Delhi High Court

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Through: Mr.P.K.Rawal, Advocate v. M/S FEDERAL MOTORS PVT. LTD

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6248

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to quash a trial court's short notice in eviction proceedings, holding that the High Court should not interfere under Article 227 with trivial orders.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 of Constitution of India Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 38 extraordinary jurisdiction

BAHADUR SINGH ..... Through Ms.Aruna Mehta, Advocate v. SH BHAGWATI YADAV & ANR .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6261

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering fresh disability evidence and reasonable assessment of income in the unorganized sector.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability compensation enhancement unorganized sector income assessment

W.P.(C) 1981/2011 v. RAM NIWAS

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT; SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6247

The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement and back wages awarded to a part-time sweeper terminated without notice after over ten years of service, dismissing the employer's challenge to the award.

labor petition_dismissed Significant part-time worker termination of service show cause notice reinstatement

Through: Mr. Juno Rahman, Adv v. THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER (DUSU ELECTION 2014-15)

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2014:DHC:6232-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the alphabetical ordering of candidate names on DUSU ballot papers, directed the university to regulate name changes for elections, and declined to interfere with the ongoing election process.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant DUSU elections ballot paper order alphabetical listing name change

SCHOLASTIC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Sacchin Puri with Mr. Vishesh Issar, Advocates. v. GURGAON PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITED .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 20.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6246

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking refund of security deposit and advance rent in a lease dispute involving disputed facts, holding such issues must be resolved in a civil forum rather than summary winding-up proceedings.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant lease termination security deposit advance rent possession

Mr. D.P. Singh, Ms. Sonam Gupta, Mr. Rajkiran Vats, Mr. R.P. Vyas, Mr. Salil Bhattacharya and Mr. Paruesh Khanna, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2014:DHC:6233-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the hereditary anointment of an Imam without Wakf Board ratification is invalid and the scheduled ceremony does not confer any legal rights, while directing further judicial scrutiny of Jama Masjid's management.

administrative other Significant Jama Masjid Delhi Wakf Board Wakf Act 1995 Imam appointment

Mr. D.P. Singh, Ms. Sonam Gupta, Mr. Rajkiran Vats, Mr. R.P. Vyas, Mr. Salil Bhattacharya and Mr. Paruesh Khanna, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI E... · 2014:DHC:6236-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the anointment of Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari's son as Naib Imam of Jama Masjid without Delhi Wakf Board's ratification is invalid and directed further proceedings on the management and protection of the monument.

administrative other Significant Jama Masjid Delhi Wakf Board Wakf Act 1995 appointment of Imam

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. SHRI MSH BEIG

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6235

The Delhi High Court upheld disclosure of answer sheets under RTI but set aside CIC's order directing disclosure of question papers and answer keys for promotional exams, recognizing their exemption to protect exam integrity.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(e) promotional examination answer sheets disclosure

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. SHRI MSH BEIG

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6234

The Delhi High Court upheld disclosure of answer sheets under RTI but exempted question papers and answer keys of promotional exams from disclosure to protect exam integrity.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 8(1)(e) promotional examination answer sheets

Kumar Gogna & Mr.Yogesh Kumar Dahiya, Advs v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION & ORS

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6238

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against petitioners for lack of admissible electronic evidence under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, holding no prima facie case was made out to put them on trial for criminal conspiracy and corruption.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 65B Indian Evidence Act electronic evidence admissibility criminal conspiracy Prevention of Corruption Act

Kumar Gogna & Mr.Yogesh Kumar Dahiya, Advs v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION & ORS

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6239

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against petitioners in a corruption case due to inadmissibility of electronic evidence lacking mandatory Section 65B certification, holding that no prima facie case was made out to put them on trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 65B Indian Evidence Act electronic evidence admissibility criminal conspiracy Prevention of Corruption Act

S.C. PARASHAR ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Devananda Singh, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KAILASH GAMBHIR; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAJ... · 2014:DHC:6262-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary penalty imposed on a Commandant due to lack of evidence and perversity in departmental inquiry findings, affirming limited judicial review over such proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant departmental inquiry judicial review natural justice disciplinary proceedings

R.S.GUPTA v. AMIT SINGLA & ORS

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT SURESH KAIT, J.(ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6237

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-compliance of a prior order as withdrawn, noting ongoing inquiry proceedings and granting liberty to challenge the inquiry officer's appointment.

civil petition_dismissed contempt petition non-compliance court order inquiry officer

delivered on: 20th November, 2014 W.P.(C) No. 3255/2013 v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT; SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6240

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Government to remit awarded land acquisition compensation and pay interest as per the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property petition_allowed Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation interest on compensation remittance of compensation

SOUTH EASTERN CAREERS P.LTD. ..... Through Ms.Iti Sharma, Advocate for Mr.P.H.Parekh, Advocate v. SOM NATH & ORS. .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6263

The Delhi High Court held that the driver possessed a valid license on the accident date, modifying the award to hold only the Insurance Company liable and denying it recovery rights against the appellant.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim driving license validity insurance liability recovery rights

Through : Mr.Sushant Singh, Advocate with Mr.P.C.Arya, Advocate v. ANAND KUMAR BAJAJ & ORS. ..... Defendants

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG S.P.GARG, J. · 2014:DHC:6241

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to Hindustan Pencils Pvt. Ltd. against defendants for infringing its registered 'NATARAJ' trademark and packaging by using deceptively similar 'NAMRAAJ' mark and packaging.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off copyright infringement permanent injunction

EDWARD KHIMANI KAMAU ..... Through Mr.Vikas Gautam, Advocate v. NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SUNITA GUPTA · 2014:DHC:6253
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence and bail under the NDPS Act, holding that mandatory conditions under Section 37 were not met despite prolonged incarceration.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail suspension of sentence

Through: Mr.Anurag Mangal, Advocate v. SH. ASHOK KHANNA(SINCE DECEASED) THROUGH LRS

20 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6250

The Delhi High Court upheld a bonafide necessity eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that the petition does not abate on the landlord's death if necessity is also pleaded for family members and that alternative accommodation must be within Delhi and suitable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bonafide necessity eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 subsequent events alternative accommodation

Mr. Rajesh Yadav, Advocate v. UOI & ANR. .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6242

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals seeking enhancement of compensation for land acquired in 1973, holding that post-acquisition sale deeds are inadmissible to determine market value and that proper evidence of location and favorable factors is essential.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Land Acquisition Act compensation market value sale deed

Mr. Rajesh Yadav, Advocate v. UOI & ANR. .....

20 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL GAUR · 2014:DHC:6244

The Delhi High Court upheld the Reference Court's dismissal of enhancement claims in land acquisition compensation, holding that post-notification sale deeds are inadmissible and valuation must be based on contemporaneous comparable sales with clear evidence of location.

property appeal_dismissed Significant land acquisition compensation market value sale deed