Delhi High Court

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BAJAJ ALLIANZ GEN INSURANCE CO LTD v. MEENA

20 Feb 2015 · JAYANT NATH · 2015:DHC:1634

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to indemnify third parties despite dishonour of the premium cheque unless the policy is cancelled and the insured is duly informed before the accident, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance policy premium cheque dishonour third party liability cancellation notice

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr

20 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1635

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.

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

Sandeep Popli v. State & Anr.

20 Feb 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:1633

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

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

Niira Radia v. Har-Anand Publications P Limited & Others

20 Feb 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:1604

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the basis of a joint out of court settlement and granted a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed out of court settlement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC Section 16-A Court Fees Act refund of court fees

Ramesh Chander Gupta v. Kanta Gupta

20 Feb 2015 · J. R. Midha · 2015:DHC:1601

The Delhi High Court held that a co-owner cannot claim sole ownership by adverse possession without clear ouster and hostile possession against the other co-owner, dismissing the plaintiff's second appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant adverse possession co-owner ouster hostile possession

Rattan Lal @ Pinki v. Vasdev

20 Feb 2015 · J. R. Midha · 2015:DHC:1605

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal for specific performance due to failure to pay the balance sale consideration within the stipulated time and lack of readiness and willingness to perform the contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness balance sale consideration time essence of contract

Dr. (Mrs.) Radhika Bahl v. D.K. Upadhyaya DIG (Pers)

20 Feb 2015 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2015:DHC:1606

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the Competent Authority's order rejecting the petitioner's representation complied with the Court's directions and did not amount to contempt.

administrative petition_dismissed Contempt of Court CCS Pension Rules Rule 88 Rule 26(6)

Dilshad Ahmed v. State

20 Feb 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:1602

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 354 IPC, modified the sentence to the period already served, and ordered compensation to the victim, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 354 IPC conviction leniency in sentencing compensation to victim

SMT SHARIFAN & ORS v. SH ABDUL HAMID & ORS

20 Feb 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:1603

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of tenants' leave to defend application in an eviction petition, affirming the respondents' ownership and landlordship over the disputed premises under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

civil petition_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction leave to defend ownership

Ebony Retail Holdings Ltd v. Shanti Prakash Gupta & Ors.

20 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1656-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a tenant company against winding up for admitted rent arrears under a lease, holding the company unable to pay its debts under the Companies Act.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant winding up petition Companies Act 1956 arrears of rent landlord and tenant

Prakash Chandra Mishra v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

20 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015 DHC 1655

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Tribunal order that reduced the petitioner's dismissal to removal from service, holding that the petitioner was estopped from contesting an order granting the relief he sought.

administrative petition_dismissed Article 226 Constitution of India Central Administrative Tribunal estoppel abuse of process

National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd v. Moala Jamir

20 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I. S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1657-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order reinstating an employee terminated for failing a Hindi shorthand test not mandated by the original recruitment advertisement.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Central Administrative Tribunal reinstatement stenographer recruitment mandatory qualification

Krishan v. Delhi Transport Corporation

20 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; I.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1658-DB

An employee who validly opts out of a pension scheme cannot later claim pension benefits, and failure to pay employer's provident fund share does not permit retraction of that option.

labor petition_dismissed Significant pension scheme voluntary retirement provident fund option to withdraw

Mukesh Rao & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Feb 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; Najmi Waziri · 2015:DHC:1660-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the arbitrary cancellation of a departmental competitive examination due to unsubstantiated allegations of malpractice, protecting the legitimate expectations of candidates not implicated in wrongdoing.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination cancellation of examination unfair means natural justice

Ashok Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Feb 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma
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The Delhi High Court held that CRPF personnel completing 24 years of service are entitled to the second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme even if not sent for or completing pre-promotional courses due to administrative reasons.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme second financial upgradation pre-promotional course Central Reserve Police Force

Brij Rattan Bagri v. Uma Rani Jain

19 Feb 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:1540

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that tenancy in perpetuity does not bar eviction and framing of issues is not mandatory.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B bona fide requirement

Shri Ram Singh Chauhan v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

19 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1589

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary penalty for manipulation of official records by an LIC employee, upholding the findings and penalty imposed by the disciplinary authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental disciplinary proceedings manipulation of official records preponderance of probabilities Life Insurance Corporation of India

Suresh Kumar v. Union of India

19 Feb 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:1547-DB

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer’s services founded on misconduct findings without a proper departmental inquiry is punitive and violative of Article 311(2), quashing the termination and ordering reinstatement without back wages.

service_law appeal_allowed Significant termination of probationer Article 311(2) Constitution of India punitive dismissal stigma in termination

Veena Chhibber v. DVB Employee Terminal Benefit Fund-2002 (Pension Trust) and Anr.

19 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1563

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of unauthorized occupation charges for a government quarter cannot extend beyond the date of official allotment to the occupant.

administrative petition_allowed Article 226 of Constitution of India government quarter allotment unauthorized occupation recovery period

Anshul Jain v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

19 Feb 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:1562

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a one-eyed candidate for a C-1 category post due to non-compliance with prescribed medical fitness standards and failure to file a statutory appeal.

administrative petition_dismissed medical fitness one-eyed person eligibility criteria recruitment advertisement