Delhi High Court

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BhanU Dutt v. D.D.A

22 Apr 2013 · V.K. Jain, J. · 2013:DHC:1993

The Delhi High Court held that non-payment within the stipulated time under DDA's allotment letter leads to automatic cancellation of allotment, and no restoration is permissible without compliance.

property petition_dismissed Significant automatic cancellation Demand-cum-Allotment Letter Delhi Development Authority NPRS 1979

Krishna Devi v. D.D.A

22 Apr 2013 · V.K. Jain · 2013:DHC:1983

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to have the petitioner’s restoration request of a cancelled housing allotment beyond three years considered afresh by the competent authority, the Vice-Chairman, in accordance with its policy.

property other restoration of allotment Delhi Development Authority Ambedkar Awas Yojna Scheme competent authority

Pradipta Mazumdar v. Amri Sabharwal & Anr.

22 Apr 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:2020

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected for overvaluation if the valuation is bona fide and requires judicial determination, dismissing the appeal against rejection of plaint on jurisdictional grounds.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant valuation of suit Order VII Rule 11 CPC jurisdiction mesne profits

Tofiq & Ors. v. State

22 Apr 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:1999

Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Section 394/34 IPC but modified sentence to period already served, granting leniency based on mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 394 IPC robbery with hurt sentence modification mitigating circumstances

Tanveer & Anr. v. State

22 Apr 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:1998

The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case without providing separate reasoning.

criminal other Procedural criminal appeal disposal of appeal common judgment Delhi High Court

Union of India v. M/S Texmaco Ltd

22 Apr 2013 · Manmohan Singh · 2013:DHC:1997

The Delhi High Court held that delay in re-filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act beyond the prescribed limitation period cannot be condoned absent sufficient cause, dismissing the petition for delay caused by negligence and misplacement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay limitation period

Ruchika Arora & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2010

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of CTET qualification for appointment as Special Education Teachers, dismissing the petitioners’ claim for exemption based on alternative qualifications or alleged shortage.

administrative petition_dismissed Special Education Teachers CTET qualification Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 Rehabilitation Council of India circular

Lekh Ram v. Land and Building Department and Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · V.K. Jain · 2013:DHC:2005

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to process the petitioner's application for allotment of alternative plot in order of seniority within a fixed timeframe, refusing to grant allotment out of turn despite delay.

property petition_dismissed alternative plot allotment large scale land acquisition Government of NCT of Delhi Delhi Development Authority

S.P. Khanna v. DDA

22 Apr 2013 · V.K. Jain · 2013:DHC:2006

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DDA's allotment of a third-floor flat instead of the originally allotted first-floor flat due to inordinate and unexplained delay, applying the doctrine of laches under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition Article 226 laches delay

Sh. J.P. Pandey & Ors. v. M/S Hindustan Prefab Ltd. & Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2001

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking retrospective pay revision benefits for retired employees of a loss-making CPSE, holding that such benefits do not apply to retirees before the effective date and that voluntary retirement precludes retrospective claims.

labor petition_dismissed Significant pay revision Central Public Sector Enterprises voluntary retirement Voluntary Retirement Scheme

All India Ex-Servicemen Bank Employee's Federation v. The Chairman, State Bank of India and Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2000

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by an association seeking age relaxation benefits for ex-servicemen in bank promotions, holding that such benefits apply only to fresh appointments and that the petition was not maintainable on behalf of the individuals concerned.

administrative petition_dismissed age relaxation ex-servicemen promotion fresh appointment

National Fertilizers Ltd. v. Rajnigandha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

22 Apr 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:2002

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the adequacy of sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the imposed sentences were within legal discretion and did not result in miscarriage of justice.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 Cr.P.C. adequacy of sentence miscarriage of justice

Raj Kumar Jha v. Union of India

22 Apr 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2013:DHC:1981-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that delay in regularizing DANIPS promotions cannot prejudice pay and seniority upon IPS induction, directed amendment of seniority rules, and upheld induction despite lapse of Select List period.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indian Police Service DANIPS promotion seniority

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore v. National Rifle Association of India

22 Apr 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:1980

The Delhi High Court invalidated the nomination-based selection of NRAI representatives, affirming the necessity of democratic elections as per the association's Rules and quashing the subsequent Governing Body elections.

civil appeal_allowed Significant National Rifle Association of India elections nomination procedure democratic functioning

Motian Devi Lamba v. Chet Ram Gupta & Others

22 Apr 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:1996

The Delhi High Court dismissed impleadment applications seeking to add co-parceners as parties in property suits, holding that introducing a new controversy about HUF ownership is not necessary for adjudicating existing disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 1 Rule 10 CPC impleadment specific performance gift deed

Motian Devi Lamba v. Chet Ram Gupta & Others

22 Apr 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:1995

The Delhi High Court dismissed impleadment applications seeking to introduce a new controversy about HUF ownership in ongoing suits concerning alleged sale and gift of a plot, holding such impleadment unnecessary for adjudicating existing disputes.

civil petition_dismissed impleadment Order 1 Rule 10 CPC specific performance gift deed

Mahesh Chander Kalra v. Bank of India and Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2016

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from Bank service, holding that departmental proceedings complied with natural justice and were supported by evidence despite procedural irregularities.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental enquiry principles of natural justice disciplinary proceedings credit note

Harjinder Kaur v. The School Management of Guru Harkishan Public School Hemkunt Colony & Ors.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2008

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a school employee does not require approval from the Director of Education and dismissed the petition challenging the suspension while directing timely administrative action and payment of outstanding salary with interest.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant suspension order Delhi School Education Act Rule 115(2) prior approval

National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.

22 Apr 2013 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmi Waziri · 2013:DHC:2009-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Supreme Court-appointed Committee's authority to confirm sales and possession of Golden Forests India Ltd.'s properties post-restraint order, dismissed review petitions challenging such sales, and confirmed the valuation and procedural compliance.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant restraint order alienation of property winding-up proceedings Committee appointed by Supreme Court

Kirti Sharma v. Punjab National Bank and Anr.

22 Apr 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:2011 WP(C) No.3584/2012

The Delhi High Court held that an employee who timely exercises a pension option is entitled to pension benefits despite the employer’s mistaken crediting of provident fund amounts, allowing appropriation of the fund by the employer but directing payment of pension arrears with interest.

civil petition_allowed Significant pension option superannuation provident fund pensionary benefits