Delhi High Court

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BUDDHI VIDHATAJAN KALYAN SAMITI v. UNION OF INDIA

15 Dec 2016 · V. KAMESWAR RAO, J · 2016:DHC:7994
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Ministry of AYUSH's lawful disapproval of new homeopathic college proposals due to non-compliance with prescribed minimum standards and proper administrative procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Homeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Section 12A Minimum Standards Requirements Regulations 2013 Permission to start medical college

Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-I v. M/S Russian Technology Centre (P) Ltd

15 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2017:DHC:7818-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of additions under Section 68, holding that the assessee discharged its burden to prove the genuineness and creditworthiness of foreign share capital and loans through credible evidence.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act share application money creditworthiness genuineness of transaction

M/S PAL METAL WORKS v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE & TAXES

14 Dec 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:9308-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Commissioner of Trade & Taxes to pay refund amounts with interest under the DVAT Act, pass speaking orders if interest is withheld, and remit payments within ten days, disposing of multiple writ petitions accordingly.

tax petition_allowed Delhi Value Added Tax refund interest on refund speaking order

Jamia Cooperative Bank Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:9307-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as withdrawn after the impugned order was withdrawn and a fresh show cause notice issued, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition withdrawal impugned order show cause notice

Lokesh Kumar v. Keshav Chandra

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:9306-DB

The court held that forwarding eligible candidates' names is the Selection Board's duty, but appointment and entitlement to back wages depend on the requisitioning department's discretion, dismissing the petition for back wages.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Selection Board Requisitioning Department Appointment Notional Appointment

Anil Bansal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:9305-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the UPSC's shortlisting criteria for recruitment, dismissing the petitioner's challenge after he was allowed to appear in the interview under an interim order that was later rendered ineffective.

administrative petition_dismissed Union Public Service Commission shortlisting criteria recruitment Assistant Public Prosecutor

Ramkala Andors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

14 Dec 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:9302

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after recording the valid delegation of powers under Section 33 of the Displaced Persons Act and the respondents' assurance to dispose of proceedings within four months.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural Displaced Persons (Concession & Rehabilitation) Act, 1954 Section 33 delegation Gazette Notification time-bound disposal

Medhavi Krishna v. University of Delhi

14 Dec 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:7969

The Delhi High Court directed admission of a PWD candidate to the Ph.D. programme, holding that post-interview cut-off marks imposed arbitrarily violated the Persons with Disabilities Act and principles of non-discrimination.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 PWD reservation Ph.D admission cut-off marks

Manojaay Dabral v. Ravi Dabral

14 Dec 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7972

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a possession decree, granted stay of execution subject to status quo, and adjourned the matter for respondent's appearance and further consideration of appellant's request for time to vacate and waiver of mesne profits.

civil other possession suit mesne profits injunction appeal

Avnija Ahluwalia (Minor) v. Bikramjit Ahluwalia & Ors.

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7971

The Delhi High Court held that defendants may file delayed written statements despite dismissal of their Order VII Rule 11 application, subject to costs, as their right is not closed without a specific court order fixing time or closing that right.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Order VIII Rule 10 CPC written statement

M/S HCIL, ADHIKARYA ARSS (JV) v. RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LTD

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhrru · 2016:DHC:7970

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitral tribunal validly accepted the petitioner's challenge to the appointment of a government-employed arbitrator, terminating his mandate and requiring appointment of an independent arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 challenge Arbitrator impartiality Justifiable doubts

Ravinder Drama & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

14 Dec 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:9016

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 328, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and promote reconciliation.

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

M/S LOREAL v. COLLECTOR OF STAMPS / SDM-KALKAJI & ANR

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7974

The Delhi High Court held that the Collector of Stamps cannot adjudicate forgery claims while assessing stamp duty, and such issues must be decided in the pending civil suit, dismissing the writ petition as withdrawn.

civil petition_dismissed stamp duty assessment Collector of Stamps deed of assignment forgery

R S GUPTA v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7979

The Delhi High Court set aside an order disposing of an appeal in the appellant's absence due to a road accident, restoring the appeal for fresh hearing to uphold natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed natural justice right to be heard non-hearing road accident

TC SHARMA v. STATE OF NCT

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7978

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to purchase a new pistol without first selling the existing gun by depositing the old weapon with police or authorized dealer on the day of acquisition, ensuring continuous possession under threat perception.

criminal petition_allowed Significant arms licence firearm purchase deposit of weapon police station

Mukesh Kumar v. State

14 Dec 2016 · I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:8751
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The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case involving charges under Sections 308, 323, and 34 IPC, emphasizing his cooperation with the investigation and the existence of a cross-FIR.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cross-FIR Section 308 IPC

ADISHAKTI DIGITAL NETWORK AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7977

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension for installing digital set-top boxes, directing completion of digital transition within two weeks as per government mandate.

administrative appeal_dismissed Digital Addressable System set-top boxes analogue signal Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Notification

M/S HCIL, ADHIKARYA ARSS (JV) v. RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LTD

14 Dec 2016 · Vibhu Bakhrru · 2016:DHC:7968

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitral tribunal validly terminated the mandate of an arbitrator who was an executive of a party, requiring appointment of an independent arbitrator to ensure impartiality.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12 challenge Arbitrator impartiality Executive Director as arbitrator

M/S LOREAL v. COLLECTOR OF STAMPS / SDM-KALKAJI & ANR

14 Dec 2016 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:7976

The Delhi High Court held that the Collector of Stamps can only assess stamp duty and cannot decide on the validity or forgery of a document, leaving such issues to be adjudicated in the pending civil suit.

civil petition_dismissed stamp duty assessment Collector of Stamps validity of document forgery

R K Tarun v. Bhanu Praiasharma & Ors

14 Dec 2016 · Manmohan J · 2016:DHC:8698

The Delhi High Court closed a contempt petition challenging the takeover of University College of Medical Sciences, directing adherence to interim status quo orders and granting liberty to file afresh after modification or vacation of those orders.

civil petition_dismissed contempt petition status quo interim order Division Bench