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S.P. Singh and Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental promotees appointed against substantive vacancies are entitled to seniority from the date of initial appointment including probation period, but promotees appointed against direct recruits' quota vacancies are not, thereby upholding the seniority list challenged by the petitioners.
GPL-RKTCPL JV v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi
The Delhi High Court framed key legal questions on territorial jurisdiction in faceless income tax assessments and referred the matter to a larger bench for authoritative resolution.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Rishikesh Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for penalty proceedings under Section 275(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act begins from the date the Assessing Officer initiates penalty proceedings in the assessment order, not from the issuance of Show Cause Notices by the prescribed authority, and upheld the ITAT's order deleting penalty orders passed beyond this limitation.
Sh. Chander Bhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that strict liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act applies to a passenger's death due to falling from a train, allowing compensation despite absence of a ticket, and remanded the matter for quantification.
Bharti Babbar v. Amit Babbar
The Delhi High Court allowed a transfer petition under Section 24 CPC to consolidate multiple related family law cases pending before different courts into a single Family Court for efficient adjudication.
National Financial Reporting Authority v. BSR & Associates LLP
The Delhi High Court partially allowed NFRA's appeal by modifying the interlocutory order to preserve status quo and allow proceedings subject to court approval of any orders.
Hari Om v. RST Semiconductors Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing an appeal and disposed of the appeal and winding up petition based on a settlement between the parties involving payment and withdrawal of the petition.
NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY v. GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed Nokia's application for interim deposit of FRAND royalties by Oppo under Order XXXIX Rule 10 CPC, holding that no clear admission of liability was established and that complex SEP issues require full adjudication.
National Financial Reporting Authority v. Akeel Master
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim order allowing NFRA to continue proceedings but restraining enforcement or publication of any orders without prior court approval, preserving parties' rights pending final adjudication.
Ajay Gupta (HUF) v. Income Tax Officer
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, holding that reassessment is justified where credible information indicates escapement of income through accommodation entries.
Sanjay Sharma v. Government of Punjab and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pension and terminal benefits cannot be withheld indefinitely without initiated proceedings and directed release of dues to a retired employee despite pending audit objections.
Ravinder Kumar Aggarwal v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 20(3) New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a company restored under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act is deemed never struck off, validating income tax notices issued during the struck off period and dismissing the director's challenge as lacking locus and merit.
Sachin and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Medical Education Regulation limiting MBBS first professional exam attempts to four, dismissing students' plea for additional attempts and retrospective protection.
Navjeet Harjinder Gadhoke v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the sanction for the Indian Racing League, holding that internal managerial disputes do not justify judicial interference in a sporting event duly authorized by competent authorities.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-7 v. SURYA FRESH FOODS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that additions under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act cannot be made in respect of completed assessments without incriminating material found during search, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Meena Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recognizing the deceased's father and siblings as dependents, applying future prospects addition, and adjusting personal expense deductions in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Rahul Jain v. Atul Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 11 petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to improper invocation of arbitration and suppression of material facts regarding a family settlement dispute.
NEXTHERMAL CORPORATION & ANR v. CHETAN DHIMAN
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark infringement and passing off of the plaintiffs' registered 'NEXTHERMAL' mark, proceeding ex parte under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendant's non-appearance.
Anand Apparao Mane v. The State of Maharashtra; Ravi Narayan Mane v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in sudden fight and heat of passion without premeditation.
Stanislaus J.T. D’Souza v. Federick Cyril Braganza
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of late-stage amendment and Commissioner appointment applications in a long-pending eviction suit, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent abuse and uphold bonafide requirement principles.