Delhi High Court
National Medical Commission Not Expected To Assess Different Institutions On Different Yardsticks Based On Arbitrary Grounds: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that an apex body like National Medical Commission is not expected to assess different institutions on different yardsticks, based on grounds that seem wholly arbitrary.“The NMC is entrusted with the functions and duties conferred under the provisions of the NMC Act, 2019. The NMC and all autonomous Boards constituted under the NMC Act, 2019 discharge...
Children Can't Be Forced To Attend Coaching: Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Policy To Connect Coaching Centres With Schools
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions on the Delhi Government to frame a policy to connect coaching centres with schools and colleges.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that the court cannot direct the Delhi Government to frame such a policy and thus, it found no reason to grant...
True Or Certified Copy Of The Original Arbitration Agreement Can Be Filed When The Issue Of Stamp Duty Is Not Disputed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that the true or certified copy of the agreement containing the arbitration agreement would be sufficient for the purpose of Section 11 petition when on the face of it, the same is duly stamped and a statement to this effect is made in the petition under Section 11 of the Act, and the same is not controverted by the opposite party. The bench of Justice...
PayPal Moves Delhi High Court Against Single Judge Order Holding It As A ‘Payment System Operator’
Paypal has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a single judge order holding that the payment platform is liable to be viewed as a “payment system operator” and consequently obliged to comply with reporting entity obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula asked the...
Delhi High Court Directs District Courts To Adopt Standardized Online Filing System, Issues Directions
The Delhi High Court has directed all the district courts in the national capital to adopt a “standardized online filing system” for pleadings, documents, and miscellaneous applications and issued a slew of directions to be followed till the time appropriate Rules are in place. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula directed the District Courts...
Pre-Deposit Made Before OHA Can’t Be Adjusted Against Any Other Tax Dues: Delhi High Court Allows Refund To Flipkart India
The Delhi High Court, while allowing the refund to Flipkart India, held that a pre-deposit made before the Objection Hearing Authority (OHA) cannot be adjusted against any other tax dues.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma has observed that Section 38(2) of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 (DVAT Act) uses the expression "recovery of any other amount due under...
Delhi High Court Orders Release Of ‘End Of Life Vehicles’ Subject To Undertaking By Owners, Asks Delhi Govt To Frame Policy
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered release of various “end of life vehicles” subject to an undertaking being furnished by their owners that such vehicles will not be plied on the streets or parked in any public space within the national capital and will be kept in a private parking space.Justice Prateek Jalan also asked the Delhi Government to frame a policy to deal with similar...
Decide Interim Maintenance/ Custody Applications In 90 Days: Delhi HC Issues Directions To Family Courts For Speedy Disposal Of Matrimonial Cases
The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of directions to the family courts in the national capital for speedy disposal of cases relating to marriage and family affairs within a time frame, in the absence of any specific Rules regarding the same. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed that when a suit has been duly instituted, summons may be...
2020 Gargi College Molestation Case: Delhi High Court Directs DCP To Supervise Probe, Calls For Comprehensive Follow-Up
The Delhi High Court has recently directed the concerned DCP of Delhi Police to supervise the investigation in the 2020 Gargi College molestation case and to personally look into the matter.“Several video-clips from the incident also show that vehicles were vandalised and arranged around the perimeter to gain access to the college compound. Media reports alluding to the detention and...
High Court Deprecates Delhi Police's "Indifference" In Dowry Death Case, Says No Effort Made To Ascertain Actual Cause Of Death
The Delhi High Court has deprecated the Delhi Police for conducting “lackadaisical investigation” in a dowry death case and said that no effort was made by the probe agency to ascertain the actual cause of death of the 23-years-old deceased woman. “The ante mortem injuries and the Post Mortem Report clearly pointed out that it may be a case of homicidal death despite which the...
Procuring Call Data Records And Location Of Police Officials Can Encroach Upon Their Safety And Privacy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that procuring call detail records, including the tower-wise location of the police officials can prejudice their safety and privacy. “The concerned police officers may be involved in dealing with cases of different nature, including sensitive or heinous cases or cases of national security, and orders, such as those impugned before this Court, can...
High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For ‘Terrible And Unfair Investigation’, Directs State To Pay ₹50K Compensation Each To Two Accused
Pulling up the Delhi Police for conducting “terrible and unfair investigation”, the Delhi High Court has acquitted two accused persons and awarded them Rs. 50,000 compensation each, since the prosecution “floated trial” despite lack of evidence against them. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna gave a word of caution to the prosecution agencies...