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Jaibhagwan v. Sriram Fertilizers and Chemicals & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3714-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's order referring disputes under a valid arbitration agreement to arbitration, dismissing the appellant's attempt to avoid arbitration by joining non-arbitral parties.

civil appeal_dismissed

Surbhi Garg v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3858

The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions concerning EWS admissions after the respondent school undertook to treat the admissions as regular and permanent, rendering the grievance non-existent.

other petition_allowed

Shrikant Prasad v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3825-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions for the Chief Minister to govern via video conferencing from judicial custody and refused to restrain media or political protests, emphasizing constitutional freedoms and judicial restraint.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Shri Hardeep Singh Safri v. Shri Manav Bajaj

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3777

The Delhi High Court refused interim relief for use and occupation charges pending adjudication of the tenancy status in a pending appeal, directing parties to await the appellate decision.

civil other

Sunayana Sibal & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3869-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to relocate hazardous dairy colonies, enforce licensing and hygiene standards, prohibit harmful practices, and implement a pilot compliance project to safeguard public health and animal welfare.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ankit v. The State

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3724

The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant’s interim bail plea on medical grounds for elective surgery, holding that such bail requires urgent necessity and inadequacy of custodial treatment, especially in serious offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

Satyaveer Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3730-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a driver for concealment of a criminal case, directing reconsideration in light of Supreme Court guidelines requiring objective evaluation of all relevant facts.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rakesh Chopra v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3736-DB

The Delhi High Court held that rejecting deputation solely due to pending Departmental Enquiries is arbitrary but denied appointment as the vacancy was filled, directing age relaxation for future deputation applications.

administrative petition_dismissed

Master Jagrit v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3857

The Delhi High Court held that an EWS candidate found eligible through a computerized draw of lots is entitled to admission under the RTE Act and directed regularization of provisional admission.

constitutional petition_allowed

Balbir Singh Saini and Ors. v. Ganga Dutt Saini and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2006 SCC OnLine Del 649

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interlocutory order on valuation and jurisdiction in a partition suit, holding such orders are not appealable and valuation disputes must be decided at trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Harey Krishna Corporation v. Servotech Power Systems Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 3798

The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation requirement under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act applies prospectively from 20.08.2022 and set aside the dismissal of a suit filed prior to that date for non-compliance.

civil appeal_allowed

Surender Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3728-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a casual daily wager illegally terminated and prevented from working is entitled to wages for the period of wrongful exclusion despite the 'no work no pay' principle.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chandra Goswami v. Dyal Singh College & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3849

The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Expenditure to dispose of the petitioner's representation seeking waiver and reimbursement of excess salary recovery within six weeks, treating the writ petition as a representation under Article 226.

administrative petition_allowed

UP State Bridge Corporation Limited & Anr. v. National Highways and Infrastructure

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3739

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the declaration of the petitioner as a 'Non-Performer' and debarment from bidding, holding that disputes must be resolved through arbitration as per the contract.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Raghunath Piplani and Anr. v. National Buildings Construction Corporation Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3738

Delhi High Court allowed writ petition directing NBCC to refund full amount with interest and compensation to homebuyer deprived of possession due to structural defects, rejecting forum shopping objection under RERA.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunita Goel v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central, Circle 1, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3723-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of ₹1.62 crore as unexplained income under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, holding that the assessee was given adequate opportunity and the delay in proceedings was not unreasonable.

tax petition_dismissed

Reyansh through his Father Subhash Chand Meena v. Directorate of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3766

The Delhi High Court held that admission rights based on a computerised draw of lots are limited to the academic year for which the draw was conducted and do not extend to subsequent years.

administrative petition_dismissed

Raj Sheela Growth Fund (P) Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 21(1), Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3722-DB

In absence of a valid transfer order under Section 127 of the Income Tax Act, a non-jurisdictional Assessing Officer cannot proceed with assessment, and such orders are liable to be quashed.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S Pooja Trading Co. v. Deputy Director of Income Tax (Inv) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3721-DB

The Delhi High Court held that freezing of bank accounts under Section 132(3) of the Income Tax Act cannot exceed sixty days without a valid extension, and ordered immediate defreezing of the petitioners' accounts.

tax petition_allowed

Sonu Sonkar v. The Lt Governor, Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 May 2024 · 2024:DHC:3763

The Delhi High Court held that a convict with a legally wedded wife is not entitled to parole for conjugal relations or procreation with a live-in partner, emphasizing strict adherence to Delhi Prison Rules and disclosure of material facts.

criminal petition_dismissed