Delhi High Court

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National Restaurant Association of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

12 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2606

Delhi High Court directed associations of hotels and restaurants to disclose members and consider voluntary service charges following challenge to CCPA guidelines prohibiting compulsory service charges.

consumer_protection other Significant service charge Central Consumer Protection Authority Consumer Protection Act 2019 unfair trade practices

Vaibhav Chaurasia v. Union of India

12 Apr 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:2560

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the Registrar of Trademarks to decide the petitioner’s trademark proprietor substitution application within six weeks and update the online database accordingly.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed Trademark substitution Assignment deed Registrar of Trademarks Writ of mandamus

Akram Ali v. The State NCT of Delhi

12 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2542

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing that detention during trial is not punitive and bail can be granted with appropriate conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 406 IPC criminal breach of trust proclaimed offender

S Gurbachan Singh & Ors. v. Geeta Issar

12 Apr 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:2621

The Delhi High Court held that cross-examination cannot be conducted on photocopies before production of original documents, setting aside the trial court's order directing such procedure.

civil appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination photocopies original documents primary evidence

Uber India Systems Private Limited v. Union of India

12 Apr 2023 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:2489

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of GST Notifications taxing passenger transport services supplied through electronic commerce operators, holding the classification reasonable and constitutionally valid.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant GST Electronic Commerce Operator Auto Rickshaw Passenger Transportation

Ramky Infrastructure Ltd TK Engineering Consortium Pvt Ltd Joint Venture v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

12 Apr 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:2558

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the arbitral tribunal’s refusal to grant interim injunction against invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, affirming that such injunctions are exceptional and the invocation letters complied with guarantee terms.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bank guarantees interim injunction Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17

BSES Yamuna Power Limited v. Virender Nath Diwedi & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3056

The Delhi High Court held that the Pension Trust, not the successor DISCOM, is liable to pay retiral benefits to employees opting for voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A of the CCS Pension Rules, modifying the Labour Court order accordingly.

labor appeal_allowed Significant voluntary retirement retiral benefits Pension Trust liability Rule 48-A CCS Pension Rules

Deepak Aggarwal v. State

11 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4819

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 324 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., subject to payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 324 IPC

Sanjay Sharma v. State of Punjab & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:2915
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that a government servant appointed temporarily in his own pay scale is not entitled to a higher pay scale without Finance Department approval, and excess payments made can be lawfully recovered.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant temporary post pay scale excess payment recovery Finance Department approval

S K Goel v. M/S Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3189

The Delhi High Court held that pension and terminal benefits on voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A CCS Pension Rules are payable by the Pension Trust, directing release of dues to the petitioner in line with settled precedents.

labor petition_allowed Significant voluntary retirement Rule 48-A CCS Pension Rules pension liability Delhi Electricity Reforms Act

M/S Satish Chand Rajesh Kumar Pvt. Ltd. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.

11 Apr 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:2813

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the arbitral tribunal's interlocutory order granting a provisional extension of time with reservation of liquidated damages, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 37(2) of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37(2) Extension of time Provisional extension

Matrix Forex Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2695-DB

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings for recovery of service tax under the omitted Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 can be validly initiated or continued after the CGST Act, 2017 came into force, as saved by Section 174 of the CGST Act.

tax petition_dismissed Significant CGST Act 2017 Finance Act 1994 service tax repeal and saving

Riyazuddin v. State NCT of Delhi

11 Apr 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2436
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The Delhi High Court held that filing a charge-sheet within the statutory period for known offences bars the accused from claiming statutory bail even if further investigation leads to supplementary charge-sheets for additional offences.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant statutory bail Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. charge-sheet supplementary charge-sheet

Ramesh Kumar Singla and Anr. v. Satwant Kaur

11 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2878

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a trial court's restraint order on suit property, holding that the appellants were given sufficient opportunity to be heard before the interim order was passed.

civil appeal_dismissed restraint order Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC Order I Rule 10 CPC condonation of delay

Gujarat State Export Corporation Ltd. v. Mukesh Tyagi

11 Apr 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2455
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The Delhi High Court upheld the illegality of termination without compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act but denied regularization, awarding monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 25-F retrenchment daily wager

Kulveer Singh and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

11 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2575

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

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

Rangoli International Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Vibhu Bakhrhu; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2691-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the demand for refund of duty drawback where export proceeds were not realised within the prescribed time, rejecting the petitioner’s claim of exemption under RBI Circular and Drawback Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant duty drawback Customs Act, 1962 Section 75 Rule 16A(5)

Chander Bhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

11 Apr 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:2433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and ballistic evidence linking the appellant's licensed firearm to the fatal shooting.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder licensed firearm ballistic evidence

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Bimlesh & Ors.

11 Apr 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:2454
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the Pranay Sethi principles retrospectively, recognizing the deceased as skilled labour, and adjusting future prospects and deductions accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Future Prospects Minimum Wages

Smt. Ganga Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi

11 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2574

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the court process.

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