Delhi High Court

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Dhruv Chand Pathak v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3704

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on a genuine compromise between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent futile prosecutions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise in criminal cases Section 323 IPC

Renuka Kulkarni v. Delhi Development Authority

25 Apr 2023 · Najmi Waziri

The Delhi High Court set aside DDA's non-speaking lease termination of a Dharamshala for lack of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing and consideration.

administrative remanded Significant lease termination natural justice Dharamshala Delhi Development Authority

Naresh Guliya @ Naresh Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3134

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 509, and 506 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between closely related parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the criminal process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR sexual harassment settlement

CLH Gaseous Fuel Applications Pvt Ltd v. National E Assessment Centre Income Tax Department, New Delhi

25 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3166-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to issue a mandatory show-cause notice and provide an opportunity of hearing as required under CBDT Instruction No. 20/2015.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 CBDT Instruction No. 20/2015 show-cause notice natural justice

Rishi Kumar v. Suresh Kumar Arora & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3019
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The Delhi High Court held that the Trial Court erred in retaining possession keys from the admitted owner due to unrelated disputes, directing release of possession to the petitioner.

civil appeal_allowed Significant possession ownership suit property keys

VANEETA IMPEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI & ORS.

25 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3073-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant personal hearing, directing a de novo assessment and compliance by the Resolution Professional with statutory notices.

tax appeal_allowed Significant principles of natural justice personal hearing assessment order Section 147 Income Tax Act

Dashrath Sharma & Ors. v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3702

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Sh Bhupinder Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4217

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 354 IPC Section 354A IPC

Sh. Nishant Walia & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4216

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. matrimonial dispute mutual divorce

Namita Singh v. The State of Delhi

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3701

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 354, 506 IPC and Section 10 POCSO Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising 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 non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Bird Airport Hotel Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Apr 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2789

The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against hotel developers for alleged environmental violations, holding that prior environmental clearances and absence of mala fide intent preclude sustaining such complaints.

environmental_law petition_allowed Significant environmental clearance Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Office Memorandum National Green Tribunal

Arun Kumar @ Varun v. Narcotics Control Bureau

25 Apr 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2752
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Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prima facie material was insufficient to deny bail and statements under Section 67 NDPS are inadmissible.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act bail Section 37 NDPS Section 67 NDPS

Gurusharan Singh Chohan v. The State NCT of Delhi

25 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2800

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application in a fraud case, holding that no exceptional circumstances exist to grant bail despite the filing of the charge sheet and ongoing investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. fraud cheating

PT DJARUM v. BAJRANG TRADERS & ANR.

25 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2842

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing it in terms of a lawful settlement agreement reached through court-facilitated mediation.

civil settled settlement agreement trademark infringement mediation DJARUM BLACK

Madan Mohan Sharma and Ors. v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. and Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2749
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The Delhi High Court quashed recovery notices seeking excess allowances from retired senior officials, holding such recovery impermissible after five years and without fraud, as it violates equity and Article 14.

administrative petition_allowed Significant recovery of excess payments retired employees Article 14 equity and hardship

D.A.V. College Managing Committee v. Seema Anil Kapoor & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2745-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that pay revision arrears under Central Pay Commission recommendations are statutory dues not barred by delay but recoverable only for three years prior to filing the writ petition, dismissing the employer's appeal against interim relief.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Central Pay Commission pay revision arrears doctrine of laches

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. Airport Authority of India

25 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Yashwant Varma · 2023:DHC:2746-DB

The Delhi High Court held that claims for arrears of rent and damages under Section 28G of the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 are subject to the Limitation Act, 1963, and barred claims cannot be enforced by the Eviction Officer.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Section 28G Airports Authority of India Act Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 arrears of rent

Mohammad Saber v. State of NCT of Delhi

25 Apr 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:2772
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under Section 436A CrPC after prolonged detention exceeding half the maximum sentence, emphasizing the mandatory nature of bail unless sufficient reasons for continued detention are recorded.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 436A CrPC Official Secrets Act, 1923 bail undertrial detention

Rajbir Pal & Anr. v. Kanwar Partap Singh

25 Apr 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2783

The Delhi High Court held that Section 14(1)(e) and the special summary procedure under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act apply to commercial premises, affirming the landlord's bona fide need and upholding the eviction order.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B bona fide requirement

Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Gyan Singh & Anr.

25 Apr 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:2888

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Volvo, restraining defendants from using the 'VOLVO' mark on bicycles and awarding damages for trademark infringement and passing off.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark VOLVO