Delhi High Court

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National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Anr v. Board of Governors in Super Session of Medical Council of India and Anr

25 Feb 2013 · G. S. Sistani · 2013:DHC:1017

The Delhi High Court held that an MCI order debarring increase of MBBS seats does not automatically apply to postgraduate courses, setting aside related rejection orders and directing fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Establishment of Medical College Regulations 1999 Clause 8(3)(1)(d) MBBS seat increase

MCD v. Dr. Ved Prakash Kanoji

25 Feb 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:1016-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified the disciplinary authority under the DMC Act, held that the Lt. Governor can direct the Corporation to initiate departmental action, and remanded the matter to determine the correct disciplinary authority for the officers.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Disciplinary Authority Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Commissioner Corporation

MCD v. Ved Prakash Kanoji

25 Feb 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:1015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the disciplinary authority for municipal officers must be determined by statutory regulations, the appellate authority cannot override disciplinary powers, and the Lieutenant Governor can direct the Corporation to initiate departmental action where it defaults.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Disciplinary Authority Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 Lieutenant Governor powers Departmental proceedings

Raj Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

25 Feb 2013 · P.K. Bhasin · 2013:DHC:1022

The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot dismiss a criminal complaint against police officials under Section 140 Delhi Police Act without recording pre-summoning evidence after taking cognizance, and remanded the case for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 140 Delhi Police Act Cognizance Pre-summoning evidence Illegal detention

Natasha Kohli v. Man Mohan Kohli

25 Feb 2013 · Sunil Gaur · 2013:DHC:1023

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash criminal proceedings for bigamy, holding that a foreign annulment judgment not certified under Section 86 of the Indian Evidence Act is inadmissible at the quashing stage and that the validity of the marriage and exceptions under IPC are triable issues.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 494 IPC Section 495 IPC foreign judgment admissibility Section 86 Indian Evidence Act

Union of India v. M/S Uttam Singh Duggal & Co. & Anr.

25 Feb 2013 · Manmohan Singh · 2013:DHC:1027
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The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, dismissing the petition challenging the arbitral award as time barred.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation period Condonation of delay

Parshottam Sarup Aggarwal (H.U.F) v. Dena Bank

25 Feb 2013 · Manmohan J · 2013:DHC:1025

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral rent deposits without landlord's consent after lease expiry do not renew tenancy under Section 116 of the Transfer of Property Act, granting possession to the landlord upon valid termination notices.

civil appeal_allowed Significant lease termination Section 116 Transfer of Property Act notice to quit renewal of tenancy

CIT v. Suresh Nanda

25 Feb 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R.V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:1024-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that the assessee was a non-resident under section 6 of the Income-tax Act, leading to deletion of substantial additions under section 68 and dismissal of revenue appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant residential status Income-tax Act 1961 section 6 section 68

Shamshad Ali @ Naturia v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

25 Feb 2013 · S.P. Garg · 2013:DHC:1021

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 398 IPC based on reliable eyewitness testimony despite absence of Test Identification Parade and non-examination of some witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery Section 398 IPC Test Identification Parade identification evidence

ISEARCH AND ANR v. BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN SUPER SESSION COUNCIL OF INDIA AND ANR

25 Feb 2013 · G. S. Sistani · 2013:DHC:7050

The Delhi High Court held that an MCI order debarring increase of MBBS seats under Clause 8(3)(l)(d) does not automatically apply to postgraduate courses and set aside subsequent PG seat rejection orders, directing fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Establishment of Medical College Regulations Clause 8(3)(l)(d) MBBS seat increase

Roop Lal v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors

25 Feb 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions as not pressed, allowing petitioners to withdraw and initiate fresh proceedings based on new facts constituting a fresh cause of action.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition appointment marks fresh cause of action

Nilender Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Feb 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:7289-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's discretionary order permitting respondents to recall cross-examination and lead evidence after closure, dismissing the appellant's appeal against it.

civil appeal_dismissed discretion to recall evidence cross-examination reopening evidence appellate interference

Union of India v. Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd.

25 Feb 2013 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Indermeet Kaur · 2013:DHC:1034-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award based on a Share Purchase Agreement, ruling that assumption of liabilities constitutes valid consideration under the Indian Contract Act and the award does not violate public policy.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant consideration Share Purchase Agreement Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34

Narvir Singh v. Union of India & Others

25 Feb 2013 · Gita Mittal; J. R. Midha · 2013:DHC:1036-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pro-rata pension for a retired Navy officer absorbed in a public sector undertaking without official permission, affirming that such pension entitlement requires sanctioned absorption or deputation.

service_law petition_dismissed pro-rata pension voluntary retirement Indian Navy public sector undertaking

Puran Chand v. Brij Lal

25 Feb 2013 · V.K. Shali · 2013:DHC:1037

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that under Order 2 Rule 2 CPC, all claims arising from the same cause of action must be included in one suit, barring the appellant from filing a separate suit for recovery after filing for specific performance.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 2 Rule 2 CPC cause of action specific performance suit for recovery

MS. Parveen v. Management, Little Flowers Public Sr. Sec. School & Anr.

25 Feb 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:1035

The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools are bound by the Delhi School Education Act to consider re-employment of employees up to 62 years, allowing the petitioner’s writ petition for re-employment consideration.

labor petition_allowed Significant re-employment superannuation unaided private schools Delhi School Education Act, 1973

CIT v. Suresh Nanda

25 Feb 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R. V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:1026-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that the assessee was a non-resident under section 6 of the Income-tax Act, leading to deletion of a major income addition under section 68 and dismissal of the revenue's appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed residential status Income-tax Act 1961 section 6 section 68

CIT v. Suresh Nanda

25 Feb 2013 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; R.V. Easwar · 2013:DHC:1029-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s finding that the assessee was a non-resident under section 6 of the Income-tax Act, leading to deletion of additions under section 68 and dismissal of revenue’s appeals.

tax appeal_dismissed residential status Income-tax Act 1961 section 6 section 68

Digam Singh v. Anshu Prakash & Ors.

25 Feb 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2013:DHC:1032-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a contempt petition enforcing wage parity orders is barred by limitation and contractual employees are entitled to pay parity but not annual increments without regularization.

labor petition_dismissed Significant contractual employee equal pay for equal work annual increments contempt petition

Mr Ashwini Kumar and Mr Puneet Saini, Advs. v. DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION.....

25 Feb 2013 · HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K. JAIN O R... · 2013:DHC:1039-DB

The court held that approval under Section 33(2)(b) does not negate the enforceability of an Industrial Tribunal Award reinstating a dismissed employee, directing reinstatement with continuity of service but without back wages.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act Section 33(2)(b) approval of dismissal industrial tribunal