Delhi High Court

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Mohd. Imran v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

18 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:367

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of possessing a live cartridge under the Arms Act, emphasizing the necessity of conscious possession and considering the completion of investigation and duration of custody.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail conscious possession live cartridge Arms Act

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION v. SANTOSH KUMAR SHARMA & ORS.

18 Jan 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:366

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to file exhibits and lead evidence in a long-pending labour dispute, setting strict conditions and timelines to prevent further delay.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Labour Court right to lead evidence affidavit of evidence exhibits

Shri Bijaram Sarbati Devi Jain Dharmarth Society v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

18 Jan 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking declaration of deemed lapsing of land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that possession was deemed taken, the claims were barred by laches, and relief is not available for land in unauthorized colonies.

property petition_dismissed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act land acquisition deemed lapsing possession

Rehmani Begum v. Krishan Pal & Ors.

18 Jan 2019 · I. S. Mehta · 2019:DHC:371

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a motor accident claim where the deceased was driving without a valid license, holding that negligence on the part of the truck driver was not established and the principle of res ipsa loquitur did not apply.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence res ipsa loquitur valid driving license

P.C. Sekhar v. The New India Assurance Company Limited

18 Jan 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:370-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an employee entitled to voluntary retirement under SVRS cannot be denied benefits through arbitrary disciplinary action and that past government service must be considered for pension benefits subject to parent department's decision.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Voluntary Retirement Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2004 Pension Scheme 1995 Counting of Past Service

M/S DOONS CATERERS v. UNION OF INDIA

18 Jan 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:372

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award directing payment of disputed license fees, holding no binding contract existed beyond the agreed nine-month term due to lack of consensus on essential terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award contract extension consensus ad idem license fee dispute

Bara Intercollege v. Deputy Director, Minorities Welfare Department and Ors.

18 Jan 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:373

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of minority status for Bara Intercollege, holding that the institution was not originally established and administered by a minority community for its benefit as required under Article 30(1) of the Constitution.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant minority educational institution Article 30(1) Constitution of India National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act, 2004 burden of proof

Kunwer Sachdev v. Hero Fincorp Limited

18 Jan 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:374

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the Arbitrator's mandate, holding that mere apprehension of undue haste and the respondent's appointment of the Arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement do not justify interference.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Arbitrator appointment Termination of Arbitrator mandate Undue haste in arbitration

Bigtree Entertainment Pvt Ltd v. D Sharma & Anr

18 Jan 2019 · Jayant Nath · 2019:DHC:388

The Delhi High Court held that the prefix 'BOOKMY' is descriptive and not exclusively owned by the petitioner, dismissing the injunction against the respondents' use of 'BOOKMYEVENT'.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement descriptive mark secondary meaning trade mark Act Section 17

Barnard Massey v. Karan Singh

17 Jan 2019 · Mukta Gupta · 2019:DHC:7896

The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to withdraw criminal leave petitions, dismissing them as withdrawn upon application supported by affidavit.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural leave petition withdrawal of petition application for withdrawal affidavit

State v. Ram Niwas

17 Jan 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:365-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 307 IPC due to insufficient reliable evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC sole eyewitness testimony grievous injury motive

KNR-PATEL (JV) v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

17 Jan 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher, J. · 2019:DHC:363

The Delhi High Court held that post-award interest under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration Act runs on the aggregate sum including principal and pre-award interest, directing NHAI to pay accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Post-award interest Pre-award interest Section 31(7) Arbitration Act

National Highways Authority of India v. VIL Rohtak Jind Highway Private Limited

17 Jan 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:341

The Delhi High Court set aside the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to vacate an interim stay restraining termination of a highway concession agreement, directing fresh consideration applying established principles of interim relief.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Interim relief Interlocutory injunction Concession Agreement

Ram v. The State of NCT of Delhi

17 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:355

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case involving simple injuries and disputed allegations, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and non-prejudice to trial.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC simple injury

Chukwnemika v. State

17 Jan 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:354

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a foreign national charged under the NDPS and Foreigners Acts, emphasizing compliance with bail conditions and without adjudicating on alleged procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Foreigners Act

Ramesh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

17 Jan 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:360

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354A IPC and Section 12 POCSO Act on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties non-compoundable offence

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Bhanot Construction & Housing Limited

17 Jan 2019 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:352-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the retrospective application of amendments to Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing Revenue's appeal and affirming that expenditure cannot be disallowed where TDS was deposited with minor delay and the recipient accounted for income and paid tax.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 40(a)(ia) Income Tax Act Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Retrospective effect Curative amendment

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. M/S.ORACLE (OFSS) BPO SERVICES LTD

17 Jan 2019 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:351-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that a revised computation filed during assessment proceedings for recomputation of a deduction already claimed under Section 10A of the Income Tax Act is permissible and not barred by Sections 10A(5) or 80A(5), dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 10A deduction Revised computation Section 80A(5)

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4 v. INS Finance & Investment P. Ltd.

17 Jan 2019 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2019 DHC 350

The Delhi High Court admitted the Revenue's appeal under Section 260A of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 concerning the taxability of interest received on the refund of an auction deposit, issuing notice for detailed hearing.

tax other Procedural Income-Tax Act, 1961 Section 260A taxability of interest refund of auction deposit

Defence Services Officers Institute v. Ajit Singh

17 Jan 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:345

The Delhi High Court allowed a workman's claim for wages under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act from the date of application due to illegal termination and employer's refusal to reinstate.

labor petition_allowed Significant Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act illegal termination last drawn wages minimum wages