding that such delay without explanation cannot be condoned.

criminal appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act criminal appeal acquittal

Pradeep Alexander & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5663

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a university investment case, holding that investigation must proceed as the allegations disclose cognizable offences.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC cognizable offence economic offences

Kuldeep Kaur v. Nanak Mehta

09 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5825-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for condonation of delay and consequently the appeal against the divorce decree as barred by limitation, holding that vague reasons and the Covid-19 lockdown cannot justify delay when limitation expired prior to lockdown.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay limitation period Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 appeal against divorce decree

National Internet Exchange of India v. Union of India & Ors.

09 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6002-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a complete refund application under the CGST Act filed within limitation cannot be treated as barred by limitation due to subsequent deficiency memos requiring clarifications.

tax appeal_allowed Significant refund claim CGST Act limitation period Section 54

Singla Exports v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

09 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5967-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST Registration due to a vague Show Cause Notice and procedural lapses, remanding the matter for fresh consideration with proper reasons and hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant GST Registration cancellation Show Cause Notice procedural fairness natural justice

Parvinder Gulati v. Union of India

09 Aug 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5862-DB

The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the CGST Act cease to be operative after one year unless extended, and directed banks to lift interdiction on the petitioner’s bank accounts accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed provisional attachment Section 83(2) Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 bank account interdiction

Gulati Enterprises v. Union of India

09 Aug 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5836-DB

The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under the CGST Act expire after one year unless extended, and directed release of the petitioner’s bank accounts as the last attachment order had expired.

administrative petition_dismissed provisional attachment CGST Act Section 83(2) bank account attachment