Delhi High Court

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Gopal Gupta v. Union of India; Amit Pal Singh v. Joint Secretary COFEPOSA

06 Aug 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:2368-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld COFEPOSA detention orders against employees of a gold export company, affirming the validity of subjective satisfaction despite delay and rejecting challenges to DRI's authority and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant COFEPOSA preventive detention subjective satisfaction delay in detention order

Gopal Gupta v. Union of India; Amit Pal Singh v. Joint Secretary COFEPOSA

06 Aug 2021 · Siddharth Mridul; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2021:DHC:2367-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld COFEPOSA detention orders against employees of a gold export company, holding the detaining authority’s satisfaction valid despite delay and procedural challenges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant COFEPOSA preventive detention subjective satisfaction delay in detention order

Karan Chaudhry v. Indira Gandhi National Open University

06 Aug 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2393-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a student must complete the full academic year and timely re-registration as per university ordinances to be eligible for term-end examinations, rejecting claims of technical glitches and pandemic-related delays.

administrative appeal_dismissed Indira Gandhi National Open University term-end examination re-registration academic year

Modicare Foundation v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.

06 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2392-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless assessment order and related notices for failure to issue a show cause notice and provide an opportunity of hearing before making adverse variations to the petitioner’s taxable income.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme 2019 Income Tax Act 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B

ANAND NVH PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL E ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI & ANR.

06 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2382-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a Final Assessment Order passed without awaiting the Dispute Resolution Panel's decision, emphasizing mandatory compliance with Section 144C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 144C Dispute Resolution Panel Final Assessment Order

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2371

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, rejecting unilateral appointment and continuing interim protection against eviction until arbitration commences.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 17 Appointment of Arbitrator

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION v. M/S XCEL AUTOMOTIVES PVT. LTD. & ANR.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2379

The Delhi High Court accepted an unconditional apology in a trademark infringement suit, ended contempt proceedings, imposed costs on the defendant for repeated infringement, and directed removal of infringing listings by intermediaries.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction unconditional apology

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2375

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, rejecting unilateral appointment and directing consolidated arbitration with interim protection for licensees.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 17 Appointment of Arbitrator

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2372

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under license agreements, rejecting unilateral arbitrator appointment and directing petitions under Section 9 to be treated as under Section 17 for comprehensive arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Appointment of Arbitrator Unilateral appointment Section 11(6)

Vipul Gupta and S. P. Gupta v. State & Anr.

06 Aug 2021 · Yogesh Khanna · 2021:DHC:2364

The Delhi High Court held that in Sessions Court revisions under Section 401 CrPC in State prosecutions, complainants have no locus standi to be impleaded or heard as parties, and only the Public Prosecutor represents the prosecution.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 401 CrPC revision proceedings locus standi complainant rights

Javin Construction Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre & Ors.

06 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2390-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft order under Section 144B, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and procedural mandates.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Faceless Assessment Scheme Section 144B show cause notice draft assessment order

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2376

The Delhi High Court appointed an impartial sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, rejecting unilateral appointment and directed consolidated arbitration proceedings with interim protection to petitioners.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 9 Section 17

Ascot Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner

06 Aug 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2389

The Delhi High Court held that non-deposit of amounts as a condition for stay under the EPF Act does not justify dismissal of an appeal and restored the appeal for hearing on merits after deposit compliance.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 14-B Section 7-Q Section 7-O

Deepak Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2378-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized absence, holding that no procedural violation causing prejudice occurred and the disciplinary action was justified.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force absenting without leave disciplinary proceedings Summary Security Force Court

Rajiv Shivram Khandare v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

06 Aug 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2391-DB

Delhi High Court directs BSNL to comply with CAT order recognizing petitioner's gross salary including non-taxable components as approximately Rs. 7.0 lakhs and to consider his appointment as Deputy General Manager.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal Contempt of Tribunal Eligibility Criteria Gross Salary

Urban Improvement Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi

06 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2380-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned income tax assessment and penalty orders due to violation of natural justice caused by COVID-19 lockdown and illness, holding that alternative remedy does not bar writ petition.

tax appeal_allowed Significant principles of natural justice Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 156

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2374

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, rejecting unilateral appointment, and directed consolidated arbitration of disputes arising from license agreements between petitioners and Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 17 Appointment of Arbitrator

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. VANDANA GUPTA AND ORS

06 Aug 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2381-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application to recall its order granting liberty to file a Review Application before the CAT regarding age relaxation claims of contractual employees treated as departmental candidates.

administrative petition_dismissed age relaxation departmental candidates contractual employees Central Administrative Tribunal

M/S Sital Dass Jewellers & Anr. v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.

06 Aug 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2370

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, rejecting unilateral appointment, and directed continuation of interim relief pending arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 9 Section 17

NTPC LIMITED v. AFCONS R.N.SHETTY AND CO.PVT. LTD JV

06 Aug 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2386

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's authority to fix separate fees for claims and counter-claims under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, dismissing the petition challenging the fee fixation.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Tribunal Fees Section 38 Arbitration Act Fourth Schedule Arbitration and Conciliation Act Claims and Counter-claims