Delhi High Court

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Rajender Singh

13 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7517-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld DMRC's lawful decision not to operate the shadow panel for SC/TO recruitment, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent from the shadow panel.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant shadow panel waiting list recruitment appointment

Mehra Jewel Palace Pvt Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia

The High Court held that before disallowing expenses under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer must provide the assessee an opportunity to produce evidence justifying such payments, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 40A(2)(b) Income Tax Act disallowance of salary interest-free advances business expenses

Dr. Anil Gomber v. Geeta Tandon & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:7576-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a partition appeal by accepting a court-approved settlement between the parties, leaving substantive issues undecided.

civil other partition suit Will settlement agreement property dispute

Manish Sachdeva and Anr v. Sushil Sadana

13 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7665

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to summon formal witnesses for documents already admitted without objection, emphasizing expeditious trial disposal.

civil petition_dismissed summoning witnesses mode of proof admission of documents Article 227 Constitution of India

Union of India v. Mukesh Kumar Joshi & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7485-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting Non Functional Scale benefits to SSB personnel under the Cabinet Secretariat cadre despite administrative control by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Non Functional Scale Cadre Controlling Authority Administrative Control Cabinet Secretariat

M/S Tirupati Trading Corporation v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7829-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings against M/s Tirupati Trading Corporation initiated on mistaken identity and lack of material under Sections 148/148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) reassessment proceedings

Maharashtra Feeds Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Aakash Varshney

13 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7850

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds, holding that limitation is a mixed question of fact and law requiring trial and not suitable for summary rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC rejection of plaint limitation Section 115 CPC

Ranjeet Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:7765
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 304A and 287 IPC for death by electrocution on the basis of settlement and compensation paid, exercising inherent powers under section 482 Cr.P.C. in a non-heinous offence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR section 304A IPC section 287 IPC

Raja Ram v. The Chairman National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:7648-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that salary fixation and arrears can only be claimed from the date of regular appointment, not from prior part-time employment, and allowed recall of the appeal withdrawal order before deciding on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed salary fixation part-time employment regular appointment writ petition

SREI Equipment Finance Limited v. Rugby Renergy Private Ltd & Anr.

13 Oct 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:7581

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to implead a non-signatory third party, affirming limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Impleadment Non-signatory party Article 227 Constitution of India

Sunita Arora & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7547

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal to enhance the deceased's income for compensation and increased loss of consortium awarded to the parents, emphasizing reliance on reliable documentary evidence for income assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim income assessment income tax returns loss of consortium

Vivek Kumar Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement

13 Oct 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:7526
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The Delhi High Court upheld the remand of the petitioner in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that the arrest and remand complied with statutory and Supreme Court requirements under Section 19 of PMLA.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 19 PMLA custodial remand grounds of arrest

Vandana Kanwar v. Union of India

13 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7740-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to interest on delayed payment of her General Provident Fund contribution beyond six months from termination, as the requirement of a written application for release was deleted by a 1996 notification.

service_law petition_allowed Significant General Provident Fund Rule 34 written application interest on delayed payment

Khimji Bhai v. Union of India

13 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7507-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a government servant who voluntarily resigns forfeits pensionary benefits under Rule 26 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, dismissing the petition seeking pension after resignation.

service_law petition_dismissed CCS Pension Rules 1972 Rule 26 Voluntary resignation Forfeiture of past service

Pritam Dass and Anr v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Vivek Vihar and Ors

13 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7654

The Delhi High Court held that de-sealing of property under SARFAESI Act must comply with natural justice, granting interim protection to petitioners against a de-sealing order passed without notice or hearing.

civil other de-sealing order natural justice SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 145 CrPC

Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7849

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment to non-teaching posts, holding that no legal or fundamental right to appointment arises merely from qualifying in recruitment exams absent proof of arbitrariness or malafide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ of mandamus appointment rights recruitment examination discretionary power

Commissioner of Customs Airport and General v. M/S ICS Cargo

13 Oct 2023 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:7815-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Customs Department's appeal, upholding CESTAT's order that a Customs Broker's license revocation was unjustified due to lack of evidence of statutory violations or connivance.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Customs Broker License Regulations 2018 Customs Act 1962 License revocation Undervaluation

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

13 Oct 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court directed release of pending architect remuneration and approved parking management arrangements for Kalkaji Mandir during Navratra, emphasizing compliance with administrative directions.

administrative other Kalkaji Mandir remuneration architects parking management

Mehman Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Oct 2023 · Manmohan; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:7575-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a convict challenging a punishment notice for non-surrender after emergency parole expiry, holding the notice valid and emphasizing compliance with parole conditions.

criminal appeal_dismissed emergency parole furlough personal bond non-surrender

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. Times Internet Limited

13 Oct 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7817-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal upholding the ITAT's deletion of disallowances under Section 14A and treatment of software expenses as revenue expenditure for AY 2012-13.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Rule 8D Income Tax Act, 1961 disallowance