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Siddharth Rao v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5855

The Delhi High Court held that the Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly lacks authority to appoint or promote staff without Lt. Governor's approval and recruitment rules, validating the termination of the petitioner whose appointments were illegal.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Ramdanee v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5826

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim bail application on medical grounds, directing jail authorities to provide adequate treatment and facilitate cataract surgery in custody as per prior judicial orders.

criminal petition_dismissed

Videocon Industries Limited v. Ram Raj Bhandari & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5815

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over company share disputes governed by the Companies Act, 2013, and such matters must be adjudicated by the NCLT, dismissing the civil suit accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kanwar Bhan Hans & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5860

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the demolition of unauthorized encroachments on Khasra No. 216, holding that petitioners lacked locus standi and that DDA was empowered to act under court directions while protecting religious structures.

property petition_dismissed

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. ABB India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the appellant could not withhold payments or bank guarantees under the Bhawana contracts towards claims pending adjudication under a separate contract, affirming limited judicial interference with arbitral awards.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Vinay Rathi and Ors. v. Dhananjay Rathi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5809-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of an appeal challenging an ex-parte trademark injunction, directing the successor Court to decide pending amendment and interlocutory applications, emphasizing procedural compliance under Order XXXIX Rule 3A CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. ICON SLEEPER TRACK PRIVATE LIMITED v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5803-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that the contractually agreed price variation formula including excise duty in base cement cost was correctly applied and not subject to judicial interference.

commercial appeal_dismissed

N.V. Satheesh Madhav and Anr. v. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5797

The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for a bio-bed using non-absorbent cotton due to lack of reasoned analysis on inventive step and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with due process.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Vijay Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5768-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry cannot impose new eligibility criteria or delay appointments after UPSC's recommendation and Court's direction, dismissing the Ministry's application to modify the appointment order.

administrative petition_dismissed

Suraj @ Sonu v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5805-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen testimony, mobile phone records, ATM withdrawals, and forensic findings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dr. Abhishek Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5744-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative discretion in posting a General Duty Medical Officer and clarified that grant of Equated Teaching Designation requires prescribed teaching experience and university approval, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for exclusive specialty posting and automatic teaching designation.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Jain v. Rajender Prasad Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5839

The Delhi High Court allowed elections to proceed subject to restrictions and directed the Trial Court to re-hear the injunction application considering all relevant resolutions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Karanvir Singh v. Dy. General Manager

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5786

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of regularization to a temporary employee who failed to prove valid appointment and application under the employer’s regularization scheme.

labor petition_dismissed

Sanjay Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5856

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an employee for unauthorized absence and misconduct, ruling that voluntary retirement under VRS requires formal acceptance and disciplinary proceedings post-application are valid if the employee remains in service.

administrative petition_dismissed

SH KALE RAM v. SH AJAY & ORS

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5788

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by awarding future loss of income despite continued employment, full leave period compensation, and future medical expenses based on permanent disability impact.

civil appeal_allowed

Vikram @ Manoj v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5806-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for abduction and murder based on consistent circumstantial evidence including last seen testimony, recoveries, and call records, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dhankalash Distributors Private Limited v. Union of India through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5804

Delhi High Court directs IBBI to dispose of pending complaints against Resolution Professional within prescribed timelines under Regulation 7 of the 2017 Regulations.

administrative petition_allowed

Defsys Solutions Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5808

Delhi High Court stayed the Ministry of Defence's suspension of business dealings with Defsys Solutions Pvt. Ltd. pending disclosure of investigation details, protecting ongoing contracts from suspension.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pankaj @ Ishu v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5807-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of three appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention can be inferred from conduct and corroborated eyewitness and forensic evidence suffice for conviction despite investigative deficiencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hari Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 Dec 2022

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of five accused for kidnapping and murder based on admissible disclosure statements, identification of the deceased, and corroborative electronic evidence, dismissing challenges to procedural and evidentiary aspects.

criminal appeal_dismissed