Delhi High Court

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Surjeet alias Deepak v. State

27 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2372

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the petitioner on medical grounds amid the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing his health risks against the interests of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail Section 498-A IPC Section 304-B IPC Section 34 IPC

Cooner Institute of Health Care and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 6(3)

27 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2374-DB

The Delhi High Court held that issuance of a scrutiny notice alone does not justify withholding an income tax refund under Section 241A, requiring valid reasons approved by higher authorities.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 241A Income Tax Act refund withholding limited scrutiny Section 143(2) notice

Ali Akbar @ Bullet v. State

27 Jul 2020 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2020:DHC:2393

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for robbery under Sections 392/397 IPC, rejecting challenges based on absence of public witnesses, non-robbery of mobile phone, and non-trial of accomplice.

criminal appeal_dismissed robbery Section 392 IPC Section 397 IPC apprehension

Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Association (India) v. Arvind Singh, Airports Authority of India & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:2384

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against Airports Authority of India, holding that provisional recognition subject to pending litigation does not violate court orders and delays due to COVID-19 are excusable.

administrative petition_dismissed provisional recognition wilful disobedience contempt proceedings court order compliance

M/S INDIAN POTASH LIMITED v. M/S PREM SAKHI FERTILIZER LTD.

27 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2385

The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed retired judge as sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with fee and disclosure requirements.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Section 12 disclosures

Neeru Jain v. Jasmine Buildmart Pvt. Ltd.

27 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2376

The Delhi High Court held that when arbitral proceedings commence prior to a Court's interim order under Section 9(1) of the Arbitration Act, the limitation under Section 9(2) does not apply, and modified its earlier order accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9(2) commencement of arbitral proceedings interim relief

Mr. P.S. Patwalia, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Ankur Chhibber, Mr. Anshuman Mehrotra and Mr.Nikunj Arora, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....

27 Jul 2020 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE... · 2020:DHC:2368-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the 2016 cadre review of CAPFs, affirming their OGAS status while validating deputation of IPS officers up to SAG level as constitutionally mandated and functionally necessary.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Organised Group 'A' Service Central Armed Police Forces Cadre Review Recruitment Rules

Imation (India) Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

24 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2367

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve Imation (India) Private Limited following compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed Members Voluntary Liquidation Companies Act 1956 Section 497(6) Official Liquidator

MANPOWERGROUP SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (TDS)-1 NEW DELHI & ANR.

24 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2358-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to provide a reasoned order refusing NIL rate TDS certificate, emphasizing the requirement of a speaking order and leaving the petitioner free to pursue further legal remedies.

tax other Procedural Section 197 Income Tax Act Tax Deduction at Source Reasoned order Natural justice

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi

24 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2360

The Delhi High Court deferred hearing to verify implementation of mandated features in University of Delhi's Open Book Examinations and ordered CSC Academy to report on preparedness of examination centres.

administrative other Procedural Open Book Examination University of Delhi CSC Academy Court supervision

Jadhav Arjun v. DG, Border Security Force & Ors.

24 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2365-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for refusal of duty, absence without leave, and false accusations, holding the disciplinary action lawful and proportionate.

administrative petition_dismissed Border Security Force Act, 1968 dismissal from service desertion malingering

M/S ANIL KUMAR ATREE (HUF) v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-18

24 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2357-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Commissioner to decide the petitioner's refund applications on tax paid on interest under the Land Acquisition Act within eight weeks, leaving substantive issues open.

tax other Income Tax refund Section 119(2)(b) Income Tax Act Interest under Section 28 Land Acquisition Act CIT Vs. Ghanshyam Dass HUF

Distress Management Collective v. Union of India & Ors.

24 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2362-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld administrative measures mandating PPE provision to healthcare workers in private facilities during COVID-19 but held that insurance and ex-gratia benefits beyond COVID duty personnel are policy decisions beyond judicial mandate.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant COVID-19 healthcare workers Personal Protective Equipment PPE kits

Jena Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs & Anr.

24 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2359-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authority to consider and decide the petitioner's representation for rectification of an alleged error in tax computation under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme within two weeks.

tax other Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme tax computation pre-deposit benefit rectification

Shyam Sunder Tiwari v. Union of India and Ors.

24 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2363-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of deputation on compassionate grounds, holding that administrative decisions on fixed-term deputation with no-extension clauses and operational needs of security forces prevail over individual caregiving claims.

administrative petition_dismissed deputation tenure compassionate grounds inter-force transfer differently-abled child

Abhinav Singh Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.

23 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2353-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging transfer orders of a Territorial Army officer without adjudicating the legal issues, keeping them open for future challenge if a new cause of action arises.

administrative petition_dismissed Territorial Army transfer orders statutory rules cause of action

Kavi Arora v. State

23 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2346

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the former CEO of Religare Finvest Limited in a Rs. 2000 crore economic offence case, emphasizing the gravity of the charges, ongoing investigation, and risk of evidence tampering.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail economic offences criminal conspiracy misappropriation

Sunil N. Godhwani v. State

23 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2345

Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of Sunil Godhwani in a Rs. 2000 crore economic offence case involving fraudulent loans and public money siphoning, citing risk of tampering and flight.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail economic offences criminal breach of trust public money siphoning

NKB Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Northern Railway

23 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2020:DHC:2355

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of an arbitral tribunal as per Clause 64(3)(a)(ii) of the GCC under the Arbitration Act, allowing parties to suggest arbitrators and disposing of the petition for appointment accordingly.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 11(10) Arbitral Tribunal Appointment

Shri Uday Jain Prop. M/s Dhoomimal Gallery v. Commissioner, Trade and Taxes & Ors.

23 Jul 2020 · Manmohan J; Sanjeev Narula J · 2020:DHC:2348-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s amendment application to correct an inadvertent tax return mistake but suspended the operation of its direction pending the Supreme Court’s decision in related appeals.

tax petition_allowed Significant amendment of tax return inter-state purchase stock transfer inward Form-16