Delhi High Court

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Amrik Singh Suri v. Harminder Singh Suri

11 Oct 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Mukta Gupta · 2016:DHC:1138-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the setting aside of an arbitration award that was found to be based on conjecture and lacking evidentiary support regarding unaccounted Die Steel in a partnership dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration award perversity unaccounted stock Die Steel

Rajesh Gomes v. New Delhi Municipal Council

08 Oct 1998 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:254-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the denial of retrospective regularization as driver, holding that regularization is valid only from the date of passing the Trade Test and approval by the Selection Committee as per prior court orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant regularization Trade Test Temporary Muster Roll Regular Muster Roll

Luvleen Maingi v. Union of India

24 Sep 1998 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:9319-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that gold jewellery worn by a foreign national on arrival in India is personal effects exempt from customs duty and cannot be confiscated without statutory basis, quashing the confiscation order.

customs petition_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Baggage Rules Personal jewellery Foreign national

Ram Karan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Sep 1998 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Jayant Nath · 2014:DHC:202-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner's guilt in certifying unsatisfactory vehicle repair bills but modified his dismissal penalty to compulsory retirement with pension, emphasizing proportionality and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary enquiry defence assistant misconduct certification of bills

Nilkamal Crates and Containers & Anr. v. Ms. Reena Rajpal & Anr.

01 Sep 1998 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:8087

The court held that while the word marks NILKAMAL and NILKRANTI are not deceptively similar, the defendants' device mark is deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' device mark, granting injunction against the device mark's use but not against the word mark NILKRANTI.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off deceptive similarity trade marks act 1999

Tata Steel Limited v. Tyo Trading Enterprises & Ors.

25 Aug 1998 · Yashwant Varma; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:108-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the court has territorial jurisdiction to try a suit where part of the cause of action arises within its jurisdiction, allowing the appellant's appeal against dismissal on jurisdictional grounds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Section 20 CPC Letter of Credit

Sumlesh Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

22 Jun 1998 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:599-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision granting compassionate allowance to the widow of a dismissed police constable, ruling that entitlement is not contingent on minimum qualifying service of 10 years.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate allowance CCS Pension Rules 1972 dismissal from service minimum qualifying service

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
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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
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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
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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
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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