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Dharambir Dhan v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed rectification of a clerical error in its judgment to correctly reflect the petitioner's appointment year as 2014 instead of 2019.
Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that where the dispute and intention to arbitrate are clearly communicated through contractual dispute resolution steps, a separate Section 21 notice is not mandatory, and appointed a sole arbitrator rejecting the respondent’s objection of prematurity.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. M/s Shivgori Builders Pvt
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order invalidating mechanical approvals under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act, emphasizing the necessity of genuine application of mind by prescribed authorities before passing assessment orders in search cases.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. Om Shiv Buildtech Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision invalidating penalty notices under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act for lack of specificity, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
RAMAA ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE 20
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act are barred by limitation if issued beyond ten years from the date of receipt of seized material by the AO of the non-searched person.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Vikash Saini
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order disposing of a police recruitment medical fitness challenge without reasons, emphasizing limited judicial interference with medical board decisions in disciplined forces recruitment.
Manohar Lal v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that in a suit by a non-executant in possession seeking declaration and injunction, only fixed court fee is payable as the injunction relief is independent and not consequential to the declaration.
Ajay Narain v. Aarti Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for specific performance of sale agreements, rejecting the appellant's claim that the transactions were loans and affirming compliance with foreign exchange regulations.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld seniority fixation of Sahastra Seema Bal Assistant Commandants based on the 2003 and 2010 Recruitment Rules and DOPT instructions, rejecting challenges invoking the 2012 Rules.
Delhi Maharashtriya Educational and Cultural Society v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a bona fide inadvertent delay in filing the audit report by a charitable trust constitutes reasonable cause for condonation under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, directing fresh consideration of the condonation application.
Vikramjeet Masih v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging detention of gold jewelry, directing the petitioner to file an appeal against the confiscation order, emphasizing mandatory statutory procedure and limiting writ interference.
Surender Kumar v. Manita; Devender Kumar v. Sunita
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of divorce petitions on ground of cruelty, holding that unsubstantiated allegations and acquittals in related criminal cases do not satisfy the legal threshold for mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
State v. Laxman Singh & Deepak
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the respondents under Section 323 IPC for causing simple injuries with a broken bottle, holding that the prosecution evidence was wrongly disbelieved by the trial court.
Shishupal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an omnibus recovery order lacking individual liability allocation and emphasized adherence to natural justice before imposing penalties.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ashish Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of the purchaser to a 25% commercial component in a two-level parking plot under MPD 2021, rejecting DDA's unilateral attempt to rectify the conveyance deed and directing sanction of the building plan upon payment of applicable charges.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Bheem Kumar Jaiswal
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and applied the principle of double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
Virender Singh Bidhuri v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a case under the SC/ST Act as a prima facie offence was made out and the statutory bar under Section 18 of the Act applied.
Shital Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for default and nonprosecution due to the petitioner's failure to appear and prosecute the matter.
Devyani Kundra v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case after a prima facie assessment found insufficient direct evidence and noted prolonged pre-trial detention and trial delays.
Subhash Pahwa v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a subsequent conviction barred by double jeopardy under Article 20(2) and Section 300 CrPC and directed the Sentence Review Board to treat overlapping antecedents as one in premature release consideration.