Delhi High Court

95,726 judgments

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Pardeep v. State

31 Oct 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence, modifying sentences under Section 397 IPC and acquitting one appellant for lack of direct involvement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness testimony common intention Section 302 IPC Section 397 IPC

Sanjeev Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

31 Oct 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:4527

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a serious offence involving outraging the modesty of a woman, emphasizing that absence of custodial interrogation alone does not justify bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. outraging modesty prima facie case

DELHI TELEPHONES CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

31 Oct 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Amit Sharma · 2022:DHC:4592-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the winding up of a co-operative society for prolonged non-functionality and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Delhi Co-operative Societies Act, 2003 Section 96 winding up non-functional society

Kumar Satrughana v. R.S. Grewal & Ors.

31 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4624

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 7.84 lakhs to Rs. 32.4 lakhs for a motor accident victim with 50% permanent disability, applying multiplier method and awarding actual medical and future expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of future earnings

M/S. M.M. TRADERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.

31 Oct 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:4672-DB

The Delhi High Court held that import of insecticides for non-insecticidal use requires a valid import permit under the DGFT notification and directed issuance of such permit upon furnishing requisite information.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Insecticides Act, 1968 import permit non-insecticidal use ethephon

M/S RISE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX AND ANR.

28 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4540-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment notice and order under the Income Tax Act for AY 2016-17, holding that reassessment cannot be based on mere change of opinion without fresh material and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 reassessment Section 148 notice Section 148A(d) order

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

28 Oct 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4566

The Delhi High Court lawfully consolidated multiple suits relating to Kalkaji Mandir under Section 24(1)(b) CPC and appointed an Independent Administrator to ensure effective management, with Supreme Court dismissing challenges to these orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 24(1)(b) CPC Kalkaji Mandir Independent Administrator Consolidation of suits

KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS

28 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · W.P.(C) 14964/2022

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to pass appeal effect orders and refund Rs.16.45 crore with interest to the petitioner following the ITAT order in their favor.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal appeal effect order refund interest

Bharat Foundry and Engineering Works & Ors. v. Intec Capital Limited & Anr.

28 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4553
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The Delhi High Court upheld ex-parte arbitral awards and held that mere non-disclosure of multiple appointments by an arbitrator does not vitiate awards absent proof of bias, affirming the arbitrator’s eligibility and the binding nature of ex-parte awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 disclosure Schedule V and Schedule VII Arbitrator impartiality

Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan v. Rajesh Ahuja

28 Oct 2022 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2022:DHC:4512-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against GNCTD for alleged non-compliance of NFSA implementation orders, holding no wilful disobedience was proved and affirming the legal standard for contempt requires deliberate breach beyond mere delay.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Contempt of Court Wilful Disobedience National Food Security Act, 2013 Aadhaar Authentication

FRANKFINN AVIATION SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD.

28 Oct 2022 · Jyoti Singh · CS(COMM) 54/2022

The Delhi High Court vacated the interim injunction against Tata SIA Airlines, holding that the use of 'FLY HIGHER' is descriptive and not trademark infringement of Frankfinn's 'FLY HIGH' mark, given the distinct services and lack of likelihood of confusion.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Descriptive mark Likelihood of confusion

Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.

28 Oct 2022 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, C.J.; HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'... · 2022:DHC:4514-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the salary increase notification for the Delhi Minorities Commission Chairperson is prospective and cannot be applied retrospectively without express statutory authorization, dismissing the appellant's plea for retrospective benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant retrospective effect delegated legislation Delhi Minorities Commission salary revision

Bharat Foundry and Engineering Works & Ors. v. Intec Capital Limited & Anr.

28 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4552
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The Delhi High Court upheld ex-parte arbitral awards and held that mere multiple appointments of the same arbitrator do not invalidate awards absent proof of bias or compromised impartiality.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 disclosure Schedule V and Schedule VII arbitrator impartiality

Sorin Group Italia S.R.L v. Neeraj Garg

28 Oct 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:4476
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The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of unpaid invoices falls outside the arbitration clause and is maintainable before the court, dismissing the defendant's application for reference to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration clause arbitrability Section 45 Arbitration and Conciliation Act excepted matters

Tarlok Masih through L.R. Kanta Devi v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4478-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is not entitled to the 2nd financial upgradation under the ACP scheme as her late husband was medically unfit and did not undergo the mandatory promotional course before voluntary retirement.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme financial upgradation pre-promotional Senior Under Officer Cadre Course medical fitness

Bhawar Singh Gurjar v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4465-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Rifleman for an inadvertent error in domicile code in the online application, holding that submission of correct domicile certificate and procedural fairness require reinstatement.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant dismissal from service false information domicile certificate online application error

M/S BALAR MARKETING PVT. LTD. v. M/S KUNDAN CABLE INDIA

28 Oct 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:4488

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a trademark dispute, holding that prior user rights and disputed factual issues must be decided at trial and that the trial court's discretion was rightly exercised.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant interlocutory injunction prior user trademark infringement passing off

Ex NB Risaldar Dilbag Singh v. Union of India

28 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4519-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending mercy petition and representation for service pension within a stipulated timeframe, addressing undue delay.

administrative other mercy petition service pension gratuity delay in decision

Ruchika Puglani v. Aasna Digin

28 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4537
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that Section 10 CPC requires complete identity of cause of action, subject matter, and relief for stay of a later suit, and quashed the stay of an electricity restoration suit pending an eviction suit involving different parties and issues.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 10 CPC stay of suit identity of cause of action identity of subject matter

Sachin & Ors. v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.

28 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:4572-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF and Ministry of Home Affairs to complete delayed recruitment for Head Constable posts within eight months, holding officials personally liable for non-compliance.

administrative other Significant recruitment delay Head Constable Ministerial Central Reserve Police Force overage aspirants