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Sumit Sikri v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:8502

The Delhi High Court recalled the cancellation of bail in a matrimonial criminal case based on a bona fide settlement and directed compliance with settlement terms including mutual withdrawal of complaints and filing of a joint divorce petition.

criminal appeal_allowed

GE CAPITAL SERVICES INDIA v. ANIL KUMAR BANSAL

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:8397

The Delhi High Court directed ongoing arbitration petitions to be heard by the arbitrator under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and ordered respondents to disclose unencumbered assets.

civil petition_dismissed

Binod Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013

The Delhi High Court held that experience certificates issued by BRO authorities were valid, quashed the arbitrary cancellation of the selection process, and directed appointment of eligible petitioners.

administrative appeal_allowed

Hardwari & Others v. Gaon Sabha Kharkhari Jatmal & Ors

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:7215

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to decide stay applications within four weeks and dispose of appeals expeditiously, protecting petitioners from dispossession pending such decisions.

administrative other

Mohd. Yusuf v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:7170-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, directing the DRAT to consider the petitioner's request for an early hearing reasonably.

civil petition_dismissed

MIS OMWAY BUILDESTATE PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. IS RAVI SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:7078-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed appeals granting conditional leave to contest civil suits subject to securing the disputed amounts via bank guarantees and court deposits, balancing parties' rights and interests.

civil appeal_allowed

Sachin Bansal v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:7011

The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail to the petitioner involved in distributing SIM cards activated on forged IDs used for criminal purposes, citing the seriousness of the offence and the petitioner’s absconding status.

criminal petition_dismissed

Syed Raif Sayeed v. Intazarali

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:6769

The High Court dismissed the petitions as infructuous following the Trial Court's dismissal of the complaints.

criminal petition_dismissed

Indian Council of Agricultural Research & Anr. v. Shri Faiyaz; Indian Council of Agricultural Research & Anr. v. Om Prakash & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3243-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that paid holidays must be included in computing 240 days of work for granting temporary status to daily wage workers under the DoPT Scheme, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.

labor appeal_dismissed

Indian Council of Agricultural Research & Anr. v. Shri Faiyaz; Indian Council of Agricultural Research & Anr. v. Om Prakash & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3246-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that paid holidays must be included in computing 240 days of work under the DoPT Scheme, entitling daily wage workers to temporary status and regularization.

labor appeal_dismissed

Radhey Shyam v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3247-DB

The Delhi High Court held that compulsory retirement was a disproportionate penalty for a Parcel Porter caught accepting money, reinstating him with the original lesser penalty of pay reduction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sh. Jaswant Singh v. Atma Singh

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance of a property sale agreement, holding that the original contract was modified by a subsequent MoU and the plaintiff failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S ENTREPRENEURS CO-OP GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. M/S SCHINDLER INDIA PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3242

The Delhi High Court held that an advance payment without an express forfeiture clause cannot be forfeited on breach and ordered refund with interest to the plaintiff housing society.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3257

Delhi High Court held that employees are entitled to add five years to actual service under Rule 48-B of CCS Pension Rules for pension eligibility, directing successor DISCOMs to pay pension and arrears accordingly.

labor appeal_allowed

Hilton Hotel Management Services Private Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3255

The Delhi High Court allowed Hilton Hotel Management Services Pvt Ltd's petition confirming reduction of share capital under Sections 100 to 104 of the Companies Act, 1956 after procedural compliance and absence of objections.

corporate petition_allowed

D. K. Singh v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jul 2013 · 2013:DHC:3263-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary findings against a CISF officer who complied with baggage screening procedures and was not involved in extortion by colleagues, emphasizing the need for evidence and proper procedural compliance in misconduct cases.

administrative appeal_allowed

Basant Kumar Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, dismissing the public interest litigation challenging it.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Lily Thomas v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court struck down sub-section (4) of Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, holding that Parliament cannot defer disqualification of sitting members upon conviction beyond constitutional mandates.

constitutional petition_allowed

Jitendra Singh @ Babboo Singh v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jul 2013 · 2003 (3) ACR 2431

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a juvenile accused of dowry death but remanded sentencing to the Juvenile Justice Board, emphasizing early age determination and procedural safeguards for juveniles in conflict with law.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

The Chief Election Commissioner Etc. v. Jan Chaukidar (Peoples Watch) & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court upheld that persons confined in prison or lawful police custody are disqualified from voting and contesting elections under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

constitutional appeal_dismissed