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M/S DEEPAK & CO. v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6633

The Delhi High Court held that petitioners are not entitled to continue operating Railway stalls after license expiry and dismissed their writ petitions, affirming that expired contracts confer no right to extension under Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD & ANR

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6652

The Delhi High Court held that a higher court hearing an appeal meant for a lower court is a procedural irregularity not affecting jurisdiction, thus validating the appellate order and dismissing the petition challenging it.

civil petition_dismissed

Suresh Kumar Kalra v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6654-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the In Situ Promotion Scheme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to denial of promotion based on revised benchmarks and holding that substantial compliance with business rules suffices absent prejudice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Narender Singh v. Ishwar Singh & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6648

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to lack of direct contract and delayed action, awarding recovery of earnest money with interest to the plaintiff.

civil petition_dismissed

Amit Dahiya & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6650-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing interim recognition of distance education diplomas for promotion eligibility pending the Supreme Court's final decision on their validity.

administrative other

Harsh Kakar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6651-DB

The Delhi High Court directed revival of a seniority dispute OA for merits adjudication after the Supreme Court judgment was declined application by respondents, setting aside the dismissal of contempt proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chanderjeet Kumar @ Kishan v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6649-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and entitled to release and benefits under the Juvenile Justice Act despite conviction for murder, emphasizing mandatory age inquiry and protection of juvenile rights at all stages.

criminal petition_allowed

RAM PRASAD & ORS v. MUSARRAT BEGUM

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6653

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that the landlord's ownership need not be absolute and the tenant failed to produce sufficient facts to obtain leave to defend.

property appeal_dismissed

Shiv Raj v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6645-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed

Satya Narayan Yadav v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6646-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of an employee on probation due to discriminatory treatment compared to similarly placed employees with longer absences and directed reconsideration of his case.

administrative appeal_allowed

Apparel Export Promotion Council v. M/S Mahavir Internation Pvt Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6644

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that liability must be ascertained on the date of cheque presentation and permitting additional evidence to be led for a just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil Goel v. Lt. Governor & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8639-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Section 6 declaration and held the Section 4 notification lapsed in land acquisition proceedings against the petitioners, following prior binding decisions.

property appeal_allowed

Land & Building Department Through Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr. v. M/s Green Finance Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the Land & Building Department, allowing one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act, failing which possession must be returned to original owners.

property appeal_dismissed

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. GREEN FINANCE PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority’s appeals but granted one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, failing which possession must be returned to original owners.

property appeal_dismissed

International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that licenses granted to sound recording producers include the right to communicate the work publicly without separate licenses from lyricists or composers, upholding the Delhi High Court's interim order and clarifying the interplay of copyrights under the Copyright Act, 1957.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Principal Secretary, Government of Karnataka v. Ragini Narayan

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Trust Deed amendment and the nomination of the plaintiff as Donor Trustee, dismissing the Government's appeal to appoint another trustee.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gyani Chand v. State of A.P.

Supreme Court of India · 20 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that absence of willful breach and physical impossibility to produce documents destroyed by natural calamity negates contempt liability and set aside the appellant's contempt conviction.

civil appeal_allowed

Madhu Pamnani & Ors. v. Neeraj Pamnani

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:5854-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Family Courts have jurisdiction to modify visitation rights orders upon changed circumstances, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and restoring the appellant's application to facilitate better access between father and children.

family appeal_allowed

Ramjilal Chauhan & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:9132

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties at the Mediation Centre.

criminal petition_allowed

Soma Enterprise Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6612

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning a bank guarantee at an early stage on the plaintiff's request, directing partial refund of court fees, while preserving the plaintiff's right to seek future remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed