Delhi High Court

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M/S Devansh Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Punjab National Bank

06 Dec 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5348

The Delhi High Court held that after expiry of a fixed-term lease, the tenant becomes an unauthorized occupant liable to pay mesne profits at prevailing market rent to the purchaser assigned the right to recover arrears.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits lease expiry unauthorized occupation Transfer of Property Act Section 111

Amit Mehendru v. Ajay Mahendru & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5387

The Delhi High Court directed preservation of business account records for mesne profit claims based on a Will bequeathing property, clarifying that production of such documents before trial is subject to the trial court's discretion.

civil other Will interpretation mesne profits Order XI Rule 2 CPC Order XI Rule 14 CPC

Himalaya Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Fozal Power Pvt Ltd

06 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5391

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from supplementary agreements despite objections on prematurity and pre-arbitration conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 sole arbitrator appointment supplementary agreements

Lt. Col. S.P. Singh (Retd.) v. Union of India

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5442

The Delhi High Court declined to order an independent medical investigation into a patient's death where detailed Army Courts of Inquiry had been conducted, but directed disclosure of all medical and inquiry records to the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed medical negligence Court of Inquiry Army Hospital Research & Referral writ petition

Ramesh Kukreja v. Lt. Governor GNCT of Delhi and Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5446

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction orders for unauthorized occupation of a commercial shop in a JJR colony, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees or heirs and that the petitioner’s failure to comply with mutation and conversion requirements disentitles him from relief.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 JJR colonies license to freehold conversion mutation

ISEC Organics Limited v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

06 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5443

Delhi High Court directed transplantation of a Peepal tree under scientific supervision, allowing removal despite a general tree felling ban, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed tree transplantation Peepal tree tree felling ban environmental protection

M/S. RADNIK EXPORTS & ORS. v. M/S. STL GLOBAL LIMITED

06 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of applications for rejection of plaints on limitation grounds, holding that limitation being a mixed question of law and fact requires trial and that Section 14 of the Limitation Act excludes time spent prosecuting suits in courts without jurisdiction in good faith.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 14 Limitation Act rejection of plaint limitation

Amit Kumar v. State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.

06 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5630

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, holding that the trial court's discretion and the petitioner's delay did not warrant interference under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 CrPC Section 311 CrPC cross-examination Negotiable Instruments Act

Parvesh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

05 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:306

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, safeguarding the minor child's rights.

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

Mitthan Lal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

05 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:256

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault, holding that the disputed compromise was not voluntary and the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised cautiously.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing FIR compromise inherent powers

Hans Raj v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

05 Dec 2022 · Mini Pushkarna, J. · 2023:DHC:54

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an electricity bill raised for unauthorized load usage and meter tampering, holding that the appellant failed to disprove the respondent's cogent inspection report and evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant electricity bill dispute inspection report fraudulent abstraction of energy meter tampering

Sunny Jain v. The Union of India

05 Dec 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:5524-DB

The Delhi High Court held that blocking Input Tax Credit under Rule 86A CGST Rules solely for non-payment to supplier within 180 days is unlawful and directed immediate unblocking of the ITC.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit Rule 86A CGST Rules Section 16(2) CGST Act blocking of ITC

Sheena Jain v. The State NCT of Delhi

05 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5506

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following reconciliation between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process and maintain matrimonial harmony.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Ravinder Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

05 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5374

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving copyright and trademark offences based on a voluntary settlement between parties, subject to payment to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR settlement Copyright Act 1957 Trademarks Act

Rajeev Sharma v. Pallavi Sharma

05 Dec 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:5431-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's assessment of husband's income and maintenance order, dismissing appeals and directing payment of arrears with liberty for future enhancement upon new evidence.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance income assessment contradictory statements modification of maintenance

Power Infrastructure India v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5407

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for filing appeals before the NCLAT is computed from the date of physical filing as per NCLAT Rules, leaving the question of limitation to be decided by the NCLAT itself.

administrative other NCLAT limitation period electronic filing physical filing

Steward Gulshan Kumar & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.

05 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5365-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation for creation of promotional posts and promotions in accordance with the Supreme Court's binding judgment in State of Tripura & Ors. v. Sri K.K. Roy.

administrative other Recruitment Rules promotional posts Departmental Promotion Committee representation

Prabhjot Singh v. State of GNCT of Delhi

05 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5411

The Delhi High Court directed the SDM to decide the petitioner's application for extension of moneylending license area to New Delhi within three months, emphasizing timely and reasoned administrative action under the Punjab Registration of Money Lenders Act, 1938.

administrative appeal_allowed moneylending license Punjab Registration of Money Lenders Act, 1938 extension of license area administrative delay

HYATT INDIA CONSULTANCY PVT LTD ..... Petitioner v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....

05 Dec 2022 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM P... · 2022:DHC:5328-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that requiring an active IEC at the time of rendering services to claim SEIS benefits is ultra vires the FTDR Act and directed fresh consideration of claims in light of a government amendment clarifying IEC necessity only at benefit claim stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992

M/S. KIZHAKKETHALAKKAL ROCKS v. UNION OF INDIA

05 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5445

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Expert Appraisal Committee may transfer mining lease proposals to the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority after its constitution under exceptional circumstances, allowing the SEIAA to proceed with appraisal despite pending litigation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Environmental Clearance Expert Appraisal Committee State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority Mining Lease