Delhi High Court

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Vinod Singh Chandel v. The State of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2022 · Talwant Singh, J. · 2022:DHC:1838

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a criminal case after considering investigation progress, nature of injuries, and imposing conditions to prevent witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC investigation stage

Anil Kumar and Co. v. The Commissioner of Trade and Taxes and Anr.

09 May 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:1850-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to adjudicate long-pending tax objections within 15 days, emphasizing mandatory statutory timelines and ordering creation of an online portal for notice service.

tax petition_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 74 objections default assessment statutory timelines

BS Puria v. Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. & Anr.

09 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1843-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Director (Technical) was competent to initiate disciplinary proceedings and issue charge sheets imposing major penalties under the CCS (CCA) Rules and relevant delegation of powers, dismissing the appellant's challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet competent authority CCS (CCA) Rules

Asst. Comdt. Vedpal v. Union of India

09 May 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:1842-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the petitioner’s de-induction from the Central Wrestling Team, directing a fair trial and proper maintenance of performance records before final decision.

administrative petition_allowed de-induction Central Wrestling Team performance records natural justice

Vinod Singh Chandel v. The State of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2022 · Talwant Singh, J. · 2022:DHC:1837

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a serious assault case after considering investigation progress, lack of criminal history, and imposing strict conditions to prevent witness interference.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Section 482 CrPC judicial custody

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -6 v. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

09 May 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1809-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals against ITAT orders, affirming the Supreme Court's interpretation that stay orders under Section 254(2A) of the Income-tax Act can only be vacated if delay in appeal disposal is attributable to the assessee.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income-tax Act Section 254(2A) stay order delay in appeal disposal

Lalit Kumar Poddar v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.

09 May 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1808-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reopening notice and order under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for failure to consider the assessee’s reply and directed the Assessing Officer to pass a fresh reasoned order in compliance with Section 148A(d).

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) reopening of assessment

Jagjeet Singh v. Union of India

09 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1787

The Delhi High Court directed reference of payment disputes under contract to a sole arbitrator, appointing Mr. Baljeet Singh Dhir to adjudicate all related claims and counterclaims.

civil petition_allowed arbitration arbitral tribunal Clause 25 General Conditions of Contract payment dispute

Jagjeet Singh v. Union of India

09 May 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1786

The Delhi High Court directed reference of payment disputes under multiple contracts to a single arbitrator, affirming arbitration as the appropriate forum for unresolved claims including interest and rejected payments.

arbitration appeal_allowed arbitration dispute resolution contract claims payment disputes

Ravi Inder Singh Johar v. State NCT of Delhi

09 May 2022 · Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:1894

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly possessed dummy cartridges, holding that conscious possession is essential for offence under the Arms Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant conscious possession Section 25 Arms Act dummy cartridges unconscious possession

Shri Hari Shamsher Kaushik v. Shri Jasbir Singh

09 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:1775

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 N.I. Act for non-impleadment of the company, affirming that vicarious liability under Section 141 arises only if the company is prosecuted as the principal accused.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 141 vicarious liability

Jai Kishan Datwani v. State, Govt. of NCT Delhi

09 May 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:1774
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court's order setting aside the discharge of the accused under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, directing committal for trial based on prima facie evidence of cruelty and antemortem injuries.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 304B IPC charge framing discharge order

Lumax Industries Limited & Ors. v. Hindustan Auto Industries

09 May 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:1782

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to hear the petitioners' interlocutory applications for ex parte injunction and appointment of Local Commissioner before service of summons on the respondent, allowing the petition for appropriate directions.

civil petition_allowed ex parte injunction Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC appointment of Local Commissioner Section 151 CPC

Surinder Pal Vij v. Gurmeet Singh Baweja & Ors.

09 May 2022 · Rekha Palli · 2022:DHC:1822

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable against a private company not discharging public functions, dismissing the challenge to election notices of the All India Motor Transport Congress.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction Article 226 private company public function

Sholay Media Entertainment and Anr. v. Yogesh Patel and Ors.

09 May 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1994
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The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiffs' exclusive rights in the mark 'SHOLAY', granted permanent injunctions against the defendants' unauthorized use of the mark and domain names, and awarded damages and costs for trademark infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant SHOLAY trademark infringement passing off film title protection

National Highway Authority of India v. MEP Chennai Bypass Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.

09 May 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:1865
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The Delhi High Court held that an ad hoc Arbitral Tribunal not bound by institutional rules may fix its own fees, and a party's acquiescence bars later challenge to the Tribunal's mandate on fee grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Arbitral fees Section 14 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Ad hoc arbitration

Pritam Singh v. Ashok Kumar Makkar

09 May 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1778
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to summon two additional defence witnesses and directed strict adherence to trial dates without adjournments to ensure expeditious disposal.

criminal petition_allowed additional defence witnesses summoning witnesses adjournment refusal expeditious trial

Tanya Sharma v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Ors.

09 May 2022 · Najmi Waziri; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2022:DHC:2067-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing DSSSB to appoint the petitioner with seniority as per merit and imposed costs for administrative delay in processing her candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recruitment DSSSB uploading documents cut-off date

Sanjana Rai alias Ankita Rai v. State and Anr.

09 May 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:2052

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sanjana Rai for trafficking and sexually exploiting a minor, affirming that minor inconsistencies in a child victim's testimony do not undermine the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant human trafficking sexual exploitation minor victim child witness testimony

Union of India v. Delhi State Consumer Co Operative Federation Ltd.

09 May 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:1783

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal can recall its termination order under Section 25(a) of the Arbitration Act on sufficient cause, and the High Court can supervise such jurisdictional failures under Article 227.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 25(a) Termination of arbitration proceedings Recall of termination order