Delhi High Court

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Punit Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1259
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused after prolonged pre-trial incarceration without charges being framed, emphasizing that indefinite custody amounts to punishment without trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail prolonged incarceration Section 439 CrPC disclosure statement

Sandhya v. State NCT of Delhi

19 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1245

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a serious offence case after noting the victim turned hostile, lack of specific role attributed to her, and special considerations for women in bail matters.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC hostile witness special consideration for women

Sakshi Hooda v. The Director National Medical Commission and Ors.

19 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3215

The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who passed a subject in the main MBBS exam cannot be penalized for failing the same subject in an unnecessary supplementary exam and directed revision of results and promotion to the next semester.

academic/education petition_allowed MBBS examination passing criteria supplementary examination result revision

Baby Mannat v. Jagannath International School & Anr.

19 Feb 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3511

The Delhi High Court directed admission of an EWS candidate in the next academic year after the respondent school failed to admit the petitioner despite allotment and non-appearance in court.

administrative petition_allowed Economically Weaker Section EWS quota Admission Computerized draw of lots

EM POWER ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1371-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper satisfaction, setting aside a mechanically issued retrospective cancellation order.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act show cause notice

ANHAD IMPEX THROUGH ITS PARTNER & ANR. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WARD 16 ZONE 2 DELHI & ORS.

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1311-DB

The Delhi High Court held that uploading a Show Cause Notice under an inaccessible category on the GST portal does not constitute valid service, and directed re-adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond and be heard.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Section 73 CGST Act Section 169 CGST Act Show Cause Notice

Trans Bharat Aviation Private Limited v. Union of India

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1302-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal’s order on service tax classification, holding that the statutory remedy before the Supreme Court under Section 35L of the Central Excise Act, 1944 must be availed.

tax petition_dismissed Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal service tax classification Section 35L Central Excise Act 1944 writ petition maintainability

RANE BRAKE LINING LIMITED v. SUPERINTENDENT, RANGE-17, CENTRAL GST DIVISION & ANR.

16 Feb 2024 · SANJEEV SACHDEVA; RAVINDER DUDEJA · 2024:DHC:1321-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to procedural infirmities and lack of objective satisfaction, restoring the petitioner's registration.

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

APSHARA GARMENTS PVT. LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICE TAX & ANR.

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of objective grounds and proper notice, restoring the petitioner's registration and remitting the amendment application for reconsideration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant GST registration cancellation retrospective cancellation Section 29(2) CGST Act Rule 21(b) CGST Rules

DELHI POLYMERS v. COMMISSIONER, TRADE AND TAXES & ANR.

16 Feb 2024 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:1323-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction, prior notice, and reasons, and modified the cancellation to take effect from the Show Cause Notice date instead of retrospectively.

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

Prominent Comtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Border Security Force & Anr.

16 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1384

The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from serving mandatory notice under Section 80 CPC in a recovery suit against the government, holding that prolonged inaction by the government fulfilled the notice's objective.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 80 CPC Notice to Government Exemption from notice Recovery suit

Surender Kumar and Others v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others

16 Feb 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1327-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking additional age relaxation beyond the Government's policy, holding that contractual employees are entitled only to the one-time age relaxation granted under valid executive memorandums.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant age relaxation contractual employees Government of NCT of Delhi Office Memorandum

Vijay Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. State of Delhi

16 Feb 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:1605

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and charge framing under Section 376 IPC where the prosecutrix disowned the prosecution and the allegations did not prima facie constitute rape, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC consensual sexual relationship

Sourav Narula v. Naveen Kumar & Anr.

16 Feb 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:1370-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a summary decree for recovery of investment amount in a partnership dispute due to non-condonation of delay.

civil appeal_dismissed summary judgment ex-parte proceedings condonation of delay Order XIIIA CPC

Pulak M. Pandey v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi & Ors.

16 Feb 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1594

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of a writ petition against a sexual harassment inquiry, holding that no error apparent on record existed and that procedural and natural justice requirements were met.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant review petition sexual harassment inquiry Internal Complaint Committee IIT Delhi Rules

Shalendra v. Chairman and Managing Director & Ors.

16 Feb 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1597

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging condonation of a 52-day delay in filing a counter affidavit, holding that the reasons constituted sufficient cause and emphasizing the limited scope of review jurisdiction.

civil petition_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act sufficient cause review petition

Rajendra Prasad Goyal v. Government of NCT of Delhi

16 Feb 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:1435

The Delhi High Court granted probate of the last Will of Late Mr. Umashanker Goyal upon proof of due execution and authenticity by the surviving attesting witness and executor.

civil petition_allowed Probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will execution Attesting witness

Virender Khanna & Associates v. Airports Authority of India

16 Feb 2024 · Prateek Jalan · 2024:DHC:1334

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award that upheld a unilateral modification of consultancy fees by AAI, reaffirming that contract terms cannot be altered without mutual consent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Contract modification Unilateral variation

Suresh Kumar Sharma v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

16 Feb 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:1267

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the conviction of a retired employee for unauthorized retention of a company-allotted flat under Section 630 of the Companies Act, affirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 630 Companies Act Section 452 Companies Act 2013 possession of company property statutory transfer scheme

Sachin Kumar Daksh v. Mamta Gola and Another

16 Feb 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:1215

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order permitting the wife to file a fresh income affidavit in maintenance proceedings, emphasizing the court's discretion to ensure truth and social justice over technicalities.

family petition_dismissed Significant Section 125 Cr.P.C. Family Courts Act, 1984 income affidavit maintenance proceedings