Delhi High Court

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The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-II v. Satkar Fincap Ltd.

16 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8398-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a clear satisfaction note by the Assessing Officer fulfills the requirement under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, setting aside the ITAT's quashing of the assessment and remitting the matter for merits consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 153C Income Tax Act, 1961 satisfaction note search and seizure

Ajay Kumar Mann v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

16 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7483

An employee cannot be denied seniority and promotion benefits solely due to a pending FIR without suspension, chargesheet, or prosecution, as per the Government of India circular dated 8.1.2003.

service_law petition_allowed Significant seniority benefits promotion FIR pending Government of India circular 8.1.2003

Subhash Chandra v. Punjab National Bank

16 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7484

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging non-promotion and performance appraisal, holding that delay bars relief and reservation circulars for government employees do not apply to bank employees without policy.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition delay and laches promotion performance appraisal report

Archna Dev v. Raj

16 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7485

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant extension to vacate suit premises on condition of payment of arrears and continued use and occupation charges, disposing of the appeal by mutual settlement.

civil appeal_allowed extension of time use and occupation charges vacant possession decretal amount

Bank of India v. Ajit Pal Singh Bindra

16 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7486

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by consent, directing the appellant bank to vacate the premises by a specified date and continue paying use and occupation charges pending suit resolution.

civil appeal_dismissed use and occupation charges mesne profits vacation of premises interim relief

Veena Rawat v. Devki Devi Rawat & Anr

16 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7487

The Delhi High Court disposed of the matrimonial appeal by allowing the parties' settlement for mutual consent divorce, permitting interim occupation of the matrimonial home until the second motion petition is filed.

family appeal_allowed mutual consent divorce matrimonial home settlement maintenance case withdrawal

Jaspal Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

16 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7488

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Revision Petition No. 162/2016 in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered on the same day in a related petition.

criminal other Procedural Criminal Revision Petition Delhi High Court disposal in terms of common judgment Jaspal Singh

Rajbir Singh v. UOI & Ors.

16 Nov 2016 · G.S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:7489-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a disciplinary service dismissal case to the Tribunal for fresh merits hearing, holding that punishment cannot be enhanced on a mere representation and limitation plea was waived.

administrative other Significant disciplinary proceedings enhancement of punishment representation vs appeal limitation

Mohd Naser Packeer v. National Investigation Agency

16 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:7499-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail appeal, holding that a valid extension of investigation under the UA(P) Act precludes statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed statutory bail Section 167(2) CrPC extension of investigation Section 43D(2)(b) UA(P) Act

Gammon India Limited & Anr v. National Highways Authority of India

15 Nov 2016 · S. Muralidhar · 2016:DHC:9358

Delhi High Court allowed partial challenge to arbitral award, holding that subsequent legislation entitles excise duty reimbursement and upheld other contract claims on BOQ interpretation and compensation for delays.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Clause 70.[8] Conditions of Particular Application Exim Policy amendments Reimbursement of excise duty

Ramesh Chandra & Ors. v. State & Anr.

15 Nov 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:9046

The Delhi High Court dismissed three criminal miscellaneous petitions for non-prosecution due to the absence of petitioners' counsel.

criminal petition_dismissed non-prosecution dismissal of petition absence of counsel criminal miscellaneous case

Anant Agency v. Commissioner, Trade & Taxes & Anr.

15 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:8856-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to remit refund amounts with interest to petitioners within one week and allowed petitions for timely compliance with VAT and trade tax refund claims.

tax petition_allowed refund value added tax trade tax Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

Architects Bureau v. Delhi Agricultural Market Board & Anr

15 Nov 2016 · S. Muralidhar · 2016:DHC:8430

The Delhi High Court made the arbitration award a rule of the court and directed 10% interest from the award date till payment due to non-prosecution by Respondents.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration Award Section 29 Arbitration Act 1940 Interest on Award Pendente Lite Interest

Laxmi Gupta & Ors v. State of Delhi

15 Nov 2016 · Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:8337

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor, emphasizing the gravity of offences under the POCSO Act and the petitioners' subsequent conduct.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 376-D IPC POCSO Act sexual assault

Dr. Mohd. Ahmed Ansari v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

15 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:7479-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of higher pay scales and arrears, holding that the petitioner was entitled only to promotions and pay fixation under the applicable 1999 office order and not the 1992 order applicable to a different cadre.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant notional promotion time-bound promotion pay fixation office order 14.05.1992

Ram Kumar @ Gouda & Anr. v. State of NCT of New Delhi

15 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7467

The Delhi High Court set aside convictions under Sections 366/376 IPC due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony, questionable age evidence, and absence of corroboration, holding the conviction unsafe.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant sole testimony prosecutrix consent age determination

Anil Kumar Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

15 Nov 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:7466-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act as compensation was unpaid and lawful possession was not taken.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 possession panchnama

Murari Lal v. Union of India

15 Nov 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:7468-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of compensation for over five years under the 1894 Land Acquisition Act results in lapse of acquisition under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, allowing the petitioners' writ petition.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 24(2) compensation

Delhi Transport Corporation v. M/S Rose Advertising Pvt Ltd

15 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7469

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of money as barred by limitation, holding that requests for clarification do not amount to acknowledgment extending limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation acknowledgment of debt cause of action Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Randhir Singh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi

15 Nov 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:7471-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation