Delhi High Court

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Amardeep Singh Narang v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:5820-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed preventive detention orders against Amardeep Singh Narang for non-application of mind, failure to consider bail granted under NDPS Act, and unexplained delay, emphasizing proper safeguards in preventive detention cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant preventive detention PITNDPS Act NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Central-3 New Delhi v. Alchemist Ltd; Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Uno Minda Ltd

07 Aug 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:6439-DB

The Delhi High Court held that disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act must be limited to expenditure incurred in relation to exempt income actually earned during the year, rejecting the dominant purpose test and prospective application of the 2022 Explanation.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act exempt income disallowance of expenditure apportionment of expenses

Akash Poddar v. ACIT Circle 30(1) New Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:5825-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the entire settlement amount received for relinquishing rights in sweat equity shares constitutes capital gains and not income from salary, setting aside the Tribunal's bifurcation of the amount.

tax appeal_allowed Significant capital gains income from salary sweat equity shares settlement agreement

Asian Colour Coated Ispat Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:5804-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act for periods prior to the approval of a Resolution Plan under the IBC are barred by Section 31 of the IBC, quashing the reassessment notice issued post-approval.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 31 IBC Resolution Plan Income Tax reassessment Moratorium

SI Suman v. Tofil Ahmad @ Sonu Singh

07 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:5823-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under the POCSO Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the survivor's age beyond reasonable doubt and that the trial court's view was a plausible one not warranting interference.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act age of survivor school admission register burden of proof

Bhayana Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Hindustan Infrastructure Construction & Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:6307

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the arbitrator's findings did not include any binding determination on repayment of debt by Mr. Kamal Kumar and that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Judicial interference

Om Prakash Mehta v. Veena Mehta

07 Aug 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5963

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order enhancing maintenance to Rs. 15,000 per month under Section 127 Cr.P.C., holding that lapse of time, inflation, and the husband’s admitted capacity to maintain another family constitute sufficient change in circumstances.

family appeal_dismissed Significant maintenance Section 127 Cr.P.C. enhancement of maintenance change in circumstances

Shree Krishan & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:6255

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sanjay & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5869

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sandeep Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5870

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC

Sanjeev Bhati and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

07 Aug 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:5892

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

G.D. Pharmaceuticals Private Limited v. M/S Cento Products (India)

07 Aug 2024 · Mini Pushkarna, J · 2024:DHC:6224

The Delhi High Court declared "BOROLINE" a well-known trademark and granted permanent injunction against the defendant's use of the deceptively similar mark "BOROBEAUTY" and trade dress, directing the defendant to adopt a distinct mark and pay costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant well-known trademark Trade Marks Act 1999 permanent injunction trademark infringement

Vivek Raheja v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

07 Aug 2024 · Sanjeev Narula · 2024:DHC:6095

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary action against a Resolution Professional for failing to exercise due diligence under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, particularly regarding the eligibility of a resolution applicant, dismissing the challenge to the IBBI's order.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Resolution Professional Section 29A Section 30

Rajeev Anand v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6091

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to directors accused of cheating investors in a commercial real estate project, holding that the dispute was essentially civil and bail was justified given cooperation, ongoing insolvency proceedings, and absence of risk of tampering or flight.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail economic offences commercial dispute investment default

BAIL APPLN. 3004/2021 v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:5962

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused in a large-scale mutual fund fraud case, holding that non-arrest during investigation and interim bail status entitle him to bail pending trial under Section 439 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant regular bail Section 439 CrPC interim bail economic offences

Deism Enterprises Private Limited v. Industrial Finance Corporation of India

07 Aug 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:6037
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The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs who paid amounts during failed negotiations for purchase of a loan from IFCI are entitled to refund with interest, and non-joinder of the original borrower does not bar the suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loan assignment One Time Settlement non-joinder privity of contract

Liberty General Insurance Limited v. Satveer & Ors.

07 Aug 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:5847

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident claim award holding the insured driver negligent on the preponderance of probabilities and the insurer liable to pay compensation despite delay and discrepancies in eyewitness testimony.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor Accident Claims Tribunal preponderance of probabilities negligence

Honey Katyal v. Punjab and Sind Bank

07 Aug 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:5991

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for recovery under the IBC is extended by acknowledgment of debt, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the enforceability of a suretyship obligation pending before the NCLT.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Limitation Act, 1963 Acknowledgment of debt Suretyship obligation

Balaji Sai Ram Sabinkar v. State NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:5973-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition after finding the accused and complainant living together in violation of bail conditions, directing non-contact and highlighting misuse of criminal law.

criminal petition_allowed Significant habeas corpus bail conditions collusive complaint Section 376 IPC

Onkar Infotech Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi International Airport Ltd.

07 Aug 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:5943

The Delhi High Court granted exemption from mandatory pre-institution mediation and interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's access rights under a lease deed, emphasizing the mandatory nature of mediation but allowing relief where urgent contractual rights are threatened.

civil appeal_allowed Significant pre-institution mediation Section 12A Commercial Courts Act temporary injunction lease deed rights