Delhi High Court

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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

SZF Exports Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.

17 Jul 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4941-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT order dismissing the appeal for non-payment of pre-deposit and held that the auction purchaser's payment timeline under SARFAESI Rules starts from bid acceptance, not auction date.

civil petition_dismissed SARFAESI Act, 2002 Rule 9(3) SARFAESI Rules auction of secured property pre-deposit condition

Divay Bahl v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

17 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5003

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such resolutions in matrimonial disputes.

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

Sh. Manoj Biswas and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

17 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5004

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.

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

Carlton Shoes Ltd. & Anr. v. VIP Industries Ltd.

17 Jul 2023 · Jyoti Singh

The court held that concurrent trademark registrations preclude infringement claims between proprietors under Section 28(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, but common law passing off rights remain enforceable based on prior user and goodwill in India.

civil other Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 28(3) Section 27(2) passing off

Siemens Industry Software NV v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax) Circle 3(1)(2), New Delhi & Anr.

17 Jul 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5024-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against Siemens Industry Software NV triggered by an erroneous TDS return that was subsequently corrected.

tax appeal_allowed reassessment proceedings tax deducted at source Form 26Q Form 26AS

Mukesh Bhardwaj v. The State of NCT of Delhi

17 Jul 2023 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:4878

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused director in a multi-crore financial fraud case due to unclear role and prolonged trial prospects.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 439 CrPC economic offences director liability

Sharda Relan v. State & Ors.

17 Jul 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:4882
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The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and registered Will, holding that proof by one attesting witness suffices and objections beyond testamentary jurisdiction cannot bar probate.

civil petition_allowed Significant probate Indian Succession Act valid execution of Will attesting witness

Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Mahesh Kumar & Ors.

17 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court directed the release of the awarded compensation amount deposited in appeal proceedings directly to the claimants following withdrawal of the appeal and administrative constraints in transferring funds to the MACT.

civil petition_allowed Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal MACT award compensation disbursement appeal withdrawal

Naresh Kumar Gandhi v. Cambridge Foundation School

17 Jul 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:4866
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The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary inquiry and removal order against a teacher due to bias of the inquiry officer who had pre-judged the case, emphasizing the fundamental principle that no one shall be a judge in their own cause.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary inquiry bias natural justice inquiry officer

Manoj Kumar Sharma v. District Magistrate North East Delhi & Anr.

17 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

Delhi High Court directed consolidated judicial hearing of compensation claims and challenges related to North-East Delhi Riots 2020, emphasizing fair, transparent assessment under Supreme Court guidelines.

administrative other Significant North-East Delhi Riots 2020 victim compensation Claims Commission Supreme Court guidelines

Sachin Kumar v. National Medical Commission & Ors.

17 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:716

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the National Medical Commission amended its eligibility criteria and granted the petitioner the Eligibility Certificate to appear in the FMGE.

administrative petition_dismissed Foreign Medical Graduate Examination Eligibility Certificate National Medical Commission Biology subject requirement

Anis Ahmed v. Government NCT of Delhi

17 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7987-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a tribunal cannot dismiss an entire application as infructuous merely because the petitioner attained superannuation, and remanded the matter for consideration of salary arrears with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Original Application Re-employment Superannuation Infructuous

JSW Ispat Special Products Limited v. Bharat Petroresources Limited

17 Jul 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2025:DHC:7948
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing post-insolvency claims, ruling that the presiding arbitrator was not disqualified despite prior adjudication on related legal issues, and that claims excluded by an approved Resolution Plan under IBC are non-arbitrable.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 disclosure Entry 16 Seventh Schedule Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

RBCL Piletech Infra v. Bholasingh Jaiprakash Construction Limited

15 Jul 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:5415
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) and allowed inclusion of BHEL but not NTPC in arbitration, holding that non-signatories may be included if a direct contractual nexus exists.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act non-signatory inclusion arbitration agreement composite transaction

Ujjval Constructions v. Larsen and Toubro Ltd.

14 Jul 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:5461
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The Delhi High Court held that a defendant's reply to a legal notice does not constitute a clear and unequivocal admission of liability warranting a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC when the written statement denies such liability and raises serious disputes.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC admission of liability judgment on admission discretion of court

Rakesh Kumar v. State (GNCTD)

14 Jul 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:4786
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Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy in a property dispute due to prima facie evidence and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail forgery criminal conspiracy property dispute