Delhi High Court

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RAMTECH CONSULTING v. NATIONAL E ASSESSMENT CENTRE ADDITIONAL JOINT DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX INCOME TAX OFFICER

14 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2052-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside faceless assessment orders passed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice under the Income Tax Act, remanding the matter for fresh assessment in compliance with natural justice.

tax appeal_allowed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144B Section 144C

M/S DINESH KUMAR YADAV (HUF) v. M/S AIMS SANYA DEVELOPERS (P) LTD

14 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2056

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, directing disputes arising from a space buyer agreement to arbitration despite the respondent's limitation plea.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator limitation defense

SRF Ltd v. National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi & Anr.

14 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2053-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the final income tax assessment order and demand notice for AY 2017-18, holding that objections filed within the CBDT-extended time limit must be considered by the Dispute Resolution Panel before final assessment.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 143(3) Section 144C Dispute Resolution Panel

Sunil Sahoo v. Anoop Kumar Jain

14 Jul 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2058-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to file a written statement after expiry of prescribed time under the Commercial Courts Act, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and discretionary extension only on justifiable grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Courts Act 2015 written statement extension of time Order V Rule 1 CPC

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

14 Jul 2021 · Mukta Gupta · 2021:DHC:2050

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a serious assault case, holding that the bail order was not perverse and did not warrant interference.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail cancellation of bail Section 307 IPC perversity

Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. B K Podder Printing Pvt Ltd and Ors.

14 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6235

Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act based on arbitration clauses fixing seat at Delhi, limiting its inquiry to existence of arbitration agreement and timeliness of petition.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement jurisdiction seat of arbitration

Kunal Khandelwal v. Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited

13 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2040

The Delhi High Court decreed trademark infringement suits between parties on the basis of their settlement, ordering partial refund of court fees and disposing of the suits accordingly.

civil settled trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction settlement

Hashnine Systems Private Limited v. Eastern Air Command Head Quarters, Indian Air Force

13 Jul 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2039

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting the respondent's unilateral appointment as contrary to the arbitration agreement.

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

Rajendra Singh v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

13 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2041

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the relocation of electricity meters outside premises, holding such shifting lawful and non-prejudicial to the consumer.

administrative petition_dismissed electricity meter meter shifting digital meters utility regulation

Frost International Limited & Ors. v. Punjab National Bank

13 Jul 2021 · Prateek Jalan · 2021:DHC:2042

The Delhi High Court set aside the wilful defaulter declaration against Frost International Limited for failure to provide reasoned orders and adequate opportunity of representation as mandated by the RBI Master Circular and Supreme Court precedent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant wilful defaulter RBI Master Circular natural justice reasoned order

Guroonam Singh v. Union of India

13 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2045-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to approach the Rajasthan High Court against his disqualification based on revised recruitment results and granted interim protection against dismissal pending that proceeding.

administrative petition_allowed Significant recruitment result revision disqualification disciplinary proceedings principle of comity

M/S SMH SHIPPING PVT LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ANR.

13 Jul 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jyoti Singh · 2021:DHC:2046-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking release of Bank Guarantees for lack of proof of their validity, granting liberty to approach the concerned authority with a fresh representation.

administrative petition_dismissed Bank Guarantees Writ Petition Validity of Bank Guarantees Release of Bank Guarantees

M/S RIDING CONSULTING ENGINEERS INDIA LIMITED v. ASSISTANT P. F. COMMISSIONER, DELHI (NORTH)

13 Jul 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2043

The Delhi High Court upheld the CGIT's reduction of pre-deposit from 75% to 10% under the EPF Act considering COVID-19 hardship and lack of beneficiary identification, directing deposit of Rs. 5 lakh to admit the appeals.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A Section 7-O pre-deposit

M/S RIDING CONSULTING ENGINEERS INDIA LIMITED v. ASSISTANT P. F. COMMISSIONER, DELHI (NORTH)

13 Jul 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2044

The Delhi High Court upheld the CGIT's discretion to reduce the pre-deposit from 75% to 10% under the EPF Act considering COVID-19 hardships and non-identification of beneficiaries, directing the petitioner to deposit Rs. 5 lakh per appeal for admission.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7A Section 7-O pre-deposit

M/S Shiva Transport Company v. Food Corporation of India & Anr.

13 Jul 2021 · Vipin Sanghi; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:2047-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a handling contractor tender, holding that the decision was lawful, non-arbitrary, and supported by a fact-finding committee's report confirming compliance with EPF registration and absence of blacklisting at the relevant time.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender evaluation EPF registration blacklisting Food Corporation of India

Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri v. Saket Gokhale

13 Jul 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2038

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defamatory tweets against a former diplomat, emphasizing the necessity of due diligence before posting allegations on social media.

civil petition_allowed Significant defamation social media interim injunction due diligence

Baksha Ram v. Smt. Heena and Ors.

12 Jul 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:2029

The Delhi High Court held that a driving license remains valid for 30 days post-expiry under Section 14 proviso of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and an accident within this period does not violate insurance policy conditions, setting aside the insurance company's recovery rights.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Section 14 proviso Driving license validity Insurance policy terms

Kartar Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2036-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that empanelment for UN Mission deployment does not confer a right to deployment without fresh selection and dismissed the petition seeking mandatory deployment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant empanelment deployment United Nations Mission Central Reserve Police Force

Govind Swaroop Chaturvedi v. State of NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2027

The Delhi High Court struck down the voter ID residency condition in the Advocates Welfare Scheme, directing extension of insurance benefits to all advocates enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi, including those residing in the NCR region.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Advocates Welfare Scheme Bar Council of Delhi voter ID card condition discrimination

Manorama Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

12 Jul 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2034-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' claim for retrospective promotion seniority and benefits despite residency period requirements, following binding precedents protecting rights against administrative delays.

administrative petition_allowed Significant retrospective seniority promotion delay residency period Central Reserve Police Force Rules