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Sanjay Raghunath Piplani and Anr v. National Buildings Construction Corporation Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:725

The Delhi High Court directed NBCC to pay interim rent to petitioners denied possession of flats due to structural defects, affirming the developer's continuing obligation to provide accommodation or refund after full payment.

civil other

Dr. Ranjit Kumar Gupta v. Employees State Insurance Corporation

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:755

The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a writ petition challenging refusal of extraordinary leave after the petitioner completed the course and resumed duty.

administrative petition_dismissed

INDO LAMINATES PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSESSMENT UNIT, INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:879-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the faceless assessment notices and order for failure to provide the petitioner a minimum seven-day response period as mandated under the SOP framed under Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and allowed a fresh assessment.

tax appeal_allowed

Minor A v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:724

Delhi High Court allowed termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a 13-year-old sexual assault victim, prioritizing her best interests and directing government funding.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S SPECIAL CABLES PVT. LTD. v. CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:671-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a unit entitled to and ultimately availing Area Based Exemption under Central Excise Notification before GST rollout qualifies as an 'eligible unit' for budgetary support under the GST regime scheme, despite having paid duty under protest.

administrative petition_allowed

Wakf Khan Bahadur Nawab Abul Hasan Khan v. Ishwari Prasad Chaturvedi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:783

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order closing cross-examination of a key witness and granted the petitioners an opportunity to cross-examine afresh to ensure a fair trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Shanta Beri

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:806

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and limiting tenant's ability to raise speculative defenses without cogent evidence.

property appeal_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Santosh Kumar Singh

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:728

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award assessing the claimant's functional disability at 29% for compensation of future loss of earning capacity despite a 57% physical disability, dismissing appeals by both insurer and claimant.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Ralhan Construction Company

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:679

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the appellant was responsible for obtaining the completion certificate and that the award did not suffer from any jurisdictional error or patent illegality warranting interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

East India Hotels Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Central GST, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:670-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-revenue private use of an imported aircraft does not qualify as non-scheduled air transport service under Customs Notification conditions, denying customs duty exemption.

tax appeal_dismissed

Ram Shani v. Central Warehousing Corporation

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:753

The Delhi High Court held that a voluntary retiree is not entitled to ex-gratia payments from the Benevolent Fund Trust and is entitled to 6% interest on delayed retirement benefits payments.

civil petition_dismissed

Scindia Potteries & Servics Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:1292

The Delhi High Court held Respondent no.1 guilty of contempt for willfully breaching court undertakings and obstructing execution of possession decree, sentencing him to imprisonment and fine.

civil conviction_upheld

Swarovski India Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:983

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment and penalty orders issued under an obsolete PAN, directing the Assessing Officer to provide the petitioner an opportunity to file objections and pass a speaking order in accordance with procedural fairness under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed

Devesh Kumar v. Air India Limited and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:752

The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization as it ceased to be a public authority under Article 12.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pinky Singh v. Moti Ram Memorial Girls Senior Secondary School & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:751

The Delhi High Court directed the school to convene a promotion committee and consider the petitioner for promotion to Lecturer (Physics) from 2012, holding that eligible feeder cadre employees must be promoted despite reservation roster constraints to avoid prolonged vacancies.

labor appeal_allowed

Just Dial Limited v. M/S Local Search Solutions Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · CS(COMM) 252/2022

The Delhi High Court decreed the suit based on the defendants' binding undertaking to remove the plaintiff's unauthorized data and trademarks from their platforms, resolving the dispute without costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Sujit Saurabh v. High Court of Delhi Registrar General

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:764-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the performance grades and Annual Confidential Remarks of a judicial officer for 2017-2019, rejecting his challenge and emphasizing lawful appraisal procedures and prospective implementation of the Sujata Kohli judgment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Atul Gupta v. Bharat Bhushan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:782

The Delhi High Court set aside a mechanical grant of leave to defend in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, directing the trial court to reconsider the bona fide need issue after proper application of mind.

civil other

Consortium of Sudhir Power Projects Ltd. and Sudhir Gensets Ltd. v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:844-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a taxpayer is entitled to interest on delayed VAT refund from the date refund became due, excluding any delay attributable to the taxpayer, and directed the tax authorities to process the interest claim accordingly.

tax petition_allowed

Sentec India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2023 · 2023:DHC:845-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a request to implement an appellate order for refund of Extra Duty Deposit is not a fresh application barred by limitation and directed the Customs authorities to process the refund claim accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed