Delhi High Court

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Pardeep v. Delhi Development Authority

18 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4397

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC for appointment of a Local Commissioner to demarcate disputed land, clarifying that the provision aids elucidation of matters in dispute and facilitates expeditious resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC Local Commissioner demarcation Khasra number dispute

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-4, Delhi v. GEE ISPAT PVT. LTD.

18 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4568-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, upholding the ITAT's deletion of income additions based on insufficient diary evidence and the Revenue's failure to prosecute a foundational appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Section 263 Income Tax Act incriminating material diary evidence undisclosed income

Nitesh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4371-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated writ petition challenging medical disqualification in a police recruitment process after the final selection list was declared.

administrative petition_dismissed medical disqualification recruitment process sub-inspector selection writ petition

Dinesh Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

18 Oct 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:4427

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of causing non-grievous injuries, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and noting the unexplained delay in FIR lodging.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. Section 308 IPC custodial interrogation

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-1 v. M/S. Amadeus India Pvt. Ltd.

18 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4455-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that advertisement, market and business promotion expenses do not constitute international transactions under Section 92B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dismissing the Revenue's appeal for AY 2010-11.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Transfer Pricing AMP expenses International Transaction Section 92B

Ram Charan & Ors. v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

18 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4590
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation to legal heirs, holding that major and married children are entitled to 'Loss of Dependency' compensation and clarified principles for calculating compensation and allowances under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Loss of Dependency Loss of Estate Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation calculation

Miric Biotech Ltd. v. Anil Kumar Aggarwal

18 Oct 2022 · Rekha Palli · RFA 397 of 2022

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for possession in favor of the purchaser landlord, holding that the tenant cannot challenge the landlord's title under Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act and dismissed the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 116 Indian Evidence Act Lease deed Possession suit Privity of contract

Alamgir v. Abdul Rahim Ansari

18 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4588

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 19.53 lakhs for a motor accident victim with 78% permanent disability, emphasizing just and adequate compensation including loss of income, future prospects, and pain and suffering.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident compensation permanent disability loss of income

Sh. Rajat Gupta & Ors. v. Union of India

18 Oct 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:4367

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a post-mortem report alone cannot deny death compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act if medical evidence establishes causation, and remanded the matter for reassessment of compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 compensation post-mortem report causation

Vikash Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.

18 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4372-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the medical boards' declaration of the petitioner as 'Unfit' due to Cubitus Valgus and Umbilical Hernia, affirming the binding nature of medical fitness findings supported by original reports.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness Preliminary Medical Examination Report Review Medical Board Cubitus Valgus

Naresh & Anr. v. Vijay Ram

18 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4567

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the Trial Court's decree for recovery of possession and injunction in favor of the Respondent, holding that the Appellants failed to prove a concluded oral agreement for sale of immovable property.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant oral agreement for sale transfer of property possession recovery of possession

Bagender Manjhi v. State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

18 Oct 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2022:DHC:4326-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for penetrative sexual assault on his one-year-old niece, affirming the reliability of parental testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant penetrative sexual assault POCSO Act rape minor discrepancies

Narender Khanna v. CVC and Ors.

18 Oct 2022 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2022:DHC:4340
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the disciplinary inquiry and termination of an insurance company employee, holding that the inquiry was conducted fairly without bias or violation of natural justice.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary inquiry natural justice bias in service matters General Insurance (Conduct, Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1975

Akshat Kedia v. M/S MLK Retail Private Limited

18 Oct 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:4384
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Commercial Court's refusal to dismiss a suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction at the initial stage, reaffirming the limited scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 and the need for factual adjudication of conflicting exclusive jurisdiction clauses.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Article 227 Constitution of India Order VII Rule 10 CPC territorial jurisdiction exclusive jurisdiction clause

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Gautam Bhalla

18 Oct 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:4377-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that no additions under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act can be made in non-abated assessments without incriminating material found during the search.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153A Income Tax Act incriminating material non-abated assessment search and seizure

Umar Khalid v. State of National Capital Territory of Delhi

18 Oct 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:4325-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Umar Khalid's bail appeal under UAPA, holding that the accusations against him are prima facie true and the stringent bail conditions under Section 43D(5) apply.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Section 43D(5) UAPA prima facie true

Kanan Sarkar @ Ratna v. State GNCT of Delhi

18 Oct 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2022:DHC:4428

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody exceeding five years and trial delay, balancing statutory bail restrictions with constitutional personal liberty.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act bail commercial quantity

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Kalu Prasad

17 Oct 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:4339

The Delhi High Court held that the family planning incentive forms part of wages under the Industrial Disputes Act and its non-payment violates Section 33(2)(b), upholding the Labour Court's rejection of the employer's removal approval.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 33(2)(b) Section 2(rr) family planning incentive

UOI THR. SECRETARY & ANR v. J.N.GHOSH

17 Oct 2022 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2022:DHC:5042-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing pay fixation on promotion by counting special pay drawn in the lower post, emphasizing parity and constitutional equality principles.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant special pay pay fixation promotion parity

Rakesh Chopra v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Oct 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:4342-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending deputation representations within a stipulated time, emphasizing the obligation of public authorities to act in accordance with applicable rules and ensure timely decisions.

administrative other deputation Office Memorandum Standard Operating Procedure administrative fairness