Delhi High Court

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Anand Jindal v. Dharampal Gupta

25 Nov 2022 · Poonam A. Bamba · 2022:DHC:5258

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner limited opportunity to examine a material defence witness despite closure of his defence evidence due to repeated adjournments without credible medical proof, emphasizing the need for timely production of medical documents and preventing abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant closure of defence evidence adjournment on medical grounds Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 315 CrPC

Ved Prakash v. Union of India

25 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra

The Delhi High Court upheld the enhanced compensation awarded to landowners for land acquired for the Mass Rapid Transit System, rejecting the Union of India's appeal to reduce the market value and affirming entitlement to solatium and interest.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 market value compensation solatium

DR B L KAPUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS) DELHI 1 & ORS.

25 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora

The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition for stay of tax demand under Section 201(1) is directory, set aside non-speaking orders rejecting stay, and remanded for fresh hearing considering key legal principles.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 201(1) Income Tax Act stay of demand tax deduction at source contract of service

Darshan Lal v. Union of India and Others

25 Nov 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5200-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's non-speaking order on pay fixation and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a speaking order.

administrative other pay fixation Central Administrative Tribunal speaking order remand

Vikram Mehra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

25 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5113

The Delhi High Court granted Probate of a duly attested registered Will to the petitioner, the sole beneficiary and Executor, in absence of any valid objections from legal heirs.

civil petition_allowed Probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Registered Will Executor

Yogendra Singh v. Pushpa Singh & Ors.

25 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5131

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, holding it to be the last valid Will of the deceased despite objections alleging forgery.

civil petition_allowed Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 276 probate Letter of Administration

Rajeev Arora; Naveen Sagar; Sanjay Awasthi; Mohd. Akhtar; Raman Abrol v. State

25 Nov 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in a Rs. 3 crore gemstone cheating case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation despite interim protection granted earlier.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail custodial interrogation criminal conspiracy cheating

Usha Rani Girdhar v. Income Tax Officer Ward 36(1), Delhi & Ors.

25 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:5463-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside income tax reassessment notices and order for AY 2017-18 due to incorrect foundational allegations in the Section 148A(b) notice and held that such defects cannot be cured by supplementary notices.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148A(b) notice Income Tax Act limitation Foundational allegation Supplementary notice

Chandani Jagtap and Ors. v. Shri B Chandrashekhar and Anr.

25 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan

Contempt petitions for non-compliance with court orders on AYUSH admissions were dismissed after respondents tendered unconditional apology, with substantive rights reserved.

administrative petition_dismissed Contempt of Court AYUSH admission NEET examination Interim orders

Sarti Devi v. Gurdwara Management Committee, Gurudwara Nanak Sar Thaat

25 Nov 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:5114

The Delhi High Court directed re-hearing on substantial questions regarding ownership and binding effect of DDA's perpetual lease deed over disputed land involving acquired and unacquired portions.

property other Significant land ownership possession perpetual lease deed Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954

Kataria Carriers Registered Partnership firm v. National Insurance Company Limited

25 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:5122
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit by a transporter challenging repudiation of an insurance claim under a policy taken by a third party, holding that the plaintiff lacked privity and cause of action, and the suit was barred by limitation and arbitration award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC privity of contract insurance repudiation declaratory relief

Michelle Camilleri & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) & Anr.

25 Nov 2022 · Yashwant Varma · 2022:DHC:5111

The Delhi High Court held that CARA’s direction to withdraw an adoption petition without valid reasons was impermissible, upheld the petitioners’ right to proceed with adopting a special needs child, and emphasized the paramountcy of the child’s welfare and regulatory compliance.

family appeal_allowed Significant adoption special needs child Juvenile Justice Act 2015 CARA

Anita Moudgil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

25 Nov 2022 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of forgery and cheating in property and Will disputes, emphasizing cooperation in investigation and imposing conditions to safeguard interests.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail forgery cheating criminal breach of trust

Amit Kumar v. State

25 Nov 2022 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2022:DHC:5247
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/313 IPC and POCSO Act on the ground of marriage and settlement between parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing non-compoundable offences in appropriate matrimonial dispute cases to prevent injustice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences rape

MUFG Bank Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax 2 & Anr.

25 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:5159-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, an assessee may settle any one or more appeals independently without settling all pending appeals for the same assessment year.

tax petition_allowed Significant Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 dispute settlement assessment year appeal

MS Punchip Associates Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Bibi Alape Kaur & Ors.

25 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5261

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree declaring landlords entitled to rent deposited by sub-tenant after termination of tenancy, holding the suit not barred by limitation or Order II Rule 2 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant lease expiry month-to-month tenancy arrears of rent Order II Rule 2 CPC

Dr. H. R. Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

24 Nov 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:5181-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join the new place of posting as per Tribunal’s order and ordered immediate payment of salary and benefits for the period he continued reporting at the original posting due to administrative delays.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order deemed relieved salary payment service extension

Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Arpana Paliwal

24 Nov 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:5234

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant conditional leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC upon deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of leave to defend and remanding the matter for trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit post-dated cheque

Gammon India Limited & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India

24 Nov 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:5332-DB

The Delhi High Court held that inconsistency between arbitral awards is not a ground to set aside an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld practice directions aimed at avoiding conflicting awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Inconsistency between arbitral awards Setting aside arbitral award

Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.

24 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:5206

The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing the tenant to deposit rent arrears and future mesne profits pending trial, rejecting the tenant’s claim of full payment under an agreement to sell due to lack of clear proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XV-A CPC mesne profits agreement to sell lease agreement