Delhi High Court

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Centre for Development of Telematics v. Instrumentation Ltd

30 Apr 2013 · Manmohan Singh · 2013:DHC:2199

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve a royalty payment dispute where the respondent failed to concur with the arbitrator's appointment.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator technology transfer agreement

SH. C.L.GUPTA v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.

30 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2176

The court held that voluntary retirement is effective upon acceptance regardless of non-payment of dues, directing the employer to pay withheld retirement benefits with interest after the employee vacates company property.

labor petition_allowed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme VRS dues Company leased accommodation Section 630 Companies Act

Mahant Atma Ram v. UOI

30 Apr 2013 · V.K. Jain · 2013:DHC:2173

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act by applying the highest bona fide sale transaction principle, allowing solatium and interest, and clarifying valuation adjustments.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act market value compensation solatium

Crescent Exports Ltd. v. Madhuri Vali

30 Apr 2013 · A.K. Pathak · 2013:DHC:2200

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree of possession under Order 12 Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions regarding expiry of lease and valid termination notice, dismissing the tenant's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 12 Rule 6 CPC landlord-tenant relationship possession decree statutory tenancy

The Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

30 Apr 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Vibhu Bakhru · 2013:DHC:2186-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of capital gains addition, holding that exemption under section 2(14)(iii) requires agricultural land beyond 8 km from municipal limits and the Tribunal rightly declined to reopen the land's nature without foundational facts.

tax appeal_dismissed Income-tax Act, 1961 Section 2(14)(iii) agricultural land capital gains tax

M/S CHUGH KATHURIA ENGINEERS (P) LTD. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

30 Apr 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:2177-DB

The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 is limited and upheld the arbitral award finding that a document was obtained under duress and the delay in contract completion was attributable to the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration Act 1940 Section 30 judicial interference arbitral award

Bhushan Sharma v. State (Thru C.B.I.)

30 Apr 2013 · Mukta Gupta · 2013:DHC:2178
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The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a bill clerk for demanding and accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that credible trap evidence and consistent witness testimony suffice despite minor contradictions and non-examination of a co-accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act Section 13(1)(d) PC Act bribery

Commissioner Income Tax-V v. Nipuan Auto Pvt Ltd

30 Apr 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Vibhu Bakhru · 2013:DHC:2197-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order dismissing additions under Section 68 where the assessee proved the identity and creditworthiness of share applicants through credible documentary evidence.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 68 Income Tax Act unexplained investment share application money creditworthiness

Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

30 Apr 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Vibhu Bakhru · 2013:DHC:2184-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's deletion of short term capital gain addition, ruling that without foundational doubt on the agricultural nature of land, the Tribunal need not examine that issue for exemption under section 2(14)(iii) of the Income-tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income-tax Act 1961 Section 2(14)(iii) Agricultural land Short term capital gain

Mohd Aslam v. Mst Naima Khatoon & Ors

30 Apr 2013 · Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:2181

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) DRCA, holding that leave to defend is denied absent triable issues and bonafide requirement was established by landlords.

property appeal_dismissed eviction Delhi Rent Control Act 1958 Section 14(1)(e) leave to defend

Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Central-III v. Nirmal Bansal

30 Apr 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Vibhu Bakhru · 2013:DHC:2185-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision granting exemption from capital gains tax on sale of agricultural land beyond 8 kms from municipal limits, dismissing the revenue's appeal for lack of evidence disputing the land's agricultural nature.

tax appeal_dismissed Income-tax Act 1961 Section 2(14)(iii) short term capital gain agricultural land

Munnawar Hasan v. State of NCT of Delhi

30 Apr 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:2188

The Delhi High Court held that substantial compliance with Section 82 CrPC suffices and technical lapses in proclamation issuance do not vitiate framing of charge under Section 174A IPC absent prejudice to the accused.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 82 CrPC Section 174A IPC proclaimed offender proclamation

Sharda Devi v. Union of India & Ors.

29 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; V. Kameswar Rao · 2013:DHC:2055-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of family pension to the widow of a casual employee granted temporary status but not regularized, emphasizing entitlement to pension benefits upon regularization and condemning discriminatory denial.

administrative petition_allowed Significant casual employees temporary status regularization family pension

Commissioner of Police Delhi v. Bhawani

29 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; V. Kameswar Rao · 2013:DHC:7730-DB

The Delhi High Court held that only grave offences involving moral turpitude justify denial of police recruitment, and acquittal does not conclusively establish good character, requiring careful scrutiny of each case.

administrative appeal_allowed (partially), appeal_dismissed (partially), remanded Significant public employment criminal antecedents acquittal moral turpitude

Shri Vinayak Educational Society v. All India Council for Technical Education

29 Apr 2013 · G. S. Sistani

The Delhi High Court quashed AICTE's vague rejection order for extension of approval of courses and directed it to pass a fresh reasoned order following due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant AICTE approval extension of approval administrative order reasoned order

Akhil Bhargava & Ors v. Kare Partners Group India Private Limited

29 Apr 2013 · Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:7404

The Delhi High Court held that review petitions against orders under Section 12(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, are not maintainable and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the arbitrator's impartiality.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 12(3) Section 13 Review petition

GNCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. RAHUL DEV

29 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; V. Kameswar Rao · 2013:DHC:2115-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision allowing overlapping experience and diploma acquisition periods to satisfy eligibility criteria for a teaching post, dismissing the petition challenging this interpretation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant essential qualifications experience requirement overlapping experience diploma

Delhi Jal Board v. Bhagwati Prasad

29 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; V. Kameswar Rao · 2013:DHC:2114-DB

The Delhi High Court held that no additional pay is admissible for holding current charge of another post under FR 49(v), setting aside the CAT order granting higher pay to the respondent.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Fundamental Rule 49(v) current charge additional pay officiating promotion

Commissioner of Police v. Mukesh Kumar; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Mandeep; Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors v. Haripal Arya; Commissioner of Police Delhi and Anr v. Bhawani

29 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; V. Kameswar Rao · 2013:DHC:2119-DB

The Delhi High Court held that denial of government employment based on criminal antecedents must consider the nature of offence, manner of acquittal, and suppression of information, balancing public interest with individual rights.

administrative appeal_allowed (partially), appeal_dismissed (partially), remanded Significant public employment criminal antecedents acquittal suppression of information

Smt. Pramod Popli v. Kulachi Hansraj Model School & Ors.

29 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2154

Delhi High Court held that confirmed permanent school employees are entitled to 6th Pay Commission benefits as per the Director of Education's circular and directed payment with interest.

labor petition_allowed Significant 6th Pay Commission school employees Director of Education circular pay benefits