Delhi High Court

65,471 judgments

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Sal Ram Traders v. Commissioner of VAT & Anr.

18 Dec 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:8649-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging non-payment of interest on VAT refunds, holding that such grievances must be pursued through appropriate legal remedies after refund orders are passed.

tax petition_dismissed refund interest on refund writ petition Commissioner of VAT

Ambience Developers & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax

18 Dec 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2017:DHC:8735-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed tax appeals as not maintainable due to pending rectification proceedings before the ITAT under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 254(2) Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rectification proceedings

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

18 Dec 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:8363

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking protection in a mutual dispute with cross FIRs, holding that police action and monitoring measures suffice without granting protection orders.

criminal petition_dismissed protection orders cross FIRs mutual dispute police action

Jasbir Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Ran · 2017:DHC:8356

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving forgery and conspiracy in a family property dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and cancellation of disputed documents, clarifying the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR forgery extortion

Vipin Chugh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7875-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, and directed compensation be paid to the petitioner accordingly.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation possession Section 24(2) of 2013 Act

th December, 2017. SANMATI SABHA ..... Through Mr. K.L. N. Murty, Sr, Advocate with Mr. K.P.S. Rao and Mr. Nimish Chib, Advocates. v. J K MITTAL & ORS .....

18 Dec 2017 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE PRATH... · 2017:DHC:7871-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal recalling orders passed without notice, directing fresh lawful consideration of allotment of encroached land by the competent authority under the Delhi Development Act, 1957.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant encroachment regularization Delhi Development Act, 1957 natural justice

Ranbir Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7874-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, clarifying that deposit in government treasury does not amount to payment.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act 2013 Section 24(2) compensation payment

Air India Ltd v. Capt Suresh Kumar & Anr; Air India Ltd v. Capt A K Dewan & Anr

18 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7878-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that Executive pilots declared Permanently Medically Unfit are entitled to flying allowances along with leave encashment for accumulated leave credited at the time of medical unfitness.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Permanently Medically Unfit Flying Allowances Leave Encashment Executive Pilots

P N Dewan; M/S Devans Modern Breweries Ltd. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

18 Dec 2017 · I. S. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7858

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against petitioners for allegedly furnishing incorrect sales figures in liquor license application, holding absence of dishonest intention and no offence under Sections 420, 199, and 200 IPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 420 IPC Section 199 IPC Section 200 IPC L-1 License

Air India Ltd v. Capt Suresh Kumar & Anr; Air India Ltd v. Capt A K Dewan & Anr

18 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7877-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that Executive pilots declared Permanently Medically Unfit are entitled to flying allowances along with full pay for accumulated leave at the time of medical unfitness, regardless of subsequent ground duties.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Permanently Medically Unfit Flying Allowances Leave Encashment Executive Pilots

S J v. S P

18 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7876-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant wife's appeal against the Family Court's order closing her right to further cross-examine the respondent husband, holding that sufficient time had been afforded and dilatory tactics justified the closure.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Family Courts Act, 1984 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 cross-examination dilatory tactics

Bulbul v. State

18 Dec 2017 · Anu Malhotra · 2017:DHC:7873

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce her sentence for possession of 10 grams of Heroin by applying the 2001 NDPS Act amendment retrospectively, reducing imprisonment and fine accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act, 1985 Section 21 NDPS Act 2001 Amendment graded sentencing

Kasturi & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7872-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of compassionate appointment after an 18-year delay, holding that such claims must be made within a reasonable time to provide immediate relief to dependents.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment succession certificate limitation government service

Tuntun Kumar v. Union of India

18 Dec 2017 · S. P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7866

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to a railway accident victim, holding that mere smell of alcohol does not bar compensation without conclusive proof of intoxication.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railways Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 Railways Act, 1989 Section 124A compensation

Seema & Ors. v. Narinder Singh & Anr.

18 Dec 2017 · S. P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7865

The Delhi High Court held that compensation cannot be denied solely because the deceased was under the influence of alcohol when the death occurred, remanding the matter for fresh consideration on all relevant issues.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Section 3(1)(b)(i) compensation claim death due to accident

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mustkeem & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7862

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer’s appeal and set aside compensation awarded to the deceased’s heirs due to insufficient evidence of employment and accident during the course of employment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act employer-employee relationship compensation claim insurance liability

Sarla Gupta v. The State & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:7879

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over validity of a Will and title cannot be adjudicated in summary proceedings for Letters of Administration and dismissed the petition as not maintainable.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Validity of Will Summary Proceedings

R.R. Pradhan v. Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7870-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the authority's order directing a physically challenged employee to undergo a fresh medical examination to verify his disability certificate and entitlement to benefits, dismissing the petition challenging the same.

administrative petition_dismissed disability certificate fresh medical examination persons with disabilities rules double transport allowance

R.S. Gautam & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7856

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants failed to prove 20 years' continuous use required to acquire easementary rights over a passage on government land controlled by Indian Oil Corporation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant easementary rights Section 15 Easements Act prescriptive easement continuous uninterrupted use

Dr. Vivek Khanna v. Medical Council of India and Ors.

18 Dec 2017 · Vibhu Bakhru, J · 2017:DHC:7880

The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary orders removing a doctor’s name from the medical register for 90 days for failing to diagnose a bimalleolar fracture, rejecting claims of fabricated evidence and medical negligence.

medical negligence / administrative petition_dismissed Significant medical negligence disciplinary proceedings Delhi Medical Council Medical Council of India