Delhi High Court

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PMV Maltings Pvt Ltd v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 19(1) & Anr.

20 Feb 2025 · Yashwant Varma; Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar

The Delhi High Court held that the restriction on aggregate depreciation claims under the Fifth Proviso to Section 32(1) of the Income Tax Act applies only in the year of demerger, allowing depreciation on goodwill in subsequent years and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant depreciation goodwill Section 32 Income Tax Act Fifth Proviso

Ishwar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

19 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:781-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits must run from the date benefits were due and remanded the matter to the CAT Chairman to ensure uniformity in the rate of interest awarded.

administrative other Significant retiral benefits interest on delayed payment Central Administrative Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Bijender Singh

19 Feb 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:1024-DB
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The Delhi High Court clarified that its confirmation of a 12% interest rate payable by MCD on delayed retiral dues shall not bind the Central Administrative Tribunal in related remanded cases.

administrative petition_allowed Procedural Municipal Corporation of Delhi rate of interest delayed payment retrial dues

BLS Infrastructure Ltd. v. Rajwant Singh & Ors.

19 Feb 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:1122
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The Delhi High Court held that a suit cannot be decreed without trial under Order XII Rule 6 CPC unless the defendant's admission is clear, unambiguous, and unequivocal, and directed the suit to proceed to trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC admission clear and unequivocal discretionary power

Cabrin Joseph v. Govt.

19 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging assault and molestation, holding that the FIR disclosed prima facie offences requiring investigation and trial and was not a mere counterblast.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC counterblast FIR molestation Section 354 IPC

Union of India v. Mayank Rastogi

19 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2025:DHC:1150

The Delhi High Court granted a conditional stay of eviction till 15.04.2025 based on an undertaking by the tenants to vacate the premises peacefully and pay dues, with the landlord waiving claims for damages.

property appeal_allowed eviction order stay of eviction interim relief undertaking

Ateesh Agarwal v. Union of India

19 Feb 2025 · Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2025:DHC:1120-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Income Tax Department to investigate alleged illegal cash transactions related to a matrimonial dispute, holding no statutory duty arose to act on the complaint.

constitutional petition_dismissed Article 226 mandamus Income Tax Department Section 296ST Income Tax Act

Mohamed Shamiuddeen v. Commissioner of Customs

19 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:1079-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that detention of goods without issuance of a valid show cause notice and hearing is unlawful, setting aside the detention based on an invalid standard form waiver.

administrative petition_allowed Significant show cause notice waiver natural justice detention of goods

State of NCT of Delhi v. Beer Singh & Ors.

19 Feb 2025 · Sanjeev Narula · 2025:DHC:1244
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an acid attack case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, lack of independent witnesses, procedural lapses, and inconclusive medical evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible and corroborated evidence for conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant acid attack sole witness testimony benefit of doubt independent witnesses

Nar Singh Shah v. State

19 Feb 2025 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2025:DHC:1250
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a financial fraud case subject to strict conditions and payment of outstanding amounts, emphasizing compliance with court undertakings and pending Supreme Court review.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC financial fraud cheating

Chanchal Mittal v. Union of India & Ors

19 Feb 2025 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:1046-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation despite disposal of related litigation.

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

Makhinder Chopra v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi

19 Feb 2025 · Prathiba M. Singh; Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:1162-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that detention of a foreign tourist's gold chain without proper show cause notice and hearing under Section 124 of the Customs Act is unlawful and ordered its release.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Baggage Rules, 2016 show cause notice personal hearing

Dalip Singh v. Durga Prasad Sharma

19 Feb 2025 · Tara Vitasta Ganju, J. · 2025:DHC:1592

The Delhi High Court held that title disputes cannot be adjudicated in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the eviction order, directing him to pursue ownership claims through a civil suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction proceedings landlord-tenant relationship title dispute Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

Asha Ram Nehra v. Commissioner of Police and Anr.

19 Feb 2025 · Rekha Palli; Manoj Jain · 2025:DHC:1067-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that retrospective reduction of pay and recovery without issuing a show cause notice violates natural justice and directed prospective refixation with refund of recovered amounts.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay fixation retrospective pay reduction show cause notice principles of natural justice

M/S ASL RECYCLING CO. v. M/S VANI INTERNATIONAL

19 Feb 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:1198-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a summary judgment in favor of the respondent in a commercial suit for recovery, holding that the appellant had no real prospect of successfully defending the claim and no compelling reason existed for a trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant summary judgment Order XIII-A CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015 debit notes

Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Feb 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:1055-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to expeditiously consider and decide the petitioner's request for release from government service to join new employment, preventing loss of opportunity.

administrative petition_allowed No Objection Certificate technical resignation early release from service government employment

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sapna & Ors.

19 Feb 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:1068

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award recognizing the deceased's father as a dependent and affirmed income assessment based on credible documentary evidence despite lack of conclusive proof.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim dependency father as dependent Sarla Verma

Sqn Ldr Mohd Aqib v. Union of India & Ors.

19 Feb 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:1050-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Armed Forces Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over posting orders under Section 3(o) of the AFT Act, directed expeditious decision on the Court of Inquiry report, and refused interim relief against the petitioner's posting.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 Section 3(o) posting orders pre-mature separation

M/S HITACHI PAYMENTS SERVICES PVT LTD & ANR. v. SH. SHREYANS JAIN & ANR.

19 Feb 2025 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2025:DHC:1062-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Section 8 application for arbitration is not maintainable if filed after the expiry of the statutory period for filing the written statement and after the defense has been struck off by the trial court.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 8 Arbitration and Conciliation Act written statement striking off defense limitation

Meenu v. Azad Chauhan; Raj Rani Arora; United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

19 Feb 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:1073
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of income based on skilled wages and upheld functional disability at 30%, while maintaining interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement functional disability loss of earning capacity