Delhi High Court

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Commissioner of Income Tax-III v. Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd.

15 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7292-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the assessee's method of recognizing income from prepaid telecom cards on actual usage or expiry, dismissing the Revenue's appeal that income accrues on receipt of payment.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Prepaid Cards Revenue Recognition Accounting Standards

M/S S.A BUILDERS LTD. v. M.C.D (NOW REPRESENTED DELHI JAL BOARD)

15 Nov 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:7293

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award in favor of the contractor with modifications, emphasizing adherence to contractual terms and rejecting new pleas not raised before the Arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Contractual delay liability Pro rata payment

Bhupinder Singh & Anr. v. Attar Singh & Anr.

15 Nov 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2018:DHC:7291-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the written statement to rely on a partition deed after trial commencement, holding that due diligence was shown, but imposed costs for the delay caused.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of pleadings Order VI Rule 17 CPC partition deed due diligence

Saraswati Yadav v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

15 Nov 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:7261

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners involved in cross FIRs alleging assault and theft, emphasizing cooperation in investigation and the nature of cross allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail cross allegations cooperation in investigation interim protection

Anand Kumar Mohatta v. State (Delhi Government)

15 Nov 2018 · S. A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and charge sheet under Section 406 IPC, holding that the dispute over a security deposit was civil in nature and did not constitute a criminal offence, thereby preventing abuse of criminal process.

criminal conviction_overturned Significant Section 482 CrPC Section 406 IPC criminal breach of trust quashing of FIR

M/S GREENGOLD ANIMATION PVTLTD v. WS ACME HOUSEWARES INDIA PVTLTD & ANR.

14 Nov 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9162

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed the trial court to consider the appellant's injunction application on merits despite a delay in filing the suit, holding that reasonable explanation for delay must be considered.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC delay in filing suit trade mark infringement

M/S GREEN GOLD ANIMATION PVT LTD v. TECH CONNECT RETAIL PMVATE LIMITED

14 Nov 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:9161

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing the trial court to consider the appellant's ex-parte injunction application on merits despite a short delay in filing the suit.

civil appeal_allowed temporary injunction Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC delay in filing suit ex-parte injunction

HLS Asia Limited & Anr v. Union of India & Anr

14 Nov 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:8809

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging recovery notices as infructuous following respondents' withdrawal of the notices pending the Supreme Court's decision on the SFIS scheme applicability.

administrative petition_dismissed recovery notices Special Focused Incentive Scheme Policy Interpretation Committee Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

Shobha p. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Nov 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:8473

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from arrest to accused in an attempt-to-burn case, directing police to ensure victim safety and investigate forensic delays.

criminal appeal_allowed interim protection from arrest bail forensic examination delay victim safety

Reliance Cable Industries v. Commissioner of GST (East) Delhi

14 Nov 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2018:DHC:7240-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the demand of duty and penalty against Reliance Cable Industries for clandestine removal of goods, affirming the findings of the Commissioner and CESTAT based on corroborated evidence and statements.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant clandestine removal Central Excise Act, 1944 duty demand penalty

Prince Roadlines v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:7241

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award blacklisting transport trucks based on unproven inspection reports and contradictory findings, upholding only the refund of recoveries.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Inspection Report False Chamber

Union of India v. Munni Lal Menna & Anr.

14 Nov 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:7242-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order restoring the promotion and seniority of an employee regularized during another employee's penalty period, holding that administrative instructions cannot override statutory disciplinary rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant promotion seniority penalty Railway Board instructions

Pandit Restaurant (Upvan) & Ors. v. Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) & Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:7244
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for interim injunction against termination of their association membership, holding that the association acted within its powers and the court will not interfere without jurisdictional or procedural violations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant interim injunction association membership termination Articles of Association principles of natural justice

Dinesh & Anr. v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

14 Nov 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:7243

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for dowry death and cruelty under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC based on medical evidence of injuries and consistent testimony of harassment related to dowry demands.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC ante-mortem injuries

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sh. Surendra Dhillon

14 Nov 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:7238-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that a government servant can withdraw a voluntary retirement application before acceptance by the appointing authority, and retirement becomes effective only upon such acceptance or expiry of the notice period without refusal.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant voluntary retirement Rule 48-A CCS Pension Rules acceptance of retirement notice locus poenitentiae

Vijaya Kumar Anugandula v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:7237
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The Delhi High Court held that a PSU cannot enforce a minimum ₹6 lakh indemnity clause in a Service Bond as a penalty and directed payment of reasonable damages reflecting actual training costs when employees leave for other government organizations.

labor petition_allowed Significant Service Bond Public Sector Undertaking Office Memorandum Liquidated Damages

Vijaya Kumar Anugandula v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:7236
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The Delhi High Court held that DFCCIL cannot enforce an excessive ₹6 lakh liquidated damages clause in Service Bonds against employees leaving for other government organizations without completing five years, limiting damages to reasonable costs incurred.

labor petition_allowed Significant Service Bond Public Sector Undertaking Office Memorandum Liquidated Damages

Vijaya Kumar Anugandula v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:7235
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The Delhi High Court held that DFCCIL cannot enforce a minimum ₹6 lakh penalty for premature termination of service bonds against employees without scientific training and directed recovery of reasonable damages instead.

labor petition_allowed Significant Service Bond Public Sector Undertaking Office Memorandum Scientific and Technical Training

Vijaya Kumar Anugandula v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

14 Nov 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:7234
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The Delhi High Court held that DFCCIL cannot enforce an excessive ₹6 lakh penalty for breach of Service Bond and directed payment of reasonable damages reflecting actual training costs, while clarifying applicability of government OMs on bond enforcement for employees moving between government organizations.

employment petition_allowed Significant Service Bond Public Sector Undertaking Office Memorandum Liquidated Damages

Swarn Kaur v. Poonam Arora & Ors.

14 Nov 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:7249

The Delhi High Court granted specific performance directing defendants to execute the sale deed in favor of the plaintiff upon payment of the balance consideration, affirming the purchaser's right where contractual obligations were fulfilled.

civil appeal_allowed specific performance agreement to sell sale deed possession