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Lala Ram Dagar v. JP Basant Continental

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1162

The Delhi High Court upheld lawful retirement at age 58 as per appointment terms, dismissing the petition alleging forcible retirement after amalgamation with Jai Prakash Associates.

labor petition_dismissed

Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd v. IDEB Projects (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1182-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act for challenging an arbitral award is absolute and cannot be extended beyond 90 days plus 30 days, even if the court is closed during the expiry period.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Anand and Associates and Ors. v. Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1185-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of a 50% pre-deposit under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act as a condition precedent for entertaining appeals before the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.

civil petition_dismissed

Havells India Ltd v. Dilip Rathi

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1181

The Delhi High Court dismissed Havells India Ltd.'s appeal, holding that a company must prove authorization by primary evidence to institute suit and comply with Section 65B requirements for electronic evidence, failing which the suit is liable to be dismissed.

civil appeal_dismissed

Attar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1180-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken or compensation not tendered, and accordingly declared the acquisition of petitioners' land in Mohammadpur Majri as lapsed.

property petition_allowed

Saji Varghese v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1179

The Delhi High Court held that notified circle rates serve as a valuation floor and remanded the matter for reassessment excluding stilt parking as a floor, directing registration if consideration exceeds minimum value.

property appeal_allowed

Dinal Bajaria v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1184

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to dispose of the petitioner's pending representation within six weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action.

administrative petition_allowed

Ramesh Wati & Anr. v. Har Narain

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1178

The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that bonafide need includes subsequent family changes and medical requirements, and non-joinder of co-owners does not invalidate the petition.

property appeal_allowed

Sphaera Pharma, Pte. Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1176

The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 48-month time limit for filing a request for examination of a patent application is mandatory and cannot be extended, resulting in dismissal of the petition seeking restoration of an abandoned patent application.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

Naresh Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1177-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding that acquisition proceedings have not lapsed as compensation was paid and physical possession taken decades ago, rejecting the petitioner’s stale claim of non-payment.

property petition_dismissed

Pramod Kumar Rastogi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1183

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to interfere with a pending eviction suit, holding that writ jurisdiction cannot be used to stymie ongoing civil proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Metro Exporters Private Limited v. United India Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1206

The Delhi High Court held that mere existence of shipping documents does not prove shipment of goods, and where goods never existed or were never shipped due to fraud, insurance policies do not operate and claims must fail.

civil appeal_dismissed

Metro Exporters Private Limited v. United India Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018:DHC:1205

The Delhi High Court dismissed insurance claims based on forged shipping documents and non-existent goods, holding that mere Bills of Lading do not conclusively prove shipment where credible evidence of fraud exists.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shajahan v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police; Basheer and Another v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018 INSC 158

The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 396 IPC for dacoity with murder but modified the sentence from life imprisonment to ten years, emphasizing sentencing discretion where accused were unarmed.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Ex. Lt. Col. R.K. Rai v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a pre-2006 voluntary retiree with service-aggravated disability to receive disability pension under the Government of India order dated 19.05.2017, setting aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's rejection.

administrative appeal_allowed

Lok Prahari v. Union of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018 · 2018 INSC 164

The Supreme Court recognized the need for enhanced disclosure and legislative reforms to address undue accretion of assets by legislators, supporting Election Commission initiatives to strengthen electoral transparency and integrity.

constitutional petition_allowed

Lok Prahari v. Union of India & Others

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court directed enhanced disclosure of candidates' assets and sources of income, recognized non-disclosure as corrupt practice, and urged legislative reforms to prevent undue accretion of wealth by legislators to strengthen electoral integrity.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Jayant Verma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court upheld Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act as constitutionally valid, holding that Parliament's exclusive power over banking excludes State laws on agricultural debt relief from applying to bank loans.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. and Others v. M/s. GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. and Another

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court held that 'fuel' in the Power Purchase Agreement means only natural gas in its natural form, excluding RLNG, based on the contract's clear language and commercial context.

civil appeal_allowed

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. and Others v. M/s. GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. and Another

Supreme Court of India · 16 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court held that 'fuel' in the Power Purchase Agreement means 'natural gas only' excluding RLNG, based on the parties' clear contractual intent and commercial context.

contractual appeal_allowed