Delhi High Court

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CBI v. Sachin Garg

09 Mar 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:936

The High Court held that investigation under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act must be conducted by officers of prescribed rank, disallowed simpliciter withdrawal of such applications after court consideration, and set aside adverse observations against the CBI for lack of jurisdiction and material.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 17 Prevention of Corruption Act investigation rank requirement withdrawal of application judicial restraint

Phonographic Performance Limited v. Union of India

09 Mar 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:875

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of Phonographic Performance Limited's re-registration application as a copyright society and directed reconsideration with due process, emphasizing the applicability of natural justice and legitimate expectation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant copyright society re-registration Copyright Act 1957 Section 33(3A)

Phonographic Performance Limited v. Union of India

09 Mar 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:874

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of Phonographic Performance Limited's re-registration application as a copyright society and directed reconsideration, holding that delay and denial without hearing violated natural justice and legitimate expectation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant copyright society re-registration Copyright Act, 1957 Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012

Yogender Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr

08 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:941-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking reinstatement on compassionate grounds due to the petitioner’s failure to obtain required qualifications timely and inordinate delay in pursuing legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment delay and laches termination of service immediate amelioration

Roshan Lal v. D.D.A (Delhi Development Authority)

08 Mar 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:929
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction orders under the Public Premises Act, holding that lease expiry extinguished occupancy rights and that neither tenancy laws nor special provisions protected the petitioner’s continued possession.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises Act unauthorized occupation eviction Delhi Land Reforms Act

Devendra Kumar v. Union of India

08 Mar 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:931-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the appointment of a candidate found medically fit after initial rejection, emphasizing prompt compliance with training and seniority rules.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant medical fitness appointment seniority Indian Railways Establishment Manual

TATA SONS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. CHIRAG PRAMOD SHAH

08 Mar 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:923

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunctions in favor of Tata Sons against unauthorized use of its well-known trademarks by ANA Realty, emphasizing protection of well-known marks and appropriateness of summary disposal in clear infringement cases.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary judgment trademark infringement well-known trademark permanent injunction

Resident Welfare Association Budhela Vikas Puri v. State NCT of Delhi

08 Mar 2022 · D. N. Patel; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:1034-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL on illegal land encroachment by directing the government authority to treat the petition as a representation and decide the matter in accordance with law after due hearing.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation encroachment land allotment writ petition

SH VIJAY KUMAR & ORS. v. EAST DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR.

08 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:916

The court held that suspension of councillors under Section 79(3) requires two withdrawal orders in two successive meetings within 15 days, and two withdrawal orders in the same meeting do not suffice.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Section 79 suspension of councillors withdrawal order

Vijay @ Bhuri v. State

08 Mar 2022 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:843

Bail was denied to the accused in a murder case due to serious allegations, prior criminal history, risk of witness tampering, and expert opinion linking assault to death despite contradictions in medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 302 IPC murder contradiction in medical evidence

National Highways Authority of India v. IRB Pathankot Amritsar Toll Road Ltd.

08 Mar 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:842

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award granting extension of time, compensation, and extension of concession period to the respondent, holding the Supplementary Agreement voidable due to economic duress and affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Extension of Time Concession Agreement Economic Duress

Alexis Global Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Oma Living Pvt. Ltd.

08 Mar 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:1068

The Delhi High Court held that insufficient stamp duty on a contract does not bar appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11, as arbitration agreements are independent and stamp duty issues are for the arbitral tribunal to decide.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration agreement Stamp duty Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Anuj Goel v. The Commissioner CGST Delhi East Commissionerate

08 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:881-DB

The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment orders under Section 83(1) of the CGST Act cease to have effect after one year, directing the release of the Petitioners' bank accounts frozen beyond that period.

administrative appeal_allowed provisional attachment Section 83 CGST Act bank account freezing GST attachment orders

Naval Kumar & Ors. v. Commissioner of Central Taxes GST Delhi East

08 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:879-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed partial debit freeze of petitioners' bank accounts and ordered release of immovable properties provisionally attached under the CGST Act, balancing revenue protection with petitioners' rights pending penalty adjudication.

administrative petition_allowed provisional attachment Section 83 CGST Act debit freeze bank accounts

M/S Pashupati Properties Estate Private Limited v. Commissioner of Central Taxes GST Delhi (East)

08 Mar 2022 · Manmohan; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:878-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a provisional attachment order under Section 83 of the CGST Act ceases to have effect after one year, directing release of the petitioner's attached property and bank accounts.

administrative petition_allowed provisional attachment Section 83 CGST Act expiry of attachment release of property

Kumar Gaurav & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Mar 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:877-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding it lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition challenging LIC recruitment notifications issued outside Delhi.

administrative appeal_dismissed territorial jurisdiction writ petition Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 Section 21

Pankaj Bansal v. Superintendent of Police (HQ), Central Bureau of Investigation & Ors.

08 Mar 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:873

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging unauthorized occupation damages and held that retention of government accommodation during deputation is not permitted under CBI rules.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition unauthorized occupation government accommodation CBI Allotment of Residences Rules

Digamber Jain Mahila Ashram v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Mar 2022 · Yashwant Varma · Act 2022:DHC:872

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of late amendment and interrogatories in eviction proceedings, affirming the Estate Officer's discretion to ensure expeditious disposal under the Public Premises Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC interrogatories

Jivanlal Joitaram Patel v. National Highways Authority of India

08 Mar 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Amit Bansal · 2022:DHC:846-DB

The Delhi High Court held that arbitral fees fixed under the 4th Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be calculated on the aggregate amount of claims and counter claims, rejecting separate fee fixation when fees are fixed by the Court.

civil petition_dismissed Significant arbitral fees 4th Schedule Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 sum in dispute

Bhagwati Transformer Corp. and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

08 Mar 2022 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2022:DHC:845

Delhi High Court dismissed interim relief against order prohibiting liquor discounts, upholding Excise Commissioner's regulatory power to fix MRP and prevent market distortions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Excise Act, 2009 Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 Maximum Retail Price discounts on liquor