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Shri Bhagwan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2408-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a departmental inquiry that found the petitioner guilty of extorting money, holding that the inquiry's findings based on probative evidence and contemporaneous reports were justified.

administrative petition_dismissed

Radhey Sharma & Ors. v. DTC

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2407-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed recovery of excess LTC payments with reduced interest and struck down disciplinary action against employees misled by travel agents, considering their socio-economic background.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kanakdhara Credits Pvt Ltd v. Mukesh Kapil & Another

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2405

The court held that an irrevocable Power of Attorney executed under a Settlement Deed empowered the developer to validly sell the property to the plaintiff, entitling the plaintiff to possession and interim relief against defendants' unlawful interference.

property appeal_allowed

Sakti Prosad Datta v. DM Spolia

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2411

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that relaxation in qualifying marks granted to SC/ST candidates does not extend to physically handicapped persons unless the Government so provides.

administrative petition_dismissed

BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2420-DB

The Delhi High Court held that service tax is not leviable on free calls provided to employees prior to 23.08.2007 and reduced the pre-deposit amount accordingly in an appeal against a Tribunal order.

tax appeal_allowed

Dheeraj Singh Rana v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2394

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a certificate of fitness to appeal to the Supreme Court, holding that applications for prosecution of investigating officers and production of certain documents were premature or not maintainable.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dr. R. Venkatachalam & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2395

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under the Insecticides Act for prosecuting a person not responsible at the relevant time and for procedural violations denying the right to sample retesting and relying on an invalid analysis report.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dheeraj Singh Rana v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2396

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for a certificate of fitness to appeal to the Supreme Court, holding that applications under Sections 340 and 91 Cr.P.C. were premature or irrelevant and no important question of law was raised.

criminal petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Tarsem Lal Verma

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2393-DB

The Delhi High Court held that wage entitlement during disputed reinstatement depends on proof of attendance, but deferred final adjudication pending Supreme Court’s decision on the validity of reinstatement.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay Gupta & Anr. v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2422

The Delhi High Court held that the Sessions Judge cannot take fresh cognizance after committal and set aside summons issued to petitioners not charged by the Magistrate, allowing their petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Nagender @ Kalia v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2414

Pavita Boparai v. Neeraj Saraf

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2392

The Delhi High Court set aside anticipatory bail granted to a respondent accused of cheating investors by failing to honor assured returns under an agreement to sell, emphasizing the need for strict scrutiny in economic offence bail matters.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harjeet Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2409

The Delhi High Court held that the State Government where riot-affected property is located must pay compensation under the 2006 Scheme regardless of which State paid initial subsidy, granting the petitioner enhanced compensation and rehabilitation grant.

administrative appeal_allowed

Arjun Chawla v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2421

The Delhi High Court held that non-acceptance of a voluntary retirement application within the notice period negates deemed retirement, validating subsequent disciplinary proceedings and removal from service.

service_law petition_dismissed

Aligarh Unani Medical College and ACN Hospital and Anr v. UOI and Ors

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2410

The court set aside an administrative order declining permission to a medical college for failing to issue a show cause notice on all grounds, holding it violated natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. AMIT PANWAR

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2013 · 2013:DHC:2391-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquittal does not guarantee public employment in police service if the offence involves serious moral turpitude, and administrative discretion to deny appointment must be respected unless exercised arbitrarily.

administrative appeal_allowed

Nimmagadda Prasad v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2013

The Supreme Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious economic offence case involving ongoing investigation, emphasizing the gravity of economic crimes and the need to prevent witness tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Anamika Roy v. Jatindra Chowrasia

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2013

The Supreme Court held that where the landlord's bona fide requirement for the entire premises is established, courts need not order partial eviction under Section 13(4) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, and affirmed eviction of the entire premises.

civil appeal_allowed

Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd. v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2013

The Supreme Court held that disputed limitation issues in arbitration appointment petitions under Section 11(6) are generally to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal, not at the threshold, and appointed the arbitrators accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Kumar v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 09 May 2013

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and double murder based on credible extra-judicial confession and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed