Delhi High Court

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Jai A. Dehadrai and Anr v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1170-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutionality of limiting prisoner visits to twice a week, ruling that such policy decisions are within the State's discretion and not violative of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Prison Rules 2018 Rule 585 prisoner visitation right to legal representation

KEC International Limited v. Western Railways & Anr.

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1171-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the reopening of financial bids to rectify a bona fide error in technical evaluation, dismissing the petition challenging the award of a public works contract to the lowest technically qualified bidder.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process financial bid reopening technical qualification judicial review

Dr. M Alam v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:1250

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking removal of a wall obstructing light, air, and access, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided in summary writ proceedings under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed writ petition mandamus Article 226 Article 21

Bakshish Singh v. Sunil Kumar Verma

16 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1252

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint at the final hearing stage to insert clarifying words regarding court fee, holding that such amendment does not cause prejudice and must be permitted under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint valuation of suit court fee

Shazia Kalim v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1109-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a fresh SSB interview opportunity after she was denied for non-production of original degree due to clerical errors, emphasizing substantive justice over rigid technicalities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Combined Defence Services Examination SSB interview graduation degree document verification

Neeraj Walia v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

16 Feb 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1169-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the allotment of 21 shops at Punjabi Bagh Stadium, holding that the allotment complied with tender conditions and that the shops must be used in accordance with the Master Plan.

administrative petition_dismissed tender conditions allotment of shops Master Plan for Delhi-2021 sports complex

CLIX Capital Services Private Limited v. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Range-74

16 Feb 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:1703-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed delayed penalty proceedings under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act, holding that initiation of such proceedings must occur within a reasonable time to prevent abuse of limitation and ensure natural justice.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 271C penalty Section 274 show-cause notice Section 275 limitation

Kumar Sanjay Jha v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1127-DB

The Delhi High Court directed service of a remand order on the petitioner before proceeding with revisional trial and restrained action until then, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative other writ of certiorari writ of mandamus natural justice service of order

SMT. Krishna and Anr. v. Union of India

16 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1395

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation, holding that death caused while crossing railway tracks does not constitute an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 untoward incident compensation claim

Chander Mohan v. Tejinder Singh

16 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's conditional leave to defend in summary suits under Order 37 CPC, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the imposed security deposit and decrees passed for non-compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 37 CPC leave to defend conditional leave summary suit

Vending Updates (India) Private Limited v. Registrar of Trademarks

16 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:1144

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the refusal of trademark registration after the prior mark holder Amazon Technologies gave consent for registration of the appellant's mark.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Trademark registration Section 11(1) Trademarks Act Letter of Consent Deceptive similarity

Vikram v. Border Security Force and Ors.

16 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1126-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to allow the petitioner to undergo physical tests for the post of Head Constable (Radio Mechanic) and consider him for appointment if found fit.

administrative petition_allowed Physical Standard Test Physical Efficiency Test Head Constable Radio Mechanic Border Security Force

Balwan Singh and Another v. Union of India and Others

16 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2953

The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal and the application for condonation of over eight years' delay in refiling, holding that such excessive delay without sufficient cause cannot be condoned.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay refiling appeal due diligence Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Sudhir Kumar v. CBI

15 Feb 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1063

The Delhi High Court set aside charges against a panel advocate for submitting a title opinion with minor discrepancies, holding that mere professional lapses without tangible evidence of conspiracy do not justify criminal prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant criminal conspiracy framing of charges panel advocate liability title deed verification

Rashtriye Bhawan Nirman Sangh v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1116

The Delhi High Court directed the Board to process and release pending incentives to the petitioner trade union for applications submitted during the operative period of the incentive scheme, despite the scheme's subsequent discontinuation.

administrative petition_allowed Incentive Scheme Trade Union Construction Workers Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Bishwajeet Singh & Ors. v. Bikramjit Singh Through LRs. & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:1096

The Delhi High Court held that an executing court cannot order partition by metes and bounds contrary to a final decree for sale by public auction, and the decree remains binding unless modified by an appellate court.

civil petition_dismissed Significant execution of decree partition suit Order XXI CPC decree for sale

Nabbo Singh @ Naboya Nath v. Jitender Singh

15 Feb 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:1186

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction for delay in filing leave to defend beyond the statutory period and held no triable issues existed regarding ownership or site plan.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 25B leave to defend eviction petition

Ghanshyam Pandey v. Union of India & Anr.

15 Feb 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1114
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The Delhi High Court upheld the issuance of a Look Out Circular against a former director under SFIO investigation for alleged corporate fraud, balancing public economic interest against the petitioner’s right to travel.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Look Out Circular Serious Fraud Investigation Office Companies Act 2013 Section 447 Companies Act

Principal Commissioner, CGST, Delhi-South v. M/s Emaar MGF Land Ltd.

15 Feb 2023 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1092-DB

The Delhi High Court held that extended limitation under Section 73(1) of the Finance Act, 1994 applies only in cases of deliberate suppression or intent to evade tax, and dismissed Revenue's appeal challenging the Tribunal's order rejecting demand for recovery of Cenvat Credit and service tax.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Cenvat Credit Service Tax Extended Limitation Section 73 Finance Act

Mahinder Singh v. M/S Cosco Blossoms Private Limited & Ors.

15 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1178

The Delhi High Court allowed limited further cross-examination of an admitted document by recalling an elderly witness, emphasizing strict adherence to the scope of the document and timely completion of examination.

civil appeal_allowed Section 58 Indian Evidence Act admission of documents cross-examination recall of witness