Delhi High Court

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Riya Yadav v. University of Delhi and Anr

22 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3372

The Delhi High Court refused interim relief to a student seeking permission to appear in second semester exams due to lack of prima facie entitlement and procedural non-compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed enrolment number examination eligibility interim relief university admission

Baby Devanshi Jaisawar v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr.

22 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3883
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The Delhi High Court held that admission entitlement under the RTE Act’s computerized draw of lots applies only to the relevant academic year and cannot be extended by mandamus to subsequent years without fresh application and selection.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 EWS category admission computerized draw of lots carry forward seats

Staff Selection Commission and Ors. v. Shashikant Kumar

22 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7538-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order as the order had already been implemented, rendering the petition infructuous.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Administrative Tribunal implementation of order cause of action writ petition

Staff Selection Commission and Ors v. Shashikant Kumar

22 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1061-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's direction for a dermatological examination to determine the presence of a tattoo on a candidate's forearm, affirming the validity of recruitment criteria prohibiting tattoos for Delhi Police Constable aspirants.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal dermatological examination tattoo Delhi Police recruitment

Amit Gupta v. Anupam Hoteliers Ltd

18 Apr 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3647

The Delhi High Court ordered transfer of a rent control case to another Judge following recusal by the original Judge, directing continuation of proceedings without delay.

civil other Procedural recusal transfer of case Rent Control Tribunal continuity of proceedings

The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Six Continents Hotels Inc.

17 Apr 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:2723-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that payments received by Six Continents Hotels Inc. for centralized marketing and reservation services are not taxable as Royalty or Fees for Included Services under the Income Tax Act and India-USA DTAA.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Fees for Included Services Royalty

Akshit Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3175-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the denial of Input Tax Credit due to refusal of cross-examination and remitted the matter for re-adjudication, also directing consideration of refund of an alleged involuntary deposit.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Input Tax Credit Cross-examination Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act

SIS LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (DGST) WARD 201 203 AND 206

16 Apr 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3190-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST Act for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity for personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Show Cause Notice Input Tax Credit

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

16 Apr 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:3547

The Delhi High Court allowed Microsoft's appeal, holding that the patent application for a reversible 2D lapped transform compression method is patentable as it demonstrates a technical contribution beyond a computer program per se, and set aside the refusal based on obsolete CRI Guidelines.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Section 3(k) Patents Act computer program per se patentability of software inventions CRI Guidelines 2016 and 2017

Gaurav Bhatia v. Naveen Kumar & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:3057

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defamatory social media content against a Senior Advocate and BJP spokesperson, balancing free speech with right to reputation in a defamation suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interim injunction defamation freedom of speech public figure

MS Perfect Infraengineers Limited v. Technology Development Board & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:6752-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of statutory provisions barring civil court jurisdiction under SARFAESI Act, RDB Act, and IBC, dismissing the writ petition challenging insolvency and debt recovery proceedings.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code constitutional validity

M/S Intelli Care v. M/S Roots Multiclean Ltd

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3106

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's jurisdiction to try a recovery suit despite a jurisdiction clause favoring Coimbatore, holding that a substantial part of the cause of action arose in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Order VII Rule 10 CPC Section 20 CPC cause of action

P.K. Lamps Shade v. Sudhanshu

16 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3779

The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court award granting compensation for wrongful termination, holding that the respondent voluntarily resigned and received full payment prior to alleged termination, and that the Labour Court's reliance on uncorroborated complaints was erroneous.

labor appeal_allowed Significant wrongful termination retrenchment Industrial Disputes Act 1947 Section 25F

Raja Ram v. Sh Pawan Kumar Verma

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3554

The High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to lead additional evidence in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a just decision and fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 Cr.P.C. Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Additional evidence

Chet Ram Yadav & Anr. v. State of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3489

The High Court upheld conviction under Section 308 IPC but released appellants on probation considering settlement and good conduct.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 308 IPC Probation of Offenders Act corroboration injured witness testimony

Balbir Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3312-DB

The Delhi High Court held that allotment of Tehbazari sites must be considered under the statutory vending plan framework and directed the petitioner’s representation to be considered by the Town Vending Committee once constituted.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Tehbazari site mutation Street Vendors Act 2014 Town Vending Committee

Jawaid Tauhidi v. DTC

16 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:3355

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's decision denying retrospective promotion to a petitioner due to adverse confidential reports and affirmed that seniority-cum-fitness requires consideration of such reports for promotion.

labor petition_dismissed Significant seniority-cum-fitness Annual Confidential Reports Departmental Promotion Committee promotion

Nikhat Parveen @ Khusboo Khatun v. Rafique @ Sillu

16 Apr 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:3434

The High Court held that allowing a witness to tender documents after examination-in-chief but before cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. does not violate Section 362 Cr.P.C. and dismissed the petition challenging the same.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 311 Cr.P.C. Section 362 Cr.P.C. tendering documents examination-in-chief

GE Strategic Investments India (Pvt. Company with Unlimited Liability) v. Official Liquidator

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3242

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition and ordered the final dissolution of GE Strategic Investments India following compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed members voluntary winding up Companies Act, 1956 Section 497(6) Official Liquidator

National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2998-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of personal hearing and improper reliance on an administrative circular, remanding the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with law.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund Section 54 CGST Act refund rejection administrative circular ultra vires