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Amrit Pal Singh Gambhir v. Inderjeet Singh Gambhir & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2229

The Delhi High Court allowed Defendant No.2’s application to amend the Written Statement at the initial stage to incorporate estoppel plea and other facts, emphasizing no prejudice and timely completion of pleadings.

civil other

Praveen Jain v. Financial Commissioner and Others

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2119

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking restitution of possession over disputed land, holding that writ jurisdiction is not available for disputed factual issues and parties must approach civil courts for resolution.

property petition_dismissed

Akash Solanki & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2117

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment of additional contractual Cath Lab Technicians, holding that replacement without regular selection was not established as the new posts were additional.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kirpal Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2121

Delhi High Court held that employees of unaided minority schools are entitled to terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th CPC and directed payment with interest, rejecting respondents' contention of withholding benefits.

labor petition_allowed

Bijender Singh Lather v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2277

The Delhi High Court set aside coercive proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against accused who joined investigation post chargesheet, while upholding proclamation against the accused who evaded investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

DR GHANSHYAM CHOURASIYA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2122

The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioner's claim for last increment and retirement benefits in light of binding Supreme Court rulings and dispose of it within six weeks.

administrative other

Sushila Vel v. Airport Authority of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2118

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition on pay anomaly and seniority by directing the Competent Authority to consider the petitioner's representation within six weeks after hearing her.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/s Lumax Auto Pvt Ltd v. Official Liquidator

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2207

The Delhi High Court dissolved M/s Lumax Auto Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 and discharged the Official Liquidator as winding up could not proceed due to lack of assets.

corporate appeal_allowed

Ashok Mehra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2120

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a rejected alternate plot allotment application after finding the Recommendation Committee failed to properly consider official acquisition records and the petitioner’s representation.

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M/S Supreme Enterprises v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Service Tax North Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2242-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper notice, and modified the cancellation date to the actual business closure date.

administrative appeal_allowed

Three Ess Industries v. Commissioner of VAT and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2218-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for statutory interest on delayed VAT refund under Section 42 of the DVAT Act, mandating payment or a reasoned order.

tax petition_allowed

Delhi Development Authority and Anr. v. Surjit Singh and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2051-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing DDA to reckon the respondent's past MES service for pension and ACP benefits despite procedural formalities and an earlier undertaking.

administrative appeal_dismissed

State v. Rohit

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2067

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in her statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bihar State Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation v. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2104

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral Award due to unilateral appointment of the Arbitrator without express written consent and lack of valid consent to the settlement, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Police v. Meena Kumari

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2070-DB

The High Court remanded dismissal without departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b) for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for objective reasons and judicial scrutiny before dispensing with enquiry.

administrative other

Chandani v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2112-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a major daughter living voluntarily with her husband cannot be compelled to return to her parents via habeas corpus petition.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Currymia Foods Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2108

The Delhi High Court held that a company succeeding a sole proprietorship contractor must obtain fresh registration to supply meat to the Army, upholding removal of the predecessor for failure to notify change.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gaurav Kumar v. Nirmal Singh & Ors

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2029

The Delhi High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove rash and negligent driving by the truck driver and that the accident was caused due to the tractor trolley losing control, with contributory negligence by the appellant.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

JAI OPTICAL v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2246-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of personal hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S. Hardicon Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2243-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed service tax audit proceedings to continue but restrained enforcement of any final order pending adjudication of the validity of Rule 5A of the Service Tax Rules, 1994.

tax other