Delhi High Court

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Manoj Garg v. Union of India & Anr

09 Dec 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:6858-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the detention order under COFEPOSA for non-supply of relied upon documents, affirming the detenue’s right to effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

criminal petition_allowed Significant COFEPOSA Act detention order non-supply of documents Article 22(5) Constitution of India

Sarbati Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:6850

The Delhi High Court directed the Tehsildar to comply with the SDM's order and record the petitioner's name in the revenue records by deciding her mutation application within two weeks.

property petition_allowed mutation revenue record SDM order land ownership

M/S. REDSON TEA LTD. v. EPF APPELLATE TRIBUNAL AND ANR.

09 Dec 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:6854

The Delhi High Court held that no coercive action can be taken to enforce EPF demands under Sections 14B and 7Q in the absence of an appellate tribunal, granting interim protection to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Employees Provident Fund Section 14B Section 7Q Appellate Tribunal

Shyam Lal & Ors. v. The Financial Commissioner & Ors.

09 Dec 2014 · Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J · 2014:DHC:6882-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an ex parte order obtained by appellants through fraudulent contradictory claims of possession and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication under Section 85 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 85 adverse possession ex parte order

Ripu Daman Malik v. The Secretary, Land & Building Deptt.

09 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:6856

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to inform the petitioner about the status of her long-pending application for an alternative plot under a government scheme.

administrative petition_allowed land acquisition alternative plot allotment government scheme right to information

M/S INDIAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR

09 Dec 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:6855

The Delhi High Court disposed of a labor dispute petition as settled after the petitioner paid the agreed compensation, litigation costs, and interest to the workman.

labor other settlement compensation litigation costs Labour Court

Manu Khosla v. Union of India

08 Dec 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:6816-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an unexecuted preventive detention order, reaffirming that pre-execution judicial review is limited to exceptional grounds as per established Supreme Court precedents.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant preventive detention pre-execution challenge Article 226 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

Sahab Singh v. Union of India

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6817-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, where no possession or compensation occurred within five years before the 2013 Act, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings physical possession

Narender Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6818-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act commenced are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

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

Amarjeet Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector (South)

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6819-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 after the award, granting relief to landowners.

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

SHADEED IRON AND STEEL LLC v. ORES AND MINERAL CORPORATION

08 Dec 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:6794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a partial arbitral award, holding that unresolved issues prevented settlement and justified continuation of arbitration proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 partial arbitral award settlement agreement

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Kusum Lata & Ors.

08 Dec 2014 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2014:DHC:6843

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the bus driver liable for rash and negligent driving and affirmed the compensation including future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving compensation future prospects

Jawahar Lal Chhabra v. Government of NCT of Delhi

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6800-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, entitling subsequent purchasers to relief.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings compensation unpaid

Gagan Rastogi v. RP Explorer Master Fund & Anr.

08 Dec 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:6799

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction restraining foreign English court proceedings against the plaintiff, holding Indian courts as the appropriate forum due to closest nexus and to prevent abuse of process.

civil appeal_allowed Significant forum non conveniens injunction English court jurisdiction Indian court jurisdiction

Union of India v. Rati Ram

08 Dec 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:6806

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded for land acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, relying on established precedent.

property appeal_dismissed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 4 Land Acquisition Act delay condonation

M/S. NIM INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE (P) LTD v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6807-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

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 before the 2013 Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings compensation unpaid

Rekha Chandhok v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6808-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, granting the petitioner relief accordingly.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 deemed lapse physical possession

Nassebuddin v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6809-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 possession disputes.

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

Jagbir Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector (South East) & Anr

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6810-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse possession and compensation

Renu Shamlal v. Union of India & Ors.

08 Dec 2014 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Siddharth Mridul · 2014:DHC:6811-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation have not been effected within five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse physical possession