Delhi High Court

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G.S.V.S Prabhakara Rao and Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India

07 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8197-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that fresh issues regarding employee absorption dates constitute a new cause of action, rendering the plea of res judicata inapplicable, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant res judicata absorption Central Administrative Tribunal contempt proceedings

State of NCT of Delhi v. Sumer

07 Nov 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Shalinder Kaur · 2023:DHC:8934-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual assault case due to major contradictions, unexplained FIR delay, and failure to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt, declining to invoke statutory presumptions under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 376 IPC sexual assault child sexual abuse

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Cairnhill CIPEF Ltd.

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8710-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that the Commissioner of Income Tax lacked jurisdiction to revise assessment orders or treat an entity as an agent under Section 163 after the principal company had ceased to exist.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 163 Income Tax Act Section 263 Income Tax Act agency under Income Tax Act principal-agent relationship

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – Central -1 v. Indian Farmer Fertilizer Co-Operative Ltd.

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8763-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's order for AY 2012-13, holding that no substantial question of law arises as the issues are covered by binding precedent.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Assessment Year 2012-13 substantial question of law coordinate bench decision

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -1 v. Shri Gautam Bhalla

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8712-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the bar under the third proviso to Section 147 of the Income Tax Act against reassessment of income already under appeal, dismissing the revenue's appeals challenging the quashing of reassessment proceedings.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 148 reassessment third proviso to Section 147 appeal pending bar on reassessment

PMC FINCORP LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-30, NEW DELHI

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8705-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the second reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act as an impermissible change of opinion based on the same material already examined in earlier proceedings.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 reassessment proceedings change of opinion

HQ Lamps Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Everlight Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:8277-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory nature of pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act and dismissed the suit filed without exhausting this remedy.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 12A Commercial Courts Act Pre-institution mediation Order VII Rule 11 CPC Commercial suit

Ravi Gupta v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8165

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking pre-trial compensation from the State for gunshot injuries, holding that victim compensation must be awarded post-trial under Sections 357 and 357A of the Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant victim compensation Section 357 CrPC Section 357A CrPC Article 21

Rubi Shatir v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8166

The Delhi High Court upheld the bail condition requiring the foreign national accused in a rape case to obtain prior court permission before traveling abroad, emphasizing reasonable restrictions on the right to travel during trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail conditions prior permission to travel abroad Section 376 IPC foreign national accused

Saurav Anand v. Union Public Service Commission

07 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8490

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging permanent debarment by UPSC, holding that the petitioner cannot seek relief without challenging the final order upholding the punishment.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition permanent debarment natural justice principle of proportionality

Kamini Arya v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8147

The Delhi High Court dismissed the interim bail application of an accused in a gruesome murder case, holding that medical urgency was not substantiated and the gravity of the offence warranted denial of bail at the trial stage.

criminal petition_dismissed interim bail medical urgency minor child care heinous offence

Resorts Consortium India Limited v. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal SMC-1, Delhi Bench & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:8246-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an income tax appeal, holding that bona fide pursuit of a review application and lack of notice of the order constituted sufficient cause under the Limitation Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Limitation Act Section 5 Limitation Act Section 12 Income Tax Act Section 260A

Bimla v. Nirmala & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8276

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and impleadment of legal heirs in place of the deceased plaintiff and permitted withdrawal of the suit based on a compromise deed between the parties.

civil appeal_allowed condonation of delay Order XXII Rule 3 CPC Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC

Deepali Designs & Exhibits Private Limited v. Pico Hong Kong Limited & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:8273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for interim injunction restraining defendants from disposing of their share in an Arbitral Award and using the consortium trade name, as the award amount was already deposited in court and no prima facie case was made out.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC Arbitral Award consortium agreement

Sanjay Gupta v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2023:DHC:8258

The Delhi High Court held that consolidation proceedings in Village Chandanhula are complete and directed authorities to process the petitioner's housing project application without indefinite delay.

property petition_allowed Significant consolidation proceedings Village Chandanhula land development lay-out plan

Pankaj Akshan v. State

07 Nov 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:8148

The Delhi High Court upheld the order denying release of 90 grams of melted gold to the complainant due to lack of evidence connecting it to stolen jewellery and recognized the right of the deceased accused's legal representatives to possession after abatement of proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant release of seized property melted gold disclosure statements Section 161 Cr.P.C.

Balbir Singh Khandelwal v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

07 Nov 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:8318

The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of a university employee in contemplation of disciplinary enquiry, holding it lawful and not violative of natural justice or fundamental rights.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension disciplinary enquiry natural justice Rule 51 JNU Rules

Shreyash Retail Private Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax TDS Circle 77(1) & Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:8085-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order denying a lower TDS deduction certificate under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Income Tax Act Lower Deduction Certificate TDS deduction rate Rule 28AA Income Tax Rules

Rainbow Digital Services Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

07 Nov 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:8092-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of outstanding dues from a corporate debtor in liquidation must be pursued before the NCLT, and the High Court will not entertain parallel writ petitions under Article 226 when the issue is pending insolvency proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 National Company Law Tribunal Article 226 Constitution of India Indian Post Office Act, 1898

Naveen Kumar Saini v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.

07 Nov 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:8105-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of the petitioner's appointment offer by DDA after multiple extensions to join, ruling no show cause notice was required before appointing the next candidate.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant offer of appointment extension of joining time withdrawal of appointment principles of natural justice