Delhi High Court

100,734 judgments

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Naresh Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

27 Jul 2020 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:2371

The High Court held that a party cannot be denied the right to lead evidence solely because it has cross-examined the opposing party's witness and allowed the petitioner to lead evidence to rebut the respondent's demarcation report.

civil appeal_allowed Significant adversarial system right to lead evidence cross-examination demarcation

Akhil Bhartiya Lodhi Adhivakta Sangh v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2392

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Advocates-on-Record system and dismissed the petition seeking to allow all advocates to file and plead before the Supreme Court, affirming the Supreme Court's exclusive power to regulate its practice.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Advocates Act, 1961 Section 30 Advocates Act Section 52 Advocates Act Advocates-on-Record system

Three C Universal Developers Private Limited & Ors. v. Horizon Crest India Real Estate & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2020:DHC:2377
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that a filing lacking fundamental documents is non-est and cannot stop the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Non-est filing

Mahabir Prasad Yadav v. Lakshmibai College

27 Jul 2020 · Jyoti Singh · 2020:DHC:2380

The Delhi High Court held that a suspended employee is entitled to enhanced subsistence allowance after three months if suspension prolongs for reasons not attributable to him, pay revision benefits under the 7th Pay Commission if effective prior to suspension, but is not entitled to annual increments during suspension.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant subsistence allowance suspension Fundamental Rule 53 7th Pay Commission

Ministry of Law and Justice v. Bhavnesh Saini & Ors.

27 Jul 2020 · Siddharth Mridul; Talwant Singh · 2020:DHC:2389-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging interim directions for disclosure of marks by a Selection Committee, directing the CAT to expeditiously hear and decide the original application, noting no legal requirement to award such marks.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal Search-cum-Selection Committee marks and grades interim directions

Virag Tiwari v. The Central Board of Direct Taxes & Anr.

27 Jul 2020 · Manmohan; Sanjeev Narula · 2020:DHC:2375-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to allow the petitioner credit for tax deducted at source of Rs. 2,40,000 in the relevant assessment year by making necessary rectifications, disposing of the writ petition as satisfied.

tax petition_allowed tax deducted at source TDS credit assessment year rectification order

Devangana Kalita v. Delhi Police

27 Jul 2020 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2020:DHC:2369
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The Delhi High Court held that authorized police communication naming an accused in a charge sheet does not violate fair trial rights, but restrained further disclosures pending trial to protect the presumption of innocence and dignity.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant fair trial trial by media presumption of innocence Article 21

Pavan Sachdeva v. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman and Anr.

27 Jul 2020 · Navin Chawla · 2020:DHC:2382

The Delhi High Court held that non-disclosure of a remote, cured ailment does not amount to material non-disclosure justifying repudiation of a health insurance claim and allowed the writ petition challenging the Insurance Ombudsman's order.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance contract utmost good faith non-disclosure material fact

Bhawna Bhati v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

27 Jul 2020 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2020:DHC:2378

The Delhi High Court directed police to conduct domiciliary visits to the petitioner's residence within reasonable hours and with a lady constable present, safeguarding her fundamental rights under Article 21 during investigation-related visits.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 21 right to privacy police domiciliary visits lady constable

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

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

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

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