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Prashant Kumar Jha & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · CRL.M.C. 4340/2022

The Delhi High Court quashed a decade-old FIR involving allegations of harassment and child labour after the complainant and her guardian expressed no grievance and the parties settled the matter amicably.

criminal petition_allowed

Ravinder Rawat & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5505

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a bona fide settlement and voluntary withdrawal of objections by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Harkrishan Singh v. Pargat Singh

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5504

The Delhi High Court restored a criminal complaint dismissed for non-prosecution due to a clerical error in noting the date and technical filing issues, subject to costs and conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shri Honey Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5629

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and voluntary waiver of claims by the complainant in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vijay Kansal Prop. Aarti Steels v. ITO, Ward 35 (1) Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5676-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices and order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2013-14, holding that reassessment must be based on thorough examination of material beyond Investigation Wing reports and granting liberty for fresh proceedings in accordance with law.

tax appeal_allowed

Dipty Arora & Ors v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5627

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC following a voluntary settlement between parties and the complainant's withdrawal of objections to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. M/S Nokia Solutions and Networks OY

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5483-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that no profits can be attributed to the respondent's permanent establishment in India under the India-Finland DTAA when the respondent records a global net loss.

tax appeal_dismissed

Praveen Aggarwal v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5333

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested and uncontested will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, allowing Letters of Administration to the petitioner.

civil petition_allowed

VK Arora v. Cement Corporation of India

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5271

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a public sector employee in disciplinary proceedings despite delay and procedural lapses, emphasizing evidence on preponderance of probabilities and absence of prejudice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Queen Marry S School v. Kavita Mishra

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5294

The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement awarding monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement to a terminated employee who had attained superannuation.

labor settled

Babita Gulati & Anr. v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5342

Delhi High Court directs electricity authority to grant fresh connection to tenant without landlord's NOC, emphasizing electricity as an essential service and without prejudice to ownership disputes.

administrative petition_allowed

Pankaj v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5284

Bail was denied to the accused found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of ganja under the NDPS Act, as the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the Act were not satisfied.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shyam Bharteey v. Central Board of Film Certification Regional Officer Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5356

The Delhi High Court clarified that appeals against refusal of film certification under the Cinematograph Act now lie before the High Court as Regular First Appeals following abolition of the Appellate Tribunal.

administrative other

Chand Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5285-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to keep the petitioner's transfer order in abeyance till 30.04.2023 on humanitarian grounds considering his wife's medical treatment and children's education.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kalyan Singh Bachhil v. M/s Utility Powertech Limited

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5406-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit for recovery filed beyond three years from the last payment or bill date is barred by limitation, and reminders or undisclosed certification dates do not extend the limitation period.

civil appeal_dismissed

Banarsi Lal v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5266-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Banarsi Lal for murder based on last seen evidence, motive, recovery of the deceased's mobile phone at his instance, and a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the accused's failure to explain the circumstances of death under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

INSP /GD Sandeep Kumar Dubey v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5278-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pay fixation and increments depend on actual appointment date and completion of service period, dismissing a petition seeking pay parity for delayed appointment despite seniority fixed as per merit.

service_law petition_dismissed

Ajay Rawat v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5265-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the BSF dismissal order, holding that the petitioner’s delay was inordinate and the SSFC proceedings were conducted lawfully with limited scope for judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Indian Pilots Guild v. Director General of Civil Aviation

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5355

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Civil Aviation Requirement on psychoactive substance testing for aviation personnel, allowing its implementation with clarifications addressing procedural and fairness concerns.

administrative other

Rubina v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi; Sumit Kashyap; Nishant Kashyap

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court granted Probate of a duly attested and uncontested Will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, confirming its validity and directing issuance of Letter of Administration to the petitioner.

property petition_allowed