Delhi High Court

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Delhi Development Authority v. I.J. Gupta

08 Sep 2015 · G.S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:7437-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that the Disciplinary Authority may differ from an Inquiry Officer's report without remitting the matter back unless further inquiry is needed, restoring the penalty imposed on an employee for unauthorized construction oversight.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Disciplinary Authority Inquiry Report Regulation 26 Delhi Development Authority

Hanuman Singh Poonia v. Union of India

08 Sep 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:7409-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ challenging BSF’s cancellation of seniority list on grounds of delay and held that promotions are not automatic but require individual consideration under applicable rules.

administrative petition_dismissed delay and laches seniority list Border Security Force promotion

Sarbari & Anr v. New India Assurance Co Ltd

08 Sep 2015 · Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:7417

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying the correct multiplier based on claimant's age and upheld a 50% deduction for personal expenses in absence of evidence of dependents.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation loss of dependency multiplier

GVR Infra Projects Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India

08 Sep 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:7416

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over damages for non-responsive bids under tender conditions must be adjudicated by Civil Courts, not writ courts, and directed NHAI to reconsider its claim before permitting encashment of the Bank Guarantee.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant non-responsive bid bid security Bank Guarantee tender conditions

Vijay Goel v. State

08 Sep 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:7403

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act in a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute non-compoundable offence

Sunil Sikka v. Union of India and Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7435-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years as per section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, declaring the petitioner’s acquisition lapsed due to non-payment.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 section 24(2)

Rita Upadhyay & Ors. v. Public Works Department & Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:7436

The Delhi High Court held that compensation claims for death due to alleged negligence by public authorities involving disputed facts and delay are not maintainable in writ jurisdiction and must be pursued through ordinary civil courts.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ jurisdiction compensation negligence statutory authorities

Amit Aggarwal v. State

08 Sep 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:7392

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition acquitting the petitioner of rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt due to contradictory evidence and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rash and negligent driving Section 304A IPC cross-examination investigating officer

M/S Hargobind Travels v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:7391

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful encashment of a Recruiting Agent's Bank Guarantee under the Emigration Rules but directed the government to determine and refund the amount if no claims exist or are likely.

administrative other Significant Emigration Act, 1983 Bank Guarantee Recruiting Agent Forfeiture

Bihari Lal v. State NCT of Delhi

08 Sep 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:7390
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing concurrent running of sentences arising from the same FIR under its inherent powers and ordered the petitioner's release after completion of sentence.

criminal petition_allowed Significant concurrent sentence Section 427 CrPC Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Siya Ram v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

08 Sep 2015 · Suresh Kait · 2015:DHC:7389
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The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was a juvenile at the time of the offence, granting him the benefit of the statutory age margin and ordering his release.

criminal petition_allowed Significant juvenile justice age determination Section 7A JJ Act Rule 12 JJ Rules

Deepak Kumar @ Bhupender Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi

08 Sep 2015 · Sanjiv Khanna; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:7433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for kidnapping, raping, and murdering an eight-year-old girl, affirming the admissibility of his disclosure statement and rejecting his juvenile plea.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant kidnapping rape murder disclosure statement

M/S MALSH ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:7430-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse compensation non-payment

S.S. Malik v. The Bank of Baroda & Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:7404

The Delhi High Court held that criminal acquittal does not invalidate departmental compulsory retirement when the petitioner admitted guilt in departmental proceedings and the petition was barred by delay.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant compulsory retirement departmental proceedings criminal acquittal delay and laches

Khalid Imam v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Sep 2015 · G. Rohini; Jayant Nath · 2015:DHC:7398

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a meritorious candidate denied MBBS admission for failing to fill and lock college choices as mandated by the CBSE's online registration rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed online registration choice filling MBBS admission AIPMT

The Metal Scrap Trading Corpn. v. Sunnaren Seaways Inc.

08 Sep 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2015:DHC:8505-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed MSTC's application for condonation of delay and restoration of appeal, holding that no sufficient cause was shown and emphasizing the need for finality and proper prosecution of appeals.

civil petition_dismissed Significant restoration of appeal condonation of delay arbitration award execution proceedings

Geeta Anand v. M/S Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd & Ors

07 Sep 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2015:DHC:11932-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to publish the disputed article subject to compliance with Press Trust of India journalistic norms, modifying the earlier order to balance freedom of expression with respondents' interests.

other appeal_allowed Significant freedom of speech journalistic norms Press Trust of India publication restrictions

Subhash Mendiratta v. Suresh Mendiratta

07 Sep 2015 · Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:10804
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The Delhi High Court set aside a trial court order directing the defendant to lead evidence first and directed the plaintiff to lead evidence first in ownership suits, affirming the settled procedural law.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Order XVIII Rule 1 CPC Section 151 CPC plaintiff evidence

Shobha Dhalla v. Krishna Luthra

07 Sep 2015 · Najmi Waziri · 2015:DHC:10736

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator and directed arbitration under DIAC rules to resolve the dispute between the parties, disposing of the related petitions.

civil other arbitration appointment of arbitrator Delhi International Arbitration Centre DIAC rules

Taranpal Wadhwan v. State

07 Sep 2015 · Indermeet Kaur · 2015:DHC:10684

Anticipatory bail applications of petitioners accused of criminal conspiracy and breach of trust involving property and loan fraud were dismissed due to ongoing investigation and absconding key accused.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail criminal conspiracy cheating criminal breach of trust