Delhi High Court

93,453 judgments

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Sonu Sharma and Others v. The State and Anr.

05 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1808

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.

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

Mohammad Areesh Saifi v. Directorate of Education & Anr

05 Mar 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 4438
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The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools must admit EWS children shortlisted through the Directorate of Education’s computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act, regularizing provisional admission despite unsubstantiated financial objections.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS admission unaided private schools Section 12(1)(c)

Shri Tarun Chander Malik v. M/S Varahi Diamonds and Finance Ltd

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:1772
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The Delhi High Court held that conflicting court jurisdiction and arbitration clauses in a lease deed must be harmoniously construed to uphold arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 arbitration agreement court jurisdiction clause

Rishabh Kumar Gupta @Reshu & Ors. v. State Through SHO P.S. New Ashok Nagar & Anr.

04 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1765

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/323/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

Raman Batra & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Mar 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1764

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

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

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SMT. PREETI WIFE OF DECEASED & ORS.

04 Mar 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:1769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the involvement of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident, upholding the Tribunal's award based on credible eyewitness and investigation evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim eyewitness testimony insurance company appeal vehicle involvement

Godavari Projects (J.V) v. Union of India

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:1787
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Delhi High Court held that a contractual proviso delaying arbitration until alternative arrangements are made does not bar arbitration and appointed an independent arbitrator despite insolvency proceedings against a joint venture member.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Arbitration clause Joint venture insolvency

Parul Gaur v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Mar 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:1802-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere via Habeas Corpus in a custody dispute pending before the Mahila Court, directing the petitioner to seek telephonic contact with her children through the Ministry of External Affairs.

family petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus custody of minor children matrimonial dispute Article 226 Constitution

CCS Computers Private Limited v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 1007

The Delhi High Court quashed a blacklisting order for lack of reasoned decision and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings with proper notice and opportunity to respond.

administrative petition_allowed Significant blacklisting natural justice reasoned order General Financial Rules 2017

Riteesh Mohan Bakshi & Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

04 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:1844

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to petitioners against a forest department notice alleging encroachment, directing due process and consideration of ownership claims before coercive action.

constitutional petition_allowed writ petition Article 226 Indian Forest Act, 1927 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

M/S PRACHI INFRA AND ROADS PVT. LTD. v. M/S KANTI PRASHAD MITTAL & ORS

04 Mar 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MANMOHAN; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITA... · 2024:DHC:1841-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a direction for CBI enquiry into unauthorized subcontracting under a government infrastructure contract, emphasizing that disputed factual issues require investigation and parties cannot rely on project experience pending enquiry.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant subcontracting government contract performance certificate CBI enquiry

SWISS BIKE VERTRIEBS GMBH SUBSIDIARY OF ACCELL GROUP v. RELIANCE BRANDS LIMITED

04 Mar 2024 · Anish Dayal · 2024:DHC:1884

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendant's use of the mark 'RALLEYZ' for bicycles, holding it deceptively similar to plaintiff's registered trademark 'RALEIGH' under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Deceptive similarity Phonetic similarity Interlocutory injunction

AMAR ENTERPRISES v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND ANR

04 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1828-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and prior notice, and modified the cancellation to take effect from the Show Cause Notice date instead of an earlier retrospective date.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Show Cause Notice

S SRI RADHA KRISHNA INTERNATIONAL v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

04 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1829-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST Act for failing to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for re-adjudication with an opportunity to be heard.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit Section 73 CGST Act Cancelled dealer Show Cause Notice

M/S SALASAR TRADING COMPANY v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI

04 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1858-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a retrospective GST registration cancellation order for lack of reasons and procedural fairness, emphasizing objective satisfaction and notice requirements under Section 29(2) of the CGST Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2)(e) CGST Act procedural fairness

ZOMLIM INDIA TRADE INDIA PVT LTD v. DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE NEW DELHI & ANR.

04 Mar 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1857-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs authority to expeditiously consider the petitioner's request for release or provisional release of seized goods under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962, without deciding on the merits.

administrative other Customs Act, 1962 Section 110 seizure of goods provisional release

Jagat Singh & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Mar 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:1750

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge under Article 227 against the Trial Court's order directing fresh demarcation of disputed property at petitioners' cost, affirming the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction demarcation property dispute

Chandra Kanta Agarwala v. Ajay Gaur & Anr

04 Mar 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:1748

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to summon records from a separate suit for handwriting verification, directing the petitioner to seek such relief before the competent civil court, affirming the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 handwriting expert supervisory jurisdiction

NEC Corporation India Private Limited v. M/S Plus 91 Security Solutions & Ors.

04 Mar 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:1944
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of dues under purchase orders, holding that counterclaims from separate contracts cannot be raised as defenses in Order XXXVII CPC proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit postdated cheques

Varun Chauhan v. State NCT of Delhi

04 Mar 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:1793

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused impersonating a government official in a cheating and forgery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to uncover the conspiracy.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. impersonation cheating