Delhi High Court

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Mahinder Singh and Ors. v. The State and Anr.

18 Jan 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:732
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 325, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and promote social harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers

M/S Lintas India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Prasar Bharti

18 Jan 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:384

The Delhi High Court condoned a 43-day delay in entering appearance in a summary suit under Order 37 CPC, holding that bona fide administrative lapses and ignorance of procedural timelines constitute sufficient cause for relief to ensure substantial justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 37 CPC condonation of delay summary suit sufficient cause

Isha v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:468
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The Delhi High Court held that compulsory COVID-19 vaccination cannot be mandated by employers as it violates fundamental rights unless proportionate, and allowed the petitioner to seek service benefits for forced absence due to non-vaccination.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant COVID-19 vaccine mandate bodily integrity personal autonomy Article 21

Gaurav v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · W.P.(C) 576/2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment results for SI (Vehicle Mechanic) in the SC category as infructuous since the vacancy was filled, but allowed consideration of the petitioner if the selected candidate fails to join subject to medical fitness.

administrative petition_dismissed recruitment Sub-Inspector Vehicle Mechanic Scheduled Caste category medical fitness

Safdar Ali v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

18 Jan 2023 · Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:382

Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious rape case after considering the completed investigation, trustworthiness of evidence, and risk factors, imposing strict conditions to safeguard the trial process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC rape prosecutrix testimony

Blackstone Capital Partners (Singapore) VI FDI Three Pte. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle

18 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:400-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the capital nature of the transaction and directed de novo proceedings with a personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(d) Section 148 capital account transaction

The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Azad Singh

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:452
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash driving negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

M/S V AND A SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY & ORS.

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:417

The Delhi High Court upheld the IEPFA's authority to hold unclaimed shares under the Companies Act, directed facilitation of investor claims, and recommended enhanced transparency measures.

corporate petition_allowed Significant Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority unclaimed shares Companies Act 2013 Section 125 demat account

State of NCT of Delhi v. Asgar Ali

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:454
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 304 IPC case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's judgment was not perverse.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 304 IPC Acquittal Benefit of doubt Appeal against acquittal

Sh. Islam Khan & Ors. v. Union of India

18 Jan 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:366
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The Delhi High Court held that non-recovery of a journey ticket does not conclusively negate a bona fide passenger's claim for compensation under the Railways Act and remanded the matter for compensation award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 journey ticket bona fide passenger

Barasat Krishnagar Expressways Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India

18 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:401
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The Delhi High Court held that delay alone does not justify substituting the Arbitral Tribunal and granted a two-month extension for pronouncement of the Award under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension of time Arbitral Award

State of NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Narain Chaudhary

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:453
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, upholding that the prosecution failed to prove criminal negligence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed rash driving negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC

The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Kavita

18 Jan 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:455
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the sister-in-law accused under Sections 498A and 304B IPC due to lack of specific allegations at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC charge framing discharge of accused

Ajay Bajpai v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Jan 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:414

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a land acquisition claimant's application for an alternative plot due to procedural lapses and clarified eligibility criteria regarding urban property ownership.

property petition_allowed Significant alternative plot allotment land acquisition urban property ownership natural justice

M/S CHABBRAS ASSOCIATES v. M/S HSCC INDIA LIMITED & ANR

18 Jan 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:388

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for appointment of arbitrator as premature for non-compliance with the contractually mandated multi-tier dispute resolution procedure prior to arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 dispute resolution mechanism contractual pre-condition

Sunil Kumar Chandra v. M/S Spire Techpark Pvt Ltd

18 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:492

Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause designating New Delhi as the seat prevails over conflicting jurisdiction clause, appointed sole arbitrator, and asserted its jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause seat of arbitration jurisdiction Section 11 Arbitration Act

Sanjay Kalra v. State

18 Jan 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:551

The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC cannot be used to recall a consent-based order or unsettle a family settlement absent exceptional circumstances, dismissing the petitioner's application as an abuse of process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 151 CPC inherent powers recall of order family settlement

Bhakti Biswas v. Raisina Bengali School Sr Sec and Ors & Anr.

18 Jan 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court directed release of employment benefits to the petitioner despite internal disputes over the Head of School appointment, emphasizing that rightful dues cannot be withheld on such grounds.

administrative petition_allowed MACP benefits employment benefits internal dispute Head of School appointment

G.K. Choksi and Co. v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central -3 & Anr.

18 Jan 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner auditor is entitled to interest at 7% per annum on delayed audit fees paid after an inordinate delay of over four years, exercising equitable jurisdiction in absence of statutory provision.

tax petition_allowed Significant audit fee delayed payment interest equitable jurisdiction

M/S SHYAMJEE PREPAID SERVICES v. M/S TOP STEELS AND MRS. RENU DEVI & ANR

18 Jan 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:376

The Delhi High Court held that dissolution of a partnership firm does not bar invocation of arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and orders appointing arbitrators are not ordinarily reviewable except for procedural errors.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Partnership dissolution Arbitration clause severability Section 11 Arbitration Act Review jurisdiction