Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Maj Gen. V.K. Singh (Retd.) v. C.B.I.

31 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta · 2023:DHC:3914

The Delhi High Court upheld the FIR and proceedings against Maj Gen. V.K. Singh (Retd.) under the Official Secrets Act, ruling that investigation and cognizance were lawful despite absence of prior sanction, and that procedural requirements were properly followed.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Official Secrets Act, 1923 Section 197 Cr.P.C. Cognizable offence Complaint procedure

Rajesh v. Government of NCT of Delhi

31 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4033-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation and conduct the survey in accordance with the Street Vendors Act, protecting the petitioner’s right to livelihood as a street vendor.

administrative petition_partly_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Section 3(3) Town Vending Committee Certificate of vending

Dushyant Kumar @ Dushyant Nagar v. State

31 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4771

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/341/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers

Vishal Mehta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

31 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4852

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A/406/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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

Ashish and Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

31 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4851

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

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

Jaan Mohd & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

31 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4392-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the MCD to permit street vendors to vend within the designated zone strictly as per their Certificates of Vending and applicable statutory conditions.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Certificate of Vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi Town Vending Committee

Ashok Jain v. Assessment Unit Income Tax Department New Delhi

31 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4237-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside income tax assessment proceedings for breach of natural justice and directed fresh proceedings with proper notice and hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A(b) Section 148A(d) Section 147

Syndicate Buildcon Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax 7

31 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4236-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order for AY 2018-19 due to denial of personal hearing, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed reassessment order Section 147 Income Tax Act Section 144B Income Tax Act personal hearing

EBIX ASIA HOLDINGS INC v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

31 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4253-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the income tax reassessment order and notice for breach of natural justice due to denial of a requested personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed natural justice personal hearing Section 148A(d) Income Tax Act Section 148 Income Tax Act

Incredible Unique Buildcon Private Limited v. Office of the Income Tax Officer Ward (12) (1) New Delhi

31 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4233-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Income Tax Department cannot recover tax from an assessee for TDS deducted but not deposited by the deductor and directed refund of the disputed amount.

tax petition_allowed Significant Tax Deducted at Source Section 205 Income Tax Act TDS credit Indirect recovery of tax

MR DEV RANJAN MITTRA & ANR. v. ADITYA BARNA MITTRA

31 May 2023 · NAVIN CHAWLA · 2023:DHC:4027

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for recovery of money lent without a fixed repayment date begins from the date each loan is made, dismissing the suit filed beyond three years as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation period recovery of loan money lent Article 19 Limitation Act

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. SATYAVIR SINGH

31 May 2023 · V. KAMESWAR RAO; ANOOP KUMAR MENDIRATTA · 2023:DHC:4034-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting an employee retiring on June 30 the benefit of the increment due on July 1, relying on Supreme Court precedent affirming entitlement based on continuous service till the increment date.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant increment entitlement retirement date annual increment Central Administrative Tribunal

Anju Kumari v. Sumit Kumar @ Sunny

31 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4065

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing a clarificatory amendment to the plaint, holding that such amendments are permissible under Order VI Rule 17 CPC and do not change the nature of the suit.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint clarificatory amendment time barred claim

Sudesh & Anr. v. S.H.O. Police Station Kanjhawala & Anr.

31 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3932

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to construct a boundary wall on their private land without requiring permission, restraining authorities from interference, subject to compliance with building laws.

civil petition_allowed boundary wall Unified Building Bye Laws Delhi 2016 permission for construction jurisdiction

Charles Ezih @ Papa v. Narcotics Control Bureau

31 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3909

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused of trafficking commercial quantity of narcotics after he underwent more than half the minimum sentence period, imposing strict conditions to ensure trial attendance and prevent absconding.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail NDPS Act commercial quantity foreign national

Amarjeet Singh v. The Principal Happy Hours School & Ors.

31 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3928

The Delhi High Court held that strict neighbourhood criteria need not be enforced for EWS/DG admissions, directing the school to admit the petitioner despite his residence being 8 km away.

education petition_allowed Significant EWS category admission Disadvantaged Group category neighbourhood criteria Directorate of Education

Ramesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

31 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3962-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and decide the petitioner's grievance regarding the transfer order and transfer allowance within a stipulated time, without quashing the impugned order.

administrative other writ petition transfer order compassionate grounds transfer allowance

Bhagoli v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

31 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4035-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner’s representation expeditiously under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, ensuring protection of his livelihood as a street vendor.

administrative petition_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 Town Vending Committee Certificate of vending Survey of street vendors

Vijay v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

31 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4029-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow the petitioner to vend at the allotted site strictly in accordance with the Certificate of Vending and its terms, restraining arbitrary interference.

administrative appeal_allowed Certificate of Vending Street Vendors Act 2014 Municipal Corporation of Delhi Article 226

Forum of Indian Legists v. Union of India, Ministry of Education & Ors.

31 May 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:4537

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated and frivolous PIL challenging university appointments, reaffirming that PILs in service matters with delay and lacking genuine public interest are not maintainable.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Public Interest Litigation service law appointment Vice-Chancellor