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

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3758

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking quashing of an FIR involving serious offences against a minor under the POCSO Act, holding that such matters require trial and cannot be prematurely quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed

SMS India (P) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle Int. Tax 3(1)(2), New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4200-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and orders under the Income Tax Act for AY 2019-20 due to procedural flaws and remitted the matter for fresh examination with directions to verify alleged escaped income and provide the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

ITC LIMITED v. PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A. & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3595

The Delhi High Court set aside a patent opposition order and remanded the matter for a fresh hearing to ensure all submissions are properly considered.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Monu alias Jiji v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3572-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC, relying on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Trade International v. M/S Avon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3737

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier judgment upholding an arbitral award, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction and the applicability of the Group of Companies doctrine in arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed

Narender Kumar v. Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3986

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternative plot allotment due to incorrect factual basis and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ms Babita Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Others

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4095

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to adjudicate the petitioner’s pending representation regarding forged sale deeds and unauthorized construction within six months.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S FAIRGROWTH SALES PVT. LTD. v. M/S REAL INNERSPRING TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3683-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, condoned the delay in filing appearance due to illness, set aside the ex parte decree, and remanded the suit for fresh consideration upon filing leave to defend.

civil appeal_allowed

Dhananjay Garg v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies of Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3564-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Registrar's order allotting possession of a flat to a member whose membership was restored by higher courts, allowing dispensation of certain procedural requirements in compliance with court directions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashwani Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4487-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to continue vending at the designated site under the Street Vendors Act, subject to compliance with certificate conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Prem Sagar @ Prem Bhateja and Anr. v. State and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4772

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a genuine amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr. Prannoy Roy & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3617

The Delhi High Court permitted petitioners under investigation to travel abroad subject to conditions ensuring compliance and return.

criminal petition_allowed

Amir Khan @ Aamir Khan & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3759

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Theme Engineering Services Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3522

The Delhi High Court emphasized that blacklisting by NHAI must be based on explicit contractual grounds, fair hearing, and proportionality, setting aside interim relief and directing expeditious disposal of the writ petition challenging the debarment.

administrative other

S.S. Mota Singh Sr Secondary Model School v. Govt of NCT of Delhi through Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3987

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to reconsider the petitioner school's fee enhancement request with a hearing and a reasoned order, allowing retrospective consideration from 2019.

administrative other

Vistra ITCL India Limited v. Ansal Properties and Infrastructures Limited

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3566

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in the corporate guarantee is valid and independent, appointed an arbitrator, and rejected the respondent's contention that the arbitration agreement was superseded by a subsequent agreement.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

M/S KSHEERAABD CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3525

The Delhi High Court held that a contract terminable only on breach is not inherently determinable under Section 14(d) of the Specific Relief Act and granted interim injunction restraining termination by a State instrumentality acting arbitrarily.

civil appeal_allowed

Kewal Krishan & Ors. v. Delhi Vidyut Board & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3552

The Delhi High Court held that employees opting for voluntary retirement under SVRS-2003 after 10 years of service are entitled to pension benefits, overruling the respondents' reliance on 20-year qualifying service under CCS Pension Rules.

labor appeal_allowed

Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3526

The Delhi High Court held that an appointing authority disqualified under the Arbitration Act cannot validly appoint arbitrators, the contractual dispute resolution process must be exhausted before arbitration, and arbitrator qualifications apply to at least one tribunal member, directing fresh appointments accordingly.

civil other

Rot Prakash Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3641-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking withdrawal of resignation after acceptance and discharge from BSF service, holding that resignation cannot be withdrawn after a significant delay.

administrative petition_dismissed