Delhi High Court

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Jitender Pal Singh v. State

16 May 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:1288-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served based on the nature of injuries and circumstances of the case.

criminal sentence_modified Significant extra-judicial confession Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part II IPC culpable homicide

Saleem @ Baniya v. State

30 Apr 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2014:DHC:3256-DB
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative forensic evidence despite minor contradictions and absence of motive.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder eyewitness testimony recovery of weapon

MS Shoes East Ltd. v. R.K. Singh & Co.

18 Apr 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:7808-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a broker who received advance incentive on a firm commitment to procure subscriptions but failed to do so must refund the amount with interest, and the suit was within limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant brokerage agreement public issue fully convertible debentures firm commitment

Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.

04 Feb 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:116-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for indiscipline based on domestic inquiry findings, holding that FIR evidence is admissible and acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary action.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry FIR evidence hearsay evidence disciplinary proceedings

Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.

04 Feb 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:117-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for indiscipline, ruling that hearsay evidence including FIR contents is admissible in domestic inquiries and acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary findings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry hearsay evidence FIR admissibility disciplinary proceedings

Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.

04 Feb 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:118-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables in a domestic inquiry relying on FIR evidence and held that acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary findings.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry hearsay evidence FIR admissibility disciplinary proceedings

Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.

04 Feb 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:119-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for misconduct in a domestic inquiry, holding that FIR contents and hearsay evidence are admissible and acquittal in criminal trial does not preclude disciplinary action.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry hearsay evidence FIR admissibility disciplinary proceedings

Sant Ram v. State

16 Jul 1997 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:1446-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on the sole reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting the notion that witnesses related to the deceased are inherently unreliable.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant single eyewitness testimony Section 302 IPC interested witness corroboration

Association of Qualified and Trained Technologists, AIIMS v. Union of India

08 Jul 1997 · C. Hari Shankar; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:9056-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 34

The Delhi High Court held that uninterrupted ad hoc appointments explicitly stated as temporary qualify as temporary appointments under CCS Pension Rules, entitling employees to Old Pension Scheme benefits for the entire service period prior to regularization.

service_law petition_allowed Significant Old Pension Scheme New Pension Scheme temporary appointment ad hoc appointment

M/S SHIVALIK HOUSE KEEPING SERVICES v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER

01 Jul 1997 · Sunita Gupta · 2015:DHC:10404

The Delhi High Court held that no pre-deposit is required for appeals against orders under Section 7-C of the EPF Act and set aside the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal for non-deposit before expiry of the stipulated period.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Section 7-C pre-deposit appeal

AK GAUTAM v. I.I.T.

23 Jun 1997 · V. KAMESWAR RAO · 2017:DHC:4838
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a disciplinary enquiry and penalty against a Technical Assistant at IIT Delhi, emphasizing proper charge sheet approval, adherence to natural justice, and rejecting procedural irregularity claims without proven prejudice.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings charge sheet approval principles of natural justice additional evidence

Sehdev Singh Verma v. J P S Verma & Anr.

10 Jun 1997 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:7216-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and irrevocability of a registered Gift Deed despite alleged breach of conditions and held that vague pleadings of fraud or undue influence without particulars are insufficient to set aside a gift.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Gift Deed Transfer of Property Act Revocation of Gift Undue Influence

Kamal Construction Co. v. Delhi Development Authority

16 Dec 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:8202-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim for payment under a construction contract due to failure to produce best evidence of work done and unrectified defects noted in the completion certificate.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant item rate contract measurement books completion certificate adverse inference

Reliance Industries Ltd. v. M/S Vijay Cable Industries & Ors.

24 Oct 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:603-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the vacation of injunction restraining UPFC from selling mortgaged property, holding that delay, laches, and failure to implead UPFC disentitled the appellant from continuing the injunction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant injunction against third party equitable mortgage agreement to sell delay and laches

Union of India v. Suresh Kumar Meena

20 Sep 1996 · C. Hari Shankar; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2024:DHC:7720-DB
Cites 0 · Cited by 23

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a Scheduled Tribe candidate to one grace mark under a binding Department of Posts order, dismissing the Union of India's petition challenging the grant of promotion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant grace marks Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Scheduled Tribe candidate Department of Posts

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. BK Dhingra

01 Aug 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:6681-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a Chartered Accountant's name from the membership register for professional misconduct involving certification of false financial statements and fraudulent conduct, decided ex parte due to non-appearance.

professional_regulatory appeal_allowed Significant Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings Section 21 inquiry

Krishan Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

05 Jul 1996 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:4037-DB
Cites 2 · Cited by 2

The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional resignation results in forfeiture of pension rights under NABARD Pension Regulations, rejecting the petitioner's claim equating resignation with voluntary retirement.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant resignation voluntary retirement pension entitlement NABARD Pension Regulations 1993

Delhi Development Authority v. Human Care Medical Charitable Trust

11 Jun 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:804-DB

The Delhi High Court held that change in society membership does not constitute sale or transfer of leased land, and cancelled lease cancellation by DDA was unjustified without proof of actual sale.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Societies Registration Act, 1860 lease deed sale of property change of membership

Dhanpat Singh v. UOI & Ors.

17 May 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:1-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a CRPF constable for fraudulent enlistment due to lack of credible evidence and ordered payment of salary arrears and family pension.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CRPF Act 1949 misconduct domestic inquiry fraudulent enlistment

R.K. Pathak v. Union of India

13 Apr 1996 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:5-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF personnel for attempted murder, rejecting claims of accidental firing and procedural irregularities in the General Security Force Court trial.

criminal petition_dismissed attempt to murder Section 307 IPC Border Security Force Act General Security Force Court