Delhi High Court

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G Arun v. State NCT of Delhi

18 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4969

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail in a serious offence case under IPC and POCSO Act after considering the nature of allegations, period of custody, and possibility of witness intimidation, emphasizing judicial discretion and trial court's role.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail POCSO Act serious offences witness intimidation

Sh. Sunil Kumar @ Sharma and Anr v. The State through SHO P.S. Vijay Vihar and Anr

18 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5168

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree.

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

Deepanshu Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

18 Jul 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4987

The Delhi High Court upheld the demolition order for an unauthorized temple on public land, ruling that the Sub-Divisional Magistrate had jurisdiction despite the area’s urban status under section 507(a) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.

administrative petition_dismissed demolition order unauthorized structure public land Sub-Divisional Magistrate

Sukhdeep Singh Chadha v. Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department

18 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4989-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to consider the assessee's timely reply to a show-cause notice, directing a fresh order after affording a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed principles of natural justice show-cause notice Income Tax Act, 1961 assessment order

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-11 v. DSC Ltd.

18 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:4905-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years requires a recorded allegation of failure to disclose material facts, and mere reference to a search action is insufficient to confer jurisdiction.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act reopening of assessment failure to disclose material facts search action

Sh. Manujendra Shah v. Commissioner of Income Tax-8 & Anr.

18 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5131-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for AY 2011-12 due to non-application of mind by the Assessing Officer and sanctioning authority, holding that reassessment was invalid as the petitioner had computed capital gains based on circle rates and the AO failed to justify the cost of acquisition adjustments.

tax petition_allowed Significant Reassessment Section 148 Section 50C Cost of acquisition

MHG IP Holdings (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi

18 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4976

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the trademark registration application for reconsideration under the honest concurrent use exception, recognizing the appellant's prior global use and reputation of the mark 'TIVOLI'.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11 Section 12 honest concurrent use

Babita v. Manish Shokeen

18 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:5035

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file her written statement belatedly in a divorce petition, emphasizing leniency in family law matters and granting one last indulgence before strict procedural sanctions.

family appeal_allowed Significant Family Court Divorce Petition Written Statement Transfer Petition

Deepak Goyal and Ors. v. Chief Secretary Delhi and Ors.

18 Jul 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4973-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as satisfied after the Respondents complied with statutory provisions to conduct unopposed elections to the cooperative society's Management Committee.

administrative petition_allowed Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 Section 35 Rule 53 Management Committee elections

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Valley Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.

18 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5062-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside penalty under Section 271(1)(c) where the assessee voluntarily enhanced disallowance under Section 43B before any AO notice.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 43B Income Tax Act Section 271(1)(c) penalty voluntary enhancement revised tax audit report

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURACE CO LTD v. CHANDER KALA DEVI & ORS

18 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4979

The insurer remains liable to pay compensation under a motor vehicle insurance policy unless it proves cancellation and intimation to the insured before the accident, even if the premium cheque was dishonoured.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor vehicle insurance insurance policy cancellation dishonoured cheque intimation of cancellation

Mahesh Mishra v. State of UP; Hindveer Singh v. State of UP

18 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5116-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' plea to recall their conviction and sentence for lack of opportunity to address sentencing but corrected a clerical error regarding the specific IPC provision under which they were convicted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 304 IPC Section 482 CrPC Section 362 CrPC clerical error

Navendu Agarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5253

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the ACMM's order for lack of jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to first approach the Sessions Court as per statutory provisions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant revision petition Section 397 Cr.P.C. Section 380 IPC Section 406 IPC

Vinod Gupta v. The State & Anr.

18 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5252

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287, 337, and 338 IPC based on a voluntary settlement and compensation paid to the complainant, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise settlement

Lt Col Praval Peter Retd & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jul 2023 · The Chief Justice; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:4909-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL filed by prematurely retired armed forces officers seeking pro-rata pension benefits and directed them to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal, affirming its jurisdiction over challenges to pension policies and regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant premature retirement pro-rata pension Armed Forces Tribunal jurisdiction pension regulations

Manudev Dahiya v. Union of India through DG ITBP

18 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4915-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed an adverse APAR given to an ITBP officer due to bias and lack of natural justice, directing a review DPC for his promotion with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant APAR Annual Performance Assessment Report bias in service matters natural justice

Pargan Ram alias Nikka v. State

18 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4929
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused charged under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act after over five years of custody, applying Supreme Court directions that prolonged pre-trial detention entitles bail despite the serious nature of the offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 21(c) commercial quantity

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Spirit Global Construction Pvt. Ltd

18 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:4914-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of reassessment proceedings against Spirit Global Construction Pvt. Ltd. due to the Assessing Officer's failure to record valid reasons establishing jurisdiction under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Reassessment proceedings

Master Luv Rathor v. Maxfort School & Anr.

18 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4027
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission in KG/Pre-primary class as no seat was reserved in that class and the academic session had ended, holding that admission entitlement is limited to the class allotted by the Directorate of Education.

administrative petition_dismissed admission computerized draw of lots EWS/DG category writ of mandamus

Master Mohan Kumar v. Richmond Global School & Anr.

18 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 3118
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The Court held that the right to admission under the RTE Act for an academic session lapses if not exercised within that session and directed the petitioner to apply afresh for the next academic year.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS reservation Admission rights Computerized draw of lots