Delhi High Court

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Kanishka Builders and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Assessing Officer Ward-14 (2) & Ors.

14 Oct 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:3024-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to correct the assessment year of a self-assessment tax payment and grant due credit and refund with interest under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_dismissed self-assessment tax assessment year Income Tax Act 1961 Section 244A

Atma Ram Properties v. NDMC & Ors.

14 Oct 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:3018-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the need for competent authorities to decide on repair permissions for a heritage property, maintaining status quo and dismissing the appeal against the refusal of interim relief.

administrative appeal_dismissed heritage property repair and renovation Unified Building Bye Laws 2016 New Delhi Municipal Council

Sgt Aadesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3021-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Indian Air Force's refusal to grant compassionate posting and held that courts will not interfere with military postings absent rule violation or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed armed forces posting compassionate grounds medical downgrading jurisdiction of Armed Forces Tribunal

Rajesh Gupta & Anr. v. SDMC, Its Commissioner & Ors.

14 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3019

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition after SDMC demolished unauthorized construction and sealed the basement, directing no further illegal construction on the suit property.

property petition_dismissed unauthorized construction interim injunction Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 demolition orders

Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation v. Union of India & Ors.

14 Oct 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:3017-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging illegal petroleum bowser operations, directing the petitioner to submit a detailed representation to statutory authorities for adjudication rather than deciding disputed factual issues at the writ stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Petroleum Act, 1934 Essential Commodities Act, 1955 Legal Metrology Act, 2009 illegal bowser operations

Sh. Uma Shankar Sharma v. Sh. Prem Kumar Sharma Thr. Lrs.

14 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3013

The High Court set aside the trial court order discharging a witness without cross-examination and granted the petitioner an opportunity to cross-examine and object to exhibit marking to ensure fair trial.

civil appeal_allowed cross-examination fair trial exhibit marking adjournment

Rahul v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3012

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order issuing notice to ascertain the petitioner's majority, directing expeditious trial proceedings instead.

civil petition_dismissed age of majority notice issuance trial court order interlocutory order

Chander Rattan v. Delhi Transport Corporation

14 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3023

Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary enquiry was fair despite non-supply of certified documents, upheld reinstatement without back wages but denied seniority and promotion due to proved misconduct, while granting retiral benefits.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Labour Court enquiry fairness reinstatement back wages

Dr. Amita Sekhar Padhy & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

14 Oct 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:3016

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 0263/2018 and all proceedings therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings complainant's consent

MS Zilingo Pte. Ltd. v. Union of India

14 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3015

The Delhi High Court restrained encashment of a bank guarantee invoked prematurely in a mask supply contract dispute, directing renewal of the guarantee pending further hearing.

civil other Significant bank guarantee invocation interim relief contract performance

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajat Malhotra

14 Oct 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:3014

The Delhi High Court allowed the municipal corporation's petition condoning delay in filing the written statement in a commercial suit within the 120-day outer limit, setting aside the trial court's order closing the right to file.

civil appeal_allowed written statement commercial suit condonation of delay outer limit 120 days

Kashif Faheem v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Oct 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:3020-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s transfer order but allowed the respondents discretion to grant a limited extension to join the new posting on grounds of personal hardship.

administrative appeal_dismissed transfer order government service personal hardship extension of time

Dr. Akshee Batra v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Oct 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:3001-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that mandatory cut-off dates for Post Graduate medical admissions cannot be relaxed, dismissing the appellant’s claim for admission beyond the prescribed schedule despite vacant seats.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Post Graduate medical admission NEET counselling cut-off date admission schedule

MS MBL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. RITES LTD & ANR.

13 Oct 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:3005

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and upheld impleadment of the Ministry of Home Affairs as a party in arbitration-related court proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A extension arbitral award time extension

Sanju Gharai v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

13 Oct 2020 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2020:DHC:3003
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on the credible sole testimony of the child victim corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting claims of false implication and delay in FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act aggravated penetrative sexual assault child victim testimony sole testimony

DENAVE INDIA PVT. LTD. v. DY./ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-7910 NEW DELHI AND ORS

13 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3006-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the Income Tax Department processed the refund, leaving the question of interest on the refund open for determination in appropriate proceedings.

tax petition_dismissed income tax refund interest on refund Section 245 Income Tax Act writ petition

M/S LOGITRONICS (P) LTD. v. RAMESH KUMAR SOOD & ORS.

13 Oct 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:3010

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the terminated employee was a 'workman' and that termination without inquiry violated natural justice, dismissing the employer's writ petition.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 workman definition retrenchment natural justice

Jitender Prasad v. State (NCT of Delhi)

13 Oct 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:2996

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a child, relying on consistent victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, and dismissed claims of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act aggravated penetrative sexual assault child victim testimony DNA profiling

Directorate of Enforcement v. Dhruv Tewari

13 Oct 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:3008-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against interim attachment relief to a minor student under PMLA as otiose after final adjudication, emphasizing interim humanitarian relief subject to safeguards.

criminal appeal_allowed Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 provisional attachment interim relief minor

Dilshad Siddique v. North Municipal Corporation of Delhi

13 Oct 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:3002-DB

The Delhi High Court directed municipal and police authorities to take continuous and effective steps to remove and prevent illegal vehicle parking in a public park to preserve its recreational purpose.

administrative petition_allowed illegal parking public park MCD Park writ of mandamus