Delhi High Court

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Vivek Kochher & Anr. v. KYK Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

07 Mar 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:6905-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn on the appellants' request, leaving the question of law open for trial.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural appeal withdrawal prima facie view trial not prejudiced question of law left open

DFSIGN DIALOGUES INDIA PVT LTD v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

07 Mar 2013 · G. S. Sistani · 2013:DHC:6839

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition with the condition that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner pending the decision of a third Judge resolving a difference of opinion between Division Bench Judges.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural writ petition Municipal Corporation of Delhi difference of opinion third Judge

Nina Khanna v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

07 Mar 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:1292

The Delhi High Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the initial stage merely on the ground that cheques were issued as security when the issue is disputed and must be decided by the trial court.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Cheque issued as security Quashing of criminal complaint

Sh. Baldev Saran Gumber & Ors. v. Indian Road Construction Corporation Ltd. & Ors.

07 Mar 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:1263

Employees of a sick PSU who accepted voluntary retirement benefits cannot claim pay revision, and financial incapacity of the employer bars such claims, leading to dismissal of the writ petition.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant voluntary retirement scheme pay scale revision sick public sector undertaking estoppel

Har Pyari v. Geeta Mishra

07 Mar 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:1261

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that sufficient opportunities were given to the appellant to lead evidence, and no substantial question of law arose to interfere with concurrent findings of fact.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 100 CPC natural justice second appeal concurrent findings

NTPC LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

07 Mar 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R. V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:1254-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed notices under Section 148 reopening income tax assessments, holding that no failure to disclose material facts existed and the reopening amounted to an impermissible change of opinion.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 147 Section 148 reopening of assessment

Surjeet Singh and Anr v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr

07 Mar 2013 · Reva Khetrapal · 2013:DHC:1246

The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA's arbitrary withdrawal of a developed plot allotment under the Gadgil Assurance Scheme, affirming the petitioners' right to possession and condemning malafide administrative conduct.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Gadgil Assurance Scheme Delhi Development Authority alternative allotment developed land

Ravi Mittal v. Pankaj Agrawal

07 Mar 2013 · Manmohan Singh · 2013:DHC:1274

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing the respondent to abandon a revival agreement under contractual clauses and directed refund of Rs. 25 lakhs, dismissing the petitioner's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Arbitral award Contract interpretation

Bhawani Singh v. Union of India and Anr

07 Mar 2013 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Pathak · 2013:DHC:1270-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to indicate preference in paramilitary recruitment cannot unfairly exclude a candidate from border area vacancies, directing his consideration for appointment.

administrative petition_allowed Significant paramilitary recruitment selection process preference indication border area reservation

Bharat Bhushan v. Union of India & Ors.

07 Mar 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:1271

The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of lesser VRS benefits without objection bars an employee from claiming higher benefits based on adhoc promotion not confirmed due to non-completion of mandatory rural posting.

employment petition_dismissed Significant Voluntary Retirement Scheme VRS benefits adhoc promotion rural/semi-urban posting

Ajit Rai Rehal & Ors. v. Mangal Dass & Ors.

07 Mar 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:1272

The Delhi High Court dismissed a 31-year-old regular second appeal against eviction for non-conforming use, holding no substantial question of law arises after lease termination and eviction orders under the Public Premises Act.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(k) non-conforming use eviction

GNCT OF DELHI AND ORS v. JITENDRA KUMAR

06 Mar 2013 · Vipin Sanghi · 2013:DHC:1243
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Termination of a workman appointed on a fixed term contingent contract does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, and such termination is lawful without invoking Section 25-F protections.

labor appeal_allowed Significant retrenchment fixed term contract contingent appointment Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Ms.Avnish Ahlawat, Advocate. v. JAG MOriAN LAL VARSHNEY

06 Mar 2013 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP NANDRAJOG HON'BI.E MS. JUSTICE V... · 2013:DHC:7747

The Delhi High Court held that employees of a school taken over by the government acquire government employee status only from the formal takeover date, and prior service cannot be counted for Assured Career Progression benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Delhi School Education Rules 1973 service reckoning government takeover

S BAKEMANS INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. H 5 CEYLON BISCUITS PVT LTD & ORS

06 Mar 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:8292-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal withdrawn by the appellant and directed the Official Liquidator to negotiate electricity dues with PSEB based on actual usage during receivership.

corporate appeal_dismissed Official Liquidator electricity charges court-appointed Receiver Punjab State Electricity Board

Madan Singh & Anr. v. Vee Pee International Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

06 Mar 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:7722

The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint against petitioners wrongly prosecuted as partners of a proprietorship firm, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC permits quashing where unimpeachable evidence disproves the prosecution's case.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of complaint proprietorship vs partnership

GNCT OF DELHI v. RATI RAM

06 Mar 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:7483-DB

The Delhi High Court held that employees of a school taken over by the government acquire government service status only from the formal takeover date, limiting ACP/MACP benefits to service from that date onward.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme service reckoning government takeover

Vijay Thukral and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr.

06 Mar 2013 · G. S. Sistawi · 2013:DHC:7412

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to repair a dangerous building portion under MCD supervision instead of vacating the premises, disposing of the writ petition on agreed terms.

administrative petition_allowed Article 226 Constitution of India Section 349 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act dangerous building writ of certiorari

Prabha Gautam v. State & Ors.

06 Mar 2013 · Kailash Gambhir · 2013:DHC:7310

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the respondent, holding that cancellation requires strong grounds and the bail order was passed after proper consideration of facts.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail cancellation of bail Section 439(2) Cr.P.C. Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Through: Mr. Gaurav Bahl, Adv v. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS & ANR

06 Mar 2013 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE... · 2013:DHC:7190-DB

The petitioner withdrew the writ petition and connected application, leading to their dismissal, while the exemption application was allowed subject to exceptions.

other petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition withdrawal exemption application dismissal

Amritabaweja; Amandeep Baweja; Pawandeep Baweja v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

06 Mar 2013 · S. P. Garg · 2013:DHC:6955

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in dowry and criminal breach of trust case subject to bond, surety, payment of ₹3 lakhs compensation, and cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 406 IPC Section 498A IPC Section 34 IPC