Delhi High Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Alleging Non-Compliance with Injunction Order: Holds That Intent is a Critical Element in Contempt Proceedings; Unintentional or Bona Fide Failure to Comply and Ambiguity in Judicial Orders Provide a Valid Defense
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Alleging Non-Compliance with Injunction Order: Holds That Intent is a Critical Element in Contempt Proceedings; Unintentional or Bona Fide Failure to Comply and Ambiguity in Judicial Orders Provide a Valid Defense

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petitions, holding that the sale of the Siraspur property did not amount to contempt of court. The court clarified that its…
December 9, 2024
Delhi HC Affirms Tribunal's Decision to Quash Dismissal of Constable in the Delhi Police: "Disciplinary Proceedings Relied on the Same Evidence as Criminal Trial; Rule 12(e) of DPPAR Requires Additional Evidence for Departmental Punishment After Acquittal"
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Delhi High Court Affirms Tribunal’s Decision to Quash Dismissal of Constable in the Delhi Police: “Disciplinary Proceedings Relied on the Same Evidence as Criminal Trial; Rule 12(e) of DPPAR Requires Additional Evidence for Departmental Punishment After Acquittal”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the Commissioner of Police and others, challenging the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which had quashed…
December 7, 2024
Delhi High Court: Consent Under Section 17(5) of Customs Act Binds Importers to Enhanced Valuation—"When Importers Voluntarily Consent, Customs Authorities Are Not Required to Conduct Further Investigations or Issue Speaking Orders"
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Delhi High Court: Consent Under Section 17(5) of Customs Act Binds Importers to Enhanced Valuation—”When Importers Voluntarily Consent, Customs Authorities Are Not Required to Conduct Further Investigations or Issue Speaking Orders”

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) decision, holding that when an importer provides written consent to a reassessment under Section…
December 5, 2024
Delhi High Court Dismisses Challenges to Eviction Orders: Reaffirms Landlords' Right Under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act to Evict Tenants for Bonafide Personal Use When No Suitable Alternative Accommodation Exists
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Challenges to Eviction Orders: Reaffirms Landlords’ Right Under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act to Evict Tenants for Bonafide Personal Use When No Suitable Alternative Accommodation Exists

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction orders passed by the Additional Rent Controller (ARC). It affirmed the landlords' bonafide requirement for the premises for residential and commercial…
December 5, 2024
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Corruption in Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project: "Involvement of Government Entities in the Redevelopment Project Did Not Automatically Make the Case a Matter of Public Interest"; Highlights Alternative Remedies Like Arbitration and Section 156(3) CrPC
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Corruption in Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project: “Involvement of Government Entities in the Redevelopment Project Did Not Automatically Make the Case a Matter of Public Interest”; Highlights Alternative Remedies Like Arbitration and Section 156(3) CrPC

1. Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court rejected the writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, finding that: The allegations primarily stemmed from private contractual disputes rather than matters…
December 5, 2024
Delhi High Court: Does an Application for Substitution of Legal Heirs, Filed Beyond the Limitation Period, Automatically Lead to Abatement of the Case? Delhi High Court Rules: “Procedural Rules Must Not Prevent Substantial Justice Unless Delay Is Caused by Gross Negligence”
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Delhi High Court: Does an Application for Substitution of Legal Heirs, Filed Beyond the Limitation Period, Automatically Lead to Abatement of the Case? Delhi High Court Rules: “Procedural Rules Must Not Prevent Substantial Justice Unless Delay Is Caused by Gross Negligence”

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenants' revision petition challenging the orders of the Rent Controller and the Rent Control Tribunal (RCT) that allowed the substitution of legal…
December 5, 2024