Delhi High Court

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Gyanender Singh v. State & Anr.

25 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4815

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving forgery and conspiracy under IPC sections 463, 467, 468, 471, 120B, 420, and 34 on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, invoking its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR inherent powers of High Court amicable settlement

GOVT OF NCT DELHI & ORS. v. DR HEMRAJ SINGH & ANR.

25 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3658-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Tribunal order granting increments and pension revisions to employees retiring on June 30 or December 31, holding the issue settled by the Supreme Court judgment in Director (Admn. and HR) KPTCL & Ors. vs. C.P. Mundinamani & Ors.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant annual increment pension revision retirement benefits Tribunal order

M/S Mahesh Construction v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

25 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3728
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of a contractor, holding that courts cannot reappraise evidence under Section 34 and that arbitral tribunals have power to award interest and accept waiver of contractual conditions based on employer's instructions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Section 37 Arbitration Act Limitation

Ram Niwas v. Rajni Singhal & Ors.

25 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3920

The Delhi High Court clarified that the right to cross-examine a witness cannot be closed merely due to the opposing party's witness absence, modifying the Trial Court's procedural directions accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Local Commissioner examination of witnesses cross-examination trial procedure

BIR SINGH DECEASED THROUGH LRS A. ANUJ YADAV B. SANJAY YADAV v. GAON SABHA VILLAGE KAPASHERA & ORS

25 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:4099

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s possession rights over land reserved as Kayami under the consolidation scheme, directing that possession shall not be disturbed without due process of law.

property petition_allowed Kayami land Scheme of Consolidation East Punjab Consolidation Act, 1948 possession

Rizwan v. State

25 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3722

The Delhi High Court extended the interim bail of the petitioner for 10 more days on medical grounds, allowing time for surgery that could not be conducted earlier.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail bail extension medical grounds surgery

Suresh v. Rakhi

25 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3784-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the Family Court's maintenance order, holding that the maintenance amount was reasonably assessed based on the appellant's income and dependents.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance income assessment salary certificate income affidavit

Ajay Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3992

The Delhi High Court held that urbanization extinguishes Bhumidari rights under the DLR Act, directing the petitioner to seek title in Civil Court and maintaining possession status quo temporarily.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanization Bhumidari rights Delhi Development Authority

AL AMANATH HAJ SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

25 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3738

Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Minority Affairs to communicate reasons for Haj quota ineligibility, allowed petitions of compliant HGOs, clarified GST disputes are outside Ministry's jurisdiction, and ordered quota allocation as per Haj Policy 2023.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Haj Policy 2023 Haj Group Organizers quota allocation eligibility criteria

Fybros Electric Private Limited v. Hira Lal Jain Trading as Vikram Cable Industries and Anr

25 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:3792
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to remove the deceptively similar trademark NEBROS registered by the respondent, holding it liable to cause confusion with the petitioner's prior registered marks under Sections 57 and 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 57 Section 11(1)(b) Trademark similarity

Vinay Kumar Kushwha alias Gullu v. State

25 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3673-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony, appellant's admissions, and premeditated assault causing fatal injuries.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder premeditation Section 313 CrPC

Krishna Diagnostic Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 14 3 Delhi

25 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4220-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the tax reassessment order for AY 2017-18, holding that the Assessing Officer failed to properly consider evidence that the petitioner purchased, not sold, the property, and directed reassessment to begin afresh if at all pursued.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148A Assessment Year 2017-18 capital gains

Darshan Harish Joshi v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi

25 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3786

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of masterminding a conspiracy involving fake Enforcement Directorate notices and extortion, holding that the serious nature of allegations and evidence justified continued judicial custody.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. criminal conspiracy fake Enforcement Directorate notices

Mohan Kumar Singh and Ors. v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.

25 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3744-DB

The Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' physical parameters in a recruitment process and allowed participation if found qualified, emphasizing the need to consider representations and ensure fairness.

administrative petition_allowed re-measurement height and chest measurement selection process natural justice

Sunil Kumar v. State

25 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3682

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an attempt to murder case due to prolonged custody without completion of investigation, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C attempt to murder Section 307 IPC

Trichy Sunshine Haj Services v. Union of India

25 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:4125
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The Delhi High Court stayed suspension of Haj Group Organizer’s registration and quota to protect pilgrims’ constitutional right to undertake Haj pilgrimage while allowing investigation to proceed.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Haj Group Organizers Haj quota allocation Article 25 Constitution of India religious freedom

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Ridley Life Science Pvt. Ltd

25 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:5140

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing the parties' lawful settlement agreement, binding them to its terms and granting refund of court fees.

civil settled Settlement Agreement Trademark Dispute Trademark Infringement Passing Off

Amit Bidlan @ Satish v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4760

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under sections 498A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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

R.K. Mishra v. Nidhi Pandey

24 May 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:3625

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondent complied with court directions by considering the transfer request and issuing reasoned orders, and that merits of transfer decisions cannot be challenged in contempt proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant transfer request Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan spouse ground transfer contempt of court

Himanshu v. The State of NCT of Delhi

24 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3726-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition after producing the minor wife before the Court and restoring her custody to her biological mother, while directing police investigation into the legality of the minor marriage and ensuring her security.

criminal petition_allowed habeas corpus minor marriage custody Child Welfare Committee