Delhi High Court

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Ravi Parkash Goel v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/Avato, Ward 71, Delhi & Anr.

20 May 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:4205-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and due process, setting aside cancellation from 2017 and fixing it from the date of application in 2022.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Show Cause Notice

M/S BALAJI TILAK METAL AND ALLOYS P. LTD. v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

20 May 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:4147-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GST authorities to provide the petitioner a fair opportunity to join investigation and reconsider suspension of GST registration within a stipulated time, without quashing the suspension outright.

administrative other GST registration suspension Show Cause Notice Anti Evasion Cell fair opportunity

Shri Rishabh Garg v. The HDFC Bank Ltd & Ors.

20 May 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:4760

The Delhi High Court directed creation of two fixed deposits initially for ten years with auto-renewal and lien marking by court order, resolving a dispute over FDR tenure limitations in a divorce settlement.

civil petition_allowed Fixed Deposit Receipt FDR lien marking auto renewal

Vasu Sachdeva v. Bar Council of India

20 May 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4258

The Delhi High Court held that equivalence of foreign law degrees is an academic matter for the Bar Council of India and directed it to consider the petitioner’s representation and communicate a reasoned decision within three weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed equivalence of foreign degree Bar Council of India LL.B. (Hons.) bridge course

Raju v. The State of NCT of Delhi

20 May 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4085

Bail was denied to the accused in a serious abduction and ransom case due to prima facie evidence and risk of influencing the victim, with liberty to reapply after witness examination.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail Section 439 CrPC abduction ransom demand

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Dev Singh

20 May 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:4208

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused in a heroin import case, holding that the Trial Court correctly applied the law including restrictions under the NDPS Act and that statements of co-accused alone were insufficient to deny bail.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail cancellation of bail Section 482 Cr.P.C. Section 37 NDPS Act

Vishal @ Golu v. State NCT of Delhi

20 May 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4097
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The Delhi High Court held that the right to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC read with Section 36A(4) NDPS Act extinguishes upon filing of the chargesheet before the accused applies for bail, dismissing the petitioner's claim for default bail filed after chargesheet submission.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant default bail Section 167(2) CrPC Section 36A(4) NDPS Act chargesheet filing

Kulbhushan Chawla and Ors. v. Veena Chawla and Ors.

20 May 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:4213

The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful settlement agreement resolving a family partition suit over ancestral property, decreeing the suit and disposing of all pending applications.

civil settled partition deed sale deed ancestral property settlement agreement

Kulbhushan Chawla & Ors. v. Kamla Devi Chawla & Ors.

20 May 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:4214

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit by recording a lawful settlement agreement resolving ownership disputes over two properties in Sadar Bazar.

civil appeal_allowed settlement agreement property dispute ownership rights decree

Chander Kanta Pathak v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 May 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:4215

The Delhi High Court exempted the petitioner from furnishing a surety bond in uncontested probate proceedings granted in favor of natural heirs, affirming the discretionary nature of such bonds.

civil petition_allowed Significant probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 surety bond exemption

Shree Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee Regd v. Delhi Development Authority

20 May 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:4120
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The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to formulate and publish clear SOPs for booking Ramleela sites to prevent confusion caused by reliance on third-party lists, restraining bookings until such guidelines are in place.

administrative other Significant Delhi Development Authority Ramleela Sites Standard Operating Procedure Delhi Dharmik Mahasangh

Vineet v. State

20 May 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4092
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention and medical evidence raising doubt about fatal injury caused by the accused, emphasizing that bail decisions should balance liberty rights without delving into evidence merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC prolonged incarceration pre-trial detention

Kapil v. Krishan Lal

20 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4131

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte order, holding that delay caused by the petitioner before and after the COVID-19 pandemic did not justify extension of limitation under Order IX Rule 7 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Order IX Rule 7 CPC ex parte order extension of limitation COVID-19 pandemic

Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai v. Deepak Raj & Anr.

20 May 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the school's appeal and upheld the direction to admit students as per the RTE Act, holding that interim protection against coercive action does not exempt compliance with admission obligations.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Admission to school Interim order Coercive action

Ashok Kumar @ Viney v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

20 May 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:4086
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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case after over seven years of custody, citing failure of eyewitness identification, discrepancies in evidence, and prolonged trial delay.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC murder hostile witnesses

M/S KLD CREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PVT.LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

20 May 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:4259

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated EPC contract after conciliation efforts failed.

other petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 EPC Contract Right of Way

Bilal Ahmad Mir v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi

20 May 2024 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:4113-DB

Delhi High Court reduced life sentences to ten years rigorous imprisonment for appellants convicted under Section 121A IPC and Section 23 UAPA, emphasizing the need to balance gravity of offence with mitigating factors including voluntary plea of guilt and prospects of reform.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 121A IPC Section 23 UAPA plea of guilt sentencing discretion

M/S VOIR INDIA ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. v. M/S POLYBLENDS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

20 May 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4098

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's application, holding that dishonoured cheques and payments constituted acknowledgment of debt extending limitation, and the suit was within jurisdiction and limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act, 1963 Section 18 Limitation Act Acknowledgment of debt Dishonoured cheque

Akshay Choudhary v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.

20 May 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:4080-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a candidate declared unfit due to a tattoo scar, emphasizing the need for healing time post tattoo removal before assessing fitness for CAPF appointment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant tattoo removal medical fitness review medical examination tattoo eligibility criteria

M/S DHAWAN BOX SHEET CONTAINERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S SHREYANSH HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD.

20 May 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022 SCC OnLine Del 3418

The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in invoices remains valid despite a settlement letter, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute, emphasizing limited judicial intervention under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration clause settlement agreement novation Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act