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The Commissioner of Income Tax - 23 v. M/s. Mansukh Dyeing and Printing Mills
The Supreme Court held that crediting revalued assets to partners' capital accounts in a partnership firm constitutes a transfer under Section 45(4) of the Income Tax Act, attracting capital gains tax even without dissolution of the firm.
Gobindapur Academic Ptti v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution, holding that withdrawal on grounds not communicated in show cause notices violates Section 17(1) of the NCTE Act and principles of natural justice.
Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that potential prejudice in other pending suits is not a valid ground for review and that review cannot be used to re-argue decided issues.
M/S Sunehari Bagh Builders Pvt Ltd v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator's jurisdiction is limited to disputes referred by the appointing authority and dismissed the petition seeking arbitration of additional claims not previously referred to the Dispute Resolution Committee or arbitrator.
MS STRATEGIC INFRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MS ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD
The Delhi High Court condoned an 11-day delay in refiling an arbitration petition and upheld the arbitral award, affirming the tribunal's contractual interpretation and factual findings on liability and dues.
Naresh C. Dhawan v. Union of India
Delhi High Court held that in-situ promotions for Scientists must be granted retrospectively from the date the Assessment Board was to meet, regardless of superannuation before the meeting.
Maya Devi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Maya Devi in a Section 304/34 IPC case involving homicidal death, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and evidence against her.
Prabhakar Pokhriyal v. Surendra Singh Cheema & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s order managing the hearing of stay and restoration applications, holding that the stay application survives only for monetary claims and that case management decisions of trial courts are not ordinarily interfered with under Article 227.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra v. Parmod Kumar Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order striking off the defendant's written statement for delay beyond the maximum permissible period, holding that ignorance of law or counsel's failure does not justify condonation of delay under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC.
Naresh Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer without notice under Regulation 9(a)(i) is lawful, and extension of probation beyond two years does not result in automatic confirmation absent fitness and formal confirmation.
Ateet Bansal v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL alleging police inaction against sex rackets operating under massage parlours, holding that police had taken necessary steps and directing continued vigilance.
Manoj Sharma v. Kirori Mal College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner's recommendations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act do not override college rules on staff quarters allotment, dismissing the petition seeking accommodation for the petitioner on medical grounds.
Alok Kumar Verma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging transfer orders of a retired IRSE officer, holding that the petitioner failed to prove mala fide exercise of power and that transfers made in public interest are not ordinarily interfered with by courts.
Union Public Service Commission v. Dr. Venkateshwaran V & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the Selection Board can assess candidate suitability and set aside the Tribunal's direction of appointment, remanding the matter for fresh evaluation.
Shampa Ghosh v. Alok Kumar Dey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' applications to reject the plaint in a partition suit, holding that disputed issues including Will validity and prior suit involvement require trial and that court fees paid was proper.
Naval Kishore Dixit v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to decide the petitioner's pending resignation application within two weeks and allowed the petitioner liberty to seek extension for joining the MD course.
Ram Phool v. PO, Labour Court-VII & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a driver by Delhi Transport Corporation after a fair domestic enquiry where the petitioner admitted guilt and failed to challenge the enquiry officer’s evidence.
PVR LIMITED v. IMPERIA WISHFIELD PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration agreement survives termination of the main contract and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes over refund of security deposit.
State v. Mohd. Javed Nasir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's discharge of accused under Section 376 IPC, holding that a Section 164 CrPC statement disclosing rape suffices to frame charges despite discrepancies in the FIR or medical report.
TPS Infrastructure Limited v. Ranchi MSW Pvt Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement due to COVID-19 limitation extensions and referred the dispute to arbitration under the contract's arbitration clause, dismissing the suit against a non-party.