Delhi High Court

46,774 judgments

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Kumar Karan v. Usha Rani Sharma

23 Oct 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:8428

A revision petition challenging an eviction order becomes infructuous and is liable to be dismissed once possession of the premises is legally restored to the landlord through execution proceedings.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 19 Section 25-B(8)

Sudershan Kumar v. Suresh Kumar Gupta

23 Oct 2024 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8467

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the bona fide requirement for possession to establish a modern dental clinic was proved and the trial court's dismissal was perverse.

property appeal_allowed Significant bona fide requirement eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e)

Balram @ Ballu v. Sanjay & Anr

23 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8527

The High Court held that the offending vehicle was driven rashly and negligently despite the injured's suicidal attempt, setting aside the Tribunal's award and remanding for compensation determination.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 rash and negligent driving Medical Legal Case (MLC) eyewitness testimony

M/S B.E. BILLIMORIA AND COMPANY LIMITED v. ASHOK KHANNA

23 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8530

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of a 330-day delay in filing a revision petition due to unsatisfactory explanations and inconsistent reasons for the delay.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Limitation Act 1963 Section 5 Section 151 CPC

Divya Bhaskar and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

23 Oct 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:8497

The Delhi High Court held that B.Ed. is not an essential qualification for Assistant Teacher posts under applicable Recruitment Rules and validated appointments made pursuant to a corrigendum excluding B.Ed. candidates, quashing the DoE's order declaring such appointments null and void.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Assistant Teacher Recruitment Rules B.Ed. qualification Corrigendum

KAD HOUSING PRIVATE LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE 6 DELHI

23 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8214-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening a tax assessment for AY 2015-16 beyond the ten-year limitation period prescribed under pre-amendment law is invalid, quashing the notice issued under Section 148.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act 1961 Section 148 Section 149(1) reopening of assessment

The Commissioner of Income Tax v. Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pet. Ltd.

23 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8234-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the assessee must be given an opportunity to rebut treaty shopping allegations before invoking Section 263 to revise an assessment order.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 263 Income Tax Act Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Treaty Shopping Permanent Establishment

ACROPOLIS REALTY PVT. LTD v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 1-1, DELHI & ANR

23 Oct 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2024:DHC:8220-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act is deemed issued only upon dispatch, and reassessment proceedings initiated beyond the three-year limitation period without valid extension are invalid.

tax petition_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 148A Section 149(1)(a) limitation period

Saddeekan Begum v. Bharati Axa General Insurance Co Ltd

23 Oct 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:8695

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that rash and negligent driving was proved by credible eyewitness and medical evidence, setting aside the Tribunal's conversion of the claim to Section 163A and remanding for fresh compensation determination under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

motor_vehicle_accident_compensation appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Section 166 Section 163A rash and negligent driving

Ram Babu Mahto v. Bank of India

23 Oct 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J.

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging Bank of India's policy denying subsidised accommodation to officers transferred on their own request, holding that acceptance of transfer conditions precludes entitlement to such benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed subsidised accommodation transfer on request Bank of India policy Inter-Office Memorandum 07.10.2017

Ashok Kumar Yadav and Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

23 Oct 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:8778

Delhi High Court directs autonomous MAIDS to grant contractual nursing staff pay fixation and allowances from November 2012 as per departmental order, affirming equal pay and rejecting unjustified delay.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contractual employees pay fixation office order 19.11.2012 autonomous institution

Krishan Yad Gaur v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

23 Oct 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:8244

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder and arms offences, holding that prima facie serious allegations and the gravity of the offence preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 302 IPC heinous offence prima facie evidence

Sh Anmol Mehta and Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr

23 Oct 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8232

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the discretionary power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers of High Court

Pawan Kumar and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

23 Oct 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8233

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation between the married parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act

Ishwer Singh & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

23 Oct 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:8227

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR amicable settlement inherent powers of High Court

Devaki Nandan v. Union of India

23 Oct 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8223-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's claim for increment in light of the Supreme Court's decision within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Article 226 increment service claim Supreme Court decision

Rit Ram Sharma v. Union of India

23 Oct 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8222-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for increment in light of a Supreme Court ruling and decide it within eight weeks by passing a reasoned order.

administrative petition_allowed Article 226 increment claim Supreme Court decision reasoned order

Nishant Kumar Sinha & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Oct 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:8231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order denying continuation of temporary nursing personnel's services beyond contract period, holding that protective directions given were adequate relief.

administrative petition_dismissed temporary service continuity of service Central Administrative Tribunal preference in engagement

Ram Niwas v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax & Anr

23 Oct 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:8154-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside retrospective cancellation of GST registration for lack of reasons and violation of natural justice, restoring the petitioner's registration while allowing recovery proceedings to continue with due process.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Section 29 CGST Act retrospective cancellation natural justice

SMC Nova Estate Private Limited v. Surya Marketing Company

23 Oct 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:8194

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's closure of the defendant's right to cross-examine and lead evidence due to repeated unjustified adjournments, emphasizing the need for expeditious disposal in commercial litigation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant adjournment cross-examination closure of evidence dilatory tactics