Delhi High Court

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Pradeep Verma v. Income Tax Officer

06 Mar 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:2224-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Assessing Officer to consider the petitioner's explanation and bank statement in reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, regarding alleged undisclosed property purchase.

tax other Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A Reassessment proceedings Tax Evasion Petition

Ravindra Bishnoi v. National Testing Agency and Another

06 Mar 2023 · Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1647
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The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a student's admission for choosing a CUET subject closely related to his Class XII subject and directed admission in the next academic year due to concluded admission process.

administrative petition_allowed Significant CUET eligibility subject mapping criteria admission cancellation University of Delhi

Babu Lal Jain v. Jagmohan

06 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1707
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The Delhi High Court directed the Rent Controller to promptly dispose of a long-pending leave to defend application in a rent control matter, citing undue delay and prejudice to the petitioner.

civil other leave to defend rent control delay in disposal direction to Rent Controller

Sh. M.S. Tomar v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1915

The Delhi High Court held that compassionate allowance under Bank of India Pension Regulations is only available to pension-eligible employees dismissed from service, and a Provident Fund optee dismissed employee is not entitled to such allowance.

employment petition_dismissed Significant compassionate allowance pension regulations dismissal Provident Fund optee

Jai Singh v. L C Sharma

06 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1838

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to summon an alternative handwriting expert after the original experts expired, quashing the trial court's dismissal of the application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant handwriting expert expert evidence Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Order XVI Rule 1 CPC

Dr. Ritu Chowdhary v. University of Delhi

06 Mar 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1663

The Delhi High Court directed the college and government authorities to dispose of the petitioner’s pending salary arrears representations by a reasoned order within six weeks, ensuring protection of her service benefits rights.

administrative other salary arrears retrospective promotion public authority inaction writ petition

Ajay Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

06 Mar 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:1722

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Ajay Kumar in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case related to the Amrapali Platinum project, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and that prolonged pre-trial detention without framing charges violates fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail pre-trial detention personal liberty speedy trial

Iqbal Singh v. Additional District Magistrate

06 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1715

The Delhi High Court directed officials to produce missing case files and affidavits explaining record-keeping lapses, emphasizing the duty of public authorities to preserve and provide access to official records.

administrative other Significant certified copies official records record keeping public authorities

Vijay Bhardwaj v. Alka Sharma

06 Mar 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Vikas Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1717-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration and amendment of a dismissed divorce petition into a mutual consent divorce petition following a settlement, and permitted waiver of the statutory six-month waiting period.

family appeal_allowed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce by mutual consent settlement agreement Section 13B

TVF Media Labs Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. State & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1683

Delhi High Court upheld FIR under Section 67A IT Act against web series 'College Romance' for obscene and sexually explicit content accessible without age restrictions, balancing freedom of speech with public morality.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant obscenity Information Technology Act 2000 Section 67A IT Act community standard test

SUDERSHAN MARWAH v. MUNCIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI AND OTHERS

06 Mar 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:1959

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to adjudicate the petitioner’s representation on illegal constructions within six months, recognizing the need for timely administrative action against unauthorized developments.

administrative petition_allowed unauthorized construction representation Section 151 CPC writ petition

Khusboo Sharma v. Union of India

06 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2025
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The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available to enforce issuance of a certificate by private bodies not performing public functions, dismissing the petition challenging retrospective evaluation criteria.

constitutional petition_dismissed Article 226 writ jurisdiction private contract certificate issuance

Shri Nagender & Anr. v. State

06 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1673
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The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC against accused persons for dowry-related harassment leading to the deceased's suicide, emphasizing the limited scope of interference at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 306 IPC Abetment of suicide Dowry Prohibition Act Framing of charge

Zahir Ahmed v. Government of NCT of Delhi through District Magistrate & Ors.

06 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of an Imam's son seeking possession of Waqf property, holding that unauthorized occupation of Waqf land is illegal and liable to eviction with payment of occupation charges.

property petition_dismissed Significant Waqf property Unauthorized occupation Imam fiduciary capacity Eviction under Wakf Act

Ms. Shyel Trehan, Mr. Rohan Poddar & Ms. Shivalika Rudrabatla v. Rajesh Bhushan & Ors.

06 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1729
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Delhi High Court directs government to ensure funding and facilitate clinical trials for treatment of children with rare diseases under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021.

constitutional other Significant rare diseases Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gaucher disease clinical trials

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. v. ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd

06 Mar 2023 · Amit Bansal · 2023:DHC:1726
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The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents after replication in a trademark suit, holding that such documents are admissible if they respond to new contentions and issues are yet to be framed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XI Rule 5 CPC additional documents commercial suit trademark dispute

Bhanu Bhaskar v. Ekta Bhaskar

06 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1839

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending Section 7 application under the Family Courts Act before proceeding with a matrimonial dispute involving a bank locker, holding that the bank as a third party is not subject to Family Court jurisdiction.

family petition_dismissed Family Courts Act 1984 Section 7 Family Courts Act matrimonial dispute third party bank

Arun Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Mar 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:1723
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a commercial dispute, holding that the allegations disclosed no criminal offence and the matter was essentially civil in nature.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR cheating under section 420 IPC criminal breach of trust section 406 IPC Share Purchase Agreement dispute

Reena Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1716

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian authorities to ensure consular access and legal representation for an Indian national detained in Uzbekistan, emphasizing compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Consular access Vienna Convention on Consular Relations Article 36 Legal representation abroad

TVF Media Labs Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. State & Anr.

06 Mar 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1676

The Delhi High Court upheld FIR registration under Section 67A IT Act against producers of the web series 'College Romance' for obscene and sexually explicit content lacking age classification, balancing freedom of expression with public decency and morality.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant obscenity Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 67A IT Act community standard test