Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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M/S S. S. Hospitality v. M/S Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

04 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:3082

The Delhi High Court held that franchisees are not subordinate offices for territorial jurisdiction under the Trade Marks Act, and upheld the suit's maintainability in Delhi.

civil petition_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction subordinate office franchisee Trade Marks Act, 1999

Anil Kumar Vohra v. MCD

04 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:3380-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the MCD's tender eligibility criteria restricting participation to contractors with specialized experience in concrete road construction, dismissing the petition alleging arbitrariness and violation of Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Tender eligibility criteria Article 14 Judicial review of tenders Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Manoj Kumar v. Land and Building Department and Ors.

04 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3323

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for non-substitution of legal representatives after the petitioner's death but granted liberty to file a fresh petition challenging the rejection of an alternative land allotment application.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition substitution of legal representatives alternative allotment of land procedural requirement

Ankit Ahuja & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3285

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

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC mutual settlement

Himanshu Chauhan v. Shikha

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3283

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Seema Anil Kapoor v. C.L. Bhalla Dayanand Model School

04 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3052

Delhi High Court directs payment of salary arrears under 6th and 7th CPC to school employees, resolving calculation disputes through Directorate of Education intervention.

labor petition_allowed Significant pay arrears 6th Central Pay Commission 7th Central Pay Commission CCS Revised Pay Rules

Savita Tokas v. State (NCT) of Delhi

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3140

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a government job fraud case involving impersonation and forgery, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and thorough investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC impersonation cheating

Jagtar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

04 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:3690-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the cancellation of a corrigendum tender and upheld the validity of a fresh tender for a parking site, emphasizing limited judicial interference in tender matters absent mala fide or arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation judicial review Article 226 No Objection Certificate

Puran Chand v. Delhi Fire Service & Ors.

04 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3063

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to prevent illegal encroachments by eateries in a residential area, enforce fire safety norms, and impose fines to protect public space and safety.

administrative petition_allowed Significant encroachment public footpath fire safety certificate Delhi Fire Service

Jaquar Company Pvt Ltd v. Villeroy Boch AG & Anr.

04 May 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:3226
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The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining Villeroy from using the deceptively similar trademark "ARTIS" infringing Jaquar's registered mark "ARTIZE" under the Trademarks Act, 1999.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Deceptive similarity Interim injunction Distinctiveness

The Commissioner of Income Tax – International Taxation -1 v. Amadeus IT Group SA

04 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals against the Tribunal's order on profit attribution, income classification, and interest under Section 234B, holding that tax deducted at source negates advance tax liability and interest under Section 234B.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 195 Section 234B Permanent Establishment

Rakbro Industrial Corporation & Anr. v. Suraj Auto Stores & Anr.

04 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3325

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections in execution proceedings, holding that allegations of forgery and lack of privity not raised earlier cannot be entertained under Section 47 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 47 CPC Execution of decree Forgery of documents Ex parte decree

The Commissioner of Income Tax – International Taxation -1 v. Amadeus IT Group SA

04 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4327-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeals on income tax issues relating to profit attribution, booking fees, and interest liability, holding the questions were covered by binding Supreme Court precedents.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Permanent Establishment Profit Attribution Booking Fee Business Income

Pratap Singh and Others v. The State and Others & Anr.

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4660

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute between neighbors following their voluntary settlement under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR private dispute amicable settlement

Om Prakash v. Commissioner of Police

04 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8439-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal’s limitation-based dismissal of a pay fixation claim, holding that such claims constitute a recurring cause of action and remanded the matter for merits consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation increment limitation Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997

Independent Thought v. Union of India & Anr.

03 May 2023 · Manmohan; Saurabh Banerjee · 2023:DHC:3085-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the POCSO Act overrides Cr.P.C restrictions on prosecuting sexual offences against minor wives and that courts may extend limitation periods under Sections 472 and 473 Cr.P.C, while declining to extend limitation under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 198(6) Cr.P.C Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 marital rape limitation period

VMVS TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 26(1) & ANR.

03 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3804-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for unreasonable conclusions on escaped income and remanded the matter to the Assessing Officer for fresh consideration with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148A(d) Income Tax Act Accommodation entries Escaped income Bogus unsecured loans

Inder Mohan Singh & Ors. v. Navneet Kaur & Ors.

03 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3196

The Delhi High Court exercised its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 to direct reassignment and expeditious disposal of pending execution and objection petitions before a Commercial Court, emphasizing timely justice without curtailing parties’ rights.

civil other Significant Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction Commercial Court execution petition

National Highways Authority of India v. Progressive Constructions Limited

03 May 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:3008

The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award made without evidentiary support, holding that awards without evidence can be challenged and set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Setting aside award

M/S EVERSHINE BUILDWELL PVT LTD v. M/S WIANXX IMPEX PVT LTD

03 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:3788-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal as infructuous after the arbitral award was passed, rendering challenges to interlocutory orders on fee defaults and counterclaim termination moot.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 38 Section 34 termination of counterclaim