Delhi High Court

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Ravinder Kumar Mirg v. The Union of India & Anr

04 Nov 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:7352-DB
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A government servant under suspension on the date of pay revision is not entitled to subsistence allowance under revised pay scales during suspension unless reinstated or suspension is treated as duty.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant subsistence allowance suspension revised pay scales Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008

Mohd Moiz v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

04 Nov 2016 · Vipin Sanghi · 2016:DHC:7353

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case after the charge-sheet was filed, imposing conditions to protect the prosecutrix and ensure trial attendance.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. rape allegations prosecutrix

Amrik Singh v. D.D.A. & Ors.

04 Nov 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:7350
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The Delhi High Court held that Permanent Lok Adalats lack adjudicatory powers and cannot issue enforceable orders without party settlement, dismissing a writ petition seeking implementation of such directions.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Permanent Lok Adalat Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Lok Adalat powers compromise and settlement

FLAMAGAS, SA v. MAHADEV & ORS

04 Nov 2016 · G.S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7360

The Delhi High Court granted ex parte permanent injunction and punitive damages to the plaintiff for trademark infringement and passing off by defendants who failed to contest the commercial suit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off Order VIII Rule 10 CPC punitive damages

Charanjit Singh Bakshi & Anr v. Vivek Gupta

04 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7346

The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement in property sale disputes, decreeing one suit and dismissing the other, with mutual release of claims and withdrawal of criminal complaints.

civil settled Agreement to Sell Amicable Settlement Property Dispute Civil Suit

Honeywell International Inc v. Harish Kantilal Bhogi & Ors.

04 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani · 2016:DHC:7347

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Honeywell International Inc. against defendants using its registered trademark, resolving the dispute through settlement with defendants relinquishing their rights and plaintiff foregoing damages.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement permanent injunction passing off unfair competition

Rajesh Kumar Pandey v. UCO Bank and Ors.

04 Nov 2016 · Hima Kohli · 2016:DHC:7348

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRT order, holding that the petitioner must pursue the statutory appeal before the DRAT and cannot bypass it by filing a writ petition.

civil petition_dismissed Debt Recovery Tribunal status quo order Recovery Certificate Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Krishna Devi & Ors.

04 Nov 2016 · J.R. Midha · 2016:DHC:7349

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for permanent disability but set aside the penal interest imposed by the Claims Tribunal, directing proper disbursement of the awarded amount to the substituted respondent.

civil appeal_allowed compensation permanent disability penal interest Claims Tribunal

M/S Dewan Chand & Co Pvt Ltd v. The Central Board of Trustee and Anr

04 Nov 2016 · Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:7345

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of the EPF appeal upon partial pre-deposit by the petitioner who failed to produce complete records during inquiry, emphasizing compliance with procedural requirements under the Employees Provident Fund Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees Provident Fund Section 7A pre-deposit statutory inquiry

Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd v. UOI

04 Nov 2016 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:7343

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting a contract clause requiring the petitioner to pay a Signature Bonus adjusted at the exchange rate on the Agreement date, dismissing the challenge for erroneous interpretation.

commercial petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Signature Bonus Contract interpretation Adjustment of payment

Banwari Lal v. Balbir Singh

04 Nov 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:7344

The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' second appeal, upholding the plaintiff's ownership and possession of the suit property based on valid documentation and adverse possession due to defendants' failure to prove title or timely challenge possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant ownership possession adverse possession agreement to sell

Anupriya Yadav v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7341

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate for passport and visa issuance, holding that the petitioner must approach the competent authority directly and that the anticipatory bail conditions lawfully regulate travel.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. No Objection Certificate passport issuance visa issuance

Union of India v. Amarendra Nath Mishra

04 Nov 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:7357-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that pension fixation based on post-retirement upgradation of pay scales for pre-2006 retirees was not covered by an earlier Tribunal decision and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

administrative remanded Significant pension fixation 6th Central Pay Commission upgradation of pay scale Central Administrative Tribunal

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Jagdish Prasad

04 Nov 2016 · Sunita Gupta · 2016:DHC:7342

The Delhi High Court clarified that payment of lump sum compensation in lieu of back wages does not deprive a wrongfully terminated employee of statutory pension and gratuity benefits when continuity of service is granted.

labor petition_allowed Significant wrongful termination back wages pension entitlement gratuity

Padam Kumar v. Union of India

04 Nov 2016 · Indira Banerjee; V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:7335-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that procedural safeguards under Rule 180 of the Army Rules do not apply at the inquiry stage when disciplinary proceedings are initiated under CCS (CCA) Rules, dismissing the petition challenging the communication directing charge sheet issuance.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Court of Inquiry Rule 180 Army Rules 1954 CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 disciplinary proceedings

Krishan Khokar v. CBI

04 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7336-DB

Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in a criminal appeal involving the CBI and appellant Krishan Khokar on 4th November 2016.

criminal other criminal appeal CBI prosecution Delhi High Court criminal miscellaneous application

Mahender Yadav v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Nov 2016 · Gita Mittal; P.S. Teji · 2016:DHC:7334-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed applications for recusal and transfer, holding that mere apprehension of bias without reasonable basis does not disqualify a judge from hearing a case and reaffirmed the duty of judges to decide cases impartially without succumbing to baseless allegations.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant recusal reasonable apprehension of bias judicial duty forum shopping

Deeviya Khanna v. State

04 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7339

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace accused persons, holding that the trial court had taken all effective steps and no further intervention was warranted.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 Cr.P.C. Tracing accused Non-bailable warrant Forfeiture of surety bond

Mohd. Shahid & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Nov 2016 · S. P. Garg · 2016:DHC:7338

The Delhi High Court set aside the order striking off defence in maintenance proceedings, directing reconsideration of maintenance quantum after custody changes under Section 25(2) of the DV Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 25(2) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act maintenance arrears striking off defence custody of child

M/S. ZILLION INFRAPROJECTS PVT. LTD. v. GESSAT PASCAL & ORS.

04 Nov 2016 · Manmohan J · 2016:DHC:7337

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against respondents for allegedly invoking bank guarantees in violation of an interim stay order, holding that wilful disobedience was not proved due to lack of proper service of the order.

civil petition_dismissed Significant contempt of court wilful disobedience interim stay order bank guarantees