Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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SIS LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (DGST) WARD 201 203 AND 206

16 Apr 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3190-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity for personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

16 Apr 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:3547

The Delhi High Court allowed Microsoft's appeal, holding that the patent application for a reversible 2D lapped transform compression method is patentable as it demonstrates a technical contribution beyond a computer program per se, and set aside the refusal based on obsolete CRI Guidelines.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Section 3(k) Patents Act computer program per se patentability of software inventions CRI Guidelines 2016 and 2017

Gaurav Bhatia v. Naveen Kumar & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3057

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defamatory social media content against a Senior Advocate and BJP spokesperson, balancing free speech with right to reputation in a defamation suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction defamation freedom of speech public figure

MS Perfect Infraengineers Limited v. Technology Development Board & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:6752-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of statutory provisions barring civil court jurisdiction under SARFAESI Act, RDB Act, and IBC, dismissing the writ petition challenging insolvency and debt recovery proceedings.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code constitutional validity

M/S Intelli Care v. M/S Roots Multiclean Ltd

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3106

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's jurisdiction to try a recovery suit despite a jurisdiction clause favoring Coimbatore, holding that a substantial part of the cause of action arose in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Order VII Rule 10 CPC Section 20 CPC cause of action

P.K. Lamps Shade v. Sudhanshu

16 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3779

The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court award granting compensation for wrongful termination, holding that the respondent voluntarily resigned and received full payment prior to alleged termination, and that the Labour Court's reliance on uncorroborated complaints was erroneous.

labor appeal_allowed Significant wrongful termination retrenchment Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 25F

Raja Ram v. Sh Pawan Kumar Verma

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3554

The High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to lead additional evidence in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a just decision and fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Additional evidence

Chet Ram Yadav & Anr. v. State of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3489

The High Court upheld conviction under Section 308 IPC but released appellants on probation considering settlement and good conduct.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Probation of Offenders Act corroboration injured witness testimony

Balbir Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3312-DB

The Delhi High Court held that allotment of Tehbazari sites must be considered under the statutory vending plan framework and directed the petitioner’s representation to be considered by the Town Vending Committee once constituted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Tehbazari site mutation Street Vendors Act 2014 Town Vending Committee

Jawaid Tauhidi v. DTC

16 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3355

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's decision denying retrospective promotion to a petitioner due to adverse confidential reports and affirmed that seniority-cum-fitness requires consideration of such reports for promotion.

labor petition_dismissed Significant seniority-cum-fitness Annual Confidential Reports Departmental Promotion Committee promotion

Nikhat Parveen @ Khusboo Khatun v. Rafique @ Sillu

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3434

The High Court held that allowing a witness to tender documents after examination-in-chief but before cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. does not violate Section 362 Cr.P.C. and dismissed the petition challenging the same.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 362 Cr.P.C. tendering documents examination-in-chief

GE Strategic Investments India (Pvt. Company with Unlimited Liability) v. Official Liquidator

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3242

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition and ordered the final dissolution of GE Strategic Investments India following compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed members voluntary winding up Companies Act, 1956 Section 497(6) Official Liquidator

National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2998-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of personal hearing and improper reliance on an administrative circular, remanding the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with law.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund Section 54 CGST Act refund rejection administrative circular ultra vires

National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2995-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, as an educational institution conducting examinations and structured courses, is entitled to retrospective GST exemption under the 2017 Notification, while screening and accreditation services remain taxable.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST exemption educational institution 2017 Notification Central and State Educational Boards

National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2997-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of personal hearing and procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh consideration in line with statutory provisions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund Section 54 CGST Act natural justice personal hearing

M/S Rahul Packaging v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3163-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Show Cause Notice issued by an incompetent officer under the CGST Act vitiates the proceedings, and the appellate authority cannot decide the matter on merits but must remit it to the competent authority.

tax petition_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Competent Authority Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 Refund Application

Smt Shail Kumari v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3030

The Delhi High Court held that a judgment in rem mandating pension revision must be implemented for all similarly situated employees and their heirs, rejecting delay and record non-availability defenses, and directed payment of arrears with interest to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant judgment in rem pension revision delay and laches service records

Rajesh Kumar Ravi v. P.O., Delhi School Tribunal & Anr.

16 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3028

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a school employee for violation of mandatory procedural rules and principles of natural justice, ordering reinstatement with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice right to be heard Inquiry Officer report

Rajni Anand v. Cosmic Structures Ltd

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3021

The Delhi High Court held that a shareholding transfer and payments made prior to winding up petition in the ordinary course of business are valid, directing the Official Liquidator to de-seal and hand over possession of the property to the petitioner.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act, 1956 winding up Official Liquidator Section 531-A

Rajinder Singh & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3269-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act do not lapse if compensation is deposited, even if physical possession is not taken due to a stay order.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 possession