Delhi High Court

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Sanjay Kumar Valmiki v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:8373
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The Delhi High Court held that a life convict without remission is entitled to furlough as an incentive for good conduct, and the petitioner’s rejection for furlough was set aside with directions for release under conditions.

criminal petition_allowed Significant furlough life imprisonment without remission good jail conduct rehabilitation

Sh. Premanand Prusty v. Smt Sita Devi

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8269

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order and criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against the petitioner, holding that technical dishonour of a cheque and bank merger do not invalidate liability if payment is not made after legal notice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Validity of cheque after bank merger Presumption under Section 139 NI Act

Sangeeta Sethi v. Union Bank of India

17 Nov 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:8264-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against possession, while granting limited protection to the bona fide purchaser pending final appeal.

civil petition_dismissed Significant equitable mortgage SARFAESI Act interim relief bona fide purchaser

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Delhi v. M/S Dart Infrabuild (P) Ltd.

17 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8236-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating reassessment proceedings due to improper service of Section 148 notice and failure to issue mandatory Section 143(2) notice before assessment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 148 notice Section 143(2) notice Income-tax Act, 1961 service of notice

Ajay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

17 Nov 2023 · Amit Bansal

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a director of the Amrapali Group accused of financial fraud, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations and prolonged pre-trial incarceration justify bail under the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail cheating criminal breach of trust criminal conspiracy

Anita Poddar & Anr. v. Duru Malik & Ors.

17 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8303

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing additional documents to be brought on record at the replication stage in a civil suit, dismissing the defendants' petition challenging the same.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC Article 227 Constitution of India bringing documents on record replication stage

Aman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. M/s Orient Lites

17 Nov 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:8222
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's challenge that the arbitrator exceeded jurisdiction by including invoices prior to the written agreement, affirming limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Section 37 appeal arbitral award

Bhupinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Others

17 Nov 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:8238

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Will despite overwriting and cuttings, holding that the testatrix's acknowledgment and attestation complied with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and that unsigned alterations under Section 71 must be ignored.

civil petition_allowed Significant Indian Succession Act Section 63 Section 71 Will execution

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

17 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8256-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting non-functional JAG pay scale benefits to an Engineering Officer despite non-classification as organized service, applying the continuing wrong doctrine and relevant Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Non-functional Junior Administrative Grade NFSG Organized service Continuing wrong

Deepak Kumar Arora v. Surendra Kumar Since Dead Through LRs & Ors.

17 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8305

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to accept a delayed written statement but condoned the delay subject to costs and strict conditions to ensure the suit proceeds on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant written statement delay condonation Order VIII Rule 1 CPC compensatory costs

Neha Gola v. Commissioner of Police and Anr

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8320
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-issuance of admit card for Delhi Police exam, holding the matter non-maintainable before it due to CAT's exclusive jurisdiction and affirming the petitioner's failure to comply with prescribed application timelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 service matters

Mohd Anwar v. Parvez Ahmad

17 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8492

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order granting unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that disputed facts raised triable issues requiring a full trial and no jurisdictional error was made.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit bona fide defence

Saraswati Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 22(3)

17 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8237-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act for lack of tangible material and failure to furnish the basis of 'reason to believe' to the assessee.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income-tax Act reassessment proceedings reason to believe borrowed satisfaction

Moloy Ghatak v. Directorate of Enforcement

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8262
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons and ECIR under PMLA, holding that summons under Section 50 can be issued to any person necessary for investigation, and directed that the petitioner be summoned at the Kolkata office considering his age and status.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 50 PMLA Enforcement Case Information Report Summons Quashing

Moloy Ghatak v. Directorate of Enforcement

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8262
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of summons issued under Section 50 of PMLA to a non-accused petitioner, refused to quash the ECIR, and directed summons to be served at the ED's Kolkata office with due notice and protection.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 50 PMLA summons ECIR quashing

Union of India v. Nikhil Kumar

17 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8268-DB

The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order reinstating appointment without completed medical review and directed a fresh disability assessment by AIIMS before finalizing service benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal medical board disability assessment appointment revival

Parameeta Singh v. Harsh Vardhan Singh

17 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8265-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order granting supervised visitation rights to the father, ruling that the child's welfare justified travel from Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi for monthly visits.

family appeal_dismissed Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890 visitation rights minor child welfare custody

Vishnu Das v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8263

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, rejecting claims of consensual relationship and unreliable age proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act sexual assault minor victim age proof

Italian Thai Development v. NTPC Ltd

17 Nov 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:8389
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The Delhi High Court held that unconditional stay of enforcement of an arbitral award under Section 36(3) of the Arbitration Act is limited to cases involving fraud or corruption and dismissed the petition seeking such stay where no such grounds were made out.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Section 36(3) stay unconditional stay

Kulbhushan Chopra v. Yogesh Chopra & Anr.

17 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8304

The Delhi High Court set aside an auction sale in execution proceedings on consent, directing payment of outstanding decree amount, compensation to the auction purchaser, and auctioneer expenses to satisfy the decree and close the execution.

civil appeal_allowed auction sale execution proceedings Order XXI Rule 89(1)(a) CPC compensation to auction purchaser