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Deshraj v. UPSC
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order dismissing a disabled candidate's challenge to recruitment criteria, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of post-advertisement Government Notifications and eligibility under the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Achyut Kumar Sharma v. J.V.G. Finance Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a claimant seeking to set aside a court-ordered auction sale in company winding up proceedings, holding that the claimant failed to prove ownership and was barred by res judicata and limitation.
Formosa Plastics Corporation USA v. Ashok Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a part-heard execution petition by a judge not assigned the matter as per the roster was a jurisdictional error warranting suo moto correction under CPC to uphold judicial discipline and prevent injustice.
Dev Kant Kamat @ Debu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempt to murder and related offences based on credible injured witnesses' testimony and medical evidence despite absence of independent witnesses and recovery of weapon.
Pritam Dewan v. Rashmi Khanna
The Delhi High Court held that a Hindu widow’s life interest in property granted by will does not automatically ripen into absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, where the will and family settlement clearly create a limited estate.
Anil Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a BSF employee for slapping a superior officer, holding the punishment disproportionate and ordering reinstatement with conditions but without back wages.
Surrender Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary inquiry is vitiated if the Inquiry Officer acts as both prosecutor and adjudicator without appointing a Presenting Officer, violating natural justice principles.
Bhuwan Chandra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted pay scale benefits and pay protection to the petitioner promoted as Overseer in BRO, following the precedent set in Ghanshyam Vishwakarma's case.
Sohan Lal Kapoor v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed notional promotion and payment of consequential benefits to a reinstated CRPF constable, emphasizing entitlement to parity with juniors and allowances payable as a matter of right.
Gopal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for robbery under Sections 392/34 and 397 IPC due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, particularly on the issue of identification.
Lt. Col Vibhav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Army posting order, holding that attachment periods do not exclude posting tenure and acceptance of posting estops later challenge.
Sharad Tiwari v. Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging amendments to the Municipal Corporation Act and directed timely fund release and salary payments, holding no grounds existed to quash the statutory provisions.
Through: Nemo v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court deferred judicial review of parole guidelines, directing administrative review by a government committee and allowing petitioners to submit suggestions, with liberty to approach the Court again if unresolved.
Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd v. Chandradeep Singh Bhurji
The High Court held that an executing court cannot grant compensation beyond the decree and set aside the order awarding damages for lost documents in execution proceedings.
Dr. Sahadeva Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings require separate approval by the disciplinary authority for initiation and framing of charges, quashing the charge-sheet issued without such approval.
Asia Huayu Metal Wire Mesh Products (P) Ltd v. Principal Commissioner of Customs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed Customs to treat the DRI alert on two containers as lifted and proceed with assessment and clearance, granting relief to the importer facing undue delay.
Prime Time India Ltd. v. Ashok Kapoor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a compromise for specific performance of sale of property shares, rejecting belated challenges based on fraud and duress, applying res judicata principles.
Davinder Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that shares issued to the Central Government by a cooperative society prior to the 2002 Act were valid and that redemption of such shares requires byelaw provisions or agreement, dismissing the petitioner's challenge and claim for refund as premature.
PEC LIMITED v. ADM ASIA PACIFIC TRADING PTE LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting demurrage to the respondent, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and proper contractual interpretation by the arbitral tribunal.
Suresh Kumar Goyal v. Chief Commissioner Income Tax-2 & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an attachment under the SARFAESI Act has precedence over a subsequent Income Tax Department attachment, directing registration of the sale deed executed by the secured creditor.