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Vasudev Prasad v. Management of M/S Ashoka Gears & Anr

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5400

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner had not completed 240 days of continuous service and was not illegally terminated under Section 25(F) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

labor petition_dismissed

BHAJAN LAL SHARMA v. STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI)

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5399

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under Sections 288, 337, and 304A IPC arising from a fatal building collapse despite a settlement, holding that gross negligence causing death is a serious non-compoundable offence warranting trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Abdul Mueed & Ors. v. Hammad Ahmed & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5428

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint and admission of additional documents after framing of issues, holding that trial commences only upon recording of evidence, and the court's discretion must be exercised to serve justice.

civil appeal_allowed

P Bhasin Pathlab Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5427-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of a laboratory services tender despite a temporary CGHS suspension of the successful bidder, refusing to interfere with the authority's factual findings on eligibility and service provision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kuldeep Singh v. Lt. Governor

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5424-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 to landowners despite deposit in treasury.

property petition_allowed

Vikram Seth v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5425-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement are deemed to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed

LOV RAM v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5426-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, regardless of physical possession.

property petition_allowed

Sonia Sehrawat v. Praveen Sehrawat & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5410

The Delhi High Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to the husband accused of dowry harassment and sexual abuse, emphasizing that bail denial must be based on necessity and supported by material evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Khanna v. National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5419-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered its judgment in FAO (OS) 317/2010 involving Sandeep Khanna and the National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd, referring to the detailed reasoning in a related case.

civil other

Ram Niwas v. State

Delhi High Court · 01 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5402

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ram Niwas for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl, holding that credible testimony corroborated by medical evidence outweighs minor procedural discrepancies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

ARUN BABULAL PARASHAR v. AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

Supreme Court of India · 01 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that appeals against Single Judge judgments are maintainable before the Division Bench and remitted the matter for expeditious disposal.

civil appeal_allowed

Suzanne Farisha Syiem Dutt v. Sabyasachi Dutt

Supreme Court of India · 01 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court directed the trial court to first determine its jurisdiction under Sections 9 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 before proceeding with the custody dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed

Lok Prahari v. State of U.P. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 01 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that the 1997 Rules allowing former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers to occupy government bungalows for life are invalid as they contravene statutory provisions and Article 14, directing recovery of possession and rent from unauthorized occupants.

constitutional petition_allowed

Madina Begum v. Shiv Murti Prasad Pandey

Supreme Court of India · 01 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that where no specific calendar date is fixed for contract performance, limitation for specific performance begins from refusal notice, and the first appellate court must decide all issues, not just limitation.

civil appeal_allowed

Bahubali Ravaji Doshi v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 01 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court disposed of the civil appeal by directing partial release of amounts deposited by the State in line with its earlier directions in connected cases, ensuring uniformity and avoiding unnecessary litigation.

civil appeal_dismissed

TATA POWER DELHI DISTRIBUTION LIMITED v. DELHI ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5354-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's 2011 tariff regulations, affirming the normative approach to cost classification and tariff fixation under the Electricity Act, 2003 and National Tariff Policy, 2006.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5304

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical rejection in CRPF recruitment due to unreasonable delay and upheld the medical board's decision on fitness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Sagar & Ors v. The NDMC

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8802

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of petitions with liberty to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8737-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical rejection in CRPF recruitment due to inordinate delay and upheld the medical board’s decision on fitness.

administrative petition_dismissed

DCM ROAD OLD TYRES ASSOCIATION v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8679

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the DCM Road Old Tyres Association for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's absence at the hearing.

constitutional petition_dismissed