Delhi High Court

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Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc v. HTTPS://WWW.UWATCHFREE.ST & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3531
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The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions against rogue websites illegally streaming Warner Bros.' copyrighted films, directing ISPs and government departments to block access and permitting dynamic impleadment of mirror sites to prevent copyright infringement.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement rogue websites cinematograph films summary judgment

Rae Bareilly Allahabad Highway Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

08 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3524-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging termination of a highway concession agreement, holding that belated Section 9 relief is not granted when an independent third party has replaced the appellant and public interest is at stake.

civil appeal_dismissed Concession Agreement Termination Notice Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Interim relief

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS GUILD (INDIA) v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION & ANR.

08 Sep 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:3555

The Delhi High Court modified its earlier order on Breath Analyser Tests for aviation personnel by removing testing caps but retained mandatory COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for medical staff administering the tests, balancing pandemic safety with operational needs.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Breath Analyser Test COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Air Traffic Controllers

Sterlite Technologies Limited v. Anupam Singh & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:3583

The Delhi High Court held that disputes involving breach of confidentiality and trade secrets in employment and patent contexts qualify as commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and directed renumbering of the suit accordingly.

civil other Significant breach of confidence confidential information trade secrets intellectual property

M S Rainbow Fashions v. The Deputy Commissioner of Customs

08 Sep 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · DHC:3898-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a final customs assessment order for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, directing a fresh assessment with proper notice and hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act 1962 Section 18(2) final assessment show-cause notice

Mukesh Bhanwarlal Bhandari v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

08 Sep 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:3558
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Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in forgery and criminal conspiracy case involving company disputes, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and balancing rights against investigation needs.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery Power of Attorney Companies Act, 2013

Touchstone Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Delhi and Others

08 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3711-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated within the extended limitation period under the Income Tax Act, dismissing the writ petition challenging the notice and holding that disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated in writ jurisdiction.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 149 reassessment notice

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:3597

The Delhi High Court quashed the Notification prohibiting contract labour in security services at Indian Oil Corporation for non-compliance with statutory consultation requirements, leaving employer-employee relationship issues to industrial adjudication.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 Section 10(1) Notification Consultation requirement Employer-employee relationship

Shri Bal Kishan v. State of NCT of Delhi

08 Sep 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:3556
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The Delhi High Court set aside the earlier Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement of the accused for being confusing and bundled, directing a fresh clear and separate examination to uphold the accused's right to a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 313 Cr.P.C. Examination of accused Fair trial Incriminating evidence

Madan Lal Saini and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3565-DB

The Delhi High Court held that premature reversion of deputationists without mandatory three months' advance notice under DoPT OM 2010 is illegal and directed continuation of deputation until such notice is given.

administrative petition_allowed Significant premature reversion deputation advance notice Clause 9 DoPT OM 2010

Joginder Singh Phore and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi

08 Sep 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:3592

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of alternative land after a 22-year delay, holding that the scheme grants only a right to be considered and closed cases cannot be reopened without court orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant alternative plot allotment land acquisition delay and laches rehabilitative scheme

Satya Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:3567-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order denying retrospective promotion to an employee until the departmental punishment of censure was finalized, emphasizing that promotion can only follow after the effect of penalty ends and vigilance clearance is obtained.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry promotion censure vigilance clearance

Paras Khuttan v. Gail India Ltd & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · The Chief Justice; Mr. Justice Subramonium Prasad; Satish Ch... · 2022:DHC:3579-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a probationer employee is not bound by the three months' notice or pay in lieu requirement upon resignation and is entitled to refund of salary paid under protest.

labor appeal_allowed Significant probationer notice period pay in lieu of notice service rules

Mohd Muslim @ Hussain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

08 Sep 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:3606
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The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused involved in commercial quantity drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, affirming the statutory bar under Section 37 and emphasizing the need for reasonable grounds to grant bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail commercial quantity

Narinder Khanna v. Govt of Delhi and Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J.; Subramonium Prasad, J. · 2022:DHC:3576-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging harassment of private liquor vendors as an abuse of process, emphasizing that PILs must not be used for vague or politically motivated claims without specific evidence.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Public Interest Litigation abuse of process harassment of liquor vendors Article 21

Rahul Kumar Meena v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3552-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT's refusal to transfer the case but granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the Tribunal Chairman afresh on the ground of bench incompleteness causing delay.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal transfer petition lack of Coram delay in proceedings

Shreya Bhardwaj v. Sanskriti School and Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:3695
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that wards of Delhi Judicial Service officers are not eligible for government quota admission in Sanskriti School as per Supreme Court directions and relevant rules.

constitutional petition_dismissed government quota admission Delhi Judicial Service civil services eligibility writ petition

Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited

08 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6677

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Jagdish Kumar Bajaj v. State & Anr.

07 Sep 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:4862

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to failure of the complainant to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt.

criminal petition_dismissed Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Cheque dishonour Presumption under Section 139

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. AJAY KUMAR

07 Sep 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3537-DB

The Delhi High Court, by consent, modified interim relief granted by the Tribunal directing the petitioner to forward applicants' names to the contractor and urged expeditious disposal of the pending Original Application while reserving all rights.

administrative appeal_allowed interim relief modification of interim order engagement through contractor pending Original Application