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Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Rakesh Gupta

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3225-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing that ad hoc service be counted towards eligibility for promotion when regular promotion was delayed due to administrative failure.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vaibhav v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3188

The Delhi High Court upheld JNU's admission policy distinguishing recent Class XII pass-outs from earlier pass-outs as constitutionally valid and dismissed the petition challenging the quota system.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Nisha Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3194

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurer liable for compensation despite the deceased being a gratuitous passenger, affirming insurer liability under a comprehensive policy for rash and negligent driving causing death.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

THDC India Ltd. v. M/S PCL-INTERTECH LENHYDRO CONSORTIUM JV

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3210-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting damages for delay attributable to the appellant, including revision of contract rates beyond the original period, and regularized subletting, dismissing the appellant's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

MAHAMAYA INFRABUILD PVT. LTD v. EARTHCON CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3223

The Delhi High Court held that a consent arbitral award providing for revival of arbitration upon non-payment is not enforceable as a decree unless payments are made within stipulated time, dismissing enforcement petition.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Arora v. Jasmer

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3221

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining a former employee from using the 'TIGER' trademark, holding that prior continuous use and dishonest adoption justify protection against infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Amarjeet Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3189-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a BSF constable due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards in recording his guilty plea under Rule 142(2) of the BSF Rules, ordering his reinstatement with benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pawan Kumar Mathuri v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3199-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CISF transfer order, holding that transfer is an exigency of service and judicial interference is limited absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajender Singh Sisodia v. Shafeena Begum & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3208

The High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Trial Court’s decree restoring possession to Respondent No. 1 after finding illegal dispossession without due process based on admitted possession and inadmissible unregistered documents.

civil appeal_dismissed

Wieden+Kennedy India Private Limited v. Jindal Steel and Power Limited

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3220

Delhi High Court held that copyright infringement claims arising from a services agreement are arbitrable, declined interim injunction against respondent's launched campaign, but directed deposit of security pending arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed

Jamsheed Zahoor Paul v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3227-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding that a prima facie true case exists against him and statutory bail restrictions apply despite prolonged incarceration.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development & Corporation Ltd. v. M/S PNC Delhi Industrial Infra Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3195-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards on annuity payments from the Provisional Completion Certificate date but set aside damages for speculative loss due to non-reduction of loan interest, clarifying principles on contract damages and arbitration awards.

commercial_arbitration appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3209-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Award that liquidated damages under NEP, 2006 must be calculated on estimated costs at extension grant, dismissing the Union of India's appeal for recalculation based on actual costs.

commercial appeal_dismissed

Naresh @ Satya v. State; Karnail Singh @ Kaka v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for chain-snatching under Section 379 IPC based on possession of stolen property and reliable police testimony despite the victim's failure to identify them.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India & Anr. v. Balwant Singh

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3222-DB

The Delhi High Court held that employees retired before the introduction of new service regulations are not entitled to post-retirement benefits introduced thereafter, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting leave encashment to a retired employee.

administrative appeal_allowed

Aniruddha Ganesh Pathak v. Registrar General

High Court of Bombay · 23 Apr 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the removal of a judicial officer for proven misconduct, holding that disciplinary authority’s decision under proper procedure is not liable to interference under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shivaji Baburao Avhad v. The Special Commissioner of Sales Tax

High Court of Bombay · 23 Apr 2024

The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a suspension order confirmed by the Tribunal, holding that delay was unjustified and the issue had attained finality by a prior Coordinate Bench order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sunny Arjun Sonavane v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 23 Apr 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder by setting the victim on fire, relying on credible eyewitness evidence despite infirmities in the dying declaration.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Deep Jyoti Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 23 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3229-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the proper officer to dispose of the petitioner's pending refund application under the CGST Act within four weeks, including payment of interest on any delayed refund, and allowed the petition with liberty to pursue further remedies.

tax petition_allowed

M/S PENDO PLAST PVT LTD v. M/S BAJAJ PLASTO INDUSTRIES

Delhi High Court · 23 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:3152

The Delhi High Court held that the jurisdiction clause in the invoices conferring exclusive jurisdiction to Bahadurgarh courts ousts the Delhi Commercial Court's jurisdiction, setting aside the Trial Court's order and directing the suit to be filed in Bahadurgarh.

civil appeal_allowed