Delhi High Court

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Rajesh Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.

09 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3648

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent futile litigation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

Sheevam Transolutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 22(2) Delhi & Anr.

09 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4312-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant personal hearing, directing a fresh hearing in compliance with natural justice and CBDT guidelines.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A personal hearing natural justice

Ramit Chhabra & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

09 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4271

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

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

Ravi Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

09 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3312-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations on MACP benefits and recovery of increments within four weeks, restraining further recovery meanwhile.

administrative other Modified Assured Career Progression MACP annual increments service benefits

Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr. v. Ajay Kumar & Ors.

09 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3185-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing LTC claims by employees who booked tickets through unauthorized agents, subject to recovery of any excess fare over authorized agent rates.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Leave Travel Concession Authorized travel agents Recovery of LTC Employees State Insurance Corporation

Sumer Sharma & Anr. v. State and Anr.

09 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4766

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family dispute under Sections 354, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement family dispute

Janak Raj v. Union of India

09 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3186-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant convicted by a trial court is not entitled to provisional pension during the pendency of appeal if the conviction itself is not stayed, validating permanent pension forfeiture under CCS Pension Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant pension forfeiture conviction provisional pension CCS Pension Rules

Unikil Pesticides Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

09 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:3402-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a 'me-too' insecticide registration application under Section 9(4) of the Insecticides Act, 1968, holding that such registration requires import from the same source as the original registration under Section 9(3).

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Insecticides Act, 1968 Section 9(3) Section 9(4) registration of insecticides

Sh. Genda Ram v. The State of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3736

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following a voluntary and lawful settlement between parties in a private dispute.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR private dispute amicable settlement

Himanshu Verma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr

09 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3735

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC amicable settlement

Ajit Saxena v. Roshni Rajaram

09 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3329

The Delhi High Court set aside costs imposed on counsel due to miscommunication during a virtual hearing and expunged adverse remarks against the counsel, disposing of the petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed costs video conferencing miscommunication expungement of observations

Om Prakash & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

09 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:3905-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed street vendors holding valid certificates under the 2014 Act to continue vending in designated areas subject to compliance with certificate conditions until permanent sites are allotted.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 vending certificate Municipal Corporation of Delhi writ petition

Shri Mukul Sanwal v. Union of India

09 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3177-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Government's discretionary denial of pension under Rule 5(1) of the AIS (DCRB) Rules must be reasoned, and directed the petitioner to challenge the fresh denial before the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant pensionary benefits All India Service (Death-Cum-Retiral Benefits) Rules, 1958 Rule 5(1) discretionary power

M/S. QUICKDEL LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. v. DELHI ARBITRATION CENTRE & ORS.

09 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3259

The Delhi High Court held that benefits under the MSMED Act cannot be claimed retrospectively by a supplier registered after contract and supply, setting aside arbitration proceedings initiated under the Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant MSMED Act 2006 registration date retrospective benefit arbitration

Brompton Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd. v. Yves Saint Laurent and Anr.

09 May 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:3150-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Brompton's appeal, upholding the injunction restraining unauthorized use of YSL trademarks post-termination of the franchise agreement, emphasizing privity of contract and estoppel against contradictory judicial stands.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Franchise Agreement Trademark Infringement Trade Marks Act 1999 Interlocutory Injunction

Rajesh Kumar Panday and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

09 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3313-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits for CRPF personnel, holding the issue resolved by a recent government memorandum and prior judicial decision.

administrative petition_dismissed Old Pension Scheme CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 CRPF pension benefits Office Memorandum 03.03.2023

Pradeep Kumar Sinha v. Union of India & Ors.

09 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3184-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated without prior approval of the competent authority are invalid and cannot be validated by post facto approval, setting aside the penalty imposed on the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet prior approval post facto approval

Poonam Kakkar v. Vaishali & Anr.

09 May 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:3172

The Delhi High Court set aside a decree of possession granted on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to disputed facts requiring trial, emphasizing that clear and unambiguous admissions are necessary for such summary judgments.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions landlord-tenant relationship English Mortgage

Ranjan Dhingra v. Rotary International & Ors.

09 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3096

Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit challenging Rotary International's election result, holding that only Clubs have locus to challenge under the Bylaws and internal remedies must be exhausted before court intervention.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Rotary International Election challenge Locus standi Internal dispute resolution

Anil Bhai v. The Commissioner of Police & Ors.

09 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3180-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioner's application for lack of detailed consideration and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural Central Administrative Tribunal illegal gratification sting operation video evidence