Delhi High Court

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Malay Pandey v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

07 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1014

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the employer accepted the employee's resignation, negating the need for further relief.

employment other resignation acceptance of resignation writ petition mandamus

M/S SUN AVIATION PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT)

07 Feb 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:994-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Customs penalty order for lack of valid service of Show Cause Notice, emphasizing that service by speed post must be with acknowledgment due to satisfy natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 153 Show Cause Notice service of notice

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/S Athena Energy Ventures Pvt. Ltd

07 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1720-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against disallowance under Section 14A where no exempt income was earned, condoned delay due to COVID-19, and held that the Finance Act 2022 amendment is not retrospective.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act Rule 8D Income Tax Rules disallowance exempt income

M/S KBG ENGINEERS v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

07 Feb 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:888

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of the Dispute Redressal Committee with a 90-day timeline and eventual appointment of an arbitrator, leaving limitation and other defenses to be decided by the arbitrator, emphasizing the principle of 'when in doubt, do refer' under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator limitation Dispute Redressal Committee

Aktiebolaget Volvo v. Volvo White Paints Industries

07 Feb 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:868

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

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark summary judgment

My Preferred Transformation and Hospitality Pvt Ltd and Anr. v. Faridabad Implements Pvt Ltd

07 Feb 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:847

The Delhi High Court held that the condonable period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act is not a period of limitation and cannot be extended by court vacations or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act, dismissing the petition filed after the condonable period expired.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Act, 1963 General Clauses Act, 1897

Ishwar Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

07 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1474

The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR based on a genuine, voluntary settlement between estranged spouses who had already obtained a divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Bank of Baroda v. M/S Aggarwal Agencies Pvt. Ltd.

07 Feb 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1418-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay and consequently the appeal filed by Bank of Baroda against a decree in favor of M/s Aggarwal Agencies Pvt. Ltd., holding that the delay was not satisfactorily explained despite COVID-19 related extensions.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay limitation period COVID-19 pandemic extension of limitation

M/S IONIC MSM LTD. v. SMT SITA DEVI TH. LR SUBODH KUMAR JAIN

07 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1080

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the Trial Court's order striking off the Defendant's defense for non-payment of arrears and dismissing the amendment application due to lack of specific pleadings on lease renewal.

civil appeal_dismissed Lease Agreement Order 12 Rule 6 CPC Order XV-A CPC Order 6 Rule 17 CPC

Delhi State Legal Services Authority v. Chief Public Information Officer

07 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:912

The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC order directing the Juvenile Justice Board to reconstruct destroyed records and provide RTI information to the victim's father under Section 99(2) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 Section 99(2) victim's right to information

Ashna Roy v. ITC Limited

07 Feb 2023 · Aniruddha Bose; Ved Prakash
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The High Court allowed ITC Limited's appeal, setting aside the Rs. 2 crore compensation awarded for deficiency in hairstyling service and remanded the matter for reconsideration after allowing the consumer to produce evidence substantiating her claims.

consumer appeal_allowed Significant deficiency in service consumer protection compensation quantum haircut negligence

UPGRAD EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED v. INTELLIPAAT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

06 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:854

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil commercial suit by decreeing it in terms of the parties' settlement recorded through undertaking affidavits.

civil other settlement civil suit undertaking affidavit decree on settlement

Santosh Chadha v. Sh. Hari Chand & Ors

06 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1019

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court’s order closing the defendant’s evidence for lack of medical proof, granting a final opportunity to record evidence considering the petitioner’s age and subsequent medical documents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant adjournment medical evidence defendant evidence trial court

M/S MAHAJAN FABRICS PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER, CGST AND ORS.

06 Feb 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:976-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellate order rejecting CGST refund, holding that the Revenue's appeal was based on an erroneous finding regarding vehicle registration and that the petitioner complied with statutory refund eligibility conditions.

tax petition_allowed Significant CGST refund Section 16 CGST Act input tax credit e-vahan portal

Usha Rani through her LR Vandana Oberoi v. Aarshi Arora

06 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:951

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of an application to reject the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed ownership issues require trial and the plaint disclosed a cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 7 Rule 11 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint possession

Jyotsana Sinha v. Snigdha Paper and Packaging LLP

06 Feb 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:826

The Delhi High Court held that upon valid invocation of an arbitration clause, the Court must appoint an arbitrator without delving into the merits or pending suits, and directed appointment of a Chartered Accountant arbitrator through DIAC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Arbitration Agreement Appointment of Arbitrator

Mohd Iqbal Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Feb 2023 · Anish Dayal · 2023:DHC:900

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for possession of commercial quantity heroin, holding that Section 50 NDPS Act notice is required only when the person is searched, not when contraband is recovered from the accused's bag.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act commercial quantity bail

Riyasat Ali v. State

06 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:892

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of theft, holding that pending forensic reports and refusal to join TIP do not justify denial of bail once the charge sheet is filed and no recovery is made.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC theft Section 379 IPC

RICA S.P.A v. M/S HIRAL CHEM & ORS.

06 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · CS(COMM) 225/2022

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit following a settlement recognizing the plaintiff's exclusive rights and prohibiting defendants from using deceptively similar marks.

civil settled trademark infringement settlement agreement exclusive trademark rights well-known trademark

G.M Modi Hospital A Research Centre for Medical Sciences v. Vishnu Priya Giri

06 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:852

The Delhi High Court upheld the joint and several liability of a hospital and doctor for medical negligence causing death, affirming compensation with interest from the complaint date and emphasizing the hospital's vicarious liability and need for systemic improvements.

civil petition_dismissed Significant medical negligence compensation vicarious liability interest on compensation