Delhi High Court

96,004 judgments

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J P Dhawan & Ors. v. Deputy Commissioner South West District & Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:3435

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Show Cause Notice as premature, reaffirming that such notices do not give rise to a cause of action unless followed by adverse orders.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Show Cause Notice Writ Petition Article 226 Prematurity

Kaushal Kishor Singh v. M/S Sita Kuoni World Travel India Ltd.

01 Sep 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3785

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s finding that the petitioner was a freelancer, not an employee, and dismissed his claim of illegal termination under the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant employer-employee relationship freelancer Industrial Disputes Act 1947 workman definition

Union of India and Anr. v. Manas Shankar Ray

01 Sep 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3473-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the ACC's subsequent decision to seal the promotion panel effectively implemented the Tribunal's order, dismissing the petition and related contempt proceedings for non-compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Departmental Promotion Committee Tribunal order Implementation of panel

Rakesh Kumar and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3382-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the lawful operation of the waiting list by DSSSB, holding that candidates scoring below the cut-off marks cannot claim appointment merely due to alleged vacancies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant waiting list merit list appointment competitive examination

M/S. ELITE PACKAGING & ANR. v. M/S. VASU POLYMERS INDIA PVT. LTD.

01 Sep 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3398

The Delhi High Court upheld closure of affidavit filing but granted a final opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, balancing expeditious commercial trial with fair opportunity under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Order XI Rule 4(1) CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015 affidavit of admission and denial

Omkar Dubey v. State

01 Sep 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:3387-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 6 POCSO Act based on the credible testimony of the minor victim despite minor contradictions and absence of forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act penetrative sexual assault child victim testimony Section 6 POCSO

Sikander Soni and Anr v. State

01 Sep 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:3386-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for gang rape and murder based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, while modifying the life sentence to rigorous imprisonment for not less than 20 years without remission in accordance with Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant gang rape murder circumstantial evidence DNA evidence

Arien Sales & Marketing v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

01 Sep 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment under the DVAT Act is barred once assessment under the CST Act is complete, quashing the impugned reassessment orders and allowing the writ petitions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Reassessment Inter-state sales

Apaar Homez Mart Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Century World

01 Sep 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:3495-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the deceptively similar trademark 'SEPAL CENTURY', affirming that common words can acquire distinctiveness and that the appellant's mark likely causes confusion and passing off.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off interlocutory injunction common dictionary word

Railway Platform Tea Stall Tendered Licensee Progressive Welfare Society v. Union of India

01 Sep 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:3678

The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Board's delegation to zonal railways to determine license fee relief based on passenger footfall, rejecting the petitioner's claim for uniform relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant license fee relief Railway Board zonal railways passenger footfall

Suman Chadi-ia v. State of Not Delhi and Others

01 Sep 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:5941

The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn after the petitioners chose not to pursue them due to changed circumstances.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail application withdrawal dismissal changed circumstances

Sangita Tomar v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3363-DB

The Delhi High Court held that death due to heart attack during official duty in adverse conditions qualifies for ex gratia compensation but rejected the petitioner’s claim for compassionate appointment due to ineligibility.

administrative petition_allowed Significant ex gratia compensation heart attack death compassionate appointment Border Roads Organisation

Ganesh Bahal v. Karambir Aggarwal

01 Sep 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:3484

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination in a Section 138 NI Act case, emphasizing trial court discretion and the need to prevent undue delay.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. cross-examination adjournment

Ajit Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3388-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee granted retrospective promotion due to administrative delay is entitled to all consequential benefits including notional pay fixation and increments, overruling strict application of 'no work no pay' in such cases.

administrative petition_allowed Significant retrospective promotion seniority fixation notional pay fixation no work no pay

Rusy @ Surender v. State (GNCT of Delhi); Rajesh @ Tinku v. State NCT of Delhi; Ravinder @ Tunda v. State of Delhi

01 Sep 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:3464-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside convictions due to denial of fair trial caused by rushed affidavit evidence and inadequate cross-examination, ordering retrial to uphold constitutional rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant fair trial Article 21 cross-examination affidavit evidence

Lt Col Parampreet Singh Kochar v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:3423-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's rejection of interim relief against disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing non-interference while the appeal is pending before the Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Armed Forces Tribunal disciplinary proceedings court of inquiry Rule 22 Army Rules

Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

01 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3442-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must disclose specific material in the notice to the assessee to enable a meaningful response, setting aside vague notices and directing fresh proceedings with proper disclosure.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148A Income Tax Act show cause notice principles of natural justice disclosure of material

Perfetti Van Melle S.P.A & Anr. v. Suresh Nanik Lilaram Hingorani & Ors.

01 Sep 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3414
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The Delhi High Court held that where rectification proceedings challenging a trademark's validity are pending before suit institution, an infringement suit must be stayed automatically under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, without framing an issue on prima facie invalidity, but the stay does not extend to passing off claims.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 124 rectification proceedings automatic stay

Mukesh Singh Bhati v. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences

01 Sep 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:3409

Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a retired Inquiry Officer outside empanelled panels and held that representations for change of Inquiry Officer are to be decided by the Disciplinary Authority, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the departmental inquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Departmental Inquiry Inquiry Officer Appointment CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 DoPT Office Memorandum

Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

01 Sep 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3443-DB

The Delhi High Court held that vague notices under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act without specific material violate natural justice and set aside the impugned order, directing issuance of a detailed supplementary notice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148A Income Tax Act show cause notice principles of natural justice vague notice