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Dr. G.S. Tiwari v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that retired officers are not entitled to retrospective promotion or back benefits when promotion orders are issued after their retirement and promotion takes effect only from the date of assumption of charge.
B.T. Manglani v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective pension fixation based on higher pay scales, upholding the validity of Government clarifications that pension benefits are contingent on cadre restructuring and vacancy conditions as per the Supreme Court's binding precedent.
Technip Singapore Pte Ltd v. Director of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that payments for mobilisation/demobilisation and installation services under an offshore construction contract do not constitute royalty or fees for technical services and that the petitioner has no permanent establishment in India, thus income is not taxable in India.
Suraj Parkash @ Chikka v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder and Arms Act offences based on credible injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic and medical evidence, while acquitting one accused due to lack of identification.
M/S ESTER INDUSTRIES LTD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 112 of the Finance Act, 2000, denying MODVAT credit on High Speed Diesel Oil and mandating recovery of wrongly claimed credit with interest, rejecting the petitioner’s claim of vested rights and requirement of adjudication.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Sudhir Kumar @ Bunti
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave to appeal petition, upholding the trial court's acquittal of the accused due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid material contradictions in witness testimonies.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sandhya Suresh
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by including future prospects, proper deductions, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and increased interest, directing the insurer to pay the adjusted amount.
Suraj Prakash @ Chikka v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder and arms offences based on credible injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic and medical evidence, while granting probation to one accused and acquitting another due to lack of identification.
Seikh Isarat v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery and related offences, emphasizing that unchallenged witness improvements and minor discrepancies do not vitiate a prosecution case supported by timely arrest and recovery.
Seikh Isarat v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery and related offences, ruling that unchallenged improvements in witness testimony and clerical errors in arrest timings do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sandhya Suresh
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by including future prospects, deducting personal accident insurance, enhancing non-pecuniary damages, and increasing interest to 9% per annum.
Laxmi & Ors. v. Rakesh & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim by considering actual income, future prospects, and adjusted personal expense deduction, directing payment to the widow with protective investment conditions.
Smitha Gireesh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order due to unexplained delay in execution and denial of access to relied upon evidence, violating the detenue's constitutional rights under Article 22(5).
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shri Lilu Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision holding the insurer liable to compensate third party claimants despite alleged fraud in issuance of the insurance cover note.
Ramo Devi v. State
Conviction under Section 306 IPC cannot be sustained without a specific charge framed under that section, and the discretionary presumption under Section 113-A Evidence Act requires proper proof of cruelty and proximate link to suicide.
Dharam Vir v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a kidnapping for ransom case due to unreliable victim identification and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration and clear identification for conviction.
Mohammad Nihal v. State of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition alleging illegal detention of a major who voluntarily left her parental home to reside with the petitioner.
Master Aakash Kumar and Ors. v. Vasant Valley School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court restored admissions of minor students cancelled on grounds of fake income certificates after genuine certificates were furnished and verified, imposing a penalty and allowing cancellation if certificates are found fictitious.
Master Tarun v. Apeejay School & Anr
Delhi High Court allowed minors to continue studies after cancellation of admission due to alleged fake income certificates, directing restoration upon submission of genuine certificates and payment of penalty.
Daksh Singh v. Chinmaya Vidyalaya & Ors
The Delhi High Court restored admissions of minors whose parents submitted forged income certificates, emphasizing protection of minors' right to education upon submission of genuine certificates.