Delhi High Court

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Anil Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

22 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:7599-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a suspension order based on oral approval subsequently confirmed in writing and dismissed the writ petition challenging the suspension and related orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension order oral approval Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 disciplinary inquiry

M/S CAPTAIN GUMAN SINGH & SONS v. M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD

22 Nov 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:8440-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal with liberty to file a writ petition under Article 226, holding that the arbitral award's finding on termination would not bar constitutional remedy.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitral Tribunal Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Article 226 Constitution of India writ petition

Delhi University Contract Employees’ Union v. University of Delhi

22 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7579-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing the University of Delhi to formulate a scheme for regularization of long-serving contract Junior Assistants appointed against sanctioned posts, applying the principles in Uma Devi while rejecting the University’s reliance on UGC ban and doctrine of election.

labor appeal_allowed Significant contractual employment regularization sanctioned posts Delhi University

Dr. Smt. Esidira Yog v. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Yog

22 Nov 2016 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Yogesh Khanna · 2016:DHC:8842-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed two appeals for non-prosecution, thereby affirming the divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty and desertion and dismissal of restitution petition under the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce cruelty desertion

Farahimran v. State

22 Nov 2016 · Mukta Gupta

Anticipatory bail granted to accused in sexual offence case where investigation revealed contradictions and evidence suggesting falsity of allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376 IPC Section 377 IPC Section 156(3) CrPC

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7590

The Delhi High Court upheld the refund of property tax with interest granted by the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, clarifying that while the Tribunal cannot grant interest without statutory authority, the Writ Court may do so in equity to prevent unjust enrichment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 property tax assessment refund of tax interest on refund

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7591

The Delhi High Court upheld the refund of property tax with interest at 12% per annum to the assessee, clarifying that while the Tribunal cannot grant interest without statutory authority, the Writ Court may do so to prevent unjust enrichment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund municipal tax tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7589

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on refunded property tax without statutory authority, the Writ Court may exercise discretion to grant interest to prevent unjust enrichment, and directions to issue notices must comply with statutory provisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act refund of tax interest on refund

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7588

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on property tax refunds, the Court may exercise discretion to award interest to prevent unjust enrichment, and directions to issue notices must comply with statutory provisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7587

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on property tax refunds without statutory authority, a Writ Court may grant such interest to prevent unjust enrichment, and modified the direction on issuance of statutory notices accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth through Lrs

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7586

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on tax refunds, the Writ Court may do so in equity to prevent unjust enrichment, and modified directions regarding statutory notices accordingly.

tax petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on tax refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal jurisdiction

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7585

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of interest on property tax refund on equitable grounds despite absence of statutory provision, while setting aside the Tribunal's order granting interest and modifying directions on issuance of notices.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant property tax Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7584

The Delhi High Court upheld the refund of property tax with interest granted by the Municipal Taxation Tribunal, clarifying that while the Tribunal cannot grant interest without statutory authority, the Court may exercise discretion to prevent unjust enrichment.

tax petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on tax refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7583

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on refunded property tax, the Writ Court may exercise discretion to award interest to prevent unjust enrichment and ensure justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant property tax assessment refund of tax interest on refund Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7581

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of interest on a property tax refund in exercise of its discretionary power while setting aside the Tribunal's order granting interest, and modified directions on issuance of notices to be in accordance with law.

tax petition_allowed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ghanshyam Dass Seth

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7582

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on refunded property tax without statutory authority, the Writ Court may exercise discretion to award interest to prevent unjust enrichment, upholding refund with 12% interest to the assessee.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on refund Municipal Taxation Tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7598

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on refunded property tax without statutory authority, the Writ Court may exercise discretion to grant interest to prevent unjust enrichment, and modified directions regarding issuance of notices accordingly.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 property tax assessment refund of tax interest on refund

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7597

The Delhi High Court held that while the Municipal Taxation Tribunal cannot grant interest on tax refunds without statutory authority, the Court may exercise discretion to grant interest to prevent unjust enrichment and ordered refund of tax with interest accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 property tax assessment interest on tax refund municipal tax tribunal

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:7596

The Delhi High Court held that while no statutory provision mandates interest on refunded property tax under the DMC Act, equitable grounds justify interest to prevent unjust enrichment, modifying the Tribunal's order accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 interest on tax refund unjust enrichment

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. V.D. Chawla

22 Nov 2016 · Indermeet Kaur · 2016:DHC:8146

The Delhi High Court upheld the refund of property tax with interest at 12% per annum granted in writ jurisdiction to prevent unjust enrichment despite absence of statutory provision for interest under the DMC Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant property tax assessment Delhi Municipal Corporation Act refund of tax interest on refund