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Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax International

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5346-DB

The Delhi High Court held that where no provision for bad debts exists, an assessee is entitled to claim the entire irrecoverable bad debts deduction under Section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, setting aside the Tribunal's disallowance.

tax appeal_allowed

Anil Dutt Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi through Lt. Governer

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5250

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking withdrawal of a corruption case, holding that mere allegations of fabricated evidence without substantial legal questions do not justify pre-trial interference.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bhagwan Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5060-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition denying 2nd ACP benefit to an employee who had not challenged punishments awarded against him, holding that benefits are contingent on impugning adverse service punishments.

service_law petition_dismissed

Surender Singh Taneja v. The State

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5133

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition, compounded the offence under Section 147 of the NI Act upon settlement, set aside the conviction, and directed release of the deposited amount to the respondent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Abhishek Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5099

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under serious IPC offences, holding that compromise between parties does not justify quashing under Section 482 CrPC in non-compoundable cases.

criminal petition_dismissed

CITICORP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SHIV-VANI OIL & GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES LTD

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023

The Delhi High Court held that the Official Liquidator must promptly release leased property belonging to a third-party landlord and pay rent if continuing possession during liquidation, awarding costs for delay.

corporate appeal_allowed

Manjit Kharb v. Sarita

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5220-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce on grounds of cruelty and adultery, setting aside the earlier dismissal of the divorce petition.

family appeal_allowed

STANVAC CHEMICALS INDIA LTD. v. SACHIN PANDEY

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5040

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application alleging breach of injunction by the defendant, holding that mere receipt of purchase orders and presence of marks on a website do not constitute disobedience under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Ashish Garg Proprietor Shri Radhey Traders v. Assistant Commissioner of State Goods and Service Tax Delhi Zone 7 Ward 82

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5151-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be justified and cannot be imposed arbitrarily, directing cancellation effective from the date of business cessation.

tax petition_allowed

Resident Welfare Association Kapashera v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Kapashera & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5187-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal by Resident Welfare Association Kapashera for lack of locus standi against the order permitting installation of gates on a public road, without expressing opinion on the merits.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gannon Dunkerley and Company Ltd v. Doosan Power Systems India Pvt Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5152-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal restraining encashment of an unconditional bank guarantee, reaffirming that only established fraud or exceptional irretrievable harm can justify injunctions against such guarantees.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhogekar Shankul and Ors. v. The State of Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5224

The Delhi High Court set aside the charge framing under Section 395 IPC for dacoity due to insufficient number of accused and remanded the matter for fresh consideration by the trial court.

criminal remanded

Ankita Jain v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5080

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused from Section 313 IPC charges due to insufficient medical evidence linking the accused's actions to the petitioner's miscarriage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Post Master General; Senior Post Master v. Ramesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5159-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a terminated employee to wages under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act during pendency of proceedings challenging his reinstatement, dismissing the employer's appeal.

labor appeal_dismissed

Humanity Life Extension LLC v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5000-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the amendment to Rule 138 of the Patents Rules, holding that the Controller of Patents cannot extend the time for filing National Phase Applications beyond the prescribed period, and dismissed the petition challenging this position.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Vandana Paul v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5048-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's fresh representation for regularization of her Pharmacist post with pay parity within eight weeks.

administrative petition_allowed

Sadique Malik v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5112

The Delhi High Court held that a continuing offence committed by a person who attains majority during its continuance can be tried as an adult, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for juvenile trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sheeba @ Shiva v. Tata AIG Gen. Ins. Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5084

The Delhi High Court upheld the use of UP minimum wages for compensation but corrected the multiplier to 18 for future loss of income in a motor accident claim involving a claimant working in Noida.

civil appeal_allowed

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt Ltd v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5132-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed penalty and demand notices under the Income Tax Act for failure to deduct tax at source on External Development Charges, following a coordinate bench ruling favoring the petitioners.

tax appeal_allowed

GI Staffing Services Private Limited v. Assessment Unit, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi National E-Assessment, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2023 · 2023:DHC:5130-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside penalty and demand notices issued under the Income Tax Act as they emanated from an assessment order previously quashed by the court.

tax petition_allowed