Delhi High Court

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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
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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

Varun Yadav v. Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

21 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7757-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the dismissal of the writ petition, directing the appellant to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal for his service-related dispute concerning non-renewal of contractual employment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 contractual service writ petition

Awdesh Ojha & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

20 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5719

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement in a commercial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR criminal breach of trust cheating

The Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Sh. Subhash Chander

20 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7922-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order prohibiting recovery of overpaid pension amounts from a retired Group 'C' employee, affirming that such recovery within one year of retirement is arbitrary and impermissible under Supreme Court precedents.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant overpayment recovery Group C employees CCS Pension Rules 1972 State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih

Pankaj Mehndiratta v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Jul 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:5120

The Delhi High Court held that changing examination qualifying marks mid-way without notice is impermissible and directed issuance of Customs Brokers License to the petitioner who qualified under the original criteria.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations 2013 examination criteria mid-way change oral examination

Shri Bhupender Kumar v. Genesis Wellness Clinic Private Limited

20 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5075

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve Genesis Wellness Clinic Pvt. Ltd. due to absence of assets, discharged the liquidator, and directed transfer of remaining funds to the Common Pool Fund.

corporate petition_allowed Company liquidation Official Liquidator Company dissolution Companies Act 1956

Shadab v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

20 Jul 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:5093

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's bail plea in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, citing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC murder

Surender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

20 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5286-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the POSH Act and CCS (CCA) Rules, the ICC enquiry procedure must follow principles of natural justice with the complaint itself acting as charge-sheet, setting aside the departmental charge-sheet and fact-finding report and directing a fresh enquiry.

administrative review_petition_dismissed_with_modification Significant Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 Internal Complaints Committee CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 fact-finding enquiry