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Jaiprakash & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:8079

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from a family dispute settled amicably by a Memorandum of Understanding, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process and contrary to justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pritam Ashok Sadaphule v. Hima Chugh

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1985

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign divorce decree granted on grounds not recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act and without effective submission to foreign jurisdiction is not enforceable in India.

family petition_dismissed

Commissioner of Central Excise v. M/S Sigma Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1978-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Merchant Overtime Tax charges are not leviable for supervision by Customs Officers within their jurisdictional range and during normal working hours, dismissing the appeal of the Commissioner of Central Excise.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sh. Chander Prakash v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2012

The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary findings of gross negligence against a retired RBI officer, dismissed his writ petition, but granted interest on delayed pension payments pending final departmental orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Delhi Development Authority v. Puran Lal

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2019-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a rehabilitation plot allotment solely based on a common ration card was unsustainable where spot verifications confirmed separate residence and the allottee had settled equities.

administrative appeal_dismissed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. S.C.GUPTA

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1991-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's orders and remanded disciplinary proceedings against engineering officers for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the need for procedural fairness, disclosure of CVC advice, and consideration of all substantive pleas including evidence of sub-standard materials and design defects.

administrative appeal_allowed

Union of India & Ors. v. Jagdish Prasad

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1979-DB

The Delhi High Court held that only the appointing authority can impose major penalties like compulsory retirement under Railway Servants Rules, invalidating the penalty imposed by a non-appointing authority and remanding the matter for corrective action.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Raj Kumar Jha v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1977-DB

The Delhi High Court held that delay by the government in regularizing promotions cannot prejudice officers’ induction into IPS, directed amendment of seniority rules to align pay and seniority, and upheld induction of officers despite delayed willingness submission.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Management of DTC v. Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 22 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:2013-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a belated claim for pension arrears does not entitle the pensioner to interest on arrears, but excess interest wrongly deducted on Provident Fund adjustments must be refunded.

administrative appeal_allowed

Shakuntalabai & Anr. v. Nanaji Dewaji Wadaskar

Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for mischaracterizing the appeal and failing to consider submissions, remanding the matter for fresh hearing on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Kanhaiya Lal & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court upheld convictions and commuted death sentences to life imprisonment in a multiple murder case, holding that delay in FIR was justified, relatives' testimony was credible, and death penalty was not warranted under the 'rarest of rare' doctrine.

criminal appeal_dismissed

AWADHESH KUMAR SHARMA v. U.P.S.R.T.C.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court reinstated a bus conductor terminated for carrying passengers without tickets, allowing service continuity but denying back-wages, balancing employee circumstances and employer interests.

labor appeal_allowed

Gurudutta Sharma and Anr. v. Central Civil Services Board

Delhi High Court · 19 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:7468

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking creation of permanent posts for perennial work, directing petitioners to seek relief under the Supreme Court’s Umadevi judgment.

administrative petition_dismissed

Army Public School & Anr. v. Sh. Narendra Singh Nain and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:8507-DB

The Delhi High Court directed interim reinstatement with back wages deposited in court pending final disposal of a writ petition challenging termination of school employees working on probation.

labor appeal_allowed

Marico Limited v. Adani Wilmar Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1947

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction applications, holding that the defendant's comparative advertisements extolling 100% Rice Bran Oil were not disparaging or false under Indian law.

civil appeal_dismissed

Marico Limited v. Adani Wilmar Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1953

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction applications, holding that the defendant's comparative advertisements extolling 100% rice bran oil were not disparaging or untruthful to an extent warranting relief.

civil appeal_dismissed

RDS Project Ltd v. Ratangiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1952-DB

The Delhi High Court held that RDS Projects Ltd. satisfied the original tender eligibility criteria by constructing a qualifying breakwater project as a single contract, quashing the amended clause and directing fresh tendering without altering eligibility conditions.

administrative petition_allowed

Vodafone Infrastructure Ltd. v. Indus Towers Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1951

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a telecom infrastructure sharing Scheme under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, rejecting Income Tax Department objections and affirming that such sanction does not impede tax recovery rights.

corporate petition_allowed

Mr.Jagdeep Dhankar, Senior Advocate instructed by Mr.S.Mathur, Mr.G.Mathur, Advocates. v. AJAY SINGH .....

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1950-DB

The Delhi High Court held that seniority-based re-engagement rights of casual daily wage workers do not apply indiscriminately across different job categories with distinct qualification requirements, dismissing claims of seasonal Water Boys for preference over fresh appointees.

administrative appeal_allowed

Mr.Jagdeep Dhankar, Senior Advocate instructed by Mr.S.Mathur, Mr.G.Mathur, Advocates. v. AJAY SINGH .....

Delhi High Court · 18 Apr 2013 · 2013:DHC:1949-DB

The High Court held that seniority-based preference in re-engagement applies only within the same category of employment and dismissed claims of daily wage water boys for re-engagement as messengers without requisite qualifications.

administrative appeal_allowed