Delhi High Court

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Siddhi Enterprises v. Rajesh Projects India Pvt Ltd

03 Jan 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:33

The Delhi High Court held that during the moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, suits against the corporate debtor must be stayed and claims filed before the Resolution Professional, permitting the petitioner to do so within six weeks.

civil petition_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Section 14 moratorium Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend

AIR CUSTOMS v. BEGAIM AKYNOVA

03 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:22

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence imposed under the Customs Act, 1962, validating the plea bargaining process and rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the quantum of punishment and procedural compliance.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant plea bargaining Customs Act, 1962 Section 132 Section 135

Vijay Kumar Nagpal v. Parveen Kumar Nagpal

03 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:5

The Delhi High Court restored a suit dismissed in default due to bona fide non-appearance, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 151 CPC and emphasizing the interest of justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 151 CPC restoration of suit dismissal in default inherent jurisdiction

Rahul Bhandare & Ors. v. A2 Interiors Product Pvt. Ltd.

03 Jan 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2022:DHC:51-DB FAO(OS)(COMM) 168/2021

The Delhi High Court modified the interlocutory status quo order over disputed properties by dissolving it with the condition that appellants must give prior notice before creating third-party rights, and directed the Single Judge to hear the application on merits.

civil appeal_allowed interlocutory order status quo Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC

Vandana Singh v. Satish Kumar

03 Jan 2022 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2022:DHC:25-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty due to prolonged separation and the husband's indifferent conduct, holding that the matrimonial bond was broken beyond repair.

family appeal_allowed Significant mental cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 continuous separation

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Rasania v. CBI & Ors.

03 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:23

The High Court held that its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot override the bar on review under Section 362 Cr.P.C. and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings against the petitioner, while directing a probe into the existence of disputed videography evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 362 Cr.P.C. inherent powers bar on review

Charu Soneja v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors

03 Jan 2022 · Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:21

The Delhi High Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to accused in a domestic harassment case, holding that cancellation of bail requires clear evidence of abuse of liberty such as tampering with evidence, which was not established here.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cancellation of bail Section 439(2) CrPC tampering with evidence

Neelam Batra v. V. Ramchandra Rao

03 Jan 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2022:DHC:8

The Delhi High Court granted conditional leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised triable issues but admitted part payment, balancing speedy recovery with fair trial rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit leave to defend substantial defense

INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B V v. ITALICA FLOOR TILES PVT. LTD. & ANR.

03 Jan 2022 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2022:DHC:7

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte decree and injunction in a trademark infringement suit due to defendants' sufficient cause arising from advocate's negligence, allowing them to contest the suit on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC sufficient cause trademark infringement

Bela Goyal Proprietor of Ispat Sangrah (India) v. VIIPL - MIPL JV (Jaipur)

03 Jan 2022 · Yogesh Khanna · 2022:DHC:58
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The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over the suit and that undated cheques constitute valid acknowledgment to extend limitation, dismissing defendants' preliminary objections.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction limitation Section 20 CPC Section 18 Limitation Act

Mohd Saddique v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited

03 Jan 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2022:DHC:18

The Delhi High Court directed BSES-RPL to grant electricity reconnection upon fresh application and completion of formalities, leaving forgery allegations on the disconnection request open for separate adjudication.

administrative other electricity disconnection electricity reconnection forgery allegation writ petition

HDFC Ltd v. Anukaran Malik

03 Jan 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:34

The Delhi High Court allowed reopening of evidence under inherent powers and Order 18 Rule 17 CPC with stringent conditions to prevent delay and ensure just adjudication in a civil recovery suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant reopening of evidence Order 18 Rule 17 CPC Section 151 CPC inherent powers

DLF Home Developers Ltd. v. Shipra Estates Ltd.

24 Dec 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:4390

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of an arbitrator appointment to consolidate related disputes before a common arbitral tribunal to avoid conflicting awards.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration appointment Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Common arbitral tribunal Modification of arbitrator appointment

Vishwanath Ojha v. Surender Singh Bahania

24 Dec 2021 · Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:4394

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, holding that the Review Court lacks jurisdiction to stay execution proceedings initiated in another jurisdiction and that the petitioner’s conduct amounted to abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Review Petition Execution Proceedings Jurisdiction

M/S UCWEB MOBILE PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:4404-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a transfer pricing order as premature, directing the petitioner to raise grievances before the Dispute Resolution Panel.

tax appeal_dismissed transfer pricing Section 92CA(3) Dispute Resolution Panel prematurity

Dinesh Gupta & Ors. v. Bechu Singh & Anr.

24 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:4400

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal’s interim orders directing payments by Dinesh Gupta Group to Rajesh Gupta Group based on admitted liabilities under family settlements, emphasizing the sanctity and enforceability of such settlements and the discretionary nature of interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Family Settlement Section 17 Arbitration Act Interim Relief Section 100 Companies Act

Dinesh Gupta & Ors. v. Bechu Singh & Anr.

24 Dec 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:4401
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The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral interim orders directing payments and restraining share transfers under family settlement disputes, emphasizing the enforceability of admitted liabilities and discretionary interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Family Settlement Section 17 Arbitration Act Interim Relief Admission of Liability

M/S ESSJAY ERICSSON PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, NEW DELHI & ORS.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4402-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of disputed tax demand beyond 20% without deciding stay applications and following prescribed procedures is invalid, directing refund of excess amounts recovered.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 220(6) Section 245 stay of demand

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Bal Kishan

24 Dec 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:4395-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a workman reinstated by court order is entitled to full wages or minimum wages under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act during the pendency of employer's appeal, absent proof of gainful employment.

labor petition_allowed Significant Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act reinstatement back wages workman entitlement

Nokia India Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 16(1) & Ors.

24 Dec 2021 · Manmohan; Naving Chawla · 2021:DHC:4405-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to comply with appellate orders and grant refunds with interest within twelve weeks, upholding the taxpayer’s right to timely relief.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 153(5) Section 244A Section 271(1)(c)