Delhi High Court

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Arun Kumar Aggarwal v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

01 Jun 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:3936
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the former CFO of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. in a complex economic offence case, balancing stringent statutory bail conditions with the constitutional right to liberty and presumption of innocence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 212(6) Companies Act economic offences fraud

Phonographic Performance Limited v. Sports and Leisure Apparel Limited & Ors.

01 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4082
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The Delhi High Court decreed a copyright infringement suit in terms of a lawful settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, binding the parties to the agreed licensing terms and dismissing further claims.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Settlement Copyright license Background music

Ram Babu v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Jun 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4025-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the MCD to permit a street vendor to vend within the specified zone strictly in accordance with his Certificate of Vending under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Writ of Mandamus

Naman Kulthia v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

01 Jun 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3953

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application as premature due to the absence of prior approval for arrest under the Customs Act and because the petitioner was summoned only as a witness.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Customs Act 1962 prior approval for arrest

Coir Board v. Usha Malik

01 Jun 2023 · Gaurang Kanth, J. · 2023:DHC:4089

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession in favor of the landlord under Order XII Rule VI CPC based on clear admissions of tenancy, rent, and termination, affirming that prima facie proof of ownership suffices in possession suits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule VI CPC judgment on admission landlord-tenant relationship possession suit

Geeta Anand v. Tanya Arjun & Anr.

01 Jun 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3916

The Delhi High Court referred to a Larger Bench the question whether suits by third parties claiming exclusive property rights against in-laws fall within exclusive Family Court jurisdiction under Section 7(1)(d) of the Family Courts Act, 1984.

civil other Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 Section 7(1) Explanation (d) exclusive jurisdiction civil court jurisdiction

MAN INDUSTRIES (INDIA) LIMITED v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED

01 Jun 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3875
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The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator appointed solely by one party was de jure ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, allowing amendment of the challenge petition beyond limitation.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(5) Section 34 Arbitrator eligibility

Vicky @ Kapil v. The State

01 Jun 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:3957

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case after applying the heightened threshold under section 29, considering contradictory evidence and absence of violence, while emphasizing the irrelevance of minor's consent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act Section 29 POCSO bail minor victim

Anita Arora v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int Tax 1(1)(1) & Ors.

01 Jun 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4260-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2016-17, directing fresh proceedings with proper consideration and hearing, as the transaction pertained to AY 2015-16.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 154 Assessment Year 2016-17

Kapoor Chand Gupta v. State & Ors.

01 Jun 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:3935
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The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., upholding cancellation of FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust where the bus was found to be voluntarily surrendered, and held that inherent powers cannot be used to bypass statutory bar on second revision petitions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC cancellation report voluntary surrender criminal breach of trust

The Scotch Whisky Association v. Whiskin Spirits Pvt. Ltd.

01 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4084

The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit by enforcing a settlement where the defendant agreed to cease misleading use of terms evocative of Scotch Whisky, protecting the plaintiff's registered geographical indication.

civil settled Geographical Indication Scotch Whisky Settlement Agreement Consumer Deception

Sanjay v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4853

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise and absence of malafide intent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 363 IPC Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent powers of High Court

Shahnaz Khatoon & Ors. v. GD Goenka Public School

01 Jun 2023 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:4071

The Delhi High Court directed GD Goenka Public School to admit petitioners allotted seats under the EWS/DG category, holding that denial on grounds like unverifiable address or document issues violates Article 21A and the Right to Education Act.

education petition_allowed Significant EWS/DG category admission Right to Education Act 2009 Article 21A Constitution Admission denial

DHIRU REALESTATES PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 7(1), DELHI

01 Jun 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4249-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the income tax assessment order for relying on undisclosed allegations beyond the scope of the notice, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d) notice

Raj Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4809

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Sections 509, 354, and 34 IPC arising from a family property dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR family dispute property dispute

Anis Ahmed Saifi v. State and Anr.

01 Jun 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4808

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 324 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Manju Vats & Ors. v. Meena Pandey

01 Jun 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:4066
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The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiffs' challenge to a sale deed executed to obtain a loan is not barred by the doctrine of pari delicto or limitation, allowing the suit to proceed to trial.

civil other Significant doctrine of pari delicto limitation Order XII Rule 6 CPC sale deed

Rishabh Rawat v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Jun 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:3969

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail in a rape case involving allegations of breach of promise to marry, holding that such issues require trial and applying the 'bail not jail' principle.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 376 IPC promise to marry consent

DLF Commercial Projects Corporation v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi

01 Jun 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4259-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order passed without granting a requested personal hearing, directing a fresh hearing and speaking order in compliance with natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 144B Section 156

INTER IKEA SYSTEMS BV v. BR RETAIL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR.

01 Jun 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:4083

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in terms of a lawful settlement wherein the defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's trademark ownership and agreed to cease use of infringing marks.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Trademarks Act 1999