Delhi High Court

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Sarojini Nagar Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Shri Suresh Kumar & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4674-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that demolition of non-notified Jhuggi clusters does not violate Court orders and that contempt requires wilful disobedience with a finding of guilt.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Contempt of Court Wilful disobedience Jhuggi Jhopri clusters Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS

01 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4600-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue authorities to pass appeal effect orders and release tax refunds due to the petitioner within six weeks, emphasizing statutory and constitutional mandates for timely compliance.

tax petition_allowed appeal effect order refund Income Tax Act, 1961 ITAT order

Dr Ravi M Nair v. Union of India

01 Nov 2022 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2022:DHC:4558-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to notify Homoeopathic COVID-19 treatment protocols, holding that medical decisions rest with expert bodies and must follow statutory procedures.

constitutional petition_dismissed Homoeopathy COVID-19 Clinical trials Ministry of AYUSH

Aghum Bahl v. DSIIDC and Anr

01 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4544
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The Delhi High Court held that a binding allotment contract under the industrial relocation scheme cannot be unilaterally cancelled by the government due to subsequent policy changes, directing allotment of the alternative industrial plot to the petitioner.

property petition_allowed Significant Relocation Scheme Industrial plot allotment Binding contract Unilateral rescission

Management Alumni Co-op. Group Housing Society Ltd. v. Anirudh Thareja

01 Nov 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4601

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an interlocutory order restoring basic amenities to a tenant pending suit adjudication, holding such discretionary orders are generally immune from interference.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India interlocutory order discretionary order maintenance charges

M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4561

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation issues are to be decided by the arbitrator and not at the preliminary stage.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator limitation

Ashutosh Vasant v. Chairman and Managing Director RailTel Corporation of India Ltd

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4580-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that retention of official accommodation beyond permissible period after transfer is unauthorized and liable for damage rent as per Railway Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant retention of accommodation damage rent RailTel Corporation IRCON Rules

Mohan Prasad (Since Deceased) Through His Lrs Sh. Yogesh & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr.

01 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4731

The Delhi High Court directed administrative and procedural reforms to address case backlogs and improve the functioning of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions.

administrative other Significant District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Consumer Protection case pendency judicial directions

Sanjay Grover v. Kumud Grover

01 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4632-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld his contempt liability for willful non-compliance of Mahila Court orders regarding maintenance payments, emphasizing the binding nature of statements made before the Court.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant contempt of court non-compliance Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 natural justice

Anil Sabharwal v. Rakesh Kumar Arora

01 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4617

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's applications for condonation of delay, review, and waiver of costs, upholding the trial court's directions and ordering the suit to proceed to final arguments.

civil petition_dismissed condonation of delay review petition costs cross-examination

KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS

01 Nov 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4599-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

Delhi High Court directs Revenue to pass appeal effect order and release income tax refunds with interest within six weeks following favorable ITAT order, emphasizing statutory and constitutional obligations.

tax petition_allowed Significant appeal effect order refund of income tax ITAT order Article 265 Constitution

Nishant Khatri v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4579-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the M.Phil/Ph.D entrance exam question paper, holding that research methodology is integrated into the syllabus and courts should not interfere with academic discretion in framing question papers.

academic_administrative appeal_dismissed M.Phil/Ph.D admission research methodology syllabus JNU Admission Policy 2020-21 UGC Regulations 2016

Deepak Mehta v. Yashi Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:4663

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. upholding the dismissal of a criminal complaint for cheating, holding that the dispute was a civil matter lacking prima facie criminal intent.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 120-B IPC Section 482 CrPC cheating

Rajiv Sinha & Ors. v. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · The Chief Justice; Yashwant Varma; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2022:DHC:4557-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's imposition of eligibility criteria for non-functional pay parity granted to Organized Group A officers under the 6th CPC recommendations, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the Office Memorandum dated 24.04.2009.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant 6th Central Pay Commission non-functional upgradation pay parity eligibility criteria

Sarup Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

01 Nov 2022 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2022:DHC:4814

The Delhi High Court upheld interim status quo orders over disputed properties in a Will contest, dismissing the application to vacate them despite allegations of forgery and retracted affidavits by a witness.

civil petition_dismissed Significant status quo order probate proceedings Will dispute Section 151 CPC

Western Infrabuild Products LLP v. MS Western Roof Tile & Anr.

01 Nov 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:4618

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement of 'WESTERN', approved settlement terms including damages and disposal of seized goods, and directed removal of infringing online listings.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction registered trademark

Smt. Raj Bala & Ors. v. Union of India

01 Nov 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4604
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The Delhi High Court held that death during boarding or de-boarding a train under a valid privilege pass constitutes an untoward incident entitling compensation under no-fault liability, and contributory negligence cannot bar the claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 no-fault liability untoward incident

Ashutosh Mishra v. Indian Institute of Mass Communication & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4581-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the appointment of the Director General of IIMC, holding that the appointee met the prescribed qualifications and courts cannot interfere with the selection committee's decision absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant writ of quo warranto appointment challenge public office eligibility criteria

Ravi Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4571-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF’s transfer order, holding that the Director General’s discretion in posting matters is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force Tenure of Posting and Deputation Rules transfer and posting arbitrariness

Mohd Danish Khan v. Union of India and Ors.

01 Nov 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:4583-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant did not meet the NMC's hearing impairment criteria for PwD reservation and that only certificates from designated centres are valid for NEET PG counselling.

administrative appeal_dismissed NEET PG counselling Persons with Disabilities reservation disability certificate hearing impairment