Delhi High Court

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M/S DEEP BLUE XPRESS LIMITED v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

01 Sep 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6398-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking participation in a tender after the bid submission deadline, holding no technical glitches occurred on the e-portal and emphasizing strict adherence to tender timelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process e-procurement portal technical glitch bid submission deadline

M/S GREENTECH ENVIRON MANAGEMENT PVT LTD v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

01 Sep 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SANJEEV NARULA · 2023:DHC:6394-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a writ petition challenging a large contractual penalty, holding that disputed factual issues require civil adjudication rather than writ relief.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contractual penalty writ jurisdiction disputed facts Clause 7.4.7

Gagan Inder Wadhwa v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Sep 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:6269-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a Scientist Cadre officer as Director (CW&E) in DRDO, affirming the competent authority's broad powers to assign functional posts beyond cadre-specific recruitment rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Defence Research and Development Organisation Civil Works Officers Cadre Director (CW&E) Chief Executive (CW&E)

M/S OM ENTERPRISES v. PAWAN KUMAR CHHABRA

01 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6581-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of appeals against arbitral awards on the basis of a mutually agreed settlement, affirming the binding nature of arbitration awards and court-approved settlements.

commercial appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 objections Arbitral award Settlement agreement

XILINX INDIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PVT LTD v. THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER ZONE VIII & ANR.

01 Sep 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:6321-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an Indian subsidiary and its foreign holding company are separate persons under the IGST Act, allowing the petitioner’s refund claim for export of services rejected on the ground of non-distinctness.

tax petition_allowed Significant IGST refund export of services distinct person Integrated Goods & Service Tax Act, 2017

Subodh Gupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

01 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6571-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside income tax assessment orders due to audio disruption during video conferencing personal hearing, directing a fresh hearing to uphold natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed principles of natural justice personal hearing video conferencing audio disruption

Manish Khilnaney & Ors. v. State & Anr.

01 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6570

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled their differences and entered into a joint settlement.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Ajay Elangovan v. State and Anr.

01 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6652

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 341, 354D, and 509 IPC based on an amicable settlement and voluntary withdrawal of the complaint, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement non-compoundable offences

Rajesh Gupta v. ITO Ward 35(1) Delhi

01 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:6572-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an income tax reassessment order for AY 2017-18 due to issuance of a Section 148 notice containing an incorrect PAN, holding that reopening without valid notice to the correct assessee is invalid.

tax petition_allowed Income Tax Act 1961 Section 147 Section 148 notice reopening of assessment

Dinesh Dahiya v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax - Delhi

01 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7373-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the income tax appeal, setting aside the Tribunal's order and remanding the matter for reconsideration of trading losses ignored in additions on unexplained cash deposits.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 reopening unexplained cash deposits presumptive income

Devendra Prasad Sinha & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

01 Sep 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:6698

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Major General M.S. Ahluwalia v. Tehelka.com and Ors.

01 Sep 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6582

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging a defamation judgment, holding that editorial remarks in transcripts admitted by parties are admissible documents not requiring electronic certification under Section 65B, and that review is not permissible to re-examine merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Review petition Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Section 65B Indian Evidence Act Defamation

UOP India Private Limited v. PCIT 9 Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -9

01 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7371-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter to the Tribunal to reconsider the exclusion of Onward Technologies Limited as a comparable, emphasizing the limited scope of appellate powers under Section 254 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 254 Transfer Pricing Officer Onward Technologies Limited

Manish Kumar v. Office of Principal District and Sessions Judge, HQs and Anr.

01 Sep 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6772
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Show Cause Notice issued for unauthorized absence, holding that such notices are not ordinarily subject to judicial interference at a premature stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Show Cause Notice Article 226 Writ Petition Mental Health

Ruchir Agrawal v. Public Enterprises Selection Board & Ors.

01 Sep 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:6776-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the preference given to Chartered Accountants over Cost Accountants in CPSE Director (Finance) appointments as a reasonable classification and dismissed the appeal challenging the selection process.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant preference clause Chartered Accountant Cost Accountant Public Enterprises Selection Board

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -2 v. Standard Chartered Grindlays Pty Ltd.

01 Sep 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:7370-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's factual finding that expenses directly attributable to the Indian business are not subject to Section 44C disallowance, dismissing the revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Section 44C Income Tax Act 1961 head office expenses Indian business expenses

Dr. S. Jaitley & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

01 Sep 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:6464

The Delhi High Court allowed a 75-year-old accused in a sexual offence trial to appear virtually without onerous conditions of physical attendance or repeated medical certificates, balancing fair trial rights with practicalities of age and health.

criminal petition_allowed Significant virtual hearings personal appearance exemption from attendance Section 376 IPC

Mohd. Irshad & Anr. v. Nadeem

01 Sep 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:6311-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the natural father's custody rights over his minor son, dismissing the maternal grandparents' guardianship petition but granting limited visitation rights to the father.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 natural guardian custody of minor child

Navpreet Singh v. The State

01 Sep 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:6280
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious economic offence case after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, emphasizing the primacy of liberty and case-specific bail considerations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail economic offences forgery cheating

Rajesh Kumari v. Dhiraj & Ors.

01 Sep 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:6299

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's denial of custody to the mother, directing supervised visitation and counseling to restore the parent-child bond before deciding on custody.

family appeal_allowed Significant custody minor child Family Court visitation rights