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National Technical Research Organization & Others v. Dipti Deodhare

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that repatriation of a probationary direct recruit to the parent department where lien subsists is lawful and does not amount to discharge simpliciter entitling terminal benefits from the new department.

administrative appeal_allowed

National Technical Research Organization v. Dipti Deodhare

Supreme Court of India · 17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court held that premature repatriation during probation to a parent department with lien does not amount to discharge simpliciter entitling terminal benefits based on the new post and restored the CAT order dismissing the employee's claim.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jagan Singh v. Indore Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court clarified that land acquisition under the 1894 Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act unless both possession and compensation remain unpaid for five years prior to the 2013 Act, overruling earlier contrary decisions.

property appeal_allowed

Emmson Gulf DMCC v. National Cooperative Consumer Federation of India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1119

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's denial of pre-award interest on a Performance Bank Guarantee for failure to give reasons, affirming the tribunal's duty to provide reasoned decisions under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed

Vinay Kumar GB v. Sudhir Kumar and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023

The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day time limit for filing rejoinders under the IPD Rules is directory, allowing rejoinders filed beyond the period to be taken on record in absence of prescribed consequences for delay.

civil appeal_allowed

Omkar Realtors and Developers Private Limited v. Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1334

The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment order under PMLA against Omkar Realtors as the predicate scheduled offence was closed and the accused discharged, precluding continuation of money laundering proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Meenu Raisurana and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1495

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the DRT's interim order imposing status quo on possession under SARFAESI Act and directed the DRT to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's application for vacation of stay.

civil petition_dismissed

IARI v. Om Prakash & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1122

The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act is maintainable only if the pending industrial dispute is connected to the workman, and set aside the Labour Court award reinstating a probationary employee terminated during an unrelated industrial dispute.

labor appeal_allowed

Ram Niwas v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1282

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's claim for alternative plot allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing procedural fairness and opportunity of hearing.

property appeal_allowed

Saurabh Singal v. Central Goods and Services Tax, Delhi through Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1308-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to process a GST refund claim in favor of the petitioner as per the appellate order, holding that a review order directing filing of an appeal does not stay the refund.

tax petition_allowed

Sachin Joshi v. Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023

The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment order under PMLA and ordered release of properties after discharging the accused in the predicate offence, affirming that money laundering proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Simi Dua v. Bank of Baroda

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1242

The Delhi High Court set aside the bank’s order including an advocate in the IBA caution list for lack of a reasoned order and directed reconsideration in accordance with natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suresh Kumar Lahiri v. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1251

The Delhi High Court held that a party proceeded ex parte but present in court must be given an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses before evidence is closed, and directed the Trial Court accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajesh Kumar v. Sindhi Academy & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1265-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the reversion of the appellant to a lower post due to non-fulfillment of essential qualifications and non-compliance with recruitment rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

PRPL Enterprises Pvt Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1247

The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment of properties under PMLA against a lender after the predicate scheduled offence was closed and the accused discharged, affirming that PMLA proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Bell Finvest (India) Limited & Ors. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1238

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing guarantors to pay outstanding loan dues, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Rahiman Bewa & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1463

The Delhi High Court upheld the Employees’ Compensation Commissioner’s order awarding death compensation, affirming jurisdiction and employer-employee relationship despite nominal discrepancies.

labor appeal_dismissed

Vinayak Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1149-DB

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of formal clearance including NOC and lien to a CRPF officer joining UP Government service as Block Development Officer, following the Supreme Court’s precedent in Alakh Shukla.

administrative petition_allowed

Sree Metaliks Limited v. Additional Director General and Ors

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1118-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a show-cause notice issued by customs authorities against a corporate debtor, holding that statutory claims not included in an approved insolvency resolution plan stand extinguished under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

administrative petition_allowed

National Highway Authority of India v. Rohtak Panipat Tollway Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2023 · 2023:DHC:1137

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on additional transportation cost claims under change in law but set aside the award on loss of revenue due to premature issuance of Provisional Completion Certificate, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed