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Anil Kumar Anand v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2865-DB

The Delhi High Court held that UTI AMC, a limited company without governmental control, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction and dismissed the appellant's service-related writ petitions accordingly.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Arun Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2839-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order dismissing the contempt petition, holding that the UPSC complied with the Tribunal's directions by provisionally including the petitioner in the IAS Select List due to a prior charge sheet, and clarified the limited scope of contempt jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Hemlata & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2854

The Delhi High Court modified the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum considering COVID-19 delays, while upholding the award against deduction for compassionate employment benefits.

civil appeal_allowed

Jaspal Singh Reyatt v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2922

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a property-related forgery and cheating case, holding that custodial interrogation is not justified in a primarily civil dispute based on documentary evidence and emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed

Asha Rani v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2883

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the closure of a suicide abetment case, holding that mere mention in a suicide note without proximate causal acts or mens rea is insufficient to proceed under Section 306 IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of I Tax (Central)-II v. M/s Trent East West LPG Bottling Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2827-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Income Tax Settlement Commission's order granting settlement and immunity to the assessee, holding that the requirement of full and true disclosure under Section 245C was satisfied despite inconsistent stands, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the settlement.

tax petition_dismissed

Jamia Millia Islamia v. Sh. Vikas

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2846

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Tribunal's award holding the termination of a probationer without inquiry and retrenchment benefits illegal, directing reinstatement with 50% back wages and dismissing the writ petition challenging the award.

labor petition_dismissed

Sanjay Verma v. State Through SHO & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2899-DB

The Court dismissed the writ petition seeking custody of a major wife who voluntarily chose to stay with her parents, holding that Habeas Corpus cannot be used to override her free will.

family petition_dismissed

Ram Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2884-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 376 IPC and POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to 10 years considering his age, remorse, and period already served.

criminal appeal_allowed

Satyendra Nath Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2918-DB

The Delhi High Court held that departmental proceedings against a retired government servant must be instituted within four years of the alleged misconduct, quashing a charge framed beyond this period while allowing other independent charges to proceed.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ganapa Kalyan Kumar v. Indian Coast Guard & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2848-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to participate in a recruitment exam due to delay and laches, holding that relief cannot be granted after subsequent exam stages have commenced.

administrative petition_dismissed

Life Insurance Corporation of India and Anr. v. Erina Michael

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2875-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the order granting promotion ignoring a penalty imposed without inquiry, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after allowing the respondent to challenge the penalty and disciplinary proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed

Saksham Commodities Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 22(1), Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:2836-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act requires incriminating material specifically linked to the assessment years sought to be reopened, and absent such material, the notices and proceedings are illegal and unsustainable.

tax appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Goyal v. Achal Gupta

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:5932

The Delhi High Court directed the arbitrator to dispose of the interim relief application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, maintaining the Court's interim order.

civil petition_dismissed

Unthinkable Solutions LLP v. Droom Technology Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:6185

The Delhi High Court directed the dispute under a Service Agreement to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, leaving all factual and legal issues to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration petition_allowed

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways v. M/S Dilip Buildcon Limited and Mostobudivelnyi Zahin No 112 (Joint Venture)

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:6673

The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation steps were directory, the ICADR validly appointed the petitioner’s arbitrator after default, and dismissed the challenge to the arbitral tribunal’s constitution.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Shri Sihor Ram

Delhi High Court · 09 Apr 2024 · 2025:DHC:397-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the CAT's order that recovery of excess pension payments from a retired employee without notice is impermissible under established Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed

Aabid Khan v. Dinesh and Others

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by accepting expert medical disability evidence and realistic income, emphasizing adequate relief for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities.

civil appeal_allowed

Karikho Kri v. Nuney Tayang

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 289

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order invalidating Karikho Kri's election, holding that non-disclosure of vehicles sold or gifted prior to nomination and non-submission of no dues certificates without outstanding dues do not amount to corrupt practice or substantial defects warranting election annulment.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Maneesha Yadav and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another

Supreme Court of India · 09 Apr 2024 · 2024 INSC 322

The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings against appellants lacking specific material implicating them must be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process, even after charge-sheet filing.

criminal appeal_allowed