Delhi High Court

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National Technical Research Organization v. P. Kulshrestha & Ors.

23 Jan 2014 · Gita Mittal; Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:426-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld retrospective promotions and monetary benefits under the Flexible Complementing Scheme for scientists performing higher duties despite administrative delays in formal promotion.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Flexible Complementing Scheme in situ promotion retrospective promotion Assessment Board

M/S Bansal Enterprises v. Vinod Yadav

23 Jan 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:425

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer's appeal and upheld compensation awarded to a workman injured at the factory, emphasizing the credibility of Labour Inspector’s report and that medical expenses borne by the employer do not reduce compensation.

labor appeal_dismissed Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 workman injury compensation claim Labour Inspector report

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. RAJINDER AND ORS

23 Jan 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:403

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeals challenging compensation awards in motor accident claims due to failure to verify the driver’s valid licence and lead evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim driving licence insurance company compensation

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. RAJINDER

23 Jan 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:404

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeals against motor accident compensation awards due to failure to verify the driver's valid licence and produce additional evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation driving licence insurance company

Mohd. Vakil v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

23 Jan 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:405

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mohd. Vakil for dacoity under Sections 395 and 412 IPC but reduced his sentence from ten to seven years considering mitigating personal and conduct factors.

criminal appeal_allowed dacoity Section 395 IPC Section 412 IPC conviction

Neha Vashisht v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

23 Jan 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:411

The Delhi High Court held that an appointment to the post of Librarian in an aided school is deemed approved if no objection is raised by the Director of Education's nominee within 15 days, entitling the petitioner to age relaxation and setting aside the rejection order.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi School Education Rules 1973 Rule 97 Rule 98(4) age relaxation

Noor Mohammad and Anr. v. UOI & Ors.

23 Jan 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher, J · 2014:DHC:409
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The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are not entitled to the enhanced age of superannuation granted to teachers absent statutory parity, and vacated the interim order allowing continuation beyond 62 years.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant age of superannuation parity Directors of Physical Education Librarians

Neelam Batra v. Rakesh Bhatla

23 Jan 2014 · V.K. Shali · 2014:DHC:424

In a partition suit, absence of an averment of possession by the plaintiff requires payment of ad valorem court fees, and deficiency in court fees must be remedied by payment opportunity rather than suit rejection.

civil other Significant partition suit court fees Order 7 Rule 11(b) CPC ad valorem court fees

N.S. Chopra v. State

23 Jan 2014 · V.K. Shali · 2014:DHC:423

The Delhi High Court held that it lacked jurisdiction to grant letters of administration over immovable property situated in Faridabad where the deceased was ordinarily resident, directing the petition to be filed in Faridabad court.

civil petition_dismissed Significant jurisdiction letters of administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 fixed place of abode

Surender v. State of Delhi

23 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:430

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions in one FIR based on credible evidence while setting aside convictions in a contradictory FIR from the same incident and reduced sentences considering prolonged trial and clean antecedents.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant contradictory FIRs culpable homicide not amounting to murder sentence reduction clean antecedents

Surender v. State of Delhi

23 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:429

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of first group of accused for culpable homicide but reduced their sentence, while setting aside convictions of second group due to conflicting versions and lack of credible evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 304-II IPC conflicting FIRs culpable homicide sentence reduction

Surender v. State of Delhi

23 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:434

Delhi High Court upheld convictions in one FIR while setting aside convictions in a cross FIR arising from the same incident, emphasizing that contradictory versions cannot both be accepted and reducing sentences considering prolonged trial and clean antecedents.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 304-II IPC Section 308 IPC conflicting FIRs conviction sustainability

Shiv Kumar & Ors. v. State

23 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:433

The Delhi High Court altered the conviction from dowry death under Section 304-B IPC to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, emphasizing the necessity of proving cruelty soon before death on account of dowry demands.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dowry death Section 304-B IPC Section 498-A IPC Section 306 IPC

National Technical Research Organization v. P. Kulshrestha & Ors.

23 Jan 2014 · Gita Mittal; Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:427-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld retrospective promotions and monetary benefits under the Flexible Complementing Scheme for scientists where procedural delays by the employer caused denial of timely promotions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Flexible Complementing Scheme in situ promotion retrospective promotion Assessment Board

Sanjay Kumar v. State

23 Jan 2014 · S. P. Garg · 2014:DHC:408

The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from Section 308 IPC to Section 325 IPC and reduced his sentence, holding that the injuries were grievous but not sufficient to infer intention to cause death.

criminal sentence_modified Significant Section 308 IPC Section 325 IPC grievous hurt intention to cause death

Surender v. State of Delhi

23 Jan 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:432

Delhi High Court upheld convictions under one FIR while setting aside convictions under a cross FIR arising from the same incident due to mutually contradictory versions, reducing sentences of convicted appellants accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 304-II IPC Section 308 IPC contradictory FIRs mutually exclusive versions

Rajpal Singh v. Deen Dayal Kapil

23 Jan 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:421

The Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply to village Dabri without a specific notification extending it, and service of summons suffices as notice terminating tenancy under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, thus upholding the possession decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Section 106 notice Order 12 Rule 6 CPC

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Manjinder Singh

23 Jan 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:407

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in an NDPS case due to procedural lapses including invalid Section 50 notice and lack of proper authorization for seizure.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 50 notice search and seizure authorization under Sections 41 and 42

M.P. Singh v. State

23 Jan 2014 · S. Muralidhar · 2014:DHC:413

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to unreliable prosecution evidence and failure to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 PC Act bribery demand and acceptance

Nadeem Alias Nadim v. State

23 Jan 2014 · Indermeet Kaur, J. · 2014:DHC:415

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery with hurt, affirmed adverse inference from refusal to participate in TIP, and dismissed appeal against order holding accused as adult under Juvenile Justice Act.

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