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Harcharan Singh v. Director of Education and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1172

The Delhi High Court dismissed the School's review petition, affirming that denial of defence evidence vitiated the disciplinary inquiry and ordering reinstatement of the petitioner despite delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

OYO HOTELS AND HOMES PRIVATE LIMITED v. DEPUTY/ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX CIRCLE 19(1), DELHI

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1399-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner’s application challenging recovery under Section 220(6) of the Income Tax Act, granting interim relief against coercive recovery pending appeal.

tax petition_allowed

Sanjay Sudan v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1342

The Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot be compelled to pay tax deducted at source not deposited by the employer, nor can the revenue adjust such demand against the assessee's refund under Section 205 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax petition_allowed

Khushbu Rana v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1147

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compassionate employment as not maintainable, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunny Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1234

The Delhi High Court set aside a Lock Out Circular against a guarantor not named as accused, permitting his travel abroad subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation and protection of recovery interests.

criminal petition_allowed

Capt. Mahinder Pal Singh Pujji v. Air India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1163

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition against Air India on maintainability grounds following its privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to privatized entities no longer classified as public authorities.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sarwar Raza v. Ombudsman RBI & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023

The Delhi High Court directed Citibank and RBI to ensure accountability in banking communications and collection practices after Citibank apologized and agreed to reverse disputed charges against the petitioner.

consumer_protection other

Globus Real Infra Pvt Ltd v. Additional Commissioner, CGST Appeals II

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1473-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a GST refund denial case for reconsideration of the impact of a resolution plan terminating a lease agreement on GST liability, affirming that GST liability arises irrespective of non-payment but must be examined in light of insolvency resolution.

tax other

Dilip K Ghosh v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1232

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused in a corruption case, holding that bail should not be granted at the initial stage of investigation where custodial interrogation is necessary and the accused has not fully cooperated.

criminal appeal_dismissed

PALMTREE INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 19(3) DELHI

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1688-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act cannot be initiated on mere suspicion without sufficient material and must comply with natural justice safeguards.

tax appeal_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Victory Realtech Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1700-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's recall of its dismissal order due to non-receipt of hearing notice by the assessee and dismissed the revenue's appeal for lack of substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sonu Verma v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1121

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case, holding that presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act is subject to trial and bail can be granted if no risk of tampering or influencing witnesses is shown.

criminal appeal_allowed

Taranjeet Singh Bagga v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1148

The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under Section 447 Companies Act who was not arrested during investigation but taken into custody post summons, clarifying that stringent bail bars under Section 212(6) do not apply in such cases per Supreme Court precedent.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramakant Shandilya v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1160

The Delhi High Court directed the Container Corporation of India Limited to decide the petitioner's pending service appeal against removal within six weeks by passing a reasoned order.

service_law appeal_allowed

CT/CD Siddant Sindhu v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1181-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to forward the petitioner's appeal to the competent authority and restrained coercive action pending its decision, holding that returning the appeal was improper.

administrative appeal_allowed

Capt. Gurdeep Singh Tiwana & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1162

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions against Air India Limited are not maintainable post-privatization as it ceases to be a 'Public Authority' under Article 12, dismissing the petitions while allowing the claimants to seek remedies in appropriate forums.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shiwang Tripathi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1184-DB

The Delhi High Court held that apprentices without a contractual obligation for employment under Section 22(2) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, have no right to absorption as regular employees, and non-absorption does not amount to discrimination.

labor appeal_dismissed

M. A. Ansari v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1133-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed pensionary benefits to a dismissed Air Force personnel recognizing his long service and exceptional circumstances despite statutory bar on pension post dismissal.

administrative petition_allowed

Prabhat Das v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1128-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalty imposed on a CISF constable for non-disclosure of arrest, holding that police intimation and acquittal negate the charge of concealment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Asif Sammi v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1132

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding the dying declaration reliable and supported by corroborative evidence, and emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of witness tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed