Delhi High Court

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Kusum Lata Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

17 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:7522-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was not entitled to back wages for the entire period of delayed joining due to pending departmental proceedings and personal extensions, but directed payment of differential pay for a limited period with liability apportioned between the MCD and GNCTD.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant back wages departmental proceedings charge-sheet promotion

Sanjay Mishra v. State of Delhi

17 Nov 2016 · HON'BLE MR. JLTSTli^E P.S;;TEJI^r^^^ 'k il .. K'-.; 498-A/4d... · 2016:DHC:9010

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Nalveer & Ors v. The State & Anr

17 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Akshay Sri Vastav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

17 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Vinod Goel · 2016:DHC:9146-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC after parties settled their dispute and directed the petitioner to perform community service, dismissing the habeas corpus petition.

criminal petition_allowed Significant habeas corpus illegal detention Section 363 IPC quashing of FIR

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Center v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

17 Nov 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7509

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 403 and 406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR inherent powers compromise

Ritu Raj Basant v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:7520-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld BSNL’s specific transfer posting guidelines overriding the general spouse posting policy, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for exemption from tenure posting in a shortage facing circle.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant BSNL transfer policy working spouse clause Limited Departmental Competitive Examination tenure posting

Sanjay Mishra & Anr. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

17 Nov 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:7037

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Oriental Insurance Company v. Ishrawti & Ors.

16 Nov 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:7491

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased police officer's legal heirs, rejecting the insurer's appeal against the calculation of future prospects and funeral expenses.

civil appeal_dismissed compensation future prospects fatal road accident dependency calculation

Kamla Latwal v. Glorious Stylings and Anr

16 Nov 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:7492

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for illegal termination after correcting factual errors on service length and age, denying reinstatement but granting Rs. 1,50,000 with interest.

labor petition_allowed Significant illegal termination compensation in lieu of reinstatement back wages industrial dispute

Abu Anas & Ors. v. National Investigation Agency

16 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:7496-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a valid extension of the investigation period under the UAPA permits continued detention without statutory bail despite shorter judicial custody extensions, dismissing the appellants' bail appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant statutory bail Section 167(2) CrPC Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA investigation period extension

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD. v. ANITA & ORS.

16 Nov 2016 · Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:7493

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, holding that credible eyewitness testimony suffices to establish negligence despite procedural delays and absence of police evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim eyewitness testimony negligence compensation

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Balbir Singh

16 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2016:DHC:7494-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition by Delhi Transport Corporation, affirming that in absence of clear evidence of opting out, a retired employee is entitled to pension by default and the employer must maintain proper service records.

labor petition_dismissed Significant pension entitlement opting out service records burden of proof

Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi v. M/S Nav Sansar Agro Products

16 Nov 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7495-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the allowance of prior period interest expenditure excluded in earlier years when the underlying land purchase transaction was rescinded, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant prior period expenditure interest expense cost of stock-in-trade assessment year

CT. Dashrath v. Commissioner of Police

16 Nov 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:7482

The Delhi High Court held that the State must provide safe and reasonable accommodation to police officials, struck down arbitrary repair expenditure ceilings, and disposed of the petition after finding compliance with Court-ordered repairs.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant State duty of accommodation Police quarters maintenance Arbitrary expenditure ceiling Multi-agency Committee

Adnan Hassan & Anr v. National Investigation Agency

16 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:7498-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' bail appeal, holding that the extension of investigation period under UAPA was valid and subsisting, thus no statutory bail under Section 167(2) CrPC was warranted.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 167(2) CrPC Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA statutory bail extension of investigation period

Ankur Verma v. LIC Nomura Mutual Fund Asset Management Co. Limited & Anr

16 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7481

The Delhi High Court held that LIC Nomura Mutual Fund AMC Ltd. is not a State under Article 12, and the termination of a probationary employee for failure to meet performance targets without confirmation was lawful, dismissing the writ petition.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 12 Constitution of India State definition probation termination writ petition maintainability

Jaspal Singh v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

16 Nov 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7490

Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonored cheques but reduced the sentences considering the petitioner’s conduct and circumstances.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Presumption under Section 139 Material alteration

Abu Anas & Ors. v. National Investigation Agency

16 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; Anu Malhotra · 2016:DHC:7497

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' bail appeals, holding that a valid extension of investigation period under UAPA precludes entitlement to statutory bail despite judicial custody extensions being granted separately.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant statutory bail Section 167(2) CrPC Section 43D(2)(b) UAPA extension of investigation period

M/S Appolo Equipments Pvt. Ltd. v. Rashmi Juneja & Ors.

16 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:8578

The Delhi High Court referred multiple civil suits to arbitration under Section 89 CPC, appointed a sole Arbitrator, and ordered refund of court fees, disposing of the suits accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed arbitration Section 89 CPC referral to arbitration court fee refund

M/S CAPITAL FIRST LTD v. SATISH CHOPRA & ORS

16 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:8518

The court dismissed the execution petitions as withdrawn with liberty to the decree holder to file fresh petitions if the judgment debtors default again after regularizing their accounts and settling.

civil appeal_dismissed execution petition decree holder judgment debtor withdrawal of petition