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Sobhan Sinha v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6390

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful reduction of pension to two-thirds following compulsory retirement penalty sanctioned under PNB Pension Regulations, dismissing the writ petition for delay and lack of merit.

administrative petition_dismissed

J P Saria (Deceased) Through Lrs and Ors. v. Sub Divisional Magistrate and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6150

The Delhi High Court held that an executing authority cannot impose penal interest while executing a Recovery Certificate and directed the parties to determine and pay the outstanding loan amount accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Kalewar Mukhiya v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6386

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful reduction of pension to two-thirds following compulsory retirement penalty under PNB Pension Regulations, dismissing the delayed writ petition challenging the reduction.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amazon Distributors (P) Ltd v. M/S Tourniete Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6318

The Delhi High Court reduced the Trial Court’s costs imposed on the petitioner in a civil recovery suit, holding that costs must be proportionate and justified given delays caused by reliance on concurrent criminal proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Srivenkateshwar Tradex Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, PCIT 7 & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6240-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order for failure to provide the mandatory minimum seven-day response period under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act and directed fresh proceedings with proper opportunity to the petitioner.

tax appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Kalra v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6113

The Delhi High Court held that persons with disabilities facing criminal trial have a constitutional right to fair trial requiring reasonable accommodations and directed the State to ensure accessible justice in compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

criminal petition_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Kalra v. State Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6113

The Delhi High Court held that persons with disabilities facing criminal trial have a constitutional right to fair trial with reasonable accommodations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, directing the State to ensure accessible judicial procedures and infrastructure.

criminal appeal_allowed

THE POST MASTER MAIN POST OFFICE, PALWAL CITY AND ORS. v. BIR SINGH

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6087-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing regularization of a part-time Chowkidar, holding that part-time employees without sanctioned posts and proper recruitment cannot claim regularization or back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rekha Rani & Others v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6275

The Delhi High Court set aside charges under section 306 IPC against petitioners, holding that the suicide note and investigation materials did not disclose a prima facie case of abetment of suicide.

criminal petition_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Sameer Garg

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6187

The Delhi High Court directed the Appellate Court to expeditiously decide the interim stay application or the appeal itself to prevent prejudice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in pending contempt proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited v. Tata Aldesa JV

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6070

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional costs for variations in bridge sizes under a construction contract, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pratima Singh v. All India Blind Relief Society

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6303

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to frame additional issues at the final stage, holding that belated applications to delay trial are impermissible and issues already covered need not be reframed.

civil petition_dismissed

Dhiraj v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an externment order, holding that the petitioner must first exhaust the statutory appeal remedy under the Delhi Police Act before invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Bankim Chandra Datta v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6389

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful reduction of pension to two-thirds following compulsory retirement as a penalty under PNB regulations, dismissing the writ petition filed after an eight-year delay.

administrative petition_dismissed

Geeta & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 307/323/324/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to promote peace and prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohalla Sudhar Samiti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6372-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a liquor shop license granted near hospitals, holding that the license was valid as the hospital's bed capacity increased only after the license issuance, thus not violating statutory distance restrictions.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S SPLENDOR LANDBASE LTD v. MR. SACHIN KAUSHIK & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6170-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that an injunction order binds only the parties named therein and that transfer of control by third-party companies did not violate the injunction or amount to contempt.

civil appeal_dismissed

HC GD Subhash Kumar v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6183-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective promotion and MACP benefits where the petitioner had voluntarily refused promotion twice during deputation and waived seniority rights.

service_law petition_dismissed

Sh. Harnam Singh Tyagi v. Madan Lal

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6304

The Delhi High Court directed the executing court to decide execution objections within one month and prohibited unnecessary adjournments to ensure timely enforcement of a final possession decree.

civil petition_allowed

Murthal Auto (P) Ltd. v. Hylex Trade Links (P) Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Aug 2023 · 2023:DHC:6134

The Delhi High Court transferred a pending winding up petition under the Companies Act, 1956 to the NCLT in accordance with Section 434 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as the petition was not at an advanced stage.

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