Delhi High Court

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KM Seema and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3826-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the conduct of the 100 meter run on an alleged improper track during CISF recruitment, holding that physical tests reflecting service conditions are valid and uniform application of such tests does not warrant interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Physical Efficiency Test Recruitment Assistant Sub Inspector Central Industrial Security Force

Delhi Development Authority v. Action Committee, Unaided Recognized Pvt Schools

26 May 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:4122-DB

The Delhi High Court held that educational societies with income tax exemption are entitled to enhanced FAR under MPD-2021 without paying additional charges to DDA, and lease deed modifications cannot be conditioned on such payments.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Authority Floor Area Ratio MPD-2021 educational institutions

Travelport International Operations Limited United Kingdom v. Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation 3 N. Delhi & Ors.

26 May 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:3973-DB

The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of tax refund against a stayed demand under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be made before the expiry of the statutory response period, setting aside the premature adjustment and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 245 Adjustment of refund Stay of demand

Amrita Hundal v. Air India Ltd & Anr.

26 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3997

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions filed against Air India prior to its privatization are not maintainable post-privatization, and monetary claims must be pursued through alternative legal remedies.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability privatization Air India Article 226

Shamnath Apartments Residents Welfare Asso v. Barkha Moga and Others

26 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:4020

The Delhi High Court directed interim access arrangements to a disputed terrace pending the Trial Court's fresh adjudication on the applicability of the Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986 and the nature of terrace ownership.

property petition_dismissed Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986 terrace access common area interim relief

DELHI JAL BOARD v. M/S HANUMAN CONSTRUCTION CO.

26 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3734
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of delay, holding that statutory limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for filing objections and appeals are mandatory and cannot be extended beyond 120 days.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 Limitation Act

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Smart Division Private Limited

26 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3822

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing BSNL's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and invalidating BSNL's invocation of bank guarantees.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Patent illegality Public policy

Mangal Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3821-DB

Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' height in recruitment dispute and allowed participation if found fit.

administrative petition_allowed height criteria recruitment process disqualification re-measurement

NHPC Limited v. Jaiprakash Associates Limited

26 May 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:3866
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award granting Rs. 60 Crores additional costs for overstay due to lack of evidence and unauthorized reliance on equity under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 31(3) Section 28(2)

Shalini Gihar@Shanu Gihar & Anr. v. Union of India

26 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3787
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned delay, holding that death by falling from a moving train due to negligence is an 'untoward incident' entitling dependent sisters to compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal untoward incident compensation self-negligence

Mahavir and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

26 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4038-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit certified street vendors to continue vending at designated places subject to compliance with statutory terms and conditions.

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

Emechere Maduabuchkwu v. State NCT of Delhi

26 May 2023 · Anish Dayal

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail cannot be detained in a detention centre without due process and directed release with appropriate restrictions under the Foreigners Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Foreigners Act, 1946 Section 3(2)(e) detention centre bail conditions

Rohit Singh Rathore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3790-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an amendment to selection criteria issued after declaration of results cannot be applied retrospectively, directing the respondents to consider petitioners’ cases under the original rules.

administrative petition_allowed Standing Order No.04/2017 ITBP Act service rules amendment retrospective application

Om Prakash v. Sant Singh Bal; Jagdish Chander v. Sant Singh Bal

26 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela
Cites 0 · Cited by 5

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's closure of defendants' evidence based on incorrect assumptions and COVID-19 related delays, directing completion of evidence recording within two months.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC closure of evidence cross-examination COVID-19 lockdown

Home Credit India B.V. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2 1 1, International Taxation New Delhi & Anr.

26 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4238-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for lack of proper application of mind and remitted the matter to the Assessing Officer for a fresh exercise with procedural safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 148A(b) Income Tax Act Notice validity Application of mind Escaped income

Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Ltd.

26 May 2023 · Prateek Jalan · 2023:DHC:3753
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under an insurance policy with contested liability issues are arbitrable and appointed an arbitrator, emphasizing limited court interference at the Section 11 stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause arbitrability Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act liability dispute

Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.

26 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3798

The Delhi High Court directed RBI to implement beneficiary name lookup facilities for payment systems by June 2024 to prevent payments to infringing domain name registrants and emphasized compliance by domain name registrars with Indian court orders.

civil other Significant domain name infringement trademark rights beneficiary name verification Reserve Bank of India

Nihal Singh v. Union of India and Anr

26 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3820-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to undergo a fresh medical examination after tattoo removal and directed consideration for appointment in BSF if found fit.

administrative petition_allowed medical examination tattoo saluting arm Border Security Force

Babu Ram v. Budh Singh

26 May 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:3887
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide need grounds under the DRC Act, rejecting the tenant's claim of alternate accommodation and directing payment of use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need alternate accommodation

Rajendra Sahni v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

26 May 2023 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2023:DHC:4044-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at his designated site under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, subject to compliance with the certificate's terms.

administrative appeal_allowed Street Vendors Act 2014 certificate of vending Municipal Corporation of Delhi peaceful vending