Delhi High Court

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National Highways Authority of India v. M/S. PCL Suncon (JV)

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5320

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing the employer to compensate the contractor for additional costs incurred due to mandated procurement of refinery-sourced CRMB, including interest, rejecting the employer's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 CRMB Engineer approval Variation order

D.G.O.F. Employees Association v. Union of India

14 Oct 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5312-DB

The Delhi High Court held that denial of pay scale parity to Ordnance Factory Board employees vis-à-vis Central Secretariat Service employees violated Article 14 and directed grant of equal pay benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay scale parity Ordnance Factory Board Central Secretariat Service Central Pay Commission

Dr. Than Singh Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

14 Oct 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5313-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld retrospective seniority granted to fire service officers based on final CAT orders, dismissing the petition challenging their seniority dates prior to substantive promotion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant retrospective promotion seniority notional promotion Departmental Promotion Committee

Rajesh Jain v. Amit Jain & Anr.

14 Oct 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:5314

The Delhi High Court vacated the interim injunction against defendants using the mark "Blue Very", holding no prima facie case of deceptive similarity with plaintiff's registered trademark "Blue Valley" given the disclaimer on "Blue" and differences in marks.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Trademark infringement Deceptive similarity Trade Marks Act, 1999 Interim injunction

Anil Wadhwa v. Intrend Cotton Pvt Ltd & Ors.

14 Oct 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:5366

Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 41,25,752.83 with interest in favor of plaintiff for unpaid goods supplied on credit where defendants failed to file written statement or challenge evidence.

civil appeal_allowed recovery suit credit sale running account jurisdiction

Manmohan Singh v. State

14 Oct 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:5353

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for outraging the modesty of a minor and house trespass but reduced the sentence under Section 451 IPC considering the circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 354 IPC Section 451 IPC house trespass outraging modesty

Mohd Vakil v. The State

14 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5358-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Mohd. Vakil for the murder of his in-laws based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence, rejecting his alibi plea.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder Section 302 IPC alibi eyewitness testimony

Jiwan Ram v. Union of India

14 Oct 2014 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:8096-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed grant of one notional increment for pension calculation to a retired government employee, subject to the outcome of a pending Supreme Court Review Petition.

administrative petition_allowed Significant notional increment pension calculation retirement benefits Department of Personnel & Training

Prem Shankar Gupta & Ors v. D.D.A. & Ors

13 Oct 2014 · Manmohan · 2014:DHC:7505

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, protecting street vendors from eviction until survey and certification, and disposed of writ petitions seeking protection from displacement at Nehru Place.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Street Vendors Act 2014 Town Vending Committee Eviction of street vendors Tehbazari holders

M/S. SOUTH INDIA BEVERAGES PVT. LTD. v. GENERAL MILLS MARKETING INC.

13 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5276-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining use of the mark 'D'DAAZS' as deceptively similar to the registered composite trademark 'HAAGEN-DAZS', applying the anti-dissection rule and emphasizing likelihood of confusion among consumers.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement composite mark anti-dissection rule dominant mark

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. M/S. HANS CONSTRUCTION CO.

13 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5288

The Delhi High Court held that a decree against a sole proprietorship firm does not become a nullity due to the death of the sole proprietor before the decree if the death was not communicated, allowing execution to proceed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXX Rule 10 CPC Order XXII Rule 4 CPC sole proprietorship firm death of defendant

Sh. Vijay Kumar Jain (Deceased) Thr Lrs v. M/S Jainsons Jewal Exports

13 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5290

The Delhi High Court allowed the execution appeal directing the executing court to enforce the decree for return of title deeds held by a third party upon payment of the decretal amount under Order XXI Rule 32 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Execution of decree Order XXI Rule 32 CPC Return of documents Title deeds

Gopal Prasad v. Vijender Singh

13 Oct 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:5289

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside a decree passed under Order XXXVII CPC for non-filing of leave to defend, holding that no special circumstances were shown.

civil petition_dismissed Order XXXVII Rule 4 CPC Decree under deeming provision Leave to defend Special circumstances

Guddu @ Pandu v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5277-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Guddu @ Pandu for murder under Section 302 IPC and possession of a weapon under Section 25 Arms Act, rejecting his alibi and intent arguments.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder Section 302 IPC intention to cause death eyewitness identification

Guddu @ Pandu v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Oct 2014 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:5278-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Guddu @ Pandu for murder under Section 302 IPC and possession of a weapon under Section 25 of the Arms Act, dismissing his appeals and rejecting his alibi defense.

criminal appeal_dismissed murder Section 302 IPC culpable homicide Section 304 Part II IPC

Suja Global Solutions Limited v. Regional Director

13 Oct 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:5279

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between multiple companies under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after satisfying statutory requirements and receiving no objections.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 to 394 Official Liquidator report

Ajit Kumar v. UPSC and Anr.

13 Oct 2014 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Vipin Sanghi · 2014:DHC:5287-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the UPSC to consider the petitioner’s claim for appointment against an unfilled locomotor disability reserved vacancy in CSE-2006, holding that reservation must be calculated on the entire cadre strength and that delay or subsequent appointment does not bar such claim if not accepted.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 reservation locomotor disability Civil Services Examination 2006

V.K. Jolly v. C.B.I.

13 Oct 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:5295

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's framing of charges against a bank official for criminal conspiracy and corruption, emphasizing the limited scope of interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. framing of charge criminal conspiracy prevention of corruption

Ashok Jain v. C.B.I.

13 Oct 2014 · Ved Prakash Vaish · 2014:DHC:5296

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner for criminal conspiracy and related offences, holding that the material prima facie established his involvement and that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be sparingly exercised.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. framing of charge criminal conspiracy possession of forged documents

Surjit Kaur v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Oct 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:5292

The court held that notice and opportunity of hearing are mandatory before removal of alleged encroachment under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act and directed fresh demarcation and reconsideration of the petitioner’s representations.

administrative petition_allowed Significant encroachment demarcation notice natural justice