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Rajinder Ghogra v. The State Govt of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8267

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused petitioners in a forgery case concerning a disputed Will, noting their lack of direct interest and jurisdictional issues in investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jagbir Singh v. Land & Building Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8952

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking allotment of alternate plots due to prolonged delay and laches, holding that the petitioners failed to diligently pursue their claims under the rehabilitative scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed

Baby Aradhya Singh v. Bluebells School International

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5240

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category, holding that a child cannot be penalized for alleged parental misconduct and that residence changes post-admission are permissible.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Durga v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8958

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging rejection of alternate plot allotment applications as barred by limitation and laches, affirming that delay beyond one year from compensation receipt is not condonable.

property petition_dismissed

Fateh Singh Negi v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:9168

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's delayed revision petitions filed after probation, refusing to condone a 751-day delay aimed at avoiding payment of fine and compensation under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Kumar Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:9069

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to make all submissions before the Special Court on offences under the P.C. Act and IPC, directing that the impugned order shall not bar fresh examination of these submissions.

criminal petition_allowed

Mathew A Pattiyani v. Nand Kishore & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5242

The Delhi High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal as withdrawn due to the appellant's admission of negligence but granted liberty to file a fresh appeal within four weeks.

civil appeal_dismissed

Phool Singh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5246

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that failure to serve statutory notice under Sections 477 and 478 DMC Act does not bar the suit once contested, and that allotment is not automatically cancelled if possession is not taken within three weeks, especially where illegal trespassers prevent possession.

civil appeal_allowed

ANSAL BUILDWELL LIMITED v. ANITA SAHU

Delhi High Court · 26 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8369

The Delhi High Court allowed substituted service by publication in newspapers after unsuccessful attempts to serve notice personally in arbitration proceedings.

civil other

BABY @ SEBASTIAN & ANR. v. CIRCLE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ADIMALY

Supreme Court of India · 26 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal of appellants in a murder case, emphasizing the sanctity of acquittal orders and the need for manifest illegality to interfere.

criminal appeal_allowed

BAKSHI SECURITY AND PERSONNEL SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. DEVKISHAN COMPUTED PVT. LTD. AND ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that bids not conforming to essential tender conditions, including minimum wage compliance and fixed pricing, must be rejected and that courts cannot rewrite tender contracts under writ jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vijay Monga v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8950-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions after recording that the Delhi Development Authority had satisfactorily completed the digitization and secure management of land records of acquired villages, ensuring public accessibility and data authenticity.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S Narsi International Pvt Ltd v. Land Acquisition Collector (South-West)

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8833-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to forward the petitioner’s reference petition under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the concerned Court within four weeks upon procedural compliance.

administrative petition_allowed

Praveen Kumar & Anr v. State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5220

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Jitendra & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5219

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on a mutual settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sagarika Das v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5227-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of maternity leave extension but directed the Tribunal to expeditiously decide the pending OA including the issue of maternity leave under Rule 43(4)(b) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rahul v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5183-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suppression of criminal antecedents, despite acquittal, can justify denial of police recruitment unless the acquittal is honourable and the candidate's character is unimpeachable.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. v. Soma Enterprises Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5222

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award directing refund of liquidated damages and price variation amounts due to petitioner’s delays, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Rahul v. Union of India; Daya Chand Meena v. Union of India; Deepak v. Union of India; Bhagwan Sahay Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5182-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suppression of criminal antecedents, despite acquittal, justifies denial of appointment in disciplined forces unless the acquittal is honourable and the candidate's integrity is unimpeachable.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kolkata Glass & Ceramics Private Limited v. Union of India & Another

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5181-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a joint venture bidder for failing to meet the minimum 20% coal allocation economic interest requirement under the tender conditions, interpreting 'economic interest' as exhaustive of coal allocation.

administrative petition_dismissed