Delhi High Court

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Pavitri Devi and Ors. v. New-Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6978-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of unauthorized street vendors seeking protection to continue vending in no-vending zones, affirming that only licensed or specially permitted vendors may operate pending a fresh vending plan under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant street vending no-vending zone tehbazari license unauthorized vendors

Ajay Chopra v. State

09 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6909

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused purchasers from cheating and forgery charges, holding that no prima facie case existed against them under Sections 420 and 468 IPC at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant framing of charge discharge Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC

Rohit Chauhan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

09 Sep 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J · 2024:DHC:7071-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of DDA Regulations restricting subdivision of plots after 2007 and dismissed the challenge to an internal circular reiterating those regulations, allowing revocation proceedings against a building plan sanctioned in violation thereof to proceed.

property appeal_dismissed Significant internal circular subdivision of plots DDA Regulations 2011 building plan sanction

M/S GATI INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LIMITED v. ASHWANI SAINI & OTHERS

09 Sep 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:7036

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte decree due to invalid and contradictory service of summons, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural rules and rebuttable presumption of regularity under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

civil appeal_allowed Significant service of summons Order IX Rule 13 CPC Order V Rule 17 CPC ex parte decree

MS. XXXX v. The State & Anr.

09 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6913
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The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused under the SC/ST Act due to contradictory evidence, delay in allegations, and lack of prima facie proof of caste-based offence at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant framing of charge discharge SC/ST Act casteist remarks

Court on Its Own Motion v. State

09 Sep 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:6988-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the State must maintain accurate and updated criminal records to protect fundamental rights, directing adherence to SOPs until technological data synchronization is achieved.

criminal other Significant criminal dossier State Crime Record Bureau SCRB Inter-operable Criminal Justice System

Union Public Service Commission v. Rajender Singh

09 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7063-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSC's petition, holding that UPSC's role ends upon forwarding a qualified physically handicapped candidate's case to the concerned Ministry for post allocation, even if the medical board declares unfitness for a specific sub-category.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Physically Handicapped category Engineering Services Examination UPSC role Medical Board fitness

Punjab National Bank & Ors. v. SC Sapra & Ors.

09 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7061-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Punjab National Bank's appeal and upheld the order directing payment of full pension to an employee where the disciplinary authority did not specify any pension deduction.

civil appeal_dismissed pension deduction compulsory retirement Punjab National Bank circular Letters Patent Appeal

Staff Selection Commission and Ors. v. Neha

09 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7059-DB

The High Court directed a fresh medical examination to assess the respondent’s functional fitness for Delhi Police Constable recruitment, emphasizing functional capability over mere medical conditions.

administrative other Significant medical fitness recruitment rules functional capability Review Medical Board

Union of India v. Sh. Shishir Dutt

09 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:7058-DB

The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting further time in contempt proceedings, holding that failure to comply with Tribunal directions on APAR treatment amounted to non-compliance warranting contempt action.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant APAR Departmental Promotion Committee Review DPC Contempt proceedings

COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent

09 Sep 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:6985-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a comprehensive stakeholder consultation on mandatory attendance norms in higher education, balancing educational standards with student welfare and technological changes.

administrative other Significant mandatory attendance legal education Bar Council of India Rules 2008 higher education

M/S PIHU ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES GNCTD

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6912-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of GST registration cannot be withheld solely due to pending assessment or recovery proceedings and directed the tax authorities to process the petitioner’s cancellation application accordingly.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Input Tax Credit Section 29 CGST Act pending assessment

Satish Chand Mittal v. Sales Tax Officer SGST, Ward 25- Zone 1

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6927-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a GST adjudication order for failure to properly serve the Show Cause Notice and denied the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, directing a fresh adjudication.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Section 73 CGST Act Show Cause Notice service of notice natural justice

Sangeeta Bakshi & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6968-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for alternate vending site allotment due to delay and non-compliance, directing petitioners to seek fresh licenses under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative petition_dismissed tehbazari license alternate site allotment delay and laches Street Vendors Act 2014

Rebanta Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd & Anr

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6926-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte injunction against the appellant's use of the trademark 'REBAHEAL', recognizing prior user rights and directing mediation and merits hearing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement prior user rights ex parte injunction Section 12A Commercial Courts Act

M/S Kundan Trading Company v. Pr. Commissioner of Department of Trade & Taxes, Government of NCT of Delhi

09 Sep 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:6914-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to process the petitioner's GST registration cancellation application without withholding it due to pending proceedings, clarifying that cancellation does not absolve prior liabilities.

tax petition_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation Section 29 CGST Act taxpayer liability CBIC circular 26.10.2018

Akash Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6910

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt and financial capacity of the complainant, and dismissed the revision petition.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonor Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Rebuttal of presumption

Anant Rao v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

09 Sep 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:6905

The High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming that admitted cheque signatures raise statutory presumptions which the accused must rebut with evidence, and that service of demand notice by registered post and electronic means is valid.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Presumption under Section 139 NI Act Service of statutory notice

Staff Selection Commission v. Ajay Khatri

09 Sep 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:6939-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order allowing a candidate with a non-visible tattoo to join training, holding that invisible tattoos cannot justify medical rejection in recruitment.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant medical fitness tattoo judicial review Staff Selection Commission

Divine Infracon Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle -18, New Delhi

09 Sep 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja

Reopening of income tax assessment cannot be based solely on the DVO report without the Assessing Officer applying independent mind and forming a bona fide reason to believe escapement of income.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act District Valuation Officer report Reassessment proceedings Reason to believe