Delhi High Court

60,367 judgments

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Sahil Kumar @ Kashi v. The State & Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma Verma

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC Section 308 IPC

Harpreet Singh Sethi v. State

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5633

The Delhi High Court directed that in a matrimonial dispute case under Sections 498A and 306 IPC, arrest of the petitioner can only be effected after giving a 10-day notice if the petitioner cooperates with the investigation.

criminal other anticipatory bail Section 498A IPC Section 306 IPC matrimonial dispute

Vodafone Mauritius Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle International-Tax 3(1)(1), Delhi & Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:5719-DB
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Delhi High Court remitted reassessment proceedings against Vodafone Mauritius to the Assessing Officer for fresh consideration of jurisdiction and DTAA benefits after hearing the petitioner.

tax other Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

World Phone Internet Services Private Limited v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5494

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking regulation of OTT internet telephony services, directing TRAI to conduct stakeholder consultations and reconsider the regulatory framework before any enforcement action.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural Internet Telephony Service Provider Over-The-Top (OTT) services Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Empire Trading Company v. Income Tax Officer Ward 29(1)

08 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:5669-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside income tax notices and order issued against a dissolved partnership firm for failure to furnish material to the ex-partners and directed the assessing officer to provide material and an opportunity of hearing before proceeding.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d)

Ganga Ram Sharma v. Mukesh Kumar

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5634

The High Court allowed the petitioner liberty to seek recall of Non-Bailable Warrant and process under Section 82 CrPC in view of a settlement, keeping coercive process in abeyance pending trial court's decision.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC Non-Bailable Warrant Section 82 CrPC settlement

Anil Malhotra v. Bank of Baroda

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5592

The Delhi High Court held that withholding pension under Regulation 33 without notice and hearing violates natural justice and quashed the impugned order, directing a fresh decision after affording opportunity to the petitioner.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant natural justice pension withholding Regulation 33 compulsory retirement

Sanjeev Kumar & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

08 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:308

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under matrimonial dispute offences based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process of law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Jyoti Trivedi & Anr. v. Central Information Commission & Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5493

The Delhi High Court reduced the penalty imposed on an officiating CPIO for delay in furnishing RTI information due to claimed technical malfunction but upheld the CIC’s directions for disclosure.

administrative appeal_dismissed Right to Information Act, 2005 Central Information Commission CPIO liability penalty under RTI

Rohini Chopra v. Government of NCT of Delhi

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5496

The Delhi High Court held that a District Magistrate's order must be reasoned and directed issuance of a detailed order before eviction, while staying eviction pending appeal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 District Magistrate order Reasoned order Eviction

Mukesh Singh v. UOI and Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5511-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed an independent medical examination to determine the petitioner's fitness for CAPF recruitment, making the hospital's report final and binding on the parties.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness CAPF recruitment review medical board independent medical examination

Crest Digitel Private Limited v. Telecommunications Consultants India Limited

08 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5495

The Delhi High Court stayed a five-year blacklisting order against Crest Digitel by TCIL for non-payment of revenue shares, directing resolution through meetings and interim payments while highlighting governance lapses and collusion.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant blacklisting debarment revenue sharing agreement government undertaking

Gauri @ Supriya v. Davesh Kumar

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5405

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's rejection of the petitioner's application to dismiss the divorce plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that mixed questions of fact and law and subsequent events justified proceeding with the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint divorce petition withdrawal of suit

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -12 v. Bindu Garg

08 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:5674-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that an assessment based solely on an investigation report without independent enquiry is unsustainable and upheld the Tribunal's factual findings on the genuineness of share transactions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act Section 68 Assessment order Investigation report

The National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Renu & Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:5593
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The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded for death of an employee murdered during the course of employment, limiting appeal scope under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act to substantial questions of law and condoning delay due to COVID-19.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Section 30 appeal course of employment murder during employment

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5440

Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions by recording a mutually agreed settlement between Oriental Insurance Company and complainant regarding employment and financial benefits, modifying the Chief Commissioner's earlier order.

administrative other Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Voluntary Retirement Scheme Settlement Supernumerary post

Manoj Kumar Gupta & Anr. v. ART Affordable Housing Finance India Ltd.

08 Dec 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5736-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a Section 34 petition, holding that an arbitral award passed ex parte after due opportunity and non-participation by the appellants cannot be set aside.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Ex parte proceedings Opportunity of hearing

Snigdha v. Food Corporation of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5645
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2015 recruitment on grounds of inordinate delay and laches, holding that stale claims affecting third-party rights cannot be entertained and allegations of tampering cannot be adjudicated under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition delay and laches recruitment process tampering allegation

Modern Snacks Pvt Ltd v. The Registrar of Trade Mark

08 Dec 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5500

The Delhi High Court remanded a trademark review application for reconsideration after holding that non-communication of the impugned order precluded limitation and violated the appellant's right to be heard.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 91 Review Application Limitation

Nutan Thakur v. Shiv Nath Thakur & Ors.

08 Dec 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:5403

The Delhi High Court held that under the Domestic Violence Act, a complainant must prove domestic violence by leading evidence and cannot rely solely on cross-examination of the respondent, dismissing the petition but allowing one final opportunity to lead evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 domestic violence burden of proof leading evidence