Delhi High Court

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Sh. K.D. Sharma v. Bank of Baroda

02 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5482
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The Delhi High Court held that employees compulsorily retired as a penalty are entitled to Leave Encashment benefits under Regulation 38, directing Bank of Baroda to release such benefits to petitioners.

labor petition_allowed Significant Leave Encashment Compulsory Retirement Bank Officers Service Regulation Regulation 38

Kala Ram @ Kamlesh v. The State

02 Dec 2022 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:5694

The Delhi High Court set aside the declaration of the petitioner as a Proclaimed Offender under Section 82 CrPC since he had offered to surrender pursuant to the Supreme Court's direction, holding that such declaration is impermissible while surrender application is pending.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Proclaimed Offender Section 82 CrPC Section 482 CrPC surrender

Prashant Kumar Jha & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

02 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · CRL.M.C. 4340/2022

The Delhi High Court quashed a decade-old FIR involving allegations of harassment and child labour after the complainant and her guardian expressed no grievance and the parties settled the matter amicably.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement juvenile justice child labour

Ravinder Rawat & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

02 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5505

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a bona fide settlement and voluntary withdrawal of objections by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Harkrishan Singh v. Pargat Singh

02 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5504

The Delhi High Court restored a criminal complaint dismissed for non-prosecution due to a clerical error in noting the date and technical filing issues, subject to costs and conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed restoration of case non-prosecution clerical error electronic filing

Shri Honey Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

02 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5629

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and voluntary waiver of claims by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Vijay Kansal Prop. Aarti Steels v. ITO, Ward 35 (1) Delhi & Ors.

02 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:5676-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2013-14, holding that reassessment must be based on thorough examination of material beyond Investigation Wing reports and granting liberty for fresh proceedings in accordance with law.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148 Section 148A(d) Reassessment proceedings

Dipty Arora & Ors v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

02 Dec 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:5627

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC following a voluntary settlement between parties and the complainant's withdrawal of objections to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC Section 406 IPC settlement

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. M/S Nokia Solutions and Networks OY

02 Dec 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:5483-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that no profits can be attributed to the respondent's permanent establishment in India under the India-Finland DTAA when the respondent records a global net loss.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Permanent Establishment Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Attribution of Profits Net Profit Margin

Praveen Aggarwal v. State

02 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5333

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested and uncontested will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, allowing Letters of Administration to the petitioner.

civil petition_allowed probate will Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 68 Indian Evidence Act

VK Arora v. Cement Corporation of India

02 Dec 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:5271

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a public sector employee in disciplinary proceedings despite delay and procedural lapses, emphasizing evidence on preponderance of probabilities and absence of prejudice.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings delay in initiation CVC Manual compliance preponderance of probabilities

Queen Marry S School v. Kavita Mishra

02 Dec 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:5294

The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement awarding monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement to a terminated employee who had attained superannuation.

labor settled termination procedure Delhi School Education Act reinstatement superannuation

Babita Gulati & Anr. v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. & Anr.

02 Dec 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:5342

Delhi High Court directs electricity authority to grant fresh connection to tenant without landlord's NOC, emphasizing electricity as an essential service and without prejudice to ownership disputes.

administrative petition_allowed Significant electricity connection No Objection Certificate tenant rights essential service

Pankaj v. State

02 Dec 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5284
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Bail was denied to the accused found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of ganja under the NDPS Act, as the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the Act were not satisfied.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail NDPS Act commercial quantity ganja

Shyam Bharteey v. Central Board of Film Certification Regional Officer Delhi & Anr.

02 Dec 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:5356

The Delhi High Court clarified that appeals against refusal of film certification under the Cinematograph Act now lie before the High Court as Regular First Appeals following abolition of the Appellate Tribunal.

administrative other Procedural Central Board of Film Certification Cinematograph Act 1952 Section 5C Tribunal Reforms Act 2021

Chand Singh v. Union of India

02 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5285-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to keep the petitioner's transfer order in abeyance till 30.04.2023 on humanitarian grounds considering his wife's medical treatment and children's education.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order humanitarian grounds medical treatment academic session

Kalyan Singh Bachhil v. M/s Utility Powertech Limited

02 Dec 2022 · Vibhu BakhrU; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:5406-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit for recovery filed beyond three years from the last payment or bill date is barred by limitation, and reminders or undisclosed certification dates do not extend the limitation period.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation cause of action commercial contract recovery suit

Banarsi Lal v. State

02 Dec 2022 · Mukta Gupta; Anish Dayal · 2022:DHC:5266-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Banarsi Lal for murder based on last seen evidence, motive, recovery of the deceased's mobile phone at his instance, and a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the accused's failure to explain the circumstances of death under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 106 Indian Evidence Act murder

INSP /GD Sandeep Kumar Dubey v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:5278-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pay fixation and increments depend on actual appointment date and completion of service period, dismissing a petition seeking pay parity for delayed appointment despite seniority fixed as per merit.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant pay fixation Limited Departmental Competitive Examination LDCE-2010 reservation in promotion

Ajay Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Dec 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:5265-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the BSF dismissal order, holding that the petitioner’s delay was inordinate and the SSFC proceedings were conducted lawfully with limited scope for judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Summary Security Force Court Border Security Force Act, 1968 judicial review Article 226 Constitution of India