Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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ATEN CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 1(1), DELHI & ANR.

18 May 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:1948-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) for failure to consider the assessee’s timely reply, emphasizing mandatory compliance with statutory procedure and natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148A Income Tax Act reassessment proceedings natural justice assessee’s reply

Munesh Kumari v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

18 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1929

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging SDMC notices for encroachment removal, holding that statutory remedies before the District Judge must be exhausted and prior civil suit statements consenting to removal are binding.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition Article 226 Article 227 encroachment removal

Suresh Kumar Garg v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-1

18 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:2025-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order for failure to independently examine contentions and record reasons, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication with a clear mandate on the necessity of reasoned orders by quasi-judicial authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant quasi-judicial authority reasoned order independent application of mind Central Excise Act

Mr. Karan Singh, Advocate v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR. .....

18 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1925

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging SDMC notices for encroachment removal, holding that statutory remedies before the District Judge must be exhausted and prior admissions estop the petitioners.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition Article 226 Article 227 South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Shailendra Paul v. Mukesh Aggarwal

18 May 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1896

Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award rejecting petitioner’s claims on fabricated agreement and limitation grounds, remanding for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Agreement to Sell Collaboration Agreement

M/S Sri Shyam Incorporation v. M/S Shree Balaji Industries

18 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1990

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging a trial court order due to improper language attributing obstinacy to the court, emphasizing the necessity of dignified pleadings and allowing refiling with proper language.

civil petition_dismissed temperance in pleadings dignity of courts judicial language petition dismissal

Mr. Karan Singh, Advocate v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR. .....

18 May 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1928

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging municipal encroachment removal notices and appellate orders, directing petitioners to seek remedy before the District Judge as per Supreme Court precedent.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition Article 226 municipal corporation encroachment removal

Satyender Srivastav v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 May 2022 · Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:2004
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of repeatedly raping a minor and kidnapping, as the case was at a preliminary stage with risk of witness tampering and no parity with co-accused granted bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail kidnapping sexual exploitation minor victim

Radico Khaitan Ltd v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1981

Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed advertisement of the trademark “EFKAY’S XXX RUM” after recognizing valid assignment of earlier marks to the appellant, while restricting exclusive rights over generic terms.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11 Relative grounds of refusal Trademark assignment

Ojha v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1955

The Delhi High Court upheld costs on CGPDTM officers for procedural lapses, clarified the procedure for oppositions filed beyond limitation during the pandemic, and directed expeditious recruitment and mediation to address trademark opposition pendency.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 limitation period trademark opposition Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks

Udipt Mani Jain v. The State NCT of Delhi

18 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:1893

The Delhi High Court allowed bail to accused in an economic offences case, holding that absence on bail order date due to misunderstanding does not indicate flight risk and that the dispute over money receipt is a trial issue.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 439 Cr.P.C. economic offences

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. M/S Dhampur Sugar Mills

18 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:2258-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award for damages under a liquidated damages clause due to failure to plead and prove actual loss, affirming that proof of legal injury is essential even under such clauses.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant liquidated damages breach of contract pleading and proof of loss patent illegality

Ravinder Yadav v. Puneet Kumar Goel & Anr.

18 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:1917-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the disposal of a contempt petition after the original Court order was modified, holding that the contempt petition lost its maintainability and no illegality was found in accepting respondents' affidavits without advance copies.

administrative appeal_dismissed contempt petition modification of court order Section 340 Cr.P.C. sanitation workers

Arun Chopra v. Chandra Associates Pvt Ltd

18 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2028
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The High Court upheld eviction of a sub-tenant inducted without owner’s consent, affirming limited scope of Article 227 jurisdiction to interfere with concurrent findings of fact in rent control disputes.

property petition_dismissed Significant illegal sub-tenancy General Power of Attorney lease agreement eviction petition

Ojha v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1957

The Delhi High Court clarified procedural lapses and directed administrative reforms in CGPDTM’s handling of trademark oppositions filed beyond limitation, while upholding costs and ensuring oppositions proceed on merits without affecting ongoing civil disputes.

intellectual_property other Significant Trademark opposition Limitation period Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks Trade Marks Act 1999

Ojha v. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1956

The Delhi High Court upheld costs on CGPDTM officers for procedural lapses, clarified the procedure for oppositions filed beyond limitation under pandemic extensions, and directed expeditious recruitment and mediation to address trademark opposition pendency.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark opposition Limitation period Trade Marks Act 1999 Costs on government officers

M/S Rudraksha Marketing v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-1

18 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:2024-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay and set aside the Tribunal's order for lack of reasoned findings, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay quasi-judicial authority reasoned order independent application of mind

Radico Khaitan Ltd v. Registrar Trade Marks

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1982

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of the trademark “EFKAY’S XXX RUM (Device)” after recognizing the valid assignment of the mark “EFKAY’S” to the appellant, subject to non-exclusivity of descriptive elements.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 11 Trademark assignment Relative grounds for refusal

Gulati Enterprises v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

18 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:1979-DB

The Delhi High Court held that mandatory pre-show cause consultation under Rule 142(1A) of the CGST Rules, 2017 is a prerequisite to issuing a show cause notice under Section 74 of the CGST Act, and set aside the impugned notice for non-compliance.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pre-show cause consultation Rule 142(1A) CGST Act 2017 show cause notice

M/S BLUE HEAVEN COSMETICS PVT LTD v. SHIVANI COSMETICS THROUGH ITS PARTNERS VINOD MONGA NISHANT MONGA

18 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1953

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Blue Heaven Cosmetics for trademark and trade dress infringement by Shivani Cosmetics, proceeding ex parte due to the defendant's non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement trade dress passing off permanent injunction