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Ajaib Singh v. UOI and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5727-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a rule capping combined pension and salary for retired government employees appointed as members of the National Commission for Minorities, dismissing the challenge to pension deduction from salary.

administrative petition_dismissed

Laxmi Narayan & Ors. v. Kamal Garg & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5729

The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of a statutory appeal does not bar continuation of a pending review petition and that defects in signing appeal documents are curable, dismissing the appellants' challenge to revival of the respondents' counter claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

Columbia Holdings Private Limited v. SSP Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5715

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration petitions under Sections 9 and 11 of the Arbitration Act are maintainable despite the partnership firm being unregistered, as the bar under Section 69(3) of the Partnership Act does not apply when the dispute relates to dissolution or accounts of the firm.

civil appeal_allowed

Karamjyoti v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5714

The Delhi High Court held that qualification quotas for Paralympic Games belong to the National Paralympic Committee and upheld the Sports Authority of India's fair and transparent selection of athletes, dismissing the petition challenging the selection.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shahbuddin v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5741

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of an application to stay execution of a decree, holding that acquisition claims cannot stall execution after proper substitution and upheld the decree-holder’s rights.

civil petition_dismissed

Prashant Kumar Umrao v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5716

The Delhi High Court held that only the Investigating Officer or complainant can move for cancellation of bail under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C., dismissing applications by strangers lacking locus and insufficient grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed

Prashant Kumar Umrao v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5717

The Delhi High Court held that only the Investigating Officer or complainant can move for cancellation of bail, dismissing strangers' applications lacking substantial evidence to revoke bail granted to Kanhaiya Kumar.

criminal petition_dismissed

Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Technology & Ors. v. All India Council for Technical Education & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5718-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld AICTE's refusal to grant approval and denied interim relief for admissions to technical institutions lacking compliance, emphasizing adherence to regulatory norms and admission schedules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Council of Instt of Chartered Acc of India v. Uma Shankar Jha & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5725-DB

The Delhi High Court held a concurrent auditor guilty of professional misconduct due to gross negligence in failing to detect fraud during audit, imposing a severe reprimand but absolving him of charges requiring knowledge of material misstatements.

professional_regulatory petition_allowed

Virtus Dorderecht B.V. v. Vikram Bhargava

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5722-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed additional evidence to prove that the plaintiff was a single shareholder company, thereby authorizing the sole shareholder to institute the suit.

civil appeal_allowed

OKU TECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. SANGEET AGARWAL & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5723

The Delhi High Court held that under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, the court has no discretion to condone delay beyond 120 days for filing written statements in commercial suits, and dismissed the application for condonation of delay accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

Amrit Pal Singh & Ors. v. Amarjeet Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5724

The Delhi High Court decreed a family property suit based on a voluntary, mediated settlement recorded in a Deed of Family Settlement, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashok Thapar v. Mantry Reality Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5719

The Delhi High Court directed transfer of an execution petition to the court having territorial jurisdiction over the properties involved, i.e., the District Court at Mumbai.

civil other

KAYA LIMITED v. MS RUBY SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5720

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a voluntary out-of-court settlement and granted a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Dr. Ramakant Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5734-DB

The Delhi High Court held that unjustified delay in holding DPCs entitles an eligible officer to notional promotion from the date of vacancy, restoring seniority and eligibility for further promotion.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vidyawati & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5721

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioners' failure to file an additional affidavit and absence of counsel.

other petition_dismissed

Shri Ramanand v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5735

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow the plaintiff to file additional documents at a late stage of the trial under Order 7 Rule 14 CPC, emphasizing the need to prevent prejudice and delay.

civil petition_dismissed

Vijay Khurana v. Shivanu Mehta

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5742

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement and ownership interest were established and the eviction petition was not barred by the five-year restriction under Section 14(6).

property appeal_dismissed

Jagan Singh v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5736-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is unpaid for over five years, but directed payment of compensation under the 2013 Act where possession was taken and land used for public purpose.

property petition_allowed

Sunil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 11 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5738-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted two appellants of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to establish a reliable chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed