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Dr. O M Parmar v. Harsh Vardhan Nayyar

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5238

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and held that arrears of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act must be computed from the date of service of notice of demand, not the eviction petition, denying relief to a defaulting tenant.

property petition_dismissed

Kay Ess Electronics and Electricals v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5416-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed VAT refunds is payable from the date the refund becomes due, notwithstanding clerical errors in refund orders, and directed payment of interest accordingly.

tax petition_allowed

Sabila Begum & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5085

The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act is strict and no-fault, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for awarding compensation for a passenger who died falling from a moving train.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajender Singh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · Citation No.2022/DHC/005128

The Delhi High Court directed release of retiral benefits to a retired employee whose terminal dues were withheld without any disciplinary action initiated even after three years post-retirement.

service_law petition_allowed

Aditi Gaur v. General Manager UCO Bank & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · Citation No.2022/DHC/005130

The Delhi High Court directed UCO Bank to grant pension benefits to a voluntary retiree whose pending pension application was not timely considered in light of a subsequent circular extending pension eligibility.

civil petition_allowed

NSL Nagapatnam Infrastructure Private Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5263-DB

The Delhi High Court held that encashment of bank guarantees under Regulation 12(5) of the Connectivity Regulations is discretionary and not mandatory, setting aside CERC's order mandating automatic encashment.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S Kurian EnergieKanri India Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5106

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that change of counsel or alleged inadequate cross-examination is not sufficient ground for recall.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ismile v. The State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5246

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ismile for kidnapping and rape of a minor, affirming that consent of a girl below 16 years is immaterial and reduced the sentence for rape from 10 to 7 years considering time served.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Delhi Medical Council v. Parnay Kumar Biswash

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5251

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a criminal complaint against an unqualified medical practitioner, restoring the complaint for trial to protect public health and uphold statutory regulation.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S S.S TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INDIA PVT LTD v. ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5176

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in an arbitral award under Article 227 when the arbitrator was functus officio, holding no limitation barred such correction.

arbitration petition_allowed

Gaurav Bhardwaj and Ors. v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularization and set aside of eviction orders, holding that unauthorized occupation of government accommodation after cancellation and retirement justifies eviction and denial of regularization.

administrative petition_dismissed

Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Prashant Paliwal

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5233

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal granting conditional leave to defend in a suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised plausible but disputed factual issues, remanding the matter for trial upon deposit of Rs. 15 lakhs.

civil appeal_allowed

Cambridge Primary School v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5220

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging pay fixation of a primary school teacher, upholding the Directorate of Education's order fixing basic pay at Rs. 6,025 and emphasizing the inadmissibility of delay and non-compliance with lawful orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mebigo Labs Private Limited v. Pocket FM Private Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · CS(COMM) 809/2022

The Delhi High Court disposed of the interim injunction in a copyright infringement suit after the defendant removed the infringing audiobook and undertook not to republish it without authorization.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

THE STATESMAN LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner-management one final opportunity to lead evidence with conditions including a four-week timeline and costs, after the Trial Court had closed evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Devender Shukla v. State of NCT

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5100

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault on a police officer, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and the quashing power under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mahavir Singh & Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5083

Registration of sale agreement and power of attorney relating to land under pending consolidation proceedings cannot be permitted without sanction under Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings Act, 1948.

civil petition_dismissed

Bharat Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5107

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of an administrative officer for unauthorized absence and dereliction of duty during a critical period, affirming the validity of the departmental inquiry and penalty under the Corporation's Staff Regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jai Raj Solanki v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5084

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a public servant following a fair disciplinary inquiry that proved serious misconduct, emphasizing limited judicial interference in such administrative decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed

New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Farzana Rahat & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Nov 2022 · 2022:DHC:5136

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming insurer's liability despite alleged policy breach, applying correct income assessment, future prospects, multiplier, and non-conventional heads as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed