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Panthoibi Manipur Emporium v. Lotus Arts

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:8008

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeals with liberty to initiate fresh eviction proceedings against the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed

Subodh Nath and Anr. v. State of Tripura

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2013

The Supreme Court held that a person under 18 years at the time of offence is a juvenile under the 2000 Act and remitted his case to the Juvenile Justice Board, while upholding the conviction of the co-accused based on reliable eyewitness testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed (appellant no.2), appeal_dismissed (appellant no.1)

RAM CHANDRA VERMA v. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2013

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the life conviction of the appellant for murder based on consistent eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sushil K. Chakravarty v. M/s. Tej Properties Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2013

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone delay and validated the ex-parte decree passed without impleading legal heirs under Order XXII Rule 4(4) CPC, emphasizing the necessity of timely substitution and truthful explanations for delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

Babu and Anr. v. State rep. by Inspector of Police, Chennai

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2013

The Supreme Court upheld murder convictions under Section 302 IPC based on common intention and credible eyewitness evidence, rejecting challenges on unlawful assembly and applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ekta Shakti Foundation v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2013 · 2015:DHC:11788

The court held that an arbitrator cannot grant interim relief to stay a contract termination order under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and upheld the dismissal of the appellant's appeal.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Usha v. Punjab & Sind Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1463-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the suit for commission was not barred by limitation as the cause of action arose when the bank refused full payment, and the second defendant was liable to pay commission beyond the bank guarantee expiry.

civil appeal_allowed

DELHI SUBORDINATE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD v. PREETI BALAYAN

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1444-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the eligibility cutoff date for recruitment cannot be shifted despite extension of application deadlines, dismissing the review petition challenging this principle.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dr. Jasmine Chawla Sharma v. Dr. Rekha

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1439-DB

Discretionary allotments of government flats must strictly follow prescribed guidelines and committee procedures; non-compliance renders such allotments illegal and liable to be quashed.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. Jasmine Chawla Sharma v. Dr. Rekha

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1440-DB

The Delhi High Court held that discretionary allotments of government flats must comply with Government of India guidelines and Supreme Court directions, invalidating allotments made without following prescribed procedures.

administrative appeal_allowed

ANJUMAN-E-HAIDER (REGD.) v. CHAIRMAN NDMC, ARCHNA ARORA

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1442-DB

The Delhi High Court directed administrative re-examination and stakeholder consultation to resolve practical difficulties in constructing boundary walls for disputed Wakf properties, declining to enforce rigid demarcation orders that affect existing built-up areas and public access.

property other

Kapil Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1456-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a candidate seeking appointment to Central Police Organisations for failure to indicate service preference and delay in approaching the Court despite scoring above cut-off marks.

administrative petition_dismissed

Razzi Ahmed @ Razzi v. The State

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1443

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, holding that the victim's age was conclusively proved and her consent immaterial, dismissing defence pleas as baseless.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Mamta & Ors

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1449

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer has initial liability to pay compensation to accident victims even if the driver lacked a valid licence, but can recover the amount from the insured thereafter.

civil appeal_dismissed

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Guddy & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1448

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurance company liable to pay compensation where it failed to prove that the insurance cover note was forged or not issued in respect of the offending vehicle.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bijender Singh v. Om Prakash and Others

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:7179

The Delhi High Court held that disputed questions of title in land mutation proceedings must be referred by the Revenue Assistant to the Civil Court under Section 186 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and directed immediate compliance with this mandate.

property petition_allowed

Anjuman-E-Haider v. Chairman NDMC, Archna Arora

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1441-DB

The Delhi High Court directed administrative examination and stakeholder consultation before enforcing boundary wall construction orders on disputed Wakf properties, recognizing practical difficulties and limiting protection to properties established as Wakf land.

property other

Mahender Pal & Ors. v. The Lt. Governor and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1461

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of society employees seeking pay parity with Delhi Police ASIs and salary revision as per the Fourth Pay Commission, holding that pay commission recommendations require formal adoption and equal pay claims require proof of equivalence.

service_law petition_dismissed

Rakesh Pandita v. LIC & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1462

Delay in initiating departmental enquiry is not a ground to quash the proceedings and voluntary retirement is not automatic without formal acceptance under the rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chherinda Indi Gurunda v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1455

The Delhi High Court affirmed the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act but reduced the sentence from 14 to 10 years and shortened the default imprisonment for non-payment of fine, considering the appellant's prolonged incarceration and poverty.

criminal appeal_allowed