Delhi High Court

76,521 judgments

Year:

Floral Realcon Pvt. Ltd. v. National Faceless Assessment Centre

09 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2793-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless assessment order for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, mandating reissuance of show cause notice and draft assessment order before finalization.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 144B Faceless assessment Show cause notice

Reena Chadha & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

09 Sep 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:2791

Delhi High Court held that personal appearance for marriage registration under the 2014 Order includes Video Conferencing, allowing parties abroad to register marriages without physical presence amid COVID-19 restrictions.

administrative petition_allowed Significant marriage registration personal appearance video conferencing Delhi Compulsory Registration of Marriage Order 2014

Deepanshu Bhadoriya & Ors. v. Medical Council of India & Ors.

09 Sep 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2799-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that medical admissions outside the centralized counselling process mandated by the Supreme Court are illegal and cannot be regularized, affirming the MCI's authority to discharge such students.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant centralized counselling NEET medical college admissions Medical Council of India

Devika Mehra v. Prashant Prakash Sahni

09 Sep 2021 · Rekha Palli · 2021:DHC:2787
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court allowed a mother's petition permitting her younger son to study at Charterhouse School, UK, emphasizing the child's welfare and expressed wishes over parental conflicts.

family appeal_allowed Significant child welfare guardianship education abroad Charterhouse School

Rahul Singla & Anr. v. Manish Gupta

09 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2798

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a civil suit under Order XXIII CPC based on an amicable settlement recorded in a settlement deed, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXIII CPC withdrawal of suit settlement deed amicable settlement

Select Realty and Ors. v. Intec Capital Limited

09 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2795
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of a sole arbitrator appointed from a panel under a valid arbitration agreement, holding that the arbitral award could not be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration agreement

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/S Bhadani Financiers Pvt. Ltd.

09 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2802-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals, holding that no additions under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act can be made in absence of incriminating material found during search, affirming the ITAT's deletion of unexplained credit and expense additions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153A Income Tax Act Incriminating material Search and seizure Unexplained credits Section 68

Gaon Sabha Ibrahimpur & Anr. v. Kuldeep Singh & Ors.

09 Sep 2021 · Amit Bansal, J. · 2021:DHC:2794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227 challenging substitution of legal heirs in land dispute proceedings due to inordinate delay and upheld the discretionary allowance of substitution by lower authorities.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India substitution of legal heirs Order XXII Rule 3 CPC Section 5 Limitation Act

M/S AGGARWAL LAMINATES PVT. LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT), INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT, TUGHLAKABAD, NEW DELHI

09 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2800-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a Show-Cause Notice issued without reasonable opportunity of hearing, emphasizing the mandatory application of natural justice principles in customs proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Show-Cause Notice Pre-Notice Consultation Customs Act, 1962 Section 28(1)

Jagdish Kumar Dhamija and Another v. M/S. ADIINFRA DEVELOPERS LLP

09 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Narula · 2021:DHC:4477

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration agreement despite a pending civil suit on related matters.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration agreement

Geeta and Ors. v. State & Ors.

08 Sep 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2765

Delhi High Court transferred investigation of custodial death of Ankit Gujjar in Tihar Jail to CBI, emphasizing prisoners' rights, medical negligence, and need for systemic reforms in prison oversight.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant custodial death Tihar Jail custodial violence investigation transfer

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

08 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2781

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s interim application for auctioning puja sewa shares at Kalkaji Mandir, directing preservation of disputed shares and supervising distribution pending final adjudication of rights.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Kalkaji Mandir Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC interim relief puja sewa

Mike @ Immanuel v. State of NCT Delhi

08 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar, J. · 2021:DHC:2768

Bail was denied to a foreign national accused under NDPS Act due to his history of absconding, involvement in similar offences, and risk of fleeing the trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. NDPS Act proclaimed offender

Shashi Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2771-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the removal of a CISF Sub-Inspector for habitual indiscipline and non-cooperation in departmental enquiry, holding that ex-parte enquiry and removal were justified.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental enquiry natural justice ex-parte enquiry disciplinary proceedings

Yatish Kumar v. Union of India

08 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2784-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears to the petitioner if similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed payments.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification of entitlement arrears of pension

Atul Sethi v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

08 Sep 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2769

The Delhi High Court set aside a suo motu property tax assessment order based on an invalid method and directed fresh assessment after filing returns and physical inspection.

administrative appeal_allowed suo motu assessment Unit Area Method Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2003 property tax returns

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

08 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2779

The Delhi High Court held that interim auction rights to perform puja sewa at Kalkaji Mandir cannot be granted without adjudicating substantive rights, directing preservation of disputed shares and supervising distribution pending final determination.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Kalkaji Mandir Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC interim relief religious offerings

DAR HOUSING LIMITED v. NATIONAL E ASSESSMENT CENTREDELHI & ANR.

08 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2772-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Faceless Assessment Scheme, a request for personal hearing must be considered and an assessment order passed without granting such hearing violates natural justice and is liable to be set aside.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme Section 144B Income Tax Act personal hearing principles of natural justice

Satula Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

08 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2767

The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction to appoint an interim guardian to manage the medical treatment and substantial assets of a mentally incapacitated Member of Parliament, while regulating family visitation and preserving status quo pending final adjudication.

civil other Significant parens patriae jurisdiction mental incapacity interim guardian fronto-temporal dementia

Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma

08 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2780

The Delhi High Court held that interim relief for auction of temple offerings cannot be granted without adjudicating parties' rights, directed preservation of disputed shares, and ordered coordinated redevelopment and inspection of the Kalkaji Mandir premises.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Kalkaji Mandir puja sewa offerings bari