Delhi High Court

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Sudeep Raj Saini v. High Court of Delhi

12 Jul 2023 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4661-DB
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The Delhi High Court’s award of additional marks to candidates failing to meet qualifying criteria in the DHJS Examination was held illegal, but the eligibility of a contractual legal consultant as a practicing advocate was upheld.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 additional marks moderation of marks eligibility criteria

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. UOI & Ors.

12 Jul 2023 · Najmi Waziri · 2023:DHC:4709
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the government's notification abolishing contract labour at Mathura Refinery, holding that statutory procedures and principles of natural justice were complied with and that judicial review is limited to the decision-making process.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 Section 10(1) notification abolition of contract labour natural justice

Mayank Singh Sikarwar v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:5038

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cheating and forgery case subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with the investigation and non-interference with evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 82 Cr.P.C. forgery

Kanwar Nitish alias Nitish Kanwar v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4710

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a rape case, holding that a bona fide promise to marry later breached does not vitiate consent under Section 90 IPC absent evidence of initial fraudulent intent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail false promise of marriage Section 376 IPC Section 438 CrPC

Kingsley Ofobike v. Narcotics Control Bureau

12 Jul 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4885
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a foreign national accused in a narcotics case, holding that inadmissible co-accused disclosures and uncorroborated electronic evidence cannot alone deny bail under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 67 NDPS disclosure statement

N v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. & Ors.

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4715

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a sexual assault and criminal intimidation case, emphasizing the need for strong material to revoke bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cancellation of bail intimate photographs threats

Manoj Sirohi v. State of the NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4718

The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict who had served over 13 years, quashing a punishment ticket for late surrender during COVID-19 emergency parole, emphasizing rehabilitation and balancing societal interests.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant furlough life imprisonment emergency parole COVID-19 pandemic

Javed Qureshi & Anr. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4712
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging illegal slaughter of agricultural cattle, holding that the allegations disclose cognizable offences and triable issues, and quashing is not warranted at the investigation stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act cognizable offence

Taher Hussain v. State

12 Jul 2023 · Anish Dayal

The Delhi High Court reserved and pronounced an order on a bail application filed by Tahir Hussain, referring to a prior bail order, with the decision uploaded on the court's website.

criminal other Procedural bail application High Court of Delhi criminal procedure order reserved

Hansraj v. Commissioner of Police and Anr.

12 Jul 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:4676-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that training period prior to formal promotion as Head Constable (AWO) under Delhi Police Rules, 1980, does not count for increments or pay scale entitlement.

administrative petition_dismissed training period increment promotion Head Constable Assistant Wireless Operator

M/S Chitra Hardware v. Commissioner of VAT & Anr.

12 Jul 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4782-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against default assessment under the DVAT Act due to failure to produce documentary evidence to substantiate input tax credit claims, affirming the onus on the assessee to prove genuineness of ITC.

tax appeal_dismissed input tax credit default assessment Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 documentary evidence

Pr. Commissioner, Central Excise and CGST-Delhi South v. Blackberry India Private Limited

12 Jul 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4781-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT’s order allowing BlackBerry India’s refund claim, ruling that it was not an intermediary and its services qualified as export of taxable services under the relevant service tax laws.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant CENVAT Credit refund intermediary definition export of taxable services Place of Provision of Service Rules, 2012

Shri Ram General Insurance Company Ltd v. Jugnu Kumari

12 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4780

The insurer is liable to pay compensation for motor accident claims even if the vehicle lacked a valid permit but retains the right to recover the amount from the owner and driver.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 149 insurance liability valid permit

Ashok Kumar Gupta and Anr. v. Anil Gupta

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4722
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The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that inquiry under Section 202 CrPC can be satisfied by affidavits without examining witnesses on oath when the accused resides outside the court's jurisdiction.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 202 CrPC inquiry summoning order dishonour of cheque

Roopak’s Pik and Pay v. The Registrar of Trademarks

12 Jul 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:4796

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed acceptance and advertisement of the appellant's trademark application, holding that similarity with family-owned marks is not a valid ground for rejection.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Trademark application rejection Similarity of marks Family-owned marks

Deepak Dahiya & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Jul 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4810-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical board findings that declared BSF officers unfit due to being overweight, holding no provision exists to grant additional opportunity for weight reduction and re-examination.

administrative petition_dismissed medical examination overweight Border Security Force review medical board

Rajesh Jindal v. Sanjay Khurana

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4714

The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the complainant for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure a fair trial, imposing conditions to prevent delay and prejudice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witness cross-examination fair trial

Ish Bhatnagar v. State & Anr.

12 Jul 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:4717

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery and cheating, holding that inconclusive forensic evidence alone does not justify quashing and the investigation must be allowed to proceed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR forgery cheating

National Insurance Company Limited v. Mahipal & Ors.

12 Jul 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4861

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a valid Fitness Certificate on the accident date entitles the insurer to recover compensation from the vehicle owner, allowing the insurer's appeal.

motor_accident_claims / insurance / transport_law appeal_allowed Significant Fitness Certificate Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Insurance recovery Roadworthiness

Shri Rohit Chhabra v. Nishala Chhabra

12 Jul 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:4850-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the maintenance appeal by recording a mutual settlement between the parties covering alimony, divorce, and related criminal proceedings, thereby setting aside the maintenance order.

family appeal_allowed maintenance Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act mutual settlement family court