Delhi High Court

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Birmati v. Presiding Officer Industrial Tribunal-II & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:3599

The High Court held that the Industrial Tribunal’s approval of removal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act was valid as no victimization was shown, but it exceeded jurisdiction by examining the domestic enquiry’s legality, which must be challenged separately.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Section 33(2)(b) Industrial Disputes Act domestic enquiry victimization Industrial Tribunal jurisdiction

Vinod Kumar v. Union of India

09 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3577-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF authorities to decide the petitioner's pending representation within a stipulated time after granting a personal audience.

administrative petition_allowed personal audience representation administrative decision reasonable time

VEGA TECHNET PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 26(1), DELHI

09 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3600-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment proceedings initiated on a factual mistake without giving the petitioner an opportunity to explain the source of purchase, emphasizing adherence to natural justice under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A principles of natural justice

Central Board of Trustees, Employees Provident Fund Organisation v. M/S LRS KI Joint Venture

09 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3572

The Delhi High Court dismissed the EPFO’s writ petition upholding the CGIT’s order absolving the employer from damages and interest for delay in provident fund contribution due to procedural lapses by the EPFO.

administrative petition_dismissed Employees Provident Fund delay in contribution damages and interest writ jurisdiction

Raju v. State

09 Sep 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:3650-DB

The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and discrepancies in the case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC circumstantial evidence Section 106 Indian Evidence Act murder

Munish Kalra v. Kiran Madan & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:3548
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The Delhi High Court enforced a full and final settlement between siblings over parental property and directed joint performance of last rites, emphasizing strict adherence to court-recorded terms.

civil other family property dispute full and final settlement enforcement of settlement right of residence

Karunesh Shah v. Krishan Chakervorty

09 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3821
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the Labour Court's interlocutory order setting aside a domestic inquiry for violation of natural justice, reaffirming that such preliminary issues are to be decided by the Labour Court without interference to avoid delay in industrial adjudication.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry principles of natural justice industrial disputes Labour Court

Indraprastha Power Generation Co Ltd v. Someer Chaterjee

09 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3820
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The Delhi High Court held that orders of Labour Courts on preliminary issues regarding validity of domestic inquiries are interlocutory and not amenable to writ challenge before final adjudication.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry principles of natural justice preliminary issue Labour Court

Indraprastha Power Generation Co Ltd v. Someer Chaterjee

09 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3818
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the Labour Court's interlocutory order setting aside a domestic inquiry, reaffirming that such preliminary issues are to be decided by the Labour Court before final adjudication and are not ordinarily subject to immediate judicial review.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry principles of natural justice preliminary issue Labour Court

National Highway Authority of India v. M/S Tantia Raxaul Tollways Private Limited

09 Sep 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2022:DHC:3541
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The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's petition seeking termination of the arbitral tribunal's mandate, holding that the tribunal did not fix fees beyond the agreed cap and delays were not attributable to the tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal fees Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ICADR Rules Fee cap

Manmohan Bahl & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3571

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to transfer a probate case from South District to South-East District under Section 24 CPC and directed expeditious trial without deciding on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC transfer of suit probate case expeditious trial

State v. Rahul

09 Sep 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:3529
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The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for rape of a minor, holding that the sole reliable testimony of the victim suffices for conviction despite minor discrepancies and delay in reporting.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape prosecutrix testimony corroboration delay in FIR

Star Television Productions Limited v. Eurosport & Ors.

09 Sep 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:3518

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the Single Star Device in India, holding plaintiffs' prior use and territorial rights in the STAR trademark and device prevail despite defendants' global registrations and pending rectification proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off interim injunction prior use

Vishwabir Sharma v. Shakuntala Vashisth & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3691

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a pending civil suit to a newly created district court, holding that pending suits continue in the courts where instituted despite reorganization of civil districts.

civil petition_dismissed Section 24 CPC transfer petition civil suit territorial jurisdiction

New Holland Construction Equipment (India) Private Limited v. M/s. Planman HR Pvt. Ltd.

08 Sep 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2022:DHC:6035

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from manpower supply agreements due to non-payment of dues and respondent's failure to participate, enforcing valid arbitration clauses under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed arbitration clause appointment of arbitrator Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 substituted service

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. M/s Amway India Enterprises

08 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3715-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT’s dismissal of the Revenue’s appeal, confirming that comparables cannot be rejected without cogent reasons in transfer pricing royalty adjustments.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant transfer pricing arm’s length price royalty payment comparables

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc v. HTTPS://SKYMOVIES.LIVE & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3532
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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.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement rogue websites cinematograph films permanent injunction

Priya Khosla & Anr. v. Rakesh Khosla

08 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3522
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging orders striking off the written statement and dismissing review application due to inordinate delay and held that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is limited and not for reappreciation of evidence.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Section 35-B CPC Order IX Rule 13 CPC Review application

Jain Cooperative Bank Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 28, Delhi & Anr.

08 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3642-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, holding that reassessment is valid if prima facie material exists, even if the initial assessment was cryptic and the assessee's reply was not considered.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Reassessment Demonetization

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. Rutracker.org & Ors.

08 Sep 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3534 CS(COMM) 515/2019
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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.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant rogue websites copyright infringement cinematograph films permanent injunction