Delhi High Court

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Kusum Singh v. Union of India

10 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8215-DB

Delhi High Court set aside rejection of compassionate allowance claim and remitted the matter for reconsideration in accordance with CCS (Pension) Rules and judicial precedents.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate allowance CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 dismissal from service criminal proceedings

Tarun Kumar v. Parmanand Garg

09 Nov 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:8314

The Delhi High Court held that in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, the landlord’s bona fide requirement for his wife’s business premises must be presumed genuine, and the tenant cannot challenge the validity of the landlord’s marriage or the suitability of alternate accommodation without cogent evidence.

property petition_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act bona fide requirement eviction leave to defend

M/S BLJ Resources and Chemicals Pvt Ltd v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr

09 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8253

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a final opportunity to cross-examine the defendant's witness despite prior closure by the trial court, subject to payment of costs and strict compliance to avoid undue delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Article 227 of Constitution of India cross-examination supervisory jurisdiction trial court order

Shamshuddin v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.

09 Nov 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:8307-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the NDMC to complete the preparation of the mandatory street vending plan under the Street Vendors Act, 2014 in a time-bound manner, disposing of the writ petition on the assurance that the process is underway.

administrative other Street Vendors Act 2014 vending plan Town Vending Committee local authority

Ranjana Seth v. Prem Rani Khanna

09 Nov 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:8181

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to allow belated summoning of a witness and production of a sale deed, holding that such late attempts to introduce evidence constitute abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Order XVI Rule 2 CPC summoning witness belated evidence valuation of suit property

BOSCH LIMITED v. MR. ABHAY KUMAR JHA TRADING AS ELKOSTA SECURITY SYSTEMS INDIA

09 Nov 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:8254

The Delhi High Court rejected the defendant's leave to defend in a summary suit for unpaid invoices, holding the suit within limitation and granting the plaintiff principal amount with reasonable interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary suit leave to defend limitation acknowledgment of debt

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Sh. Nirmal Kumar Minda

09 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8255-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order for AY 2018-19, holding no substantial question of law arose.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal substantial question of law Assessment Year 2018-19 appeal dismissal

Sapna @ Sapna Chaudhary v. MX Media and Entertainment Pte Ltd

09 Nov 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 3518

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, ruling that an amendment agreement did not extinguish the original arbitration clause and that issuance of a post-dated cheque without settlement did not amount to novation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Amendment Agreement Novation

P PAVAN KUMAR v. CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE

09 Nov 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:8186-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s pending Statutory Appeal expeditiously in accordance with law and dismissed the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Statutory Appeal Revision Petition Expeditious disposal Administrative law

Bholi Kumar v. ITO Ward 51(1) Delhi & Anr.

09 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8150-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging income tax reassessment notices as the Revenue chose not to pursue the matter due to the minimal escaped income, leaving legal questions open.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) Article 226

Krishan Gaba v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Nov 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:8156

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in sexual offence case where relationship appeared consensual, prosecutrix's credibility was questionable, and accused cooperated with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. sexual offences Section 376 IPC

M/S ORIENTAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PVT.LTD.-M/S KMC-JOINT VENTURE v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

09 Nov 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:8135

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the contractor's claim based on a unilaterally modified payment certificate, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Interim Payment Certificate Contractual interpretation

TAQA India Power Ventures Private Limited v. NCC Infrastructure Holdings Limited

09 Nov 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:8134

Delhi High Court held that a debt written off in accounts still constitutes an asset within jurisdiction, thereby conferring jurisdiction to enforce a foreign arbitral award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant enforcement of foreign arbitral award jurisdiction assets within jurisdiction written off debt

M/S MERCURY CAR RENTALS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SHIVA INDUSTRIAL SECURITY AGENCY GUJRAT LIMITED

09 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7311

The Delhi High Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC prohibits institution of arbitral proceedings against a corporate debtor during CIRP, and an appellate order restraining further steps does not stay the moratorium.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Moratorium Section 14 IBC Arbitral proceedings

M/S STRATEGIC INFRA SERVICES PVT LTD v. M/S ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD

09 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:4331-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and failure to show sufficient cause for condonation of delay under the Commercial Courts Act and Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay limitation Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Commercial Courts Act, 2015

SGT Manish Kumar Singh and SGT Mritunjay v. 681120 EX HFO Ravindra Kumar Ram

09 Nov 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:8828-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for hypertension, relying on Supreme Court precedents that broaden entitlement despite medical board's contrary opinion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension primary hypertension armed forces tribunal medical board opinion

Neelam v. State Govt NCT of Delhi & Ors.

08 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8132-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing minor, directing continued police investigation and quarterly status reports without ordering immediate production.

criminal petition_dismissed Habeas Corpus missing minor Section 363 IPC kidnapping

Fujitsu India Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax 2.1 & Ors.

08 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8474-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a premature final assessment order passed before the expiry of the extended objection filing period under the Income Tax Act, allowing the petitioner to file objections afresh.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 final assessment order Section 144B Section 144C

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Nirmal Kumar Minda

08 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8709-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's factual findings deleting income additions on unexplained jewellery, paintings, and wrist watches investments after a search under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 132 search and seizure unexplained investment

Sanjiv Gupta v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) & Anr.

08 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8286-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting a compounding application under the Income Tax Act and directed fresh consideration after the petitioner furnished requisite bank statements.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 compounding application Section 276C(1) Section 277