Delhi High Court

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Bhargava Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Kunal Advertising Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2065

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a complaint dismissed in default under Section 138 NI Act, holding that non-appearance due to pandemic-related confusion was accidental and not wilful.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dismissal in default restoration of complaint non-appearance

Mohd Airaf alias Mohd. Airaf Sabri alias Shanu and Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2043

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage by Talaq.

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

Tarun Sharma v. Ali Zulfikar Ahmed & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1943

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order allowing amendment of the plaint after trial commencement due to procedural deficiencies and granted liberty to file a proper amendment application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint due diligence trial commencement

M/S BAL PHARMA LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER AND ADDITIONAL SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

14 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:2119-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that procedural lapses like non-submission of ARE-2 do not automatically bar rebate claims under Rule 18 of the Central Excise Rules if substantive conditions are met, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Excise Rules 2002 Cenvat Credit Rules 2004 Rebate under Rule 18 Refund under Rule 5

Amit Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority

14 Mar 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1910

The Delhi High Court upheld the DDA's discretionary rejection of the highest bid in an e-auction, holding no contract arose without formal acceptance and refusing judicial interference in commercial evaluation absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant e-auction highest bidder Delhi Development Authority rejection of bid

Harveer Giri v. State

14 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:1843
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The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural discrepancies and delayed FSL reports do not entitle default bail absent satisfaction of statutory conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act bail commercial quantity default bail

Dolby International AB v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

14 Mar 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1854

The Delhi High Court quashed a poorly reasoned patent rejection order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a proper hearing.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant patent application patent rejection reasoned order Patents Act 1970

Sanjay Malik @ Sant Sevak Das v. The State & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:1817

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a sexual assault case, emphasizing nuanced assessment of consent and the risk of witness interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail sexual assault consent emotional exploitation

Mohit @ Mohit Attri and Ors. v. The State & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2063

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 Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Shiv and Sons v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd

14 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1931-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld IRCTC's decision to enforce distinct tender conditions without relaxation of licence fees for post-COVID contracts, ruling that bidders cannot challenge tender terms after participating with full knowledge and that such differentiation does not violate Article 14.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant tender conditions Article 14 license fee COVID-19 pandemic

Vijaykant Jagannath Kulkarni v. Disciplinary Committee The ICAI and Ors

14 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1920

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the ICAI disciplinary order, directing the petitioner to pursue statutory remedies under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.

professional_regulatory petition_dismissed Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 Disciplinary Committee Professional Misconduct RBI Inspection Report

Manju Rani & Ors. v. Boxing Federation of India and Others

14 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1868

The Delhi High Court upheld the selection process for the Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023, refusing interim relief to petitioners challenging their non-selection, holding that the process was fair, reasonable, and non-arbitrary.

sports_administrative appeal_dismissed Significant sports selection boxing Women’s World Boxing Championship fairness in selection

Ankur Kohli v. Vinita Kohli

14 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1896-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore and amend a dismissed divorce petition to one under Section 13B for mutual consent divorce based on a settlement, directing the Family Court to waive the statutory waiting period.

family appeal_allowed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce by mutual consent Section 13B cruelty

Om Prakash Saini & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

14 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1865

Delhi High Court directed revenue authorities to expeditiously decide petitioners' pending representation for correction of land records following liberty granted in an earlier writ petition.

property petition_allowed writ petition revenue records land consolidation Bhoomidaar

Supertech Urban Home Buyers Association Foundation v. Union of India

14 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1872
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions by homebuyers against banks and builder, holding writ jurisdiction is not maintainable over private contractual disputes where alternative statutory remedies exist.

civil petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 private contractual dispute homebuyers

Dr. A.P. Singh v. Dr. Kamal Mitra Chenoy & Ors.

14 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1862

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging partial disallowance of recalling witnesses by consent, directing recording of defendant's evidence with strict compliance.

civil other Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC recall of witnesses leading evidence

Simi Nanda v. Delhi Development Authority

14 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna

Writ petitions challenging show cause notices under Section 4 of the Public Premises Act are not maintainable; occupants must file replies and be heard by the Estate Officer before eviction proceedings proceed.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 4 PP Act Section 15 PP Act show cause notice

Mamta v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

14 Mar 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1814

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a dowry harassment and attempt to murder case, holding that no custodial interrogation was necessary and there was no prima facie material to deny bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC dowry harassment Section 498A IPC

Raj Kumar v. The State, National Capital Territory of Delhi

14 Mar 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1815

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of dowry harassment and attempt to murder, holding that no prima facie case was made out against him and no material supported threat or evidence tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC attempt to murder

Sanjeev Kumar and Anr v. State

14 Mar 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:2060
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The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of Section 308 IPC charge, holding that simple injuries without intention or knowledge to cause death do not attract that offence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 308 IPC charge framing intention to cause death simple injury