Delhi High Court

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Navroz Mehta v. Union of India & Anr.

09 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2257-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate seeking admission in Armed Forces Medical Colleges while already pursuing a PG medical course elsewhere, upholding the eligibility rule barring simultaneous admissions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant PG medical admission Armed Forces Medical Services NEET PG eligibility criteria

M/S SUNDIAL INFOTECH PRIVATE LTD v. M/S HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED

08 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2252

The Delhi High Court recorded and decreed a commercial dispute suit based on a settlement agreement reached through court-facilitated mediation, disposing of the case accordingly.

civil settled settlement agreement mediation conciliation commercial dispute

Kamla Nehru Mahila Mahavidyalaya v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2253

The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition order for a teachers' training college due to violation of natural justice by relying on fresh grounds without notice and directed a fresh hearing.

administrative petition_allowed Significant NCTE recognition withdrawal show-cause notice natural justice Section 17(1) NCTE Act

Kishore v. State

08 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2251

Interim bail was granted to a mentally unstable accused after prolonged custody, with conditions to ensure trial progress and safeguard justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail mental health Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder prolonged custody

Clean Wind Power Kurnool Private Limited v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax TDS Circle 73 1 & Ors.

08 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2249-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to follow the prescribed manual procedure for refund of excess TDS deposits and ordered the tax authorities to process the refund within four weeks.

tax petition_dismissed Tax Deduction at Source TDS refund TRACES portal Income Tax Act 1961

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.

08 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2250
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The Delhi High Court directed consolidation of petitions challenging the University of Delhi's online examination postponement amid COVID-19, emphasizing statutory compliance and student hardships, deferring final adjudication to a Division Bench.

administrative other Procedural Online Open Book Examinations University of Delhi Delhi University Act 1922 Academic Council

Amit Kumar Singh v. State

07 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2235

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of forgery and cheating, emphasizing voluntary surrender and incomplete investigation as grounds for bail subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail forgery cheating impersonation

State of NCT of Delhi v. Deepak Dabas

07 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2244

The Delhi High Court set aside interim bail granted to a respondent accused in multiple heinous offences, holding that bail orders must be reasoned and arrests must not circumvent judicial orders.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant interim bail heinous offences arrest Section 482 CrPC

Dhritiman Ray v. University of Delhi & Ors.

07 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2242

The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to promptly issue the petitioner's delayed degree certificate and mandated procedural reforms to prevent future administrative delays.

administrative petition_allowed Significant degree certificate University of Delhi administrative delay convocation

Basant Vallabh v. State

07 Jul 2020 · Yogesh Khanna · 2020:DHC:2233

The Delhi High Court held that the State cannot grant parole to a convict while his appeal is pending before the Supreme Court, dismissing the petition seeking such relief.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant parole appeal pending Supreme Court jurisdiction executive power

Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi Through Its Registrar & Ors.

07 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2238

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's authority to conduct online final year examinations amid COVID-19, directing adherence to schedules and ensuring technical accessibility while respecting university autonomy.

administrative other Significant online examinations University of Delhi UGC guidelines COVID-19 pandemic

Sumit @ Kala v. State

07 Jul 2020 · Yogesh Khanna · 2020:DHC:2232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for regular bail of the accused involved in causing fatal injuries leading to death, holding that prima facie evidence and medical opinion negate bail entitlement and parity with co-accused cannot be granted.

criminal petition_dismissed regular bail Section 439 CrPC culpable homicide coronary artery blockage

Sarthak Maggon v. Union of India & Anr.

07 Jul 2020 · D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2240-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging restrictions on prisoners' legal access, holding that a Circular providing video conferencing facilities adequately protects their constitutional rights under Article 21.

constitutional petition_dismissed Article 21 prisoners' rights legal representation video conferencing

Ashwani Minda and M/S Jay Ushin Limited v. M/S U-Shin Limited and M/S Minebea Mitsumi Inc.

07 Jul 2020 · The Chief Justice; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2231-DB

The Delhi High Court held that after constitution of a foreign-seated arbitral tribunal, Indian courts will not entertain Section 9 petitions for interim relief unless the remedy before the tribunal is inefficacious, dismissing the appellants' petition seeking injunction against a public offer in breach of a joint venture agreement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act foreign-seated arbitration interim measures emergency arbitrator

Techsharp Engineers Pvt Ltd v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

07 Jul 2020 · C. Hari Shankar · 2020:DHC:2246
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The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension for the sole arbitrator to pass the arbitral award due to delays caused by the COVID-19 lockdown.

civil petition_allowed arbitral award extension of time COVID-19 lockdown interests of justice

Amar Singh Gautam and Anr v. G. Block Resident’s Welfare Association

07 Jul 2020 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw; Asha Menon · 2020:DHC:2248-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that crossing railway tracks without lawful authority is illegal trespass under Section 147 of the Indian Railways Act, and upheld the order permitting reconstruction of a barricading wall to prevent such trespass.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Indian Railways Act 1989 Section 147 trespass railway property

INFINITI RETAIL LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

07 Jul 2020 · Manmohan J; Sanjeev Narula J · 2020:DHC:2237-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner cannot withhold issuance of Declaration Form C or block the portal without passing a reasoned order after affording an opportunity of hearing under Rule 5(4)(ii) of the Central Sales Tax (Delhi) Rules.

tax petition_allowed Significant Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Declaration Form C Rule 5(4)(ii) Central Sales Tax (Delhi) Rules

Ajit P. Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

07 Jul 2020 · Chief Justice D. N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2239-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld temporary suspension of physical legal interviews during COVID-19, endorsing video conferencing as an adequate alternative to protect prisoners' right to legal consultation.

constitutional petition_dismissed legal interviews prisoners' rights COVID-19 pandemic video conferencing

Deepak Dabas v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi

07 Jul 2020 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2020:DHC:2243

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a murder and arms offences case, holding that his release would be hazardous to society despite procedural irregularities alleged in his arrest.

criminal petition_dismissed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. habitual offender heinous offences

M.C. Overseas v. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive & Anr.)

07 Jul 2020 · D.N. Patel; Prateek Jalan · 2020:DHC:2241-DB

The Delhi High Court directed Customs authorities to decide refund claims following CESTAT's favorable order, allowed defreezing of the petitioner's bank account, and granted liberty to seek release of seized goods from the trial court under criminal procedure.

administrative petition_allowed Customs Act, 1962 refund of customs duty seizure of goods CESTAT order