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M/S ALCATEL-LUCENT FRANCE AND ANR v. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessments under Section 148 based on a mere change of opinion and while appeals are pending is invalid and quashed the reassessment notices and orders.
Kaboolsingh Thr Lrs v. Khandelwal Jain Society
The Delhi High Court approved a lawful compromise between parties in a possession dispute, stayed execution of the decree subject to compliance, and dismissed pending appeals accordingly.
UNIMEDITREK PVTLTD v. Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging tender bid rejections due to inordinate delay and the advanced stage of procurement with part supply already made.
Sanjeev Kumar Choudhary v. Prameet Narula
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement agreement between parties, recorded it, and disposed of the pending appeals accordingly.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Susheela Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be added to fixed salary income for loss of dependency in motor accident claims and modified the compensation and interest awarded accordingly.
Satish Ahuja v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging termination of a petrol pump dealership on the ground that it lacked territorial jurisdiction, reaffirming that jurisdiction depends on the situs of the subject matter and impugned order rather than contract execution location.
Subhanshini Malik v. S K Gandhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a court lacking pecuniary jurisdiction cannot entertain amendment applications to enhance jurisdiction, referring the conflicting issue to a larger Bench for resolution.
Sonali Khatnani v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging anticipatory bail granted in a rape case, holding that bail was justified on facts despite the trial court's omission to record detailed reasons.
Gurucharan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners arrested under PMLA, holding that their arrest without following CrPC procedures violated Article 21 and that Section 45 PMLA bail restrictions did not apply as they were not accused of scheduled offences.
Gurucharan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners arrested under PMLA, holding that procedural safeguards under CrPC must be followed to protect fundamental rights under Article 21.
Daya Nand & Ors. v. Union of India & Another
The Delhi High Court held that an application for redetermination of compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act must be filed within three months of the Court's award, and delay beyond this period cannot be condoned, leading to dismissal of the petitioners' time-barred claim.
Hindustan Times Ltd v. Arun Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the illegality of termination of a working journalist without enquiry, affirming reinstatement with back wages and emphasizing natural justice and proportionality in disciplinary actions.
Hemlata v. Tajender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the landlord's right to recover possession, rent arrears, and mesne profits from the tenant based on concurrent factual findings and applicability of civil court jurisdiction despite Section 50 of the DRC Act.
Kaushalya Devi & Ors. v. Satya Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for injunction simpliciter over disputed land, affirming that possession and undisputed title are prerequisites for such relief, and title disputes require declaratory suits.
Sukhdeep Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking release of seized cash in a gambling case, holding that currency notes seized as case property cannot be released during trial under the Delhi Public Gambling Act.
Kuldeep Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that charges under Sections 498A and 406 IPC were rightly framed against the accused at the prima facie stage, dismissing their petition for discharge under Section 482 CrPC.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. M/s Whitefield International Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi High Court set aside DRAT’s order for failure to consider evidence and procedural legality, remanding the appeals for fresh adjudication with directions to decide all issues on evidence.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. M/s Whitefield International Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the DRAT order for failure to consider evidence and procedural issues, remanding the appeals for fresh adjudication with proper reference to pleadings and evidence.
Akash Gupta & Anr. v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a cheating and forgery case primarily involving civil disputes, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of flight risk.
Desh Raj v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal of sanction to prosecute police officers, holding that enquiries found the allegations fabricated and the sanction refusal lawful and time-barred under the Delhi Police Act.