Delhi High Court

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Sumit @ Vicky v. State

30 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:3115-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sumit @ Vicky for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, relying primarily on a credible dying declaration and corroborative eyewitness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 302 IPC murder dowry harassment

Dr. Vinay Kumar Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

30 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:3137-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition must be decided on merits and is not bound by another High Court's decision, setting aside the dismissal and remanding the matter for merit adjudication.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant writ petition coordinate High Courts persuasive precedent merits adjudication

BT (India) Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.

30 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3130-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging tax show cause notices, holding that jurisdiction under Sections 201(1) and 201(1A) requires determination of chargeability to tax and that alternative remedies by appeal are available.

tax petition_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 201(1) Section 201(1A) Authority for Advance Rulings

Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General

30 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3138-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for more judicial appointments, holding that ongoing procedures for filling vacancies adequately address the petitioner's concerns.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi High Court judicial appointments Delhi Higher Judicial Services promotion

Dr. R.N. Gupta Technical Educational Society v. Intec Capital Limited

30 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:3141

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on a loan dispute, upholding the Arbitrator's factual findings and interest award while correcting a computational error.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 cash collateral loan agreement

M/S POYSHA PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

30 Sep 2021 · Vibhu Bahru · 2021:DHC:3134

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's refusal to grant pendente lite interest on insurance claims, holding that such interest must be awarded or reasons given for denial when pre-reference interest is granted.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Insurance claim Second surveyor appointment

Ligare Aviation Limited v. Reserve Bank of India

30 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3135-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed appellants to open an Escrow Account with Yes Bank for meeting statutory dues and operational expenses subject to RBI circular compliance, disposing of the appeal as not pressed.

civil appeal_dismissed Escrow Account Reserve Bank of India Circular statutory dues operational expenses

Aditya Tambe v. Union of India

30 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3127-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical disqualification due to Gynecomastia, holding that candidates unfit at the time of examination can be validly rejected under service medical standards.

administrative petition_dismissed Gynecomastia medical fitness Air Force Academy medical examination

Thomson Reuters India Private Limited v. LD. Presiding Officer, Labour Court & Anr.

30 Sep 2021 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2021:DHC:3136

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a news photographer terminated without due process, holding he was a 'working journalist' and 'workman' entitled to statutory protections and relief.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant working journalist workman Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Working Journalist Act, 1955

Sachin J. Nadig v. Dentsply India Private Limited

30 Sep 2021 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2021:DHC:3125

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and must be tried by the trial court.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing petition disputed questions of fact

XCHANGING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-7 DELHI & ANR.

30 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3122-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the order rejecting the petitioner's refund claim under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act for lack of a reasoned order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

tax other Procedural Dividend Distribution Tax Section 115-O Section 264 Income Tax Act, 1961

Gautam Thapar v. Directorate of Enforcement

30 Sep 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:3120

The Delhi High Court held that under the PMLA, arrest occurs only upon formal recording after search and seizure, and production within 24 hours thereafter complies with constitutional safeguards, dismissing the petition challenging the arrest's legality.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant arrest custody Prevention of Money Laundering Act Section 19(1) PMLA

Manisha Daral v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

30 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:3124

The Delhi High Court directed release of Rs. 62,00,000 deposited by the petitioner as bail condition to the complainant upon furnishing indemnity bond, emphasizing the binding nature of voluntarily accepted court conditions.

criminal other anticipatory bail deposit of money Section 482 Cr.P.C. indemnity bond

Kundan Care Products Limited v. Union of India

30 Sep 2021 · The Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:3117-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's review petition and upheld the order permitting re-export of Gold Dore Bars lying in Customs bond before completion of import, holding that actual user conditions apply only after import is complete.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Customs Act 1962 Special Warehouse License Gold Dore Bars Re-export

Sanjay Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr

30 Sep 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:3113-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for compensation for delayed release after bail, holding that without evidence of malice, mere delay does not warrant monetary relief.

criminal petition_dismissed illegal detention bail Habeas Corpus compensation

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Savana & Ors

30 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:3121

Delhi High Court held that one-third deduction towards personal expenses is applicable and enhanced loss of consortium compensation in a motor accident claim, allowing partial appeal and recomputing compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency loss of consortium personal expenses deduction

Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. Commissioner, VAT, Delhi & Anr.

30 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3139-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a VAT assessment order as not pressed, allowing the petitioner to pursue remedy before the appellate Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition order of assessment appeal before Tribunal disposal as not pressed

Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) Delhi v. Association of State Road Transport Undertakings

30 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3126-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision affirming the charitable status of the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings despite some commercial receipts, dismissing the tax department's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax exemption charitable status Section 2(15) Income Tax Act Section 12A registration

BT (India) Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer & Anr.

30 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:3128-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging tax proceedings under Section 201 of the Income Tax Act, holding that jurisdictional facts must be determined but allowing the tax process to continue with the petitioner’s right to appeal preserved.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 201 Tax Deducted at Source Authority for Advance Rulings

Gaurav Mishra v. Government of NCT of Delhi

30 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:3140-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a PIL on court security citing ongoing suo moto proceedings on the same issue, granting liberty to the petitioner to intervene therein.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation court security suo moto cognizance multiplicity of litigation