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Shalini Gihar@Shanu Gihar & Anr. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3787

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned delay, holding that death by falling from a moving train due to negligence is an 'untoward incident' entitling dependent sisters to compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Mahavir and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4038-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit certified street vendors to continue vending at designated places subject to compliance with statutory terms and conditions.

administrative petition_allowed

Emechere Maduabuchkwu v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail cannot be detained in a detention centre without due process and directed release with appropriate restrictions under the Foreigners Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rohit Singh Rathore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3790-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an amendment to selection criteria issued after declaration of results cannot be applied retrospectively, directing the respondents to consider petitioners’ cases under the original rules.

administrative petition_allowed

Om Prakash v. Sant Singh Bal; Jagdish Chander v. Sant Singh Bal

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's closure of defendants' evidence based on incorrect assumptions and COVID-19 related delays, directing completion of evidence recording within two months.

civil appeal_allowed

Home Credit India B.V. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2 1 1, International Taxation New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4238-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for lack of proper application of mind and remitted the matter to the Assessing Officer for a fresh exercise with procedural safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed

Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3753

The Delhi High Court held that disputes under an insurance policy with contested liability issues are arbitrable and appointed an arbitrator, emphasizing limited court interference at the Section 11 stage.

civil appeal_allowed

Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3798

The Delhi High Court directed RBI to implement beneficiary name lookup facilities for payment systems by June 2024 to prevent payments to infringing domain name registrants and emphasized compliance by domain name registrars with Indian court orders.

civil other

Nihal Singh v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3820-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to undergo a fresh medical examination after tattoo removal and directed consideration for appointment in BSF if found fit.

administrative petition_allowed

Babu Ram v. Budh Singh

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3887

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide need grounds under the DRC Act, rejecting the tenant's claim of alternate accommodation and directing payment of use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Rajendra Sahni v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4044-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at his designated site under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, subject to compliance with the certificate's terms.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jagdish Sahu and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4045-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit street vendors holding valid certificates under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, to continue vending subject to compliance with prescribed terms and conditions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mewa Lal Mahto v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3706-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the illegality of suspension extended beyond 90 days and remanded to the Tribunal to decide whether the suspension period should be treated as on duty.

administrative appeal_allowed

Saurabh and Anr v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3828-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to reconsider the petitioners' examination answers through an expert Board whose decision shall be final, disposing of the petition challenging the recruitment result.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust & Ors. v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3707-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of transferring income tax assessments under Section 127 for coordinated investigation despite the faceless assessment scheme, dismissing challenges to such transfers without prior CBDT approval.

tax petition_dismissed

Mohinder Singh Suhag v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3815-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations regarding pay and pension fixation within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of such claims.

constitutional other

Prakash P M and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3817-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking Old Pension Scheme benefits to CRPF personnel as the issue was already decided by a Central Government Notification and covered by a larger batch of cases.

constitutional petition_dismissed

M/S BRANDAVAN FOOD PRODUCTS v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award enforcing a minimum 10% license fee increase upon renewal under the Commercial Catering Policy 2010, dismissing appellants' challenge based on the Master License Agreement and limiting interference under the Arbitration Act.

commercial appeal_dismissed

Zydus Wellness Products Ltd v. Revant Himatsingka & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:3772

The Delhi High Court accepted a defendant's undertaking to remove allegedly disparaging social media videos and directed platforms to take down such content upon notification, disposing of the suit without further adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Deepak Beri v. Atul Beri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2023 · 2023:DHC:4797-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the substitution of Atul Beri as the sole legal representative of the deceased plaintiff, excluding Deepak Beri due to conflict of interest, and dismissed the appeal challenging the review order.

civil appeal_dismissed