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Chander Bhalla v. Rajeev Bhatnagar

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:553-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for recovery of loan amount, directing the defendant to deposit the claimed sum to secure the plaintiff's interest.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Takshashila Hotels Pvt Ltd v. Mohd Illyas

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:780-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Summary Judgment against the appellant for failure to file a Written Statement within the statutory period and admitted liability, dismissing the appeal in a commercial recovery suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

G. Anand & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:550-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider petitioners' claim for Notional Financial Upgradation in light of a prior judgment within eight weeks, subject to any Supreme Court orders.

administrative other

Sarika Kansal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:544-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment on the same issue and information already examined in earlier reassessment is impermissible, setting aside the impugned order and notice for AY 2017-18.

tax petition_allowed

Ram Balram Buildhome Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:547-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices and orders issued beyond the extended limitation period under Section 149(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, even after considering TOLA and Supreme Court directions, are invalid and liable to be set aside.

tax petition_allowed

Sumit Kumar Singh & Anr v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:554-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that candidates with equal entrance scores but lower qualifying marks cannot claim admission after the cut-off date and that mid-session admissions to fill vacant seats are impermissible.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S HMBS TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS, NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:920

The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement exists based on the LOA and tender documents, directing appointment of an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite absence of a formally executed contract.

civil appeal_allowed

Jasbir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:668-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a review DPC to reconsider the petitioner's retrospective promotion to Commandant, holding that delays caused by the employer cannot bar promotion on eligibility grounds.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vinay Kumar Upadhyay v. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:555-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that publication of LIC Agents Regulations, 2017 in the Official Gazette binds agents, and barred the appellant from receiving commissions due to violation of post-termination solicitation restrictions under Regulation 19.

civil appeal_dismissed

Raje Singh Rawat & Anr v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:556-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and maintenance orders under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, emphasizing protection of senior citizens despite pending civil ownership disputes.

family appeal_dismissed

Saregama India Limited v. Vels Film International Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:567

The court held that the plaintiff, as assignee of the producer's rights, owns the copyright in the song including lyrics and sound recording, and allowed defendant's use subject to license fee deposit, clarifying the interplay of composer and producer rights under the Copyright Act.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Yashpal Sachdeva v. Sunil Relli

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2016 (154) DRJ 124

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit challenging a duly registered Sale Deed for failure to disclose a cause of action and non-payment of court fees, holding that oral averments contrary to the Sale Deed are inadmissible and fraud allegations were already negated by a prior quashing order.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Kishore v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:1341

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant under the POCSO Act due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's minority and inconsistencies regarding consent, granting benefit of doubt to the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Simmi Walia v. Rakesh Arora

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:558

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant based on admissions in pleadings under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, emphasizing speedy justice and rejecting disputes over immaterial details.

civil appeal_dismissed

Charan Singh @ Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:571

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Charan Singh @ Babli in a murder and attempt to murder case involving firearm use, holding that the gravity of offence and active role of accused preclude bail despite trial delay.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vicky @ Vicky Tiwari v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:572

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempt to murder case due to simple injuries, lack of weapon recovery, prolonged trial, and previous acquittal negating criminal propensity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rawel Singh & Anr v. Vinod Kumar Jain

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:792

The Delhi High Court allowed tenants time until 31.08.2025 to vacate premises on condition of filing an undertaking, waiving interim user charges subject to compliance.

property appeal_allowed

St Giri School v. Mr. Dharmendra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:603

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against police respondents for non-compliance with court directions, accepting their assurance to cooperate post-election with liberty to revive if default continues.

administrative petition_dismissed

CAPSAVE FINANCE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:605

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after RBI superseded the Board and appointed an Administrator of Aviom India Housing Finance under statutory powers, granting liberty to file afresh if needed.

administrative petition_allowed

Mahesh Kumar v. Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Jan 2025 · 2025:DHC:607

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its 2017 order, holding that grievances about survey entries must be challenged through a substantive petition and not contempt proceedings.

administrative petition_dismissed