Delhi High Court

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Dhirender Chhaunkar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

27 May 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:2091
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging maintenance orders under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, upheld the dismissal of the appeal as barred by limitation, and directed fresh income affidavits in line with Supreme Court precedent.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act appeal barred by limitation misuse of process of law

Harcharan Dass Gupta v. Hindustan Pre-Fab Limited & Anr.

27 May 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:2303

The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed between the petitioner and respondent No.2 through respondent No.1's agency and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Appointment of arbitrator Agency relationship

Divij Singh Kadan v. Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi & Anr.

27 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2142-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the impugned income tax reassessment order for violating natural justice by prematurely closing the e-portal and ignoring the non-resident assessee's request for extension of time to file a reply, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

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

State of NCT of Delhi v. Pradeep Kumar @ Puchi

27 May 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:2130-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal under Section 307 IPC, holding that the injuries were simple and the parties had compromised the compoundable offence under Section 324 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 307 IPC Section 324 IPC attempt to murder compoundable offence

St. Stephen Hospital College of Nursing v. Union of India

27 May 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2115

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking extension of admission deadlines for nursing courses, holding that cut-off dates fixed by the Indian Nursing Council are policy decisions not liable to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Indian Nursing Council admission cut-off date extension of admission deadline Article 14

Anamika v. Ram Avtar

27 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2196

The High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld the rejection of condonation of delay in filing the appeal against a civil suit decree, holding that no substantial question of law arose from the impugned order.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay second appeal Section 100 CPC Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Gorakh Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

26 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2081-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective HRA entitlement for a retired officer, holding that the relevant order was prospective and the petitioner was bound by an earlier undertaking not to pursue further legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed House Rent Allowance HRA commandant level officers retired officers

Babita Sharma & Anr. v. The Shankar Coop. Urban T/C Society

26 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2124

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a procedural order directing judgment debtors to disclose assets during execution proceedings, affirming the court's power under Order XXI Rule 26 CPC and declining interference under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Order XXI Rule 26 CPC execution proceedings stay of execution disclosure of assets

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Centurion Remedies Private Limited

26 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2098

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant restraining infringement of Novartis’ pharmaceutical patent, clarifying that a government procurement notice does not authorize patent infringement.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Indian Patent No. 233161 patent infringement permanent injunction Section 100 Patents Act

Vijay Kumar Jain v. State

26 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2059

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges for forgery and criminal conspiracy, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge forgery criminal conspiracy Section 120B IPC

Nizamuddin Khan v. The State & Anr.

26 May 2022 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:2080

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual assault, emphasizing the need to balance liberty under Article 21 with investigation requirements and considering delay in FIR and absence of imperative grounds for custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC sexual assault delay in FIR

Indian Yarn Limited v. ACIT, Circle-10(1) Delhi, Civic Centre & Anr.

26 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2084-DB

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act must await the Assessing Officer's order under Section 148A(d) after due procedure, dismissing the writ petition without deciding merits.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A Assessment Year 2014-15

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Centurion Remedies Private Limited

26 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2096

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining the defendant from infringing Novartis' patent on a pharmaceutical composition, clarifying that a government public notice does not authorize patent infringement.

civil appeal_allowed Indian Patent No. 229051 Patent infringement Pharmaceutical compositions Valsartan

Harish Bhardwaj v. Mehsar Jahan

26 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2123

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of condonation of delay in filing the written statement, holding that inordinate and unexplained delay cannot be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act written statement Order VIII Rule 11 CPC

NOVARTIS AG & ANR. v. MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED

26 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:2097

The Delhi High Court held that a government public notice to identify local drug manufacturers does not authorize patent infringement under Section 100 of the Patents Act, and directed the defendant to obtain a manufacturing license before commercial manufacture of the patented drug Ribociclib.

civil other Significant Patent infringement Indian Patent No. 283133 Section 100 Patents Act Section 107A Patents Act

Rajeev Ranjan Sinha v. Sushil Kumar Saxena & Ors.

26 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2061

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the discharge order in a cheque dishonour case, holding that defences like lost cheque or resignation are to be proved at trial and the petitioner cannot be discharged at this stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC discharge application dishonoured cheque

Promila Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

26 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2079

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Section 304B IPC, holding that the allegations did not prima facie fulfill the ingredients of dowry death and considering the accused's health and custodial period.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 304B IPC harassment

Bibhu Dutt Mishra v. Union of India and Ors.

26 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2148-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner validly retired on expiry of his voluntary retirement notice after completing 20 years' qualifying service, quashed the charge memo for unauthorized absence, and directed release of retiral benefits with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant voluntary retirement Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules Extraordinary Leave Leave Not Due

Anwar alias Kutub v. State (NCT of Delhi)

26 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2189

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that procedural violations must be examined at trial and bail is not warranted at this stage given prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail NDPS Act commercial quantity Section 42 NDPS Act

Om Prakash Kasat v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

26 May 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:2311

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act as payments were made and no arbitration proceedings had been initiated.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed Section 9 Arbitration & Conciliation Act interim relief commercial arbitration final bill payment