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Rolls-Royce PLC v. Deputy Director of Income Tax, Circle-2(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6562-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Rolls-Royce PLC's appeals, affirming that its Indian subsidiary constituted a Permanent Establishment in India, and upheld the taxability of income attributable to that PE for multiple assessment years.

tax appeal_dismissed

The State v. Gaurav @ Mohit & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6561-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging acquittals under Section 307 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove grievous injury or intent to kill, while upholding conviction under Section 324 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ran Vijay Singh v. Central Industrial Security Force

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6559-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a CISF constable found guilty of intoxication and misconduct, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental enquiries conducted fairly and based on evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rahul Dev Mandal v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6558

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape of a minor under 13 years, holding that consent of a minor is immaterial and sole credible testimony of the prosecutrix suffices for conviction under Section 376 IPC and POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Umesh Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6560

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal and upheld his conviction under Sections 323 and 354 IPC, holding that minor inconsistencies in witness statements do not vitiate the prosecution case supported by medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shree Vijay Shanti Suri Education Trust & Anr. v. Arun Kumar Purohit & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6557

The Delhi High Court closed the contempt petition against the Central Government and CCIM for non-disclosure of a rejection order, allowing 44 admitted Ayurveda students to appear for exams while pending writ petitions are adjudicated.

administrative contempt petition closed without coercive action

Ravita & Ors. v. Suresh

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6556

The High Court held that recalling a witness to clarify evidence is permissible but admitting fresh documents and reopening evidence after trial closure is impermissible without valid reasons.

civil appeal_allowed

Kalpana Mehdiratta v. Air Force Bal Bharati School & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6555

Delhi High Court quashed Vice-Principal promotion due to reasonable apprehension of bias and tampering of ACR, directing re-consideration by a reconstituted DPC excluding the biased member.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Vinod Ashwini Saxena

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6554-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's order fixing Mr. Saxena's seniority based on his IES service, holding that only his ICAS service year was relevant for seniority in RAS, and emphasized strict adherence to service rules and promotion fitness criteria.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amit Sahni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6566-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to consider and implement procedural reforms to ensure fairness and impartiality in the functioning of the Sentence Review Board under the CrPC and Delhi Prison Rules.

criminal petition_allowed

Animesh v. The Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6565-DB

The Delhi High Court held that CBSE's valuation instructions are directory, courts will not interfere with subjective evaluation once prescribed revaluation remedies are exhausted, and directed CBSE to update marks as per expert committee findings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ateet Bansal v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6564-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to make the National Career Service portal comprehensive and to regulate recruitment fees and delays, holding that existing government directives suffice and specific grievances must be litigated individually.

administrative petition_dismissed

Monu Bhadana v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6567-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demolition of alleged illegal constructions in Mehrauli for lack of necessary parties and cogent evidence, and questioned the petitioner's bonafides.

administrative petition_dismissed

AMBAY INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6568-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking refund of Rs. 50 lakhs deposited during a Customs Act investigation and refused to restrain coercive action, holding that such relief is premature without cogent evidence of coercion.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Rohit Bhalla v. Ministry of Railways

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6572-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Railway Claims Tribunal recruitment notices, holding that judicial interference in an ongoing selection process is premature without clear evidence of illegality.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. M/S Vindhya Telelinks Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6571

The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond the 120-day limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, dismissing the petition to set aside the arbitral award for unexplained delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Raj Woodart Interior Limited v. DMIA Land (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6570

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by mutual consent of parties under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and allowed respondent to raise counterclaim.

arbitration petition_allowed

M/S Vaidya Industries v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6569

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the administrative debarment of a seller for supplying a different smartphone model than contracted, upholding the reduced 90-day penalty and refusing to interfere under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chandrakant Uttam Kolekar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 02 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that the Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning Scheme was sanctioned and implemented in violation of statutory procedures and constitutional rights, entitling landowners to monetary compensation and mandating adherence to mandatory consultation and compensation determination processes.

property petition_allowed

Col Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 02 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court held that the trial by General Court Martial was barred by the three-year limitation under Section 122 of the Army Act and quashed the trial order, while allowing disciplinary proceedings to continue.

military_law appeal_allowed