Delhi High Court

71,673 judgments

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Anil Sachdeva v. ITO, Circle-7(1) & Another

25 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1070-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for non-compliance with the mandatory procedure of filing objections before the Assessing Officer as per Supreme Court precedent.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act reopening notice writ petition maintainability GKN Driveshafts

Novartis AG v. Windlas Biotech Pvt Ltd

25 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1093

The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunctions restraining patent infringement while permitting sale of pre-existing stock under strict disclosure and accounting conditions in pharmaceutical patent suits.

civil other Significant Patent infringement Interim injunction Status quo order Pharmaceutical patent

Sanjeev Ghei v. Union of India and Others

25 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:1067-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's dismissal of a stay application on withdrawn disciplinary charges and directed a fresh hearing considering the withdrawal and any fresh charge memo.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant charge memo withdrawal disciplinary proceedings compulsory retirement Central Administrative Tribunal

HERO MOTO CORP LTD v. UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. (DELHI) PVT LTD

25 Mar 2022 · Mukta Gupta · 2022:DHC:1060

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator under the arbitration clause of the 2018 dealership agreement, holding that the arbitration notice was not premature and substantive disputes are to be decided by the Arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator dealership agreement

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. GPT-RAHEE JV

25 Mar 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2022:DHC:1058

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing partial claims for delay compensation despite a No Claim Certificate, emphasizing the applicability of apportionment and rejecting challenges based on patent illegality.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award No Claim Certificate Economic Duress Exclusionary Clause

Ashish Kumar@Pintoo v. State

25 Mar 2022 · Prateek Jalan · 2022:DHC:1057

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a kidnapping case, holding that seriousness of the offence alone cannot deny bail when the trial is advanced and there is no risk of tampering or absconding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC kidnapping minor child

Rinku Gupta & Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.

25 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1080

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to club two adjoining shops under the existing NDMC policy despite policy review, subject to compliance with conditions and restoration undertaking.

administrative petition_allowed Significant clubbing of shops NDMC policy 2016 structural stability certificate license fee enhancement

Arun Kumar Goyal v. Narcotics Control Bureau

25 Mar 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:1088
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Bail was denied to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case as the court found prima facie evidence of guilt and held that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act alone are insufficient for bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act bail commercial quantity Section 67 NDPS Act

Novartis AG & Anr. v. Windlas Biotech Pvt Ltd & Anr.

25 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1092

The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunctions restraining defendants from infringing a pharmaceutical patent, permitting only sale of pre-injunction stock with full disclosure and accounting.

intellectual_property other Significant Patent infringement Indian Patent No. IN229051 Valsartan and Sacubitril Permanent injunction

Bristol Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Jigs Chemical Limited & Anr.

25 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9428

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit against both defendants, upheld a court-mediated settlement with Defendant 2, dismissed Defendant 1's application to set aside ex parte order, and awarded costs to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_dismissed patent infringement settlement agreement Order VIII Rule 10 CPC ex parte order

Arunjit Gill v. State (NCT of Delhi)

24 Mar 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:1244

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge or intention does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 25 Arms Act conscious possession mental element ammunition

Vinod Vijay Khullar v. EDMC & Anr.

24 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:1050

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking eviction and rent arrears due to disputed tenancy and title issues, directing the petitioner to seek remedy before the appropriate civil forum.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition tenancy dispute Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 protected tenant

M/S Singhal Credit Management LLP v. M/S Religare Securities Ltd. & Anr.

24 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:1357-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award on the ground of limitation, affirming strict adherence to the three-month limitation period and applicability of Section 14 of the Limitation Act for exclusion of time spent in a court lacking jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration Act Limitation period Section 14 Limitation Act Arbitral award

Radhika Ashar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Mar 2022 · VIPIN SANGHI, ACJ; NAVIN CHAWLA, J · 2022:DHC:1122-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 31.12.2021 cut-off date for internship completion for AIAPGET 2021 eligibility, ruling that the policy decision is not subject to judicial interference despite Covid-19 related delays.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant AIAPGET 2021 compulsory rotating internship cut-off date Covid-19 pandemic

Union Bank of India v. D.C. Chaturvedi

24 Mar 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:1056
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The Delhi High Court held that gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires proper notice, quantification of loss, and opportunity of hearing, and delay in employee claims does not bar gratuity entitlement.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 forfeiture of gratuity Section 4(6)(a) natural justice

Santra Devi and Ors. v. Paramjit Kaur and Ors.

24 Mar 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:1105

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging execution orders, holding that a party in breach of court directions cannot obstruct execution under Article 227 and possession vests with the executing court pending objections by third parties.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India execution proceedings possession of suit property Delhi Development Authority

Sanjay Gupta v. The State & Anr.

24 Mar 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1047

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence under Section 138 NI Act for cheque dishonour, affirming the presumption of debt and rejecting the revisionist's inconsistent defenses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 NI Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption of debt Rebuttal of presumption

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/S Consortium Nussli Comfort Net

24 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:1064-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Section 292BB of the Income Tax Act cures defects in service but does not validate failure to issue statutory notice under Section 143(2), dismissing the appeal challenging the ITAT order.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 292BB Section 143(2) Income Tax Act, 1961 service of notice

Mohd. Nafees Khan v. National Investigation Agency

24 Mar 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:1164-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of Mohd. Nafees Khan for terrorism-related offences but reduced the fine imposed considering his impoverished condition.

criminal appeal_allowed Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Indian Penal Code, 1860 terrorism National Investigation Agency

Vandana Verma v. Roop Singh & Ors.

24 Mar 2022 · Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's applications for temporary injunction and attachment before judgment in a property sale dispute, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish prima facie case, irreparable injury, or grounds for attachment under CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant temporary injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC attachment before judgment Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC