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Overseas Air Cargo Services v. Commissioner of Customs (General)

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5087-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-compliance with mandatory time limits under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations renders revocation of CHA license legally unsustainable and set aside the revocation order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Praveen Kumar

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5096-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting age relaxation to a candidate with a diploma in Education recognized as equivalent to the ETE course for recruitment as Teacher (Primary) in MCD, emphasizing equal treatment under Articles 14 and 16.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S.M.S.SHOES EAST LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5085-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an unsigned draft order cannot be treated as a valid final order under the Customs Act, directing fresh adjudication of the petitioner's revision application.

administrative other

Nanki Fashions v. Commissioner of Customs (Exports)

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5084-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs authority to refund Rs. 10 lakhs deposited pending appeal along with interest within a stipulated time after the petitioner succeeded before CESTAT.

administrative petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar Sharma v. Manoj Kumar Garg

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5089

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the arrears of rent decree and clarified that prior permission under the Slum Act is required only for eviction of lawful tenants, not unauthorized occupants.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ravi Sahni v. Pomesh Sahni

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5102

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of a loan repayable on demand is governed by Article 22 of the Limitation Act and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely on limitation grounds without evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S METAL ENGINEERING & TREATMENT CO PVT LTD v. MANISH KUMAR AGGARWAL

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5101

The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi courts have exclusive territorial jurisdiction to try the suit based on contract formation, payments made in Delhi, and an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vidur Impex and Traders Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. v. Poonam Khanna and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5104-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a compromise decree under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC, rejecting claims of fraud and holding that clandestine transactions violating injunction orders do not entitle parties to impleadment or invalidate the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shiv Karan Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5098-DB

The Delhi High Court modified a dismissal penalty to compulsory retirement for a police constable absent on medical grounds, holding that punishment must be proportionate and medical certificates cannot be disbelieved without valid reasons.

administrative appeal_allowed

Prakash Industries Ltd v. Manmohan Bansal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5099

Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over trademark infringement suit based on defendants' marketing in Delhi and confirmed interim injunction against use of deceptively similar mark.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sardar Jarnail Singh & Anr v. Sardar Amarjit Singh & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5097

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition of a property acquired by sale deeds is maintainable even if other jointly inherited properties held with others are excluded, rejecting the plea of partial partition.

civil appeal_allowed

Puran Chand Arya v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5103-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking statutory definitions and equal benefits for Armed Forces personnel designated as 'Sainik', 'Soldier', 'Fouji', or 'Jawan' due to vagueness and lack of statutory basis.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Sushil Prajapati & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT)

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8266

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of arranging loans on forged documents, holding they were not obliged to verify document authenticity and had cooperated with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sisodia v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8285

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a road rage assault case, holding that pending identification and production of vehicles do not entitle accused persons to bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Abneringty Watre v. The University of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8434-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the refusal to direct Delhi University to provide photocopies of answer scripts at Rs. 2 per page, holding that the matter was pending before other forums and the petitioner could seek relief in those proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Jindal Stainless Steelway Ltd v. Shanti Industries

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8508

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a cheque dishonour complaint for non-prosecution, holding that the complainant had complied with court orders and condoned delay caused by pursuing the wrong legal remedy.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Sedna Impex India Pvt Ltd v. M/S Amitoje Creations & Ors

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8509

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and restored a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act dismissed in default, holding that sufficient cause was shown for non-appearance due to procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chameli Devi & Ors v. Lucky Choudhary

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8622

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the trial court's refusal to admit evidence from a different suit, directing the petitioners to raise the issue via a review application before the trial court.

civil petition_dismissed

Integrated Capital Services Ltd. v. Rohit Dhawan Proprietor Rohit Investments

Delhi High Court · 20 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5131

The Delhi High Court held that limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act does not permit reappreciation of evidence but modified the arbitral award to the extent of the admitted liability with interest.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. LTD. v. POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. & ANR

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of arbitration proceedings and the arbitral award in a power transmission contract dispute, restoring the Single Judge's order and setting aside the Division Bench's judgment that had set aside the award.

civil appeal_allowed