Delhi High Court

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MS RS WIRES INDUSTRIES THROUGH PROPRIETOR RAJENDER SINGH v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 63 ZONE 6 DELHI

03 Jan 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:30-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice for GST registration cancellation must specify details of alleged wrongful input tax credit utilization and that retrospective cancellation without objective reasons is unsustainable, quashing the impugned orders.

tax petition_allowed Significant Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 29 show cause notice cancellation of GST registration

Pooja Sharma Bajaj v. Kunal Bajaj & Ors.

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:10249

The Delhi High Court held that at the summoning stage in a bigamy case, prima facie evidence of a second marriage suffices without requiring conclusive proof of essential ceremonies, thereby allowing trial to proceed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bigamy Section 494 IPC summoning stage solemnization of marriage

Dev Sora v. State

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:413

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that mere allegations of threats without cogent material do not justify bail cancellation when the trial is at an advanced stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail cancellation threats to complainant supervening circumstances misuse of bail

Ram Charan Aggarwal v. Prem Lata

03 Jan 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:10

The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a discounted market rent during eviction proceedings, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.

civil other Significant use and occupation charges market rent eviction petition interim protection

M/S SYM COMPANY v. PR. COMMISSIONER, CUSTOMS (IMPORT) AND ORS

03 Jan 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:32-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the release of goods seized by Customs as no statutory notice was issued within six months, mandating return under Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, 1962.

administrative petition_allowed Customs Act, 1962 Section 110(2) seizure of goods notice period

Puneet Saluja v. State

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:24

The High Court held that while Section 148 NI Act mandates a 20% deposit of compensation during appeal against Section 138 conviction, the appellate court may waive this on recording exceptional circumstances, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of such circumstances.

criminal other Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 148 Negotiable Instruments Act deposit of compensation waiver of deposit

Rakesh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:23

The Delhi High Court held that witnesses already cross-examined cannot be recalled merely due to change of counsel, dismissing the petition seeking re-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses cross-examination change of counsel

X v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:22
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Sessions Court's discharge order and held that sufficient prima facie material existed to frame charges under Sections 376 and 506 IPC for obtaining consent to sexual intercourse by false promise of marriage and criminal intimidation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant framing of charge discharge Section 376 IPC Section 506 IPC

Sumit Chakrabarti v. The State

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:27

The Delhi High Court modified anticipatory bail conditions to remove mandatory passport surrender while maintaining prior court permission for foreign travel, balancing personal liberty with trial safeguards.

criminal other Significant anticipatory bail passport surrender prior permission foreign travel

Prankur Mishra v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

03 Jan 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:217
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The High Court upheld framing of charges under Section 308 IPC despite simple injuries and non-naming in FIR, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 308 IPC framing of charges prima facie case simple injury

Dhanesh Ieshdhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

03 Jan 2024 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:25

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment and criminal intimidation, holding that the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences and does not warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC cognizable offence abuse of process

Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.

03 Jan 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:159

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to summon and examine two witnesses in a civil suit, emphasizing fair trial while cautioning against abuse of process.

civil petition_allowed summoning witnesses civil suit abuse of process fair trial

Sri Umesh Mishra Ranjeet Kumar Prakash College v. Pharmacy Council of India

31 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking approval to run pharmacy courses for 2023-24 after the statutory time expired but directed refund of fees as per the respondent's policy.

administrative petition_dismissed Pharmacy Council of India B. Pharm course approval D. Pharm course approval writ petition

Van Tibolli & Anr. v. K. Srinivas Rao & Anr.

26 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9407

The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction to plaintiffs holding that defendants' "GK WELLNESS" mark infringed the plaintiffs' registered "GK HAIR" trademark, invalidating defendants' registration due to improper rejection of opposition during COVID-19 limitation extension.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Trade Marks Act 1999 Anti-dissection rule Likelihood of confusion

Amritesh Jatia v. Vidhi Binani Jatia

26 Dec 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:9425

The Delhi High Court held that the Family Court's order restricting issuance of school transfer certificates is interlocutory and not appealable, allowed the mother to travel abroad with minor children subject to undertaking, and clarified the maintainability of writ petitions against such orders.

family petition_dismissed Significant Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 Family Courts Act, 1984 Article 227 Constitution Interlocutory order

Glaxo Smithkline Pharma Ltd v. UOI & Anr

26 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9413

The Delhi High Court quashed NPPA's demand for overcharged amounts on Salbutamol inhalers, holding that the drug was not scheduled under the DPCO 1995 during the relevant period due to a binding High Court judgment, and thus no liability arose.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Drug (Price Control) Order 1995 National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority Salbutamol overcharging

Khadi and Village Industries Commission v. Girdhar Industries and Anr.

26 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9435

The Delhi High Court dismissed KVIC's interim injunction against Girdhar Industries, holding that KVIC failed to prove prior use and goodwill in the "KHADI" mark for soaps and detergents before defendants' valid registration and use of "GIRDHAR KHADI" mark.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off KHADI trademark GIRDHAR KHADI

Mukta Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9336-DB

The Delhi High Court held that election notifications must be composite and include reserved seats to ensure fairness, directing a fresh notification for all posts in the Supreme Court Bar Association Multi-State Cooperative Group Housing Society election.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 election notification reserved seats women reservation

Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Directorate of Enforcement

22 Dec 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:9341

The Delhi High Court held that prisoners have a constitutional right to adequate medical care, directed the petitioner to receive specialized treatment at a referral hospital, and issued comprehensive directions to improve prison healthcare infrastructure.

criminal other Significant interim bail prisoner medical treatment right to health Article 21

Harsh Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.

22 Dec 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:9394

The Delhi High Court held that Kendriya Vidyalayas must accept EWS certificates issued by the applicant’s State of residence and struck down guidelines requiring state-specific certificates, directing admission of the petitioner’s son under the EWS category.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Economically Weaker Section Right to Education Act Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission EWS Certificate