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NTPC LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court quashed notices under Section 148 reopening income tax assessments, holding that no failure to disclose material facts existed and the reopening amounted to an impermissible change of opinion.
Surjeet Singh and Anr v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA's arbitrary withdrawal of a developed plot allotment under the Gadgil Assurance Scheme, affirming the petitioners' right to possession and condemning malafide administrative conduct.
Ravi Mittal v. Pankaj Agrawal
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing the respondent to abandon a revival agreement under contractual clauses and directed refund of Rs. 25 lakhs, dismissing the petitioner's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Bhawani Singh v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that failure to indicate preference in paramilitary recruitment cannot unfairly exclude a candidate from border area vacancies, directing his consideration for appointment.
Bharat Bhushan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of lesser VRS benefits without objection bars an employee from claiming higher benefits based on adhoc promotion not confirmed due to non-completion of mandatory rural posting.
Ajit Rai Rehal & Ors. v. Mangal Dass & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a 31-year-old regular second appeal against eviction for non-conforming use, holding no substantial question of law arises after lease termination and eviction orders under the Public Premises Act.
Indian Soaps & Toiletries Makers Association v. Ozair Husain
The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot direct mandatory vegetarian/non-vegetarian labeling on drugs and cosmetics, as such regulatory powers lie exclusively with the Central Government under delegated legislation.
NTPC LTD. v. BHASIN CONSTRUCTION P. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that escalation payments for increased minimum wages under a construction contract must be calculated from the 'fair wages' declared in the tender, not the statutory minimum wages, and directed payment accordingly.
Pournima Suryakant Pawar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of Scheduled Tribe certificate claims by two petitioners, affirming limited judicial interference in factual findings of the Scrutiny Committee supported by evidence.
GNCT OF DELHI AND ORS v. JITENDRA KUMAR
Termination of a workman appointed on a fixed term contingent contract does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and such termination is lawful without invoking Section 25-F protections.
Ms.Avnish Ahlawat, Advocate. v. JAG MOriAN LAL VARSHNEY
The Delhi High Court held that employees of a school taken over by the government acquire government employee status only from the formal takeover date, and prior service cannot be counted for Assured Career Progression benefits.
S BAKEMANS INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. H 5 CEYLON BISCUITS PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal withdrawn by the appellant and directed the Official Liquidator to negotiate electricity dues with PSEB based on actual usage during receivership.
Madan Singh & Anr. v. Vee Pee International Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint against petitioners wrongly prosecuted as partners of a proprietorship firm, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC permits quashing where unimpeachable evidence disproves the prosecution's case.
GNCT OF DELHI v. RATI RAM
The Delhi High Court held that employees of a school taken over by the government acquire government service status only from the formal takeover date, limiting ACP/MACP benefits to service from that date onward.
Vijay Thukral and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to repair a dangerous building portion under MCD supervision instead of vacating the premises, disposing of the writ petition on agreed terms.
Prabha Gautam v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the respondent, holding that cancellation requires strong grounds and the bail order was passed after proper consideration of facts.
Amritabaweja; Amandeep Baweja; Pawandeep Baweja v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in dowry and criminal breach of trust case subject to bond, surety, payment of ₹3 lakhs compensation, and cooperation with investigation.
Through: Mr. Gaurav Bahl, Adv v. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS & ANR
The petitioner withdrew the writ petition and connected application, leading to their dismissal, while the exemption application was allowed subject to exceptions.
Sikander Mirza and Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order framing charges against the petitioners for attempt to murder, poisoning, cruelty, and dowry offences, dismissing the revision petition for discharge at the charge framing stage.
Ritu Kaushal v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that removal from an additional duty without substantive post or pay reduction does not amount to demotion or loss of rank, dismissing the teacher's petition challenging her removal as Primary Wing Coordinator.