Delhi High Court

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The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central-1 v. Forum Sales Pvt. Ltd.

21 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia
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The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against ITAT orders for AY 2011-12 and 2012-13, holding no substantial question of law arose as issues were covered by binding Supreme Court-affirmed precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Assessment Year Incriminating material Binding precedent

Maj Parul Pargal v. Union of India

21 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5150-DB

The Delhi High Court held that relaxation of qualifying marks for Ex-servicemen candidates in recruitment is permissible only without compromising performance standards and rejected a post-result challenge to fixed cut-offs.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Ex-servicemen reservation Relaxation of qualifying marks Rule 6A Ex Serviceman Rules 1979 Recruitment examination cut-off

Ravi Seth & Ors. v. N.C.T of Delhi & Anr.

21 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5256

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

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

Mohammaed Taskeen v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

21 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5261

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner alleged to be the mastermind behind a visa fraud involving forged documents, emphasizing the exceptional nature of anticipatory bail and the need to protect the integrity of investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC forgery visa fraud

State of NCT of Delhi v. Ashish Kumar & Anr.

21 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5287-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative medical and scientific evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed benefit of doubt hostile witness sexual offence age of victim

Tarun Vedi v. Sudershan Vedi

21 Jul 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:5400

The Delhi High Court upheld the substitution of the deceased plaintiff's legal heir under Order XXII Rule 3 CPC, holding that the right to sue survives in legal representatives who inherit by Will, and dismissed the revision petition challenging this substitution.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XXII Rule 3 CPC legal representative right to sue Will

Through: Mr. Arun Francis and Ms. Veronica Francis, Advocates v. THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ORS

21 Jul 2023 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:5102

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of son and daughter-in-law from the senior citizen father's property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, affirming the protective jurisdiction of the District Magistrate against harassment of elderly parents.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 eviction order senior citizen protection harassment

Karanvir Singh v. DY General Manager State Bank of India

21 Jul 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that an employee who fails to apply for regularisation under the prescribed scheme is not entitled to regularisation, and that findings of fact by Industrial Tribunals cannot be interfered with in writ jurisdiction absent perversity or no evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant regularisation industrial dispute Bipartite Settlement Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Standard Chartered Bank UK v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

21 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5173-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment orders under Section 148A must be passed by a jurisdictional officer after considering the assessee's reply and furnishing the material on which proceedings are based, setting aside the impugned order and notice for non-compliance.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A reassessment proceedings jurisdiction

Sonu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

21 Jul 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:5148
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC based on a settlement between parties, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., distinguishing serious offences from private disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 307 IPC

Baleshwari Devi v. Additional Commissioner (Anti-Evasion), Central Goods and Service Tax, Delhi North, New Delhi & Ors.

21 Jul 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:5158-DB

The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the CGST Act cannot take possession of cash during search proceedings without formal seizure and directed refund of illegally possessed amount to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Section 67 CGST Act search and seizure possession without seizure illegal dispossession

Praveen v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Jul 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:5179

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a fake visa case due to incriminating communication evidence and suspicious conduct undermining his innocence.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. fake visa disclosure statement

Vineet Saraf v. Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.

21 Jul 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:5049

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a demand notice under the IBC, holding that personal guarantees remain enforceable despite assignment of the principal debt and that the petitioner must seek remedy before the NCLT.

civil petition_dismissed Significant personal guarantee Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 writ of prohibition demand notice

Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. GS1 India (Formerly EAN India)

21 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5174-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting exemption to GS1 India under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, following the Supreme Court's ruling that such exemption is not available when services benefit trade or business with significant receipts.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 2(15) exemption general public utility

Jitender @ Sonu v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr

21 Jul 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:5105

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a rape case, emphasizing the gravity of offences, prior criminal record, and risk of witness influence as grounds for denial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. rape under Section 376 IPC criminal intimidation Section 506 IPC insult to modesty Section 509 IPC

Sunil v. State

21 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5410

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 33 Delhi Excise Act, ruling that revisional jurisdiction is limited and does not permit reappreciation of evidence absent patent illegality or miscarriage of justice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant revisional jurisdiction Section 33 Delhi Excise Act Section 397 CrPC concurrent findings of fact

Mohd Furqan Sheikh v. State of NCT of Delhi

21 Jul 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:5106

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea under Section 438 CrPC, holding that his involvement in multiple vehicle theft cases as a habitual offender justified denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC theft habitual offender

Major General M.S. Ahluwalia v. Tehelka.com & Ors.

21 Jul 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5073

Delhi High Court held that selective and false imputations of bribery against an Army officer by media defendants constituted defamation, awarding damages while upholding freedom of speech protections for bona fide public interest reporting.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation reputation freedom of speech Article 19(1)(a)

Dabur India Limited v. Vibcare Pharma Pvt Ltd and Another

21 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5077

The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement in a trademark infringement suit, binding the parties to cease infringing use and decreeing the suit as settled.

civil settled trademark infringement trade dress passing off settlement agreement

Mr. Mohit Mathur, Senior Advocate, with Mr. Abhishek Atrey, Ms. Manisha Agarwal, Mr. Varun Maheshwari, Mr. Amit Kumar Singh, Mr. Manan Soni, Mr. Rahul Madan, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Mr. Rabi Kumar, Mr. Divyansh Vajpayee, Ms. Rakshita Goyal, Mr. Sandeep Singh,

21 Jul 2023 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA · 2023:DHC:5045
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The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must apply judicial mind and pass a reasoned order before directing FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., quashing the order against the petitioner for lack of cognizable offence and non-application of mind.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration judicial mind vicarious liability