Delhi High Court

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

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2995-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, as an educational institution conducting examinations and structured courses, is entitled to retrospective GST exemption under the 2017 Notification, while screening and accreditation services remain taxable.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST exemption educational institution 2017 Notification Central and State Educational Boards

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

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2997-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of personal hearing and procedural fairness, remanding the matter for fresh consideration in line with statutory provisions.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund Section 54 CGST Act natural justice personal hearing

M/S Rahul Packaging v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:3163-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Show Cause Notice issued by an incompetent officer under the CGST Act vitiates the proceedings, and the appellate authority cannot decide the matter on merits but must remit it to the competent authority.

tax petition_allowed Significant Show Cause Notice Competent Authority Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 Refund Application

Smt Shail Kumari v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3030

The Delhi High Court held that a judgment in rem mandating pension revision must be implemented for all similarly situated employees and their heirs, rejecting delay and record non-availability defenses, and directed payment of arrears with interest to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant judgment in rem pension revision delay and laches service records

Rajesh Kumar Ravi v. P.O., Delhi School Tribunal & Anr.

16 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3028

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a school employee for violation of mandatory procedural rules and principles of natural justice, ordering reinstatement with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings natural justice right to be heard Inquiry Officer report

Rajni Anand v. Cosmic Structures Ltd

16 Apr 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:3021

The Delhi High Court held that a shareholding transfer and payments made prior to winding up petition in the ordinary course of business are valid, directing the Official Liquidator to de-seal and hand over possession of the property to the petitioner.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Companies Act, 1956 winding up Official Liquidator Section 531-A

Rajinder Singh & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:3269-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act do not lapse if compensation is deposited, even if physical possession is not taken due to a stay order.

property petition_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 possession

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

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2996-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of supporting assessment and violation of natural justice, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST refund Section 54 CGST Act refund rejection personal hearing

Malsh Charitable Trust v. Lieutenant Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:3147

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition restraining coercive action by the Forest Department and directed adjudication of land demarcation disputes by the Deputy Commissioner under Section 28 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act, protecting possessory rights pending resolution.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant writ petition Article 226 Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954 Section 28

M/S NBCC (INDIA) LIMITED v. M/S NANGIA CONSTRUCTION (I) PVT. LTD.

16 Apr 2024 · Vibhu Bahru; Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:2992-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the mobilization advance is a repayable loan despite wrongful termination, rejecting the subcontractor's claim for refund and limiting interest payable to the period after repayment to the Principal Employer.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mobilization advance arbitral award bank guarantee wrongful termination

Kunal Kumar v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:3055

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of an animal shelter operator holding unauthorized occupation of government-acquired land, affirming the State's right to evict encroachers without violating legal principles.

property petition_dismissed Significant government land acquisition encroachment possession demolition

Mukesh Kumar Jha and Ors. v. Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

16 Apr 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh

The Delhi High Court analyzed whether MP-IDSA qualifies as 'State' under Article 12, applying tests of pervasive government control and function, to determine maintainability of writ petitions seeking service regularization.

constitutional other Significant Article 12 Constitution of India instrumentality of State agency of Government writ jurisdiction

SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR

16 Apr 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA · 2024:DHC:3072-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the CIC order, holding that acceptance of amended RTI replies and initiation of departmental action preclude further judicial interference at this stage.

administrative appeal_dismissed Right to Information Act RTI departmental action incorrect information

Vijay Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:3022-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that in absence of notified Recruitment Rules, no promotion or retrospective promotion to upgraded BSF legal posts can be granted, dismissing the petitioners' claims despite administrative delays.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Recruitment Rules Promotion Border Security Force Departmental Promotion Committee

Sunshine Capital Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Circle-9(1), Delhi & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2024:DHC:3061-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for passing fresh assessment under Section 153(3) of the Income Tax Act begins when the Department becomes aware of the ITAT order, not strictly on formal receipt, and directed the Department to comply with the ITAT order including refund and release of attached properties.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 153(3) ITAT order limitation period

Aarushi Gupta v. State GNCT of Delhi; Rishab Nayyar v. State GNCT of Delhi

16 Apr 2024 · Amit Mahajan

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to applicants accused of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere mention in a suicide note without direct instigation evidence is insufficient for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 306 IPC Abetment of suicide Pre-arrest bail Section 438 CrPC

Gulshan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3042

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 498A IPC amicable settlement

Manpreet Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr.

16 Apr 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:3064

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Agni Deo Prasad and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee

The Delhi High Court held that the respondents cannot belatedly disturb the petitioners' long-standing seniority and promotions in the Railway Protection Force without valid reasons, setting aside the impugned seniority orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Railway Protection Force Rules Seniority fixation Legitimate expectation Article 226

Saroj Nijhawan & Ors. v. Seema Chhabra & Ors.

16 Apr 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:3073-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 45-day limit for filing replication under its Original Side Rules and refused to condone a 129-day delay caused by mediation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay replication mediation Delhi High Court Original Side Rules