Delhi High Court

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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

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