Delhi High Court

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Mukul Taneja v. Metro Lifestyles India Pvt Ltd

25 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1104-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 120-day limit for filing written statements in Commercial Suits, dismissing the appellant's plea for extension despite exceptional counsel-related hardships.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Commercial Suit Written Statement Extension of Time Order 8 Rule 1 CPC

Meenakshi and Ors. v. All India Institute of Medical Science and Ors.

25 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1124-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by candidates denied admission to AIIMS M.Sc and Ph.D. courses for failing to clear qualifying exams by the stipulated date, holding that prospectus terms are binding and courts will not interfere in academic admissions despite pandemic-related delays.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Admission prospectus Qualifying examination Cut-off date Academic delay

Mahendra Rana v. Union of India & Anr.

25 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1105-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a transfer order of an ITBP constable on grounds of his wife's alleged postpartum depression, relying on a Medical Board's finding of no mental health issues.

administrative appeal_dismissed transfer order postpartum depression medical board government employee posting

Rajesh Sachdeva v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

25 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1109

The Delhi High Court set aside a property tax assessment order passed without proper notice and hearing, directing a fresh assessment after due procedure.

administrative petition_allowed property tax assessment Section 123-D notice opportunity of hearing

Meenakshi and Ors. v. All India Institute of Medical Science and Ors.

25 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:1122-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by candidates denied admission to AIIMS M.Sc and Ph.D. courses for failing to clear qualifying exams by the stipulated date, holding that courts will not interfere with prospectus conditions and academic admissions conducted in compliance with rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Admission process Qualifying examination Cut-off date Prospectus conditions

Nyaya Manch v. The Chairman State Task Force

25 Mar 2021 · D. N. Patel; Jasmeet Singh · 2021:DHC:1125-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized shops for failure to join owners as parties, emphasizing the necessity of hearing affected parties before ordering demolition.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction demolition encroachment natural justice

Jagdish Kumar Arora v. CBI; Raman Gupta v. CBI; S. K. Chauhan v. CBI

25 Mar 2021 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2021:DHC:1113
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Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against public officials and contractor for criminal conspiracy and corruption involving forged authorization and wrongful loss to Delhi Jal Board.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charges criminal conspiracy forgery prevention of corruption

Vikash Kumar v. The State and Anr.

25 Mar 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1117

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for rape under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on facts of marriage and settlement between parties, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent power in heinous offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR rape offence compromise

Sage Fincon Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

25 Mar 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1127

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to dissolve Sage Fincon Private Limited following completion of voluntary winding up under Section 497(6) of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed voluntary winding up Section 497(6) Companies Act 1956 declaration of solvency voluntary liquidator

Surender Kumar Singhal & Ors. v. Arun Kumar Bhalotia & Ors.

25 Mar 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:1097
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Delhi High Court holds that writ jurisdiction under Article 227 over arbitral tribunal orders deferring jurisdictional objections under Section 16 is limited and such objections can be decided with the final award, dismissing the petition challenging the arbitral tribunal's order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral tribunal jurisdiction Section 16 Arbitration Act Article 227 Constitution of India Judicial interference in arbitration

Kripa Shankar Rai & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1106-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments, pending any Supreme Court variation.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation mandamus

Virender Kumar v. Union of India

25 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1107-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to decide the petitioner’s pending application for re-determination of compensation under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 within twelve weeks, while maintaining the stay on disbursement of enhanced compensation.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 28A re-determination of compensation adjournment sine die

Bari Bhati and Chhoti Bhati Resident Welfare Association v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

24 Mar 2021 · Jayant Nath · 2021:DHC:1078

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim to occupy forest land in Village Bhati, upholding the government's right to remove encroachments based on Supreme Court directions and statutory provisions protecting the Ridge area.

property petition_dismissed Significant Gaon Sabha land Extended Lal Dora Abadi Forest Rights Act 2006 Delhi Land Reforms Act 1954

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – 04, New Delhi v. HCL Comnet Systems and Services Ltd

24 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1092-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, affirming the ITAT's interpretation of Section 14A and related tax provisions as consistent with established judicial precedents.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act exempt income CBDT Circular No. 5 of 2014 license fee capital expenditure

Subodh Rokade v. Union of India

24 Mar 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1087-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that seniority of BSF direct recruits is to be fixed from the date of commencement of training, not the date of selection, dismissing the petition challenging the seniority list.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant seniority direct recruits promotee officers BSF Recruitment Rules 2001

Ravinder Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Mar 2021 · Manmohan J; Asha Menon J · 2021:DHC:1088-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a posting order, holding that treatable medical conditions do not justify transfer under compassionate grounds absent administrative feasibility and applicable service rules.

administrative petition_dismissed posting order transfer compassionate grounds medical grounds

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – 4, New Delhi v. HCL Comnet Systems & Services Ltd

24 Mar 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:1091-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal under Section 260A, upholding the Tribunal's deletion of disallowance of unrealized foreign exchange loss as the assessee fulfilled the Supreme Court's conditions for claiming such loss under Section 37(1).

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14A Income Tax Act foreign exchange loss notional loss Section 37(1) deduction

Aman Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

24 Mar 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:1079

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute Section 482 CrPC

Adesh Kumar Singh v. Union of India

24 Mar 2021 · Manmohan; Asha Menon · 2021:DHC:1086-DB

The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a petitioner similarly placed as in earlier judgments, preserving rights of appeal and further remedies.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pro rata pension Indian Air Force pension arrears verification

AAFTAAB SINGH BHAMRAH v. STATE

24 Mar 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:1080

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers