Delhi High Court

94,906 judgments

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Khushbu Rana v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

17 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1147
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compassionate employment as not maintainable, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition mandamus compassionate employment maintainability

Sunny Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1234

The Delhi High Court set aside a Lock Out Circular against a guarantor not named as accused, permitting his travel abroad subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation and protection of recovery interests.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Lock Out Circular guarantor liability travel abroad personal liberty

Capt. Mahinder Pal Singh Pujji v. Air India Ltd

17 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1163

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition against Air India on maintainability grounds following its privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to privatized entities no longer classified as public authorities.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition privatization Air India Article 12

Sarwar Raza v. Ombudsman RBI & Anr.

17 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court directed Citibank and RBI to ensure accountability in banking communications and collection practices after Citibank apologized and agreed to reverse disputed charges against the petitioner.

consumer_protection other Significant banking communications accountability collection agents registered mobile number

Globus Real Infra Pvt Ltd v. Additional Commissioner, CGST Appeals II

17 Feb 2023 · Vibhu BakhrU; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1473-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a GST refund denial case for reconsideration of the impact of a resolution plan terminating a lease agreement on GST liability, affirming that GST liability arises irrespective of non-payment but must be examined in light of insolvency resolution.

tax other Significant GST refund lease agreement Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code resolution plan

Dilip K Ghosh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

17 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused in a corruption case, holding that bail should not be granted at the initial stage of investigation where custodial interrogation is necessary and the accused has not fully cooperated.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Prevention of Corruption Act bribery

PALMTREE INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 19(3) DELHI

17 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1688-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act cannot be initiated on mere suspicion without sufficient material and must comply with natural justice safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A reassessment proceedings

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Victory Realtech Pvt. Ltd.

17 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1700-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's recall of its dismissal order due to non-receipt of hearing notice by the assessee and dismissed the revenue's appeal for lack of substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Appellate Tribunal recall of order non-prosecution notice of hearing

Sonu Verma v. The State NCT of Delhi

17 Feb 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1121
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case, holding that presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act is subject to trial and bail can be granted if no risk of tampering or influencing witnesses is shown.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail dowry death Section 304B IPC Section 498A IPC

Taranjeet Singh Bagga v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

17 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1148
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under Section 447 Companies Act who was not arrested during investigation but taken into custody post summons, clarifying that stringent bail bars under Section 212(6) do not apply in such cases per Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 212(6) Companies Act Section 447 Companies Act Section 439 CrPC Section 170 CrPC

Ramakant Shandilya v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1160

The Delhi High Court directed the Container Corporation of India Limited to decide the petitioner's pending service appeal against removal within six weeks by passing a reasoned order.

service_law appeal_allowed service appeal delay in disposal penalty of removal reasoned order

CT/CD Siddant Sindhu v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1181-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to forward the petitioner's appeal to the competent authority and restrained coercive action pending its decision, holding that returning the appeal was improper.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ of certiorari writ of mandamus appeal competent authority

Capt. Gurdeep Singh Tiwana & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

17 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1162

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions against Air India Limited are not maintainable post-privatization as it ceases to be a 'Public Authority' under Article 12, dismissing the petitions while allowing the claimants to seek remedies in appropriate forums.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ petition maintainability privatization Air India Limited Article 12 Constitution

Shiwang Tripathi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1184-DB

The Delhi High Court held that apprentices without a contractual obligation for employment under Section 22(2) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, have no right to absorption as regular employees, and non-absorption does not amount to discrimination.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Apprentices Act 1961 Section 22 absorption of apprentices regularization

M. A. Ansari v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1133-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed pensionary benefits to a dismissed Air Force personnel recognizing his long service and exceptional circumstances despite statutory bar on pension post dismissal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pensionary benefits dismissal from service court martial Air Force Act, 1950

Prabhat Das v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1128-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalty imposed on a CISF constable for non-disclosure of arrest, holding that police intimation and acquittal negate the charge of concealment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry non-disclosure of arrest judicial custody police intimation

Asif Sammi v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

17 Feb 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:1132
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding the dying declaration reliable and supported by corroborative evidence, and emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration bail murder joint recovery

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SATISH CHANDER MADHOK & ORS

17 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1134

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award of over Rs. 10 lakh, affirming that just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act can be based on credible oral and documentary evidence and rejecting insurer's challenge to various heads of damages.

motor_accident_claims / civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Loss of wages Attendant charges

G.D. Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital v. Union of India

17 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1208

The Delhi High Court remanded the matter for fresh consideration after holding that the petitioner-institution was denied a fair opportunity of hearing and inspection report before adverse decisions on its intake capacity were taken under the National Commission for Homeopathy Act, 2020.

administrative other Significant National Commission for Homeopathy Act, 2020 opportunity of hearing inspection report intake capacity

Mangla Kamla Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital v. Union of India

17 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1244

The Delhi High Court set aside the denial of admission permission to a homoeopathic college for failure to provide the inspection report and opportunity of hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice inspection report educational institution recognition opportunity of hearing