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Karan Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6136-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years as per the 2013 Act, allowing the petitioners' claim for lapse of acquisition.

property petition_allowed

Reliance Industries Ltd. v. Imperial Pigment Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6140

The Delhi High Court held that the summary trial procedure under Section 138 NI Act laid down in Rajesh Agarwal is prospective and does not apply retrospectively to pending cases, thereby upholding the Trial Court’s continuation of trial under the existing procedure.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sh. Mukesh Kumar & Anr. v. Smt. Pavitra & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6120

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that property inherited after the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is self-acquired and without proof of an existing HUF, sons have no coparcenary rights to challenge a sale deed.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/ RAPROSS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD v. M/S DR ALEXANDER LAB & ANR

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6125

The Delhi High Court upheld a voluntary settlement in a trademark dispute, recorded it as a decree, and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Om Prakash Kaushik v. Radhey Mohan

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6119

The Delhi High Court held that the tenant's admission of vacating premises in legal notices fixed the landlord's possession date, limiting rent liability and allowing adjustment of security deposit against arrears.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajay Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6139-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, even if compensation is deposited in the treasury and possession is disputed.

property petition_allowed

Principal Commissioner of Service Tax, Delhi-I v. T.T. Limited

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6138-DB

The Delhi High Court held that subsequent notifications granting service tax refund benefits apply prospectively unless expressly stated, allowing the adjudicating authority to re-examine refund eligibility and setting aside the tribunal’s order directing automatic sanction of refund.

tax appeal_allowed

Pushpa Fabrics Private Limited v. Naveen Kochhar Proprietor M/S Naveen Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6144

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside an ex parte decree on the ground that summons were not properly served, emphasizing that the presumption of service based on postal refusal is rebuttable and the petitioner is not required to summon postal officials to prove service.

civil petition_dismissed

Musafir Estates Pvt. Ltd. v. Ankish Madhan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6143

The High Court held that the petitioner was neither a necessary nor a proper party to the recovery suit and set aside the trial court’s order adding the petitioner as a party under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Satpal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6126-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's dismissal of the OA on delay grounds but directed the release of consequential benefits due to the petitioner post compulsory retirement.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ajay Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6130-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a land acquisition award under the 1894 Act made over five years before the 2013 Act and with unpaid compensation has lapsed under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed

Rajan Sood v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6128-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where no possession was taken and no compensation paid for over five years.

property petition_allowed

Indian Telephone Industries v. Bharat Photo Circuit Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6127

The Delhi High Court ordered the final dissolution of Bharat Photo Circuit Limited under section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and directing deposit of undistributed funds with the Reserve Bank of India.

corporate petition_allowed

GULF DTH FZ LLC v. DISHTV INDIA LIMITED & OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6129

The Delhi High Court held that the Commercial Courts Act applies to the suit, dismissed the defendant's plea to reject the plaint and delay filing written statement, affirmed the plaintiff's locus as exclusive licensee, and granted interim injunction against unauthorized distribution in the OSN territory.

civil appeal_dismissed

S A Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd v. National Highway Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6135-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bidder cannot be excluded from financial bid opening without a conclusive finding after due process, directing the respondent to open the petitioner's financial bid.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S TRANSMONEY EXPRESS P. LTD. v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6137-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging RBI's withdrawal of MTSS approval, permitting the petitioner to apply afresh under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, with directions for fair consideration.

administrative petition_dismissed

N Ramakrishnan v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9076

The High Court dismissed as withdrawn two criminal writ petitions after the petitioners chose not to press their appeals, citing near completion of prosecution evidence.

criminal other

Satpal & Ors v. Parveen Jain & Anr

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9243

The High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to include possession claims without affecting the suit's nature or jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

GD Narendra Kumar v. SH N K Raghupathi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6117

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that no wilful disobedience occurred as the petitioner was considered only for posts he applied for and was not eligible based on marks.

criminal petition_dismissed

Arbind Modi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6134-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a valid promotion granted by a Departmental Promotion Committee cannot be invalidated retrospectively by cadre restructuring, quashing the review DPC and directing implementation of the original promotions with appropriate pay scales.

administrative appeal_allowed