Delhi High Court

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Nagandar Kumar Sharma v. Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi & Ors.

24 May 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:4276-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reopening of assessment for undisclosed foreign remittances where prior scrutiny assessment was completed without additions, emphasizing the need for a speaking order and fair procedure.

tax petition_allowed Significant foreign outward remittance Income Tax Act 1961 Section 143(3) Section 148

M/S M. R. OVERSEAS v. Union of India

24 May 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:3842-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim for zero-rated supplies by remanding the matter for reconsideration in light of the CBIC circular excluding Covid-19 period from limitation and directing consideration of condonation of delay.

tax appeal_allowed Significant refund claim Input Tax Credit zero-rated supply limitation period

Shivam Singh @ Nanhe v. State

24 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3597-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence and held that once foundational facts are proved, the burden under Section 106 Evidence Act shifts to the accused to explain, failure of which justifies conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder Section 302 IPC Section 106 Evidence Act circumstantial evidence

Shakuntala Goel & Anr. v. State & Anr.

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs and criminal proceedings under IPC sections following a voluntary and comprehensive settlement between the parties reached through mediation.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR mediation settlement Indian Penal Code

Sanjay Gambhir v. State of Delhi & Anr.

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4776

A person who resigns as director before a cheque offence can still be prosecuted if shown to control company affairs at the time of the offence; summoning order upheld.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act resignation from directorship liability of authorized signatory

Vikas Paras @ Ashish Jaiswal v. State NCT of Delhi

24 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3642

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious cheating and forgery case involving impersonation and forged documents, holding that no ground for bail was made out despite the charge sheet being filed.

criminal bail_denied bail application Section 439 Cr.P.C. cheating impersonation

R S Bhatia v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr

24 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3599-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned Tribunal order imposing pension penalty in disciplinary proceedings and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice reasoned order penalty

Ajit Singh v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3761

The Delhi High Court set aside an order enhancing surety and FDR amounts for travel abroad permission due to lack of reasons, reaffirming that judicial orders must state cogent reasons especially when restricting fundamental rights.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC surety enhancement FDR right to travel abroad

Anil Kumar Tyagi v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3762

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 135, 138, and 150 IPC arising from a commercial electricity bill dispute following a full Lok Adalat settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR commercial dispute Lok Adalat settlement

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. MAHESH KUMAR SAINI

24 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3627-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the Tribunal's order directing verification of the respondent's experience documents before appointment and set aside the direction for payment of arrears, emphasizing procedural fairness and proper inquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal appointment late submission of documents experience certificate

Arun Kumar Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

24 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3990

The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act cannot continue in respect of land situated in an area declared urbanised, quashing the pending proceedings against the petitioners.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 urbanisation writ petition Section 185 DLR Act

Capt. Dhirendra Kumar v. Air India Limited and Ors.

24 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3667
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The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization, dismissing the petition on maintainability grounds while allowing the petitioner to seek alternative remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 privatization Air India Limited

Pankaj v. Union of India

24 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:3671-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to continue in the Indian Coast Guard recruitment process despite minor discrepancies in his father's name across certificates, directing the respondents to permit further participation subject to verification.

administrative petition_allowed Significant recruitment candidature rejection document discrepancy OBC certificate

Bharat Jagriti Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. v. Maha Singh and Ors.

24 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta

The Delhi High Court remanded a cooperative society membership dispute to the Financial Commissioner for fresh consideration after finding that key grounds raised by the society were not addressed.

civil other Significant Cooperative Society Membership Delhi Cooperative Societies Rules Revision Petition Financial Commissioner

Haripal & Ors v. HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD & Ors

24 May 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:3669

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, ruling that in absence of evidence, minimum wages for unskilled workers are the proper basis for calculating compensation and rejected claims for enhancement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation minimum wages unskilled worker

Deepak Gill v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4457

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties and the private nature of the dispute.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement private dispute

SATISH CHANDRA VERMA, IPS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

24 May 2023 · HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHD... · 2023:DHC:3630-DB
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Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an IPS officer for unauthorized media interaction and misconduct, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental inquiries where charges are supported by evidence.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968 unauthorized media interaction disciplinary proceedings

Dr Kanwar Deep Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement

24 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4444

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission for the accused to travel abroad for medical treatment, holding that the right to health must be balanced against the prosecuting agency's interest and adequate treatment was available in India.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail conditions right to medical treatment fundamental right prosecuting agency interest

SH SATISH MANN v. LT GOVERNOR OF NCT DELHI AND ORS

24 May 2023 · MINI PUSHKARNA · 2023:DHC:3770

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to expeditiously complete demarcation by the appointed Total Station Method Surveyor and remove encroachments, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Total Station Method Surveyor demarcation encroachment removal District Magistrate order

Sushma @ Sushmamehra & Ors. v. IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.

24 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3668

The Delhi High Court allowed the claimants' appeal to enhance motor accident compensation by considering the deceased's salary enhancement proven through additional evidence including income tax returns and employer testimony.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation enhancement income tax returns salary enhancement