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KANTI COMMERCIALS PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8244-DB

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in re-filing and remanded the tax appeal for fresh hearing due to the appellant's lack of opportunity to address a precedent relied upon by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

tax appeal_allowed

Stanley Azuka Ewuzie v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8095

Bail was denied to a Nigerian national accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin and illegally residing in India, with the court directing expeditious trial completion.

criminal appeal_dismissed

H.P. Cotton Textile Mills Ltd v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8354

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration costs not quantified or certified in the arbitral award cannot be claimed in execution proceedings and dismissed the decree holder's second execution petition seeking such costs.

civil petition_dismissed

Jitender Shokeen v. Hitender Kumar Shokeen & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8231-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the transposition of one legal heir as plaintiff in a partition suit but clarified that such transposition does not confer exclusive ownership rights over disputed properties.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Taslim Ali v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8091

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, holding that the victim's minority was proved beyond reasonable doubt and consent was immaterial under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Colonel T.K Chaterjee v. Bhramar Chaterjee

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8090

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to expedite disposal of DV Act appeals and stay proceedings, holding that DV proceedings can continue despite matrimonial settlement and emphasizing compliance with court-imposed conditions.

criminal petition_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IRB Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8291

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's discretion in dismissing the petitioner's application for conducting a fresh O-D Survey, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitration proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anwar Ali v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8493

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from Bank of India service and denial of retiral benefits, holding the disciplinary order valid and pension disqualification lawful.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Satyawati

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8056

The Delhi High Court tentatively fixed use and occupation charges at Rs.8,500 per month for disputed residential premises during the pendency of a tenancy revision petition, subject to final adjudication.

civil other

Sabiha Parveen v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL for illegal construction due to suppression of material facts and abuse of the PIL process, emphasizing the necessity of clean hands and imposing costs on the petitioner.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Central Bank of India v. Shakuntala Devi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8023

The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner's recommendations to exempt a caregiver employee from transfer are recommendatory and the employer must consider them in good faith but retains final authority over transfer decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mahesh Chand Gupta v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:7997-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order limiting re-engagement to prospective effect but allowed the petitioner liberty to claim back wages in fresh proceedings before the Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed

Mohamed Anwar v. National Testing Agency & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:7993-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the final answer key of the NET exam, holding that the examination authority's decision on answer correctness is conclusive and the appellant is not entitled to additional marks for an ambiguous question.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Smt Sapna v. Sub Registrar-IIA & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8020

The Delhi High Court held that a property attached under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944 cannot be transferred or registered without statutory release, and writ jurisdiction cannot override such attachment even in favor of a bona fide purchaser.

civil petition_dismissed

Pooja v. Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8019

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission has discretion to impose penalties under Section 20 of the RTI Act up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000 and is not bound to impose the maximum penalty for each day of delay.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjeev Malik v. Amarjit Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:7999

The Delhi High Court modified an interim order restraining sale of property after the appellant's ownership claims were rejected and dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution.

civil appeal_dismissed

Manish Nailwal v. Directorate General Border Security Force

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8151-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Examination for a recruitment candidate initially found unfit and allowed participation in the recruitment process upon being declared fit.

administrative petition_allowed

M/S Rajender Jaina Tower (P) Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:7987-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a residential leasehold property misused for commercial purposes, holding that restoration is barred without compliance with policy conditions and that possession taken by DDA was lawful.

property appeal_dismissed

Rajeev Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:7996-DB

The High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the administrative APAR grading and held that judicial interference is unwarranted absent malafide or procedural violation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kanika Gupta v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Nov 2023 · 2023:DHC:8086-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL seeking a nationwide vocational training plan for Children with Special Needs, holding that existing policies sufficiently address the concerns and directing strict implementation thereof.

constitutional petition_dismissed