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Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt. Teghjeet Singh Malhotra & Another

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023

The Delhi High Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move family law matters from the Family Court, holding that mere apprehension of bias without reasonable justification does not warrant transfer.

family petition_dismissed

Niharika Singh v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8388-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to defer her transfer till the end of the academic session due to her children's education but upheld the transfer order directing her to join the new posting thereafter.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajni Bahl LRs v. Arun Kumar Nayyar

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8370

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming the landlord’s bonafide requirement and subjective choice of suitable premises, while limiting the court’s revisional jurisdiction to legality and jurisdictional errors.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Malhotra & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8374

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC for death by negligence after settlement and compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing where conviction is improbable and ends of justice so require.

criminal appeal_allowed

AERO CLUB v. M/S SAHARA BELTS

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8423

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit 'WOODLAND' products, awarding damages and costs to the trademark owner based on unchallenged evidence of deliberate infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Broadways Overseas Limited v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8533

The Delhi High Court directed refund of Terminal Excise Duty paid under the Foreign Trade Policy along with 6% interest, following Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents striking down the TED provisions.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. M/S APCON India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8704-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on the ground that the petition under Section 34 was barred by the mandatory 120-day limitation period, reaffirming that courts cannot condone delay beyond this period.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -3 v. Devata Tradelink Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8711-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's deletion of a Section 14A disallowance exceeding exempt income, affirming that such disallowance cannot surpass exempt income and rejecting a new ground based on Section 36(1)(iii) not raised in appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed

Shri Naresh Kumar v. The Wire & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8381

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining publication of a defamatory article and related social media posts against the Chief Secretary of Delhi, emphasizing protection of reputation against reckless and unsubstantiated allegations.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak Modi v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 46 (1) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8707-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act require an oral hearing before passing an order, setting aside the impugned order for non-compliance and directing a fresh hearing.

tax appeal_allowed

Ram Pal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8390-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful exemption from GRAP III restrictions permitting demolition of unauthorized constructions without further rehabilitation, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mohit Goel v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:9116

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Mohit Goel in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC due to serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and failure to comply with bail conditions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sterlite Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:9161

The court held that statutory amalgamation transfers rights and liabilities by operation of law, not assignment, allowing substitution of the petitioner’s name in arbitration proceedings despite contractual assignment restrictions.

civil appeal_allowed

Umesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8809

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a Scientist to a non-R&D post, holding that transfer is an incident of service and courts will not interfere absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ramesh Chandra Kalra v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8359-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refund of stamp duty must be allowed if the application is filed within six months of the stamp paper being spoiled, not from the date of purchase, and directed refund with interest accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Vermeet Singh Taneja v. Jasmeet Kaur

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8387-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to transfer a minor child to a different school, holding that the child's welfare and settled academic environment near the mother’s residence are paramount.

family appeal_dismissed

Mangal Krishna v. National Medical Commission & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:322

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his writ petition and apply afresh for eligibility to appear in the FMGE under revised NMC guidelines, directing expeditious consideration of the fresh application.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hemica Rani Singh v. National Medical Commission & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2023 · 2024:DHC:4699

The Delhi High Court held that an Indian citizen must obtain an Eligibility Certificate prior to admission to a foreign medical course to be eligible for FMGE, and rejected the petitioner's post-facto application for such certificate after obtaining an MD degree abroad.

administrative petition_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 21 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and wrongful confinement of a minor girl, holding that the credible testimony of the victim alone suffices to sustain conviction under Sections 366, 342, and 506 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Varun Goel v. Govt of N.C.T through S.H.O. PS Hari Nagar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8385-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of a minor child in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to approach the Family Court.

family petition_dismissed