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Nasima Khatoon v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1295

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an attachment order, holding that a registered General Power of Attorney does not prima facie establish ownership to set aside such an order.

civil petition_dismissed

Arti Verma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1294

Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions of directors disqualified due to company striking off, directing respondents to apply relief under the Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018 and relevant precedents.

corporate petition_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Munni Lal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2018 · 2018 INSC 181

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of urgent land acquisition by the Delhi Development Authority for a freight complex, rejecting claims of lapse under the 2013 Act and dismissing challenges to the acquisition process.

property appeal_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Munni Lal & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 21 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of invoking urgency provisions in land acquisition for public purpose and ruled that acquisition did not lapse under the 2013 Act despite non-taking of physical possession, allowing the DDA's appeal.

property appeal_allowed

Maninder Singh Ahluwalia v. Governing Body of Guru Harkrishan Public School (New Delhi) Society & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1264

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation regarding implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission salary benefits and pass a speaking order within a stipulated timeframe.

administrative other

Shubham Yadav v. Bank of Baroda

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1260

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file an appeal against the rejection of stay of departmental inquiry pending a criminal case and directed the appellate authority to decide the appeal within twelve weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vijyant Agarwal v. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1259

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent institute to pass a speaking order on the petitioner’s promotion representation within a week, ensuring procedural fairness and enabling further legal recourse.

administrative other

Leslie K. David v. Centre for Development of Telematics

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1258

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass a speaking order on declaring departmental exam results pending a related writ petition in Karnataka.

administrative other

Rajendra Prakash Trivedi v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1257

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to respond to the petitioner's legal notice regarding pension entitlement without deciding on merits or jurisdiction, disposing of the petition accordingly.

civil other

R.S. Verma v. Sports Authority of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1261-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for promotion as barred by limitation under Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, despite erroneous invocation of res judicata by the Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajesh Poddar v. Bar Council of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1262-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the proviso mandating that half of the elected State Bar Council members be advocates enrolled for at least 10 years, rejecting claims of discrimination under Articles 14 and 16.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Annat Jain & Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1266

The Delhi High Court allowed directors to avail the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, stayed their disqualification under Section 164(2)(a) of the Companies Act, and directed activation of their DIN and DSC to enable compliance.

corporate appeal_allowed

Aakriti Tiwari v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1265

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking an additional chance in the Anatomy exam, holding that courts should not interfere with academic decisions absent mala fide or statutory violation, and mala fide allegations require impleadment of the concerned person.

academic/education petition_dismissed

Bache Singh & Ors. v. Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1243-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a comprehensive review of promotional rules to consider seniority-based promotion for Group 'D' employees, without immediate alteration of existing rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

A v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1267

The High Court upheld the trial court’s acquittal of the accused in a sexual offence case due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix’s statements and lack of corroborative evidence, dismissing the petition for leave to appeal.

criminal petition_dismissed

Airports Authority of India v. M/s Sikka Associates

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1268-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Airports Authority of India's appeal, affirming that unilateral modification of contract terms without consent is impermissible and upholding the arbitral award in favor of M/s Sikka Associates.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

HT Media Limited v. Deputy Labour Commissioner & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1248

The Delhi High Court held that the Deputy Labour Commissioner cannot adjudicate disputes under the Working Journalists Act without a government reference to the Labour Court, and procedural summons alone do not warrant quashing by writ petition.

labor other

Manoj Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1238-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three accused for murder under Section 302/34 IPC based on reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by call records and medical evidence, dismissing challenges on procedural and forensic grounds.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Man Singh

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1239-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of departmental inquiry and penalty for procedural lapses due to non-production of witnesses to prove documents but permitted reopening of inquiry with proper adherence to procedure.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-21 v. Dr. Vandana Gupta

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1240-DB

The Delhi High Court held that voluntary disclosure of income during survey after filing an inaccurate original return does not absolve the assessee from penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_allowed