Delhi High Court

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Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

07 Aug 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:5889-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to refund due amounts with interest within six weeks and ordered expeditious disposal of the pending income tax appeal within three months, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

tax petition_allowed refund income tax assessment year appeal

General Secretary, Cement Shramik Sangh v. UOI & Ors.

07 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6368

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the closure of sick industrial units, holding that the issue had attained finality after multiple judicial adjudications and the petitioner abused the process of law by suppressing material facts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant closure of industrial units Section 25(O) Industrial Disputes Act principles of natural justice abuse of process of law

Union of India v. Gulshan Saini

07 Aug 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:5625-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's interim order staying the superannuation of an Army Colonel pending promotion dispute, holding that continuation in service beyond superannuation without final adjudication amounts to illegal usurpation of public office.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant superannuation promotion Armed Forces Tribunal interim order

Mohd. Ghous v. Subhash Taneja

07 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:5647

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order holding that part of the cause of action arose in Delhi and that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract was valid, dismissing the revision petition under Section 115 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 115 CPC territorial jurisdiction jurisdiction clause cause of action

Mohit Mittal v. Kanika Jain

07 Aug 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:5652-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's refusal to grant maintenance and litigation expenses under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that he was capable of self-support given his qualifications and financial resources.

family appeal_dismissed Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act maintenance claim litigation expenses matrimonial litigation

Roxtec AB & Anr v. Sukant Chakravarty & Ors

07 Aug 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:5572

The Delhi High Court permitted defendants to file rectification petitions against certain Roxtec trademarks, clarified the scope of slogan trademark protection, and held that the Indian subsidiary is a necessary party in the design infringement suit despite lack of registered assignment.

civil other Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 124 rectification cancellation

DGU Cement Factory Employees Union v. UOI & Ors.

07 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:6381

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the closure of sick industrial units, holding that the issue had attained finality after multiple judicial adjudications and the petitioner abused the process of law by suppressing material facts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant closure of industrial units Sick Industrial Companies Act Industrial Disputes Act Section 25(O) principles of natural justice

Rajiv Kapoor v. Janak Kapoor & Anr.

07 Aug 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:5870

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit was properly valued and maintainable, and no jurisdictional error warranted revision under Section 115 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 115 CPC Rejection of plaint Pecuniary jurisdiction

Ram Avtar Singh v. Chairman and Managing Director, Central Warehousing Corporation

07 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5525
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The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary removal of a public sector employee due to procedural irregularities including biased inquiry and non-production of crucial documents, granting notional reinstatement with partial back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary inquiry natural justice Inquiry Officer bias vague charges

Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India

07 Aug 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:5545-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent not to transfer the petitioner’s headquarters pending final disposal of the Tribunal’s Original Application, upholding the interim relief previously granted.

administrative petition_dismissed interim relief transfer of headquarters Central Administrative Tribunal writ petition

Geeta Sharma v. Public Enterprises Selection Board

07 Aug 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:5524

The Delhi High Court upheld PESB's preference for Chartered Accountants in shortlisting for Director (Finance) posts, ruling that educational qualification preference overrides seniority and pay scale considerations in the selection process.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Public Enterprises Selection Board Director Finance Central Public Sector Enterprises shortlisting

Jaleesh Ahmed Khan v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5626

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and supporting evidence against bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC murder

Hemlata v. State & Others

07 Aug 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:5791
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of in-laws for dowry cruelty and criminal breach of trust charges due to vague allegations, affirming the need for specific evidence to proceed under sections 406 and 498A IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Dowry harassment Criminal breach of trust

Harinder Pal Singh v. HDFC Bank

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5576

The Delhi High Court directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's possession objections within two months, emphasizing timely adjudication in tenancy recovery proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed statutory tenant possession Recovery Officer time-bound adjudication

Gayatri Sharma v. Gurnam Singh

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5568

The Delhi High Court disposed of a property possession appeal following an amicable settlement and delivery of vacant possession by the petitioner to the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed property possession vacant possession settlement appeal disposal

Kaushik Sen Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5546

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges in a rape and dowry harassment case, holding that a prima facie case existed warranting trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant framing of charge Section 397 Cr.P.C. prima facie case rape under intoxication

Pitam Goel v. Radhey Shyam

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5581

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a last opportunity to substitute witnesses subject to costs and strict conditions to prevent further delay in a possession recovery suit.

civil appeal_allowed substitution of witnesses delay in evidence undertaking to court cross-examination

Simran Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Aug 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:5582

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously adjudicate the pending application for release of compensation as per Supreme Court directions, binding the Union of India to its undertaking not to seek adjournment.

civil petition_allowed compensation release Supreme Court directions adjournment undertaking

Sartaj @Allaharakha v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5549

The Delhi High Court dismissed parole to a life convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct under Rule 1210(II) but allowed legal counsel access for filing SLP and issued directions to improve mental health care in prisons.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Rule 1210(II) mental health of prisoners

Mohd. Sumer v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Aug 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:5550

The Delhi High Court refused parole to a life-convict with unsatisfactory jail conduct seeking to file an SLP but directed facilitation of legal access through jail meetings or video conferencing.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole Special Leave Petition judicial custody prison conduct