Delhi High Court

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Hemant Kumar v. State & Anr.

31 Aug 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:3345

Setting aside an ex-parte order under Section 126(2) Cr.P.C. includes setting aside interim maintenance granted therein, requiring the Family Court to rehear the application on merits.

family appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte order interim maintenance Section 126(2) Cr.P.C. setting aside ex-parte order

Dr. Jitender Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

31 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:3509
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The Delhi High Court upheld the National Board of Examinations' extrapolation method for awarding marks for an incorrect question in the DnB theory exam and dismissed the petition seeking full marks.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Diplomate of National Board examination incorrect question extrapolation method evaluation methodology

Union of India and Anr. v. Yogeshwar Sharma

31 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3452-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidity of suspension extensions granted beyond prescribed timelines and maximum periods under Rule 10 of CCS (CCA) Rules, rejecting COVID-19 related delay defenses and ordering reinstatement of the suspended officer.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 Rule 10 extension of suspension

M/S Jain Loha Udyog v. Mr. Lav Kush Singh

31 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3367

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's order directing payment of wages and compensation under the Payment of Wages Act, holding that there was no illegality warranting interference.

labor petition_dismissed Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Section 15(2) Section 15(3) Labour Court

Geeta Poddar v. Satya Developers Private Limited

31 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:3359
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The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by a party’s Managing Director is invalid under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, and the Court can appoint an independent arbitrator despite a final award having been passed by the invalidly appointed arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(5) Seventh Schedule

Umesh Yadav v. State

31 Aug 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:3412
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Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the need to exercise this power judiciously to ensure a fair trial and just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC power to recall witnesses right to fair trial cross-examination

Harshita Gandhi v. State

31 Aug 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:3385
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash a delayed FIR alleging sexual molestation, holding that such matters require trial and the power to quash under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC delay in FIR sexual offence

Salil Gulati v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 49(1) Delhi & Ors.

31 Aug 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3709-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a reassessment notice issued for AY 2013-14 within the extended limitation period under TOLA and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A Section 149

TATA SIA AIRLINES LIMITED v. SHENZHEN COLOURSPLENDOUR GIFT CO LTD & ANR.

31 Aug 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3372

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Tata SIA Airlines against unauthorized use of its well-known 'VISTARA' trademark and trade dress by a defendant selling infringing goods on an e-commerce platform.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Well-known trademark Passing off Trade dress

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Rayban Sun Optics India Ltd.

31 Aug 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:3391-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Income Tax Department's appeal, holding that the Bright Line Test is not a statutory method for transfer pricing determination and upholding prior High Court precedents until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Bright Line Test Arm's Length Price Transfer Pricing Advertising Marketing Promotion expenditure

Harshita Gandhi v. State & Anr.

31 Aug 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:3383
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash a delayed FIR alleging molestation, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and the matter requires trial despite contradictions and alibi claims.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC delay in FIR mala fide complaint

Chief Electoral Officer and Anr v. Mahalaxmi Light House

31 Aug 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:3676-DB FAO (COMM) 183/2021
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The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot interfere with arbitral awards on mere reappreciation of evidence and upheld the principle that acceptance of full and final payment without timely protest constitutes accord and satisfaction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Accord and satisfaction Duress and coercion

Harshita Gandhi v. State

31 Aug 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:3384
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The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of a delayed FIR alleging molestation, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and contradictions and alibi are matters for trial, not for quashing under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC delay in FIR mala fide complaint

IFCI FACTORS LIMITED v. BANK OF INDIA AND ORS.

31 Aug 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:3449

The Delhi High Court held that a secured creditor's lien on a fixed deposit has priority over the Income Tax Department's claim under Section 226(3) of the Income Tax Act, entitling the plaintiff to recover the deposit amount despite the statutory notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant secured creditor lien Income Tax Act 1961 Section 226(3)

Girish Sagar v. Union of India & Others

31 Aug 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:3411

The Delhi High Court upheld the issuance and continuance of a Look Out Circular against a British citizen suspected of money laundering, dismissing his writ petition on grounds of justified preventive action, res judicata, and limited judicial interference.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Look Out Circular Prevention of Money Laundering Act Article 21 Fundamental Right to Travel

STAR INDIA PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. AAPKEAAJANESE.NET & ORS.

31 Aug 2022 · Navin Chawla · 2022:DHC:3371

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions against websites infringing Plaintiffs' copyrighted content, directing domain registrars and ISPs to block access and allowing impleadment of mirror sites.

civil appeal_allowed Significant copyright infringement rogue websites summary judgment permanent injunction

Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr

31 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3421-DB
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order dismissing promotion claims of retired officers and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of retrospective promotions and seniority.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion after retirement retrospective promotion seniority list Central Administrative Tribunal

Harendra Pratap Singh v. Union of India

31 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3422-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the pay anomaly between Assistant Editor and Hindi Officer posts created by the 2008 Office Memorandum must be rectified retrospectively, granting the petitioner higher Grade Pay from 2006.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Grade Pay Pay Band Assistant Editor Hindi Officer

Punita Bhardwaj v. Rashmi Juneja

31 Aug 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:3395

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's dismissal of a belated amendment application is not an interim award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition as not maintainable.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 amendment of pleadings interim award

M/S Deutsche Lufthansa AG v. Ms. Manisha Thakur & Ors.

31 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3390

The Delhi High Court held that while adjudicating under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act, the tribunal must examine the justness and fairness of the domestic enquiry within the scope of existing issues, modifying the impugned order accordingly.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 33 Section 33A workman