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Jagesh Chandra Mishra v. Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:641

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment on the ground of reservation for physically challenged candidates where the advertisement did not provide such reservation and the petitioner unsuccessfully participated in the selection process.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S. BOPARAI’S MARTIAL SECURITY PVT. LTD. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:640

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery actions against the petitioner pending hearing of a statutory appeal before the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, which was non-functional due to the absence of a Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed

Vineeta Tejpal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:645

The Delhi High Court held that a Masters Degree from Annamalai University is valid if preceded by a proper three-year Bachelor degree, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to respondent’s promotion based on alleged invalidity of the degree.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar Verma v. Aparna Mehra

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:643

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of debt by raising a probable defence supported by credible evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

GLOBAL ENGINEERING SERVICES v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:646

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery under the EPF Act where the statutory appeal could not be heard due to the non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal’s Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed

Shatruhan Lal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:644-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 113 of the Insurance Act, 1938, dismissing the petition challenging LIC's forfeiture of policies and IRDA's regulatory order.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S RAMESHWAR DASS & SONS (HUF) v. M/S CARAVEL LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. & ANR

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:625

The court held that no valid arbitration agreement existed as the arbitration clause in unsigned invoices was not accepted by the plaintiffs, and dismissed the defendants' application to stay proceedings under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Pooja & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:652

The Delhi High Court reduced compensation by removing future prospects addition due to lack of evidence but enhanced non-pecuniary damages, affirming binding precedent on future prospects and judicial discipline in conflicting judgments.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar Sharma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:628

The Delhi High Court held that the Youth Hostels Association of India is not a 'State' under Article 12 and thus not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 for termination of service disputes.

administrative petition_dismissed

Raju v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:660

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking transfer of investigation, holding that alternative statutory remedies under the Cr.P.C. must be exhausted before approaching the High Court.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mehfooz Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:659

The Delhi High Court held that police custody remand orders are interlocutory and not challengeable under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after dismissal of revision, and inherent powers cannot override statutory bars on revision petitions.

criminal petition_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh Mukesh Kumar and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2012 ACJ 721

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for the death of a homemaker in a motor accident, ruling that her services should be valued based on minimum wages without deduction for personal expenses, rejecting the formula linking her income to the husband's earnings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kashvi Buildwell Pvt Ltd v. Ashok Kumar

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:647

The court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw an earlier suit for possession and pursue a later substantive suit filed in respect of the same property, granting liberty to both parties to contest the later suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhupinder Singh Jaggi v. Punjabi Bagh Club & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:649

The Delhi High Court disposed of the suit on the plaintiff's withdrawal, granting liberty to approach the defendant Club's Managing Committee for future grievances and directing parties to bear their own costs.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gulzar Impex Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Mediderma, S.L. & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:650

The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit challenging termination of a distribution agreement due to an exclusive jurisdiction clause conferring jurisdiction on Spanish courts.

civil appeal_dismissed

Babu Ram Om Prakash v. Pradhan Herbal Company

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:651

The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement in a trademark infringement suit, decreed the suit accordingly, and granted a refund of 50% court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Dinesh Sharma & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:630

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioners' delayed representations for One Time Settlement in light of exceptional circumstances and prior settlement with HSIIDC.

administrative petition_allowed

Sunny Aggarwal v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:648-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging IOCL's tender process, holding that vehicle selection based on latest model date is valid and clause 11(d) does not bar trucks registered outside specified States.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Rohit Mudgal

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:655-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of an inter commissionarate transfer request despite incomplete probation, emphasizing policy provisions favoring transfer where spouses serve under different governments.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ajay Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission

Delhi High Court · 21 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:654-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing appointment of an OBC candidate whose recruitment was annulled on hyper-technical grounds of certificate format, holding that eligibility depends on notified caste status and not certificate issuance date.

administrative appeal_allowed