Delhi High Court

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Kamlesh Pratap Singh v. United Bank of India

05 May 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:4020

The Delhi High Court held that an employee compulsorily retired with superannuation benefits is entitled to exercise the pension option under the Bank's Pension Scheme if eligible, directing the Bank to process and release pension dues accordingly.

labor petition_allowed Significant compulsory retirement pension scheme superannuation benefits disciplinary regulations

Shri C. Lal & Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

05 May 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:4021

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking retrospective pay scale enhancement for petitioners who had taken VRS or resigned, holding that VRS and resignation terminate claims and that delay barred relief under Article 226.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme VRS resignation retrospective pay scale

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Anr. v. Om Prakash Verma & Ors.

05 May 2015 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J. · 2015:DHC:4060-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of equal pay for equal work, directing that employees performing duties of Electricians and Plumber be granted corresponding pay scales and promotions despite appointment as General Tradesmen.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant equal pay for equal work designation pay scale promotion

Lallan Shah v. Bajrang Goyal

05 May 2015 · Jayant Nath · 2015:DHC:4066

The court dismissed the defendant's application for leave to defend a suit on a dishonored post-dated cheque, holding that a signed blank cheque implies authority to fill details and the presumption under Section 139 NI Act stands unrebutted.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant blank cheque leave to defend Order XXXVII CPC Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act

General Manager Northern Railway & Anr. v. Shalav Rastogi & Ors.

05 May 2015 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:4059-DB

The Delhi High Court held that possession of a derequisitioned property must be restored by the competent authority to the rightful successor after inquiry, and the Railways can only restore possession to Delhi Administration, not directly to the claimant.

property appeal_allowed Significant Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952 Section 75-A Defence of India Rules derequisitioning possession

M/S PROJECT MASTERS v. M/S BALLALL ENGINEERINGS PVT LTD

05 May 2015 · JAYANT NATH · 2015:DHC:4067

The Delhi High Court held that the defendants were liable to pay outstanding dues for project management consultancy services as contract termination without proper notice was invalid and the plaintiff's claims were established.

civil appeal_allowed project management consultancy contract termination payment of dues running account bill

Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 May 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:3405-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, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 24(2) acquisition proceedings lapse

Shiv Lal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

02 May 2015 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:3408-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, regardless of possession claims.

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

Mukesh Kumar Chauhan v. Geeta Rani

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:11717-DB

The High Court dismissed the appellant's petition for non-prosecution due to failure to serve the respondent and non-appearance in court.

civil petition_dismissed non-prosecution process fee service of respondent dismissal of petition

Vinay @ Smarto v. State

01 May 2015 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:11633

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict for two weeks to obtain a caste certificate for his son, provide medical treatment to his mother, and maintain family ties, considering his good conduct and compliance with previous bail and parole.

criminal petition_allowed parole Article 226 Constitution Section 482 Cr.P.C good conduct

Kamal Bajaj v. State

01 May 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:11152

The Delhi High Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed merely because civil suits are pending, and factual disputes must be decided at trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act quashing of complaint pending civil suit dishonour of cheque

Manoj Kumar v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10977-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator candidates whose driving licences were found forged by the licensing authority and who failed to legally contest that finding.

administrative petition_dismissed forged driving licence termination of service Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Naveen Kumar v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10976-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator appointees whose driving licences were found forged by the Transport Authority, affirming the necessity of valid licences for appointment and upholding administrative action.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant forged driving licence Fire Operator appointment Central Civil Services Temporary Service Rules Motor Vehicles Act 1988

Union of India & Ors v. Surenderkumar Bharti & Anr

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10971-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of its earlier order directing recruitment based on seniority-cum-suitability for non-selection posts, dismissing the Union of India's challenge to the Central Administrative Tribunal's enforcement of that order.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant seniority apprenticeship non-selection post trade test

Ashokkumar TT v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10970-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator candidates whose driving licences were found forged by the Transport Authority, affirming the necessity of valid licences for appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed forged driving licence Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 termination of service Fire Operator appointment

Dinesh Kumar v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

01 May 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:10968-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of Fire Operator appointees whose driving licences were found forged by the Transport Authority, affirming the necessity of valid licences for appointment.

administrative petition_dismissed forged driving licence Delhi Fire Service temporary service termination Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965

Supreme Court in Maharashtra EkIa Hawkers Union and v. Anr., 2013(11) SCALE 329

01 May 2015 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2015:DHC:10961

The Delhi High Court directed constitution and functioning of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, holding it as the proper forum to resolve disputes and protecting existing street vendors from eviction until certification.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Street Vendors Act 2014 Section 3(3) Town Vending Committee street vendors

Nathu Ram v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

01 May 2015 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:10582

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the petitioner's bail application as withdrawn without adjudicating on its merits.

criminal other Procedural bail application withdrawal criminal procedure High Court of Delhi

Mahendra Sinsinwar v. Union of India; Girdhari Lal v. Union of India

01 May 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:3965-DB

The Delhi High Court held that deputation to Intelligence Bureau does not confer a legal right to permanent absorption absent parent department's consent and applicable policy guidelines.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant deputation absorption Central Armed Police Force Intelligence Bureau

Deepak Mitra v. Govt. of NCT & Ors.

01 May 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:3990

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning orders against directors under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 where the company was under liquidation, holding that directors cannot be held liable for cheque dishonour post-liquidation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act liquidation director liability dishonour of cheque