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Dharam Veer v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5295-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal of the OA for delay, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of limitation and cause of action issues.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ram Pal @ Titu v. The State (Govt of NCT, Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5244

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 819/2013 by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.

criminal other

Sunil Kumar Jha & Anr. v. State through CBI

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5245

The Delhi High Court upheld trafficking and conspiracy convictions but set aside the rape conviction where sexual intercourse occurred post-consensual marriage, ordering concurrent sentences and release for time served.

criminal appeal_allowed

Renu Jissi Sodhi v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5248

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation after completion of investigation and held that the petitioner’s remedy lies in filing a protest petition against the closure report before the competent court.

criminal petition_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR v. VIJAY KUMAR JHA

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a prolonged suspension of a public servant accused of corruption, holding suspension cannot exceed three months without charges or charge sheet.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shyam Aggarwal v. Sheikh Mohammad Yahya Chhabra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5243

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal against concurrent judgments and a consented demarcation report, holding the report binding and confirming the appellant's possession of the disputed land.

property appeal_dismissed

Bijender Kumar v. Financial Commissioner, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5249

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and mutation in favor of Phool Kaur, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge based on settled judicial decisions and affirming that title disputes over agricultural land lie with Civil Courts.

property petition_dismissed

Rajesh Shukla v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5230-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the denial of gallantry medals to a CRPF constable injured during an anti-terrorist operation, directing reconsideration based on all relevant material including case diary and official recommendations.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ram Kishore Vashisht v. Food Corpn. of India

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5231

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking lateral appointment to the AG-I movement cadre, holding that only AG-I level experience qualifies for such appointment and petitioner lacked the requisite experience.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohd. Naseemuddin & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5238-DB

The Delhi High Court directed fixation of petitioners' basic pay at ₹6460 from 2006 and reckoning of service for ACP/MACP benefits from initial appointment, correcting pay anomalies under CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

service_law appeal_allowed

Indosin Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5237-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim for excise duty on exported cigarettes, holding that retrospective withdrawal of exemption notifications entitles the petitioner to rebate under the Central Excise Rules.

tax petition_allowed

M/S. FLOORTEX COLLECTION v. VIKRAM THAPA

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5236

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Adjudicator’s award of compensation for illegal termination where the employer failed to follow natural justice and prove abandonment by the employee.

labor appeal_dismissed

K.S. Chaudhari v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a tenural Member of the NCDRC cannot claim pay fixation based on seniority or change the remuneration option once exercised under the Consumer Protection Rules, 1987.

administrative petition_dismissed

Seema Singh and Ors v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5250-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DoPT's denial of additional CSE attempts to candidates who did not appear in 2011, holding the classification reasonable and not violative of Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed

Aayan Dev v. Bluebells School International

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5239

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category, holding that alleged forgery of income certificate and change of residence do not justify cancellation without fault attributable to the minor.

constitutional petition_allowed

Harpal Singh Dhingra v. Vinod Gupta

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5235

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition holding that running coaching classes and using the CA designation does not constitute practicing accountancy or violate a Court undertaking under the Chartered Accountants Act.

professional_regulation petition_dismissed

Surinder Kumar Golyan & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5234

The High Court held that a purchaser who acquires property through registered sale deeds and pays valid consideration without knowledge of forgery cannot be summoned as an accused in a criminal conspiracy case.

criminal petition_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. Sudip Kumar Lahiri

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5233

The Delhi High Court held that a valid probated Will bequeathing leasehold property does not amount to unauthorized sale requiring DDA's permission, dismissed the appeal, and condemned the DDA's harassment of the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India & Anr. v. Amar Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5232

The Delhi High Court allowed the Union of India's appeal, holding no violation of natural justice occurred in disciplinary proceedings despite non-supply of documents and no entitlement to defence assistant before the relevant rule, thereby upholding dismissal of the employee.

civil appeal_allowed

PROTECTION OF PLANT VARITIES AND FARMERS RIGHTS AUTHORITY v. MANOJ SRIVASTAVA

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5251-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing refund of deputation allowance to a respondent whose deputation period was extended by a stay order and whose absorption claim was rejected.

administrative appeal_dismissed