Delhi High Court

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Discovery Communications India v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Special Range - 3, New Delhi

08 Nov 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:8615-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years without failure by the assessee to disclose material facts is invalid and quashed the reassessment notice issued to Discovery Communications India for AY 2011-12.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act reopening of assessment failure to disclose material facts change of opinion

Balaji Steel Trade v. Fludor Benin S.A. and Ors.

08 Nov 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2024:DHC:8711

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the Buyer-Seller Agreement with arbitration clause seated in Benin must be referred to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the plaintiff's suit challenging the arbitration seat and parties.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 45 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement validity seat of arbitration Buyer-Seller Agreement

Amitabh Dassani v. The Registrar, Coop. Societies & Ors

08 Nov 2024 · MANMOHAN, CJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:8648-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s valid Cooperative Society membership and entitlement to allotment of a flat, directing the authorities to complete possession formalities despite residence proof objections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cooperative Society membership residence proof requirement transfer of membership Delhi Cooperative Societies Act

Chain Singh v. Union of India

08 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8659-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation against his transfer within two weeks and declined to grant interim relief, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer order representation medical treatment interview

Bhagwati Cooperative Group v. D.D.A & Anr.

07 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:8612

The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA’s cancellation of a cooperative society’s lease deed based on fraud by former members, emphasizing the society’s distinct legal identity and the need for due process before depriving bona fide members of their rights.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Cooperative Society Lease Deed Cancellation Fraudulent Membership List Delhi Development Authority

M/S LIVGUARD ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SRI VELAVAN BATTERY SERVICE

07 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:8637

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a dealership agreement, holding that pending criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act do not bar arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonoured cheque

Satyendra Singh Sahrawat v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8619-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Director General's Displeasures are not penalties under CCS (CCA) Rules and cannot be considered by the DPC to deny promotion, directing a review of the petitioner's promotion case.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Director General's Displeasure Departmental Promotion Committee Central Civil Services Rules Office Memorandum 2015

Mustaq Ahmad Ansari v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8660-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's transfer request for medical treatment as a representation and decide it lawfully, without expressing any opinion on the merits.

administrative petition_dismissed transfer for medical treatment AIIMS Jodhpur AIIMS New Delhi representation

Achla Kapoor v. The Disciplinary Authority Zonal Manager

07 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8004-DB

The High Court remanded the disciplinary appeal for fresh consideration to determine the competence of the appellate authority, emphasizing that the appellate authority must be senior in rank to the disciplinary authority.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary authority appellate authority competence rank

Rajender Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

07 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8037-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's mechanical dismissal of a departmental enquiry challenge and remanded the matter for proper consideration of merits and contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant departmental enquiry disciplinary proceedings judicial review natural justice

INSP/GD Jagdish Prasad Jat v. Union of India and Ors

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8610-DB

The Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation for pay parity and consequential benefits in light of prior judicial directions, reserving all rights.

administrative other Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination CRPF recruitment pay parity seniority

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Hav/GD Sarwan Singh

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8629-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension benefits to an army veteran whose diabetes was aggravated by service conditions, dismissing the Union of India's challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces tribunal release medical board disability aggravated by service

Ram Singh Saini and Ors v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8620-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for petitioners disqualified on physical standards in CAPF recruitment, allowing them to participate further if found fit.

administrative appeal_allowed Physical Standard Test Chest measurement Height standard Recruitment

Vikki Kumar Paswan v. Union of India & Ors

07 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8584-DB

The Delhi High Court held that multiple bona fide corrections in Aadhaar details cannot alone justify rejection of a candidate’s recruitment in the Indian Coast Guard without holistic verification of all documents.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Aadhaar Card verification Recruitment candidature rejection Indian Coast Guard recruitment Document verification

Nitesh Singh Alias Nitesh & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

07 Nov 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8634

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties under Section 528 BNSS, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 528 BNSS quashing of FIR amicable settlement abuse of process

Nivesh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

07 Nov 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8611

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/354A/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes due to an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 528 BNSS quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute

Ajay Yadav v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Nov 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8632

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354D, and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 528 BNSS quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAUSHAN KUMAR

07 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9328

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging and seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming no contributory negligence and reasonable assessment of disability and damages.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 contributory negligence functional disability compensation assessment

Sita Devi v. Tan Singh Rana

07 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9180

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a Suit for Specific Performance based on an insufficient receipt and barred by limitation, and confirmed that injunction reliefs survive against legal heirs after the original party's death.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Specific Performance Agreement to Sell Receipt as Agreement Limitation

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Yash Aggarwal

07 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9178

The Delhi High Court held that a minor driving without a license is not automatically contributorily negligent and enhanced compensation including future prospects and loss of marriage prospects, while adjusting income and interest rates accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contributory negligence motor vehicle accident minor driver functional disability