Delhi High Court

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Chandni Dugar v. Khem Chand Mukim

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2757

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 challenging procedural orders in a civil suit, holding that supervisory jurisdiction is to be exercised sparingly and no error warranting interference was made by the trial court.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 supervisory jurisdiction local commissioner Code of Civil Procedure

Kushal Anand v. Mandhir Sachdeva

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2679
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Sections 14(1)(d) and 14(1)(h) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting limitation and residence contentions and affirming supervisory jurisdiction limits under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(d) Section 14(1)(h) eviction petition

Jaiprakash Bisht v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2669-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension with interest to a discharged Air Force employee in line with binding precedents and applicable pension rules.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Notification no. 28/30/2004-P & PW (B) Indian Air Force discharge

Smt. Poonam Bhanot v. Virender Sharma & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Mini Pushkarna · 2022:DHC:2707
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The Delhi High Court held that defendants can be directed to lead evidence first under Order 18 Rule 1 CPC when their case, if proved, would dispose of the suit, thereby facilitating expeditious trial in a partition suit involving disputed Wills.

civil other Significant Order 18 Rule 1 CPC Right to begin evidence Partition suit Validity of Will

Kuldeep & Ors. v. Union of India

18 Jul 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:2732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of all candidates by the Interview Board, holding that the written test was only a screening tool and not a mandatory precondition for selection under the advertisement or Recruitment Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed written test selection procedure Interview Board discretion Recruitment Rules

Iqra Parveen v. Satyawati College and Anr

18 Jul 2022 · Sanjeev Narula · 2022:DHC:2658

The Delhi High Court allowed a student’s petition to declare her examination results and recognize her promotion despite initial ineligibility, emphasizing legitimate expectation and fairness in academic progression.

academic/educational law petition_allowed Significant legitimate expectation academic promotion University of Delhi examination eligibility

K. K WINE v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI

18 Jul 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2650-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the faceless assessment order for AY 2018-19 for failure to consider the assessee's replies, remanding the matter for reconsideration in compliance with Section 144B of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme Section 144B Income Tax Act assessment order reply/objections

Pradeep Kumar v. Bhawana

18 Jul 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2624

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to quash a Family Court order directing interim maintenance, holding that the petitioner’s financial claims were not credible and emphasizing the importance of fair maintenance obligations and mediation in matrimonial disputes.

family petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. interim maintenance Family Court financial capacity

Satyanarain Khandelwal v. Prem Arora

18 Jul 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2719-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 applies prospectively only and does not mandate transfer of suits instituted before 03.05.2018 to Commercial Courts under the lowered pecuniary threshold.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act, 2015 Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 Section 15(5) Section 19

Parsu Ram v. State

18 Jul 2022 · Siddharth Mridul; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2022:DHC:2619-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for kidnapping and rape of a minor based on credible victim testimony, set aside the conviction under Section 308 IPC substituting it with Section 323 IPC, and ordered sentences to run concurrently.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape of minor kidnapping child witness testimony delay in FIR

Sarvan Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Jul 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:2623

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case after prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding half the minimum sentence, emphasizing the right to personal liberty and trial expeditiousness.

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

Ramdayal v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2627-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF personnel injured during active duty, including training activities, is entitled to medical category relaxation for promotion under Clause 4.17(b)(iv) of Standing Order 04/2008.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant active duty SHAPE-I medical category medical relaxation promotion

Virender Kumar Singh v. Akhtar Ali

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2758

The Delhi High Court declined to issue time-bound directions under Article 227 for expeditious disposal of a pending rent matter, emphasizing judicial discretion and pandemic-related court delays.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India supervisory jurisdiction time-bound directions trial court discretion

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Dentsply India Pvt. Ltd.

18 Jul 2022 · Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2022:DHC:2652-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's application of the Resale Price Method as the Most Appropriate Method for transfer pricing, dismissing the Revenue's appeal challenging the method despite the assessee's prior use of TNMM.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Resale Price Method Most Appropriate Method Transfer Pricing Section 92C

Sandeep Walia v. Monika Uppal

18 Jul 2022 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · (2017) AIR (SC) 1174
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order granting maintenance to the wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that the husband was capable of paying despite claims of unemployment and that the wife had just cause to live separately.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance wife's entitlement living separately

The Great Gatsby Club of India v. Mahesh Prefab Pvt Ltd

18 Jul 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:2675
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The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of additional documents not disclosed with the written statement under Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC but set aside the closure of defence evidence where amended witness list was allowed.

civil appeal_partly_allowed Significant Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC Commercial Courts Act, 2015 disclosure of documents reasonable cause for non-disclosure

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Bhatia Engineering Company

18 Jul 2022 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2022:DHC:2728-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award for failure to grant statutory interest under the MSMED Act, affirming that a registered Micro Enterprise is entitled to compound interest on delayed payments and rejecting the appellant's plea to remand the matter.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant MSMED Act interest on delayed payments Micro Enterprise Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Gian Chander Grover v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

18 Jul 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:2683
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Delhi High Court directed de-sealing of property upon deposit of disputed property tax dues and continuation of tax payments, allowing petitioner to pursue remedy before Municipal Taxation Tribunal.

administrative appeal_allowed property tax sealing of property Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Municipal Taxation Tribunal

Akabar Husen v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Jul 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2667-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension with arrears and interest to an ex-IAF employee who joined civil government service, in line with established legal precedents.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro-rata pension Indian Air Force Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 Notification 28/30/2004-P & PW (B)

Maunicka Makkar & Anr. v. Madalsa Sood

18 Jul 2022 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Saurabh Banerjee · 2022:DHC:2666-DB

The Delhi High Court recorded the parties' settlement prior to framing of issues, disposed of the appeal accordingly, and directed refund of court fees to both parties.

civil appeal_dismissed compromise settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 151 CPC