Delhi High Court

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State Bank of India v. M/S Arizona Printers & Packers Ltd & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2978
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside an ex-parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that miscommunication and misplaced power of attorney constituted sufficient cause for non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order IX Rule 13 CPC ex-parte decree sufficient cause condonation of delay

M/S SHIVI METAL v. AMIT KUMAR AND ANR.

13 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3014

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal, holding that valid service of summons and a prior nominal settlement do not bar an employee’s claim for statutory compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.

labor appeal_dismissed Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 service of summons ex-parte proceedings statutory compensation

Ashok Kumar Madan v. Income Tax Officer Ward 67(1) New Delhi and Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3231-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices issued on the incorrect premise of non-filing and for non-disclosure of material evidence, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148A(b) Income Tax Act reassessment notice non-filing of return natural justice

Akash v. The State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4842

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted grievous injury under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that detention during trial should not be punitive and imposing conditions to ensure trial integrity.

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

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. KKM Management Centre Pvt. Ltd.

13 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3219-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's confirmation of deletion of addition relating to secondment costs for AY 2014-15, applying the principle of consistency and finding no substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal secondment costs principle of consistency disallowance of expenditure

Akshay Talwar & Anr. v. Anil Seth & Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2512
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The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from an Agreement to Sell, holding that disputed factual issues and stamping objections are to be resolved in arbitration, not at the appointment stage.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Agreement to Sell

Neelam Jain & Another v. Tej Singh Verma

13 Apr 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2523

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the limited scope of judicial review under Section 34 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or interference with the Arbitrator's factual findings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitral award challenge misrepresentation encroachment

Harsh Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2604

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/338 IPC and Motor Vehicles Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties and absence of coercion.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement deed Section 279 IPC Section 338 IPC

Heena Khatun v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:2901
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory authorization requirements for search by a female officer under Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 42 NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act authorization for search

E S Ranganatha v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2710

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a senior government employee can be lawfully continued beyond three months without issuance of a charge sheet if justified by ongoing investigations and periodic review, dismissing the petition challenging such continuation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension charge sheet review of suspension disciplinary proceedings

Frigorifico Allana Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2547-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the technical qualification of a consortium in a municipal tender, holding that the administrative decision was neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in commercial contract matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review tender evaluation technical qualification bid security

Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt Ltd v. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2546-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the award of a security services tender to a bidder selected based on highest turnover among multiple L-1 bidders, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide in the tender process.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant GEM Portal tender process L-1 bidders tie-breaking criteria

Riki v. Vikas Babu

13 Apr 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:2527

The Delhi High Court held that a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain a claim if the insurer carries on business within its territory, setting aside the tribunal's rejection of the claim on territorial jurisdiction grounds and remanding the matter for merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166(2) territorial jurisdiction Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal

Ramesh Chandra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2665

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 308/34 and 354 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 308 IPC

Baneet Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2639

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

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

MS Archana Sharma v. The State and Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:2638
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking transfer of further investigation to CBI and other reliefs on grounds of res judicata and held that further investigation and arrest matters lie within the Magistrate's jurisdiction under CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant res judicata transfer of investigation sexual harassment FIR registration

Dash Exports Private Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2587

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to challenge a provisional attachment order under PMLA affecting property post insolvency resolution, directing release of title deeds upon deposit of the property's ascribed value.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act provisional attachment order insolvency resolution plan NCLT

Girdhari Lal Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. NBCC India Ltd.

13 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2586

The Delhi High Court issued directions for further hearing on whether GST should be included in the cost of construction for calculating the 1% welfare cess under the 1998 Rules, without delivering a final decision.

administrative other Procedural Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Rules, 1998 GST cess calculation cost of construction

Sunil Kumar v. The Director General, Border Security Force & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2549-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF transfer order, holding that absence of proof of inadequate medical facilities at the new posting precludes interference with the transfer.

administrative petition_dismissed Movement Order Transfer Border Security Force HIV

TTK Prestige Ltd v. KCM Appliances Private Limited

13 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2494

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered pressure cooker design combining aesthetic and functional features and held that the defendant's similar design constituted piracy under the Designs Act, rejecting prior publication and functionality challenges.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Designs Act, 2000 design registration piracy of design prior publication