Delhi High Court
‘Judgeship Has Given Me Great Sense Of Satisfaction’: Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Bids Farewell To Delhi High Court
On his elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Thursday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court and said that judgeship has given him a great sense of satisfaction.“During my 15 years on the bench, I have been fortunate to have dealt with cases concerning people from all walks of life and from all parts of the society. As a judge, I've...
Delhi High Court Disposes PIL Alleging Irregularities In 'Special Olympics Bharat', Directs Compliance Of National Sports Code In Elections
The Delhi High Court has asked Special Olympics Bharat to ensure strict compliance with National Sports Development Code, 2011, for all upcoming elections of office-bearers at national and state level. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also asked the national sports federation to comply with the Code for the selection of sportspersons and...
Chandni Chowk Re-Development Work Should Continue And Be Maintained: High Court To Delhi Govt
The Delhi High Court has requested the Delhi Government to ensure that the re-development work of city’s Chandni Chowk is continued and maintained.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela disposed of a suo motu PIL registered last year on the basis of a newspaper report concerning various stages of Chandni Chowk’s development and the delay...
Delhi High Court Quashes Non-Speaking Order Rejecting The Grant Of An LDC Permitting Deduction Of 0.01% TDS
The Delhi High Court has quashed the non-speaking order rejecting the grant of a lower deduction of tax certificate (LDC) permitting the deduction of 0.01% TDS.The bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela has observed that the reasons furnished by the Respondent/department qua the Application i.e., as to why the Petitioners’ request that TDS should not...
DDA Demolitions | Ambit Of Writ Court Does Not Extend To Resolving Intricate Disputes Over Boundary Delineations: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the ambit of a writ court does not extend to resolving intricate disputes over boundary delineations which require thorough examination of documents, surveys, maps, an assessment of their validity and ground study of areas. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula said that such tasks squarely fall within the...
High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Declare Unencroached Forest Land As ‘Reserved’, Warns Chief Secy Of Contempt In Case Of Failure
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Government to issue within two weeks a notification declaring all un-encroached forest land in the national capital as reserved under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927.Justice Jasmeet Singh said that in case the notification is not issued within the stipulated period, the Chief Secretary of Delhi Government shall be liable for...
Section 29A Permits The Court To Extend The Mandate Of The Arbitral Tribunal Even When The Application Is Made After The Expiry Of Time Limit Provided Therein: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the Court exercising powers under Section 29A of the A&C Act is empowered to extend the mandate of the arbitrator even in cases where the application seeking extension of time is not made within the time limit fixed for the making of the award. The bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that the purport of Section 29A of the A&C Act is clearly not...
Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Prohibition On Chhath Puja Celebration At Yamuna River Banks
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the Delhi Government's decision of prohibiting devotees from performing Chhath Puja on the banks of Yamuna river. Observing that the prohibition has been imposed in order to prevent pollution in the river, Justice Subramonium Prasad expressed his inclination to dismiss the plea which was moved by two societies...
Retrospective Changes Likely To Devastate Entire Sector, Withdrawal Of Merchandise Exports Scheme Shall Apply Prospectively: Delhi High Court
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently ruled that DGFT’s decision to repeal the MEIS scheme with retrospective effect, combined with their refusal to honour claims for the valid period, was arbitrary and indefensible, both in principle and law.Pithily put, the petitioner, a nodal association dealing with FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) bag manufacturers, had filed...
Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Demand Of Rs. 257 Crores Against Tata Steel Ltd.
The Delhi High Court has quashed the income tax demand of Rs. 257 crore against Tata Steel Ltd. (TSL).The bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Girish Kathpalia has observed that a successful applicant is, in law, provided with a “clean slate”; therefore, dues for the period prior to the date when the RP was approved cannot be recovered. The courts have recognized this principle in...
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response On PIL Objecting To Synonymous Usage Of 'Dharma' And 'Religion' In Govt Records
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Union Government on a PIL to distinguish between “Dharma” and “Religion” and seeking inclusion of a chapter on the subject in the curriculum of primary and secondary schools to “educate the masses and control the religion-based hatred and hate speeches.”A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice...
Implement Policies On Vocational Training To Children With Special Needs In Letter And Spirit: High Court To Centre, Delhi Govt
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to implement their policies on skill learning and vocational training to the children with special needs in letter and spirit with a timely reassessment to counter any challenges that may arise in future.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela disposed of a PIL moved by a class...