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The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-Central-3 v. Ankush Saluja

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5949-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that additions under Section 68 cannot be made under Section 153C in the absence of incriminating documents found during search when the original assessment is complete.

tax appeal_dismissed

Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. Vidya Devi

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5968-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the interim status quo order on disputed property possession during pendency of connected writ petitions and disposed of the Letters Patent Appeals accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

QUTAB BUILDWELL PVT. LTD. v. EVOLVE INFOTRAIN INDIA PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5966

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking mandatory injunctions for registration and mutation of land sale deeds, holding that statutory remedies under the Registration Act and Delhi Land Revenue Act must be exhausted and that without a registered Sale Deed, the plaintiff has no locus to challenge subsequent registrations.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax- 2 v. M/S Century Metal Recycling Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5951-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 should be kept in abeyance pending outcome of appeals against the tribunal order forming their basis, allowing revival if the revenue succeeds.

tax appeal_dismissed

Kirti @ Pooja v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5952

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of robbery, distinguishing her limited role and considering prior bail and investigation status, subject to conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5953

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 420 and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Neeraj Alias Nagar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5965-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 326/34 IPC while acquitting accused of murder charges, affirming the admissibility of weapon recovery under Section 27 Evidence Act and the principle of common intention despite minor discrepancies and absence of motive.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Luhach v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5950

The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order framing charges for lack of application of mind and remanded the matter for a fresh order indicating satisfaction of a prima facie case.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amit Luhach and Akhilesh Yadav v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5954

The Delhi High Court held that the trial court must indicate application of mind when framing charges under Section 228 CrPC, and set aside a non-speaking order lacking such indication, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal other

Kamal Luthra v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5955

The Delhi High Court refused to quash NBWs issued against the petitioner for alleged offences under the Companies Act, directing the trial court to consider his applications for cancellation of warrants and bail, while keeping the warrants in abeyance temporarily due to his medical condition.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anil Kaura @ Sachin v. The State

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5940

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder and attempt to murder case, holding that serious allegations and prima facie involvement preclude bail despite contradictions and delay in FIR.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S SHRI COLONIZERS & DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S FELICIA REALCON INDIA PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5941-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld conditional leave to defend in a summary suit, requiring the appellant to deposit the claimed amount due to failure to raise a bona fide triable issue and admission of liability by issuance of dishonored cheques.

civil appeal_dismissed

Glencore International AG v. M/S Shree Ganesh Metals & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5942-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that no valid arbitration agreement existed in the unsigned 2016 contract, and thus the dispute was not referable to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Poonam Devi & Ors. v. Shriram General Insurance Company Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5969

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of compensation under Section 166, upholding the award under Section 163A due to lack of credible evidence of rash and negligent driving.

civil appeal_dismissed

Praveen Kumar v. Dinesh Arora

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5964

The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court cannot defer consideration of an application under Order 7 Rule 11(d) CPC until the written statement is filed and directed expeditious disposal of such application.

civil petition_allowed

Rajni Gupta v. Vikas Gupta

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5963

The Delhi High Court held that refusal to admit additional documents and witnesses in matrimonial proceedings is an interlocutory order not appealable under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act and dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's order.

family petition_dismissed

Panchshila Co-Operative House Building Society v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5961-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to continue enforcing MPD-2021 mixed use regulations against violators with due process, dismissing the petitioner’s broader relief claims.

administrative petition_dismissed

Arpit Bhargava v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5962-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government to enforce copyright laws against unauthorized publication of legislative materials while recognizing the constitutional right to access authentic legal documents.

constitutional petition_dismissed

M/S PRESTRESS WIRE INDUSTRIES v. M/S UPPAL BUILDERS PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5943-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37, upholding the arbitral award and affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sahil v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 14 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5938

The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of candidates who had already secured admission from a special drive admission list without Academic Council approval was illegal and directed consideration of petitioners for admission if seats were available.

administrative petition_allowed