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Polyglass Acrylic Mfg. Pvt. Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Refund) ICD Tughlakabad, Import, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6744-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for refund of customs duty pending final classification and re-test of imported polyester cloths as directed by the appellate authority.

administrative petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6743-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suo motu writ petition concerning alleged preferential jail facilities, holding that the items found in Tihar Jail's high security ward were provided in accordance with applicable rules and policies.

administrative petition_dismissed

SPLENDOR LANDBASE LIMITED v. AMBIENT LAND HOLDING LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6724

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition to extend the time for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with the consent of both parties.

civil petition_allowed

FIITJEE Ltd v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -2

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6728-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's disallowance of bogus web advertisement expenses and software depreciation claimed by FIITJEE Ltd. for AYs 2004-05 and 2005-06, dismissing the appeals for lack of substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed

Veterans Forum for Transparency in Public Life v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6727-DB

The Delhi High Court held that adequate steps have been taken for implementation of the National Food Security Act, 2013 in Delhi and directed framing of rules for effective governance, disposing of the PIL accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Kumar & Anr. v. N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6737

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, allowing revival if disputes recur.

criminal petition_allowed

Anisha Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6736

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC after the parties amicably resolved their dispute, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed

Salman v. The State

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6733

Bail was denied to a petitioner involved in multiple serious criminal offences and with a history of criminal cases, despite completion of investigation and charge sheet filing.

criminal appeal_dismissed

NTPC Ltd. v. Amar India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2020:DHC:3144

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator who unilaterally revises fees contrary to the agreed appointment terms becomes de jure incapable of performing his functions, warranting termination of his mandate.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Kapoor v. NTPC Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2021:DHC:3030

Delhi High Court upheld NTPC's inter-region transfer of a workman employee, ruling it lawful and not malafide despite challenges on cadre change and whistleblower retaliation grounds.

labor appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Surinder Nijhawan

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6686

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a hill area endorsement on a driver's licence does not invalidate the licence or absolve insurer liability unless the breach is fundamental and causative of the accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Surinder Nijhawan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6664

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a hill endorsement on a driving licence does not invalidate it or absolve insurer liability unless the breach is fundamental and causally linked to the accident, dismissing insurer’s appeals against compensation awards.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohammad Rehal Alam v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6662-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking correction of date of birth in CBSE records due to unexplained delay and strict application of CBSE Examination Bye-Laws prohibiting such changes.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Surinder Nijhawan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6691

The Delhi High Court held that absence of hill road endorsement on a driving licence does not invalidate it nor absolve the insurer of liability unless a fundamental breach causally linked to the accident is proven.

civil appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Surinder Nijhawan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6679

The Delhi High Court held that absence of a hill road endorsement on a driving licence does not invalidate it nor absolve the insurer of liability unless a fundamental breach causing the accident is proven.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Neeraj Tayal v. M/S Satyabhama Constructions Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7963

The Delhi High Court disposed of civil appeals concerning entitlement to interest on deposits by a company through an amicable settlement, emphasizing the necessity of written agreements for such claims.

civil other

Union of India v. Ramawatar Yadav & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6702-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the selection committee’s authority to reject late or incomplete applications for ITAT membership, setting aside the Tribunal’s order directing consideration of a delayed application.

administrative appeal_allowed

Varun Gupta v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6701

The High Court held that disputed factual issues cannot be re-examined under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage and dismissed the petition challenging the framing of charges.

criminal petition_dismissed

State v. Jaiveer Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6697-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave to appeal challenging the acquittal of accused Jaiveer alias Monu for offences under Sections 307/506/34 IPC due to lack of proof of common intention, upholding the trial court's findings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anju Mahajan v. Nasir Ali & Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6699

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled motor accident victim by including loss of future prospects, realistic attendant charges based on revised wages, rehabilitation expenses, and provision of a wheelchair, while addressing income assessment and tax-related deductions.

civil appeal_allowed