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M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO LTD

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5983-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that delay in re-filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned on false or unsatisfactory grounds, emphasizing the need for diligence and adherence to statutory timelines.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ram Chander and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5990-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is not paid within five years under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and that the 2015 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively deprive landowners of their vested rights.

property petition_allowed

Pawan Kumar v. Lt. Governer NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5994-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, where possession and compensation were not completed within five years before the 2013 Act, are deemed to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed

Virender Singh v. M/S Lancer Convent Senior Secondary School

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5956-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a school bus driver terminated for traffic violations, upholding compensation in lieu of reinstatement due to procedural irregularities in termination.

labor appeal_dismissed

Prabhjyot Kaur v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5982

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5972-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging CAT's order rejecting disclosure of answer sheets in an unfair means case but directed preservation of answer sheets and disclosure of marks and reasons for rejection.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dinesh Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5967-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging CAT's order on rejection of candidature due to unfair means, directing disclosure of marks and reasons while preserving answer sheets for future remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gagan Khosla v. Canara Bank

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5969-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners a limited opportunity to seek a one-time settlement with Canara Bank in recovery proceedings, emphasizing that such opportunity cannot be used to delay the case indefinitely.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ajeet Singh & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5965

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 324/34 IPC based on a genuine compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Mukesh @ Jaswant v. State of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5964

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Section 326-A IPC based on an amicable family settlement and minor injuries, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Chanpreet Singh Chadha & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5963

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Kushal Khurana & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5962

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Anil Paswan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5959

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed

National Fertilizers Limited v. Ashok Kumar Ahluwalia

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5958-DB

Gratuity cannot be withheld from a superannuated employee merely because criminal proceedings are pending, as forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires termination for misconduct or offences.

labor appeal_dismissed

Sanjay v. Ramesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5961-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a selection committee may apply pre-decided fair criteria including experience weightage even if not explicitly stated in the advertisement, upholding the appointment of a Peon by the Veterinary Council of India.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S Satpal Sharma & Sons v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5966

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause does not lapse merely due to non-invocation within a contractual period and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

Geeta Devi & Anr. v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5955

The Delhi High Court set aside the charge under Section 394 IPC due to lack of material and upheld the charge under Section 307/34 IPC against the petitioners.

criminal appeal_allowed

Geetu v. Ravinder

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5954

The Delhi High Court enhanced the maintenance amount payable by the husband to his wife and child under Section 125 Cr.P.C., considering his income and the petitioners' needs.

family appeal_allowed

Jagdish Chander Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5987

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC based on a settlement between parties and absence of culpable negligence, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Ramzan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jul 2015 · 2015:DHC:5988

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 323/392/509/34 and 323/392/427/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed