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Raj Kumar v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge HQ

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8937

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of a show-cause notice initiating departmental inquiry for alleged corruption, holding that such premature challenge is not maintainable and does not violate principles of double jeopardy.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dilip Kumar Srivastava v. National Capital Region Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8825

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a deputationed officer, holding that transfers are administrative matters not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar Valmiki v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8373

The Delhi High Court held that a life convict without remission is entitled to furlough as an incentive for good conduct, and the petitioner’s rejection for furlough was set aside with directions for release under conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Premanand Prusty v. Smt Sita Devi

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8269

The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order and criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against the petitioner, holding that technical dishonour of a cheque and bank merger do not invalidate liability if payment is not made after legal notice.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sangeeta Sethi v. Union Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8264-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against possession, while granting limited protection to the bona fide purchaser pending final appeal.

civil petition_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Delhi v. M/S Dart Infrabuild (P) Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8236-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating reassessment proceedings due to improper service of Section 148 notice and failure to issue mandatory Section 143(2) notice before assessment.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ajay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a director of the Amrapali Group accused of financial fraud, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations and prolonged pre-trial incarceration justify bail under the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anita Poddar & Anr. v. Duru Malik & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8303

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing additional documents to be brought on record at the replication stage in a civil suit, dismissing the defendants' petition challenging the same.

civil petition_dismissed

Aman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. M/s Orient Lites

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8222

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's challenge that the arbitrator exceeded jurisdiction by including invoices prior to the written agreement, affirming limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhupinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Others

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8238

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Will despite overwriting and cuttings, holding that the testatrix's acknowledgment and attestation complied with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and that unsigned alterations under Section 71 must be ignored.

civil petition_allowed

Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8256-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting non-functional JAG pay scale benefits to an Engineering Officer despite non-classification as organized service, applying the continuing wrong doctrine and relevant Supreme Court precedents.

administrative petition_dismissed

Deepak Kumar Arora v. Surendra Kumar Since Dead Through LRs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8305

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to accept a delayed written statement but condoned the delay subject to costs and strict conditions to ensure the suit proceeds on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed

Neha Gola v. Commissioner of Police and Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8320

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-issuance of admit card for Delhi Police exam, holding the matter non-maintainable before it due to CAT's exclusive jurisdiction and affirming the petitioner's failure to comply with prescribed application timelines.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohd Anwar v. Parvez Ahmad

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8492

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order granting unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that disputed facts raised triable issues requiring a full trial and no jurisdictional error was made.

civil appeal_dismissed

Saraswati Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 22(3)

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8237-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act for lack of tangible material and failure to furnish the basis of 'reason to believe' to the assessee.

tax petition_allowed

Moloy Ghatak v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8262

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of summons and ECIR under PMLA, holding that summons under Section 50 can be issued to any person necessary for investigation, and directed that the petitioner be summoned at the Kolkata office considering his age and status.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Moloy Ghatak v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8262

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of summons issued under Section 50 of PMLA to a non-accused petitioner, refused to quash the ECIR, and directed summons to be served at the ED's Kolkata office with due notice and protection.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Nikhil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8268-DB

The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order reinstating appointment without completed medical review and directed a fresh disability assessment by AIIMS before finalizing service benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Parameeta Singh v. Harsh Vardhan Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8265-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court order granting supervised visitation rights to the father, ruling that the child's welfare justified travel from Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi for monthly visits.

family appeal_dismissed

Vishnu Das v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8263

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, rejecting claims of consensual relationship and unreliable age proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed