Delhi High Court

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Ram Pal v. Union of India

22 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8390-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful exemption from GRAP III restrictions permitting demolition of unauthorized constructions without further rehabilitation, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant GRAP III restrictions CAQM exemption demolition of unauthorized construction rehabilitation of slum dwellers

Mohit Goel v. State of NCT of Delhi

22 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:9116

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Mohit Goel in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC due to serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and failure to comply with bail conditions.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC cheating dishonest inducement

Sterlite Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India

22 Nov 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:9161

The court held that statutory amalgamation transfers rights and liabilities by operation of law, not assignment, allowing substitution of the petitioner’s name in arbitration proceedings despite contractual assignment restrictions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Scheme of Amalgamation Shareholders Agreement Assignment clause Substitution of parties

Umesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8809
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a Scientist to a non-R&D post, holding that transfer is an incident of service and courts will not interfere absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order functional cadre service jurisprudence job rotation policy

Ramesh Chandra Kalra v. Union of India and Ors.

22 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8359-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that refund of stamp duty must be allowed if the application is filed within six months of the stamp paper being spoiled, not from the date of purchase, and directed refund with interest accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Indian Stamp Act, 1899 refund of stamp duty limitation period spoiled stamp

Vermeet Singh Taneja v. Jasmeet Kaur

22 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8387-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to transfer a minor child to a different school, holding that the child's welfare and settled academic environment near the mother’s residence are paramount.

family appeal_dismissed Guardians & Wards Act, 1890 Section 43(2) welfare of the child child custody

Mangal Krishna v. National Medical Commission & Anr.

22 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his writ petition and apply afresh for eligibility to appear in the FMGE under revised NMC guidelines, directing expeditious consideration of the fresh application.

administrative petition_dismissed Foreign Medical Graduates Examination eligibility certificate National Medical Commission revised guidelines

Hemica Rani Singh v. National Medical Commission & Anr.

22 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4699

The Delhi High Court held that an Indian citizen must obtain an Eligibility Certificate prior to admission to a foreign medical course to be eligible for FMGE, and rejected the petitioner's post-facto application for such certificate after obtaining an MD degree abroad.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Eligibility Certificate Foreign Medical Graduate Examination Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 Screening Test Regulations, 2002

Varun Goel v. Govt of N.C.T through S.H.O. PS Hari Nagar & Ors.

21 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8385-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of a minor child in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to approach the Family Court.

family petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus custody dispute matrimonial dispute Family Court

Kailash Chand Pandey v. Union of India

21 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8407-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a retired Central Government employee is entitled to a notional increment for pensionary benefits if he completed one full year of service though the increment date falls after retirement.

administrative petition_allowed Significant notional increment pensionary benefits Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 increment after retirement

Maninder Rohal v. Union of India

21 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8430-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the medical board's finding that the petitioner was unfit for service due to vitiligo, upholding the medical opinion.

administrative petition_dismissed Review Medical Examination Vitiligo Medical Board Fitness for Service

Bedi and Bedi Associates v. Commissioner of CGST Delhi Audit-1 & Anr.

21 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8379-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging GST audit corrigendums and a Show Cause Notice, holding that supplies to a Polytechnic do not qualify for exemption under Notification No. 12/2017 and the tax demand was validly raised and approved.

tax petition_dismissed Goods and Services Tax GST exemption Notification No. 12/2017 Polytechnic supplies

K.L. Berwa v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited & Anr.

21 Nov 2023 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA · 2023:DHC:8419-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a full and final settlement agreement accepted by the appellant conclusively barred further claims for salary arrears, interest, or pension benefits.

civil appeal_dismissed Settlement Agreement Salary arrears Pensionary benefits Interest on arrears

Dr. Neeraj Sahni v. Dentsplyindia Pvt Ltd

21 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8350

The Delhi High Court held that a written statement filed within 120 days can be taken on record without a condonation application, setting aside the trial court's order striking off the defense for non-filing of such application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant written statement condonation of delay Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India

M/S PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR

21 Nov 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8436-DB

The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of parking spaces from FAR does not prohibit charging parking fees, allowing the concessionaire to levy such fees lawfully.

property appeal_allowed Significant Floor Area Ratio Building Byelaws Parking charges Commercial complex

Mahesh Beniwal v. University of Delhi

21 Nov 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:8479
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the University of Delhi's rejection of admission due to non-fulfillment of prescribed eligibility criteria, emphasizing judicial non-interference in academic matters.

constitutional petition_dismissed eligibility criteria admission M.A. Hindi program University of Delhi

M/S. VAIDHE STAINLESS STEEL v. Union of India

21 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhrhu; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8377-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the processing of the petitioner's GST revocation application and held that provisional attachment orders under Section 83 of the CGST Act cease to operate after one year, ordering banks not to block the petitioner's accounts.

tax petition_allowed GST registration cancellation revocation of cancellation provisional attachment Section 83 CGST Act

Praveen Sharma v. Raju

21 Nov 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:8329

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, setting aside the motor accident compensation award due to the claimant's failure to prove rash and negligent driving by the appellant's vehicle on the preponderance of probabilities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 motor accident claim preponderance of probabilities

DY CMDT Kundan Kumar v. Union of India

21 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8406-DB

The Delhi High Court directed timely supply of the Record of Evidence to the accused in a Security Force Court trial, mandating compliance with procedural rules to ensure adequate defence preparation.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Border Security Force Rules 1969 Rule 62 Rule 63 Record of Evidence

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. V. KAMESWAR RAO

21 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8355-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on withheld gratuity is payable from one month after the Tribunal's July 27, 2012 order, not from an earlier date, and directed payment accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed gratuity interest on gratuity departmental inquiry Central Administrative Tribunal