Delhi High Court

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Narender Kumar Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

28 Aug 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5467

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 482 CrPC cannot be used to circumvent the statutory bar on second revisions under Section 397(3) CrPC and dismissed the petition challenging the framing of charges under Section 67 of the IT Act.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC Section 397(3) CrPC revision petition framing of charges

Krishna Bahadur Dahal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

28 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:5469

The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretion to allow additional prosecution witnesses under Section 311 CrPC at the final stage, dismissing the petition challenging the order.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 CrPC Section 482 CrPC Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act additional evidence

Ram Bhajan Singh v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr

28 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:5463-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the NCTE to inform the petitioner about the status of his B.Ed. course recognition application and to process it expeditiously once procedural requirements are met.

administrative petition_allowed National Council for Teacher Education B.Ed. course recognition Article 226 writ petition

Through: Mr. R.K. Handoo, Mr. Yoginder Handoo, Mr. Aditya Chaudhary, Mr. Manish Shukla & Mr. Nishant Kumar, Advocates v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL)-II AND ANOTHER

28 Aug 2018 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE CHAND... · 2018:DHC:5435-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Income Tax Settlement Commission's rejection of the petitioner's settlement application for failure to make full and true disclosure of foreign bank accounts and London property, emphasizing procedural fairness and limited scope of judicial remand.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Income Tax Settlement Commission Section 245D(2C) full and true disclosure beneficial ownership

Chanchal Devi v. Delhi Development Authority; Phool Singh Yadav v. Delhi Development Authority

28 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5462

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals by encroachers lacking lawful title, holding that injunctions against rightful owners require prior declaration of title and that no substantial question of law arose for interference under Section 100 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction title and possession Agreement to Sell Power of Attorney

M/S SHIVALIK HYDRO PVT. LTD. AND ANR. v. BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD

28 Aug 2018 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2018:DHC:5466

The Delhi High Court upheld BHEL's three-year suspension of a bidder for withdrawing its lowest bid post-reverse auction, affirming the authority's right to enforce suspension under its guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant bid withdrawal suspension of business dealings reverse auction General Instruction to Tenderers

Gopal Jha v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

28 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:5429

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, emphasizing that investigation findings are not evidence and bail is the rule unless the prosecution case is prima facie strong.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 376 IPC false implication unexplained delay in FIR

Udho Das v. The Commissioner, SDMC and Anr.

28 Aug 2018 · Siddharth Mridul · 2018:DHC:6293-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to appear before DUISB and ordered the authority to decide his representation for de-sealing the property by passing a reasoned order after hearing him.

administrative other writ petition mandamus de-sealing illegal construction

Kumari Seema v. Prem Prakash Dubey & Ors.

27 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5407
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding 40% for future prospects and increased interest to 9% per annum, affirming the assessment of income on a notional basis for a student injured with permanent disability.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement future prospects loss of earning capacity

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Bir Singh

27 Aug 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:5367

The Delhi High Court upheld that failure of the employer to conduct medical examination after age 55 entitles a DTC driver to wages under Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act until age 58, dismissing the petition challenging this entitlement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 17-B Section 33-C(2) superannuation

Rat Tfet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

27 Aug 2018 · Najmi Waziri

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a minor neighborly dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing cautious exercise in serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences amicable settlement

Ashok Jaipuria & Anr v. State & Anr

27 Aug 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8348

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitions as withdrawn, reserving contentions for the Trial Court and directing petitioners to appear and seek bail or exemption from personal appearance before the Trial Court.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petition exemption from personal appearance consideration of charge bail application

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. Maharani of India

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:8305-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals without adjudicating substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50 lakhs per Circular No. 3/2018.

tax appeal_dismissed Procedural Income Tax Appeals Tax Effect Threshold Circular No. 3/2018 Substantial Question of Law

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Int. Tax)

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:5422-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld reassessment proceedings against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. for failure to disclose royalty and technical service income in original returns, ruling that valid reasons to believe income escaped assessment justify reopening under Sections 147 and 148 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 Reassessment

Sanjay Agarwal v. Union of India; Ajay Agarwal v. Union of India

27 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:5371-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed preventive detention orders under COFEPOSA against Sanjay and Ajay Agarwal due to non-application of mind, lack of compelling reasons, and procedural irregularities, emphasizing that imminent statutory bail alone does not justify preventive detention.

criminal petition_allowed Significant preventive detention COFEPOSA non-application of mind statutory bail

DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. NAVEEN YADAV

27 Aug 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:5410
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC order directing disclosure of information under RTI, holding that mere pendency of investigation does not exempt information unless specific impediment is demonstrated.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(h) exemption from disclosure impediment to investigation

The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. New World Synthetics Limited

27 Aug 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:5400-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of an admitted liability barred by limitation does not amount to cessation or remission of liability under Section 41(1) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the Revenue's appeal to treat the outstanding debt as income.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 41(1) Income Tax Act cessation of liability remission of liability acknowledgment of debt

Nasarin v. Megma HDI Gen Ins Co Ltd

27 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5406

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to the deceased's legal heirs by adding future prospects, held the insurer liable to pay first with recovery rights, and adjusted deductions for personal expenses in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation enhancement future prospects insurer liability

Nasarin v. Megma HDI Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

27 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:5404

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim's legal heirs by adding future prospects, held the insurer liable to pay first with recovery rights against owner and driver, and maintained compensation to the injured claimant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects insurer liability

Rajender Jaina v. Delhi Development Authority

27 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:5399

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal holding that liability for ground rent under a lease remains with the lessee unless statutory requirements under the Apartment Act are met and that a suit transferring such liability is not maintainable without impleading the licensees/occupants.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ground rent liability lease deed Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986 Deeds of Apartment