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PREMIUR AUTO AGENCY v. BHARAT SHELL LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:6811

The Delhi High Court dismissed in default a petition seeking quashing of a summoning order under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to the petitioner's non-appearance and disinterest.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vipin Ahuja and Anr v. VrPrN Ahuja & Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:6687

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of family dispute suits following amicable settlement through court mediation and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fee Act.

civil appeal_allowed

State & Anr v. Sunil Sharma

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:6647

The Delhi High Court quashed the order declaring the petitioner a proclaimed offender and the related FIR proceedings due to the untraceability of the complainant and lack of incriminating evidence.

criminal petition_allowed

V.K. Sharma v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for restoration of a writ petition dismissed for non-appearance after a seven-year delay, holding that negligence and failure to act despite online case status availability do not justify condonation of delay.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Shilpesh Chaudhary and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1308-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the certification of the film "Jolly LL.B." based solely on its trailer, holding that alleged defamatory or contemptuous content must be considered in full context before judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

THDC INDIA LIMITED v. T. CHANDRA BISWAS

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1303

The Delhi High Court set aside the CIC’s order directing disclosure of DPC minutes without following Section 11 procedure and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, while upholding the principle that an employee is entitled to her own ACRs including narrative remarks under the RTI Act.

administrative appeal_allowed

Anup Kumar Das v. M/S Xerox India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1304

The Delhi High Court quashed the summons under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for lack of territorial jurisdiction as the cause of action arose entirely in Kolkata.

criminal petition_allowed

Raj Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1302

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act but reduced the default sentence for non-payment of fine considering the appellant's prolonged incarceration and poverty.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manish Soni v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1300

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Manish Soni for administering a sedative and stealing property, relying on unchallenged eyewitness testimony and his admission under Section 313 Cr.P.C., dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Resmi Rajeev v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1313

The Delhi High Court held that the age limit for school employees under Rule 104 applies at the time of original recruitment, not at the date of grant-in-aid or recognition, allowing the petitioner to be treated as validly recruited from 1998.

administrative petition_allowed

Harish Kumar v. The HMT Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1314

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employee's challenge to his transfer and claim for voluntary retirement, holding that transfers for administrative reasons are not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide, and VRS entitlement depends on applicable schemes.

labor appeal_dismissed

Ram Avtar Singh v. The Chairman and Managing Director, The CWC and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1315

The Delhi High Court set aside termination orders for violation of natural justice due to denial of personal hearing and directed fresh disciplinary proceedings with personal hearing and speaking orders.

administrative petition_allowed

Asha Rani Gupta v. Ravindra Memorial Public School and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1316

The Delhi High Court held that termination disputes must be addressed by the Delhi School Tribunal and directed payment of salary and arrears under the Sixth Pay Commission up to the date of absenteeism if not already paid.

labor petition_dismissed

R.K. Sharma v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1311

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of promotion, holding that seniority alone does not entitle promotion without meeting overall criteria evaluated by the Promotion Committee.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rai Singh Dahiya v. N.D.P.L.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1312

The Delhi High Court held that the liability to pay pension and terminal benefits of erstwhile DVB employees transferred to DISCOMs lies with the DISCOMs, directing payment with interest within a stipulated time.

administrative petition_allowed

Vinesh Chandra Saxena v. UOI and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1320-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a public servant convicted of corruption, holding that penalty without departmental inquiry is valid under Regulation 33 and judicial interference is limited to cases of disproportionate punishment.

labor appeal_dismissed

Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Anita & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1318

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for motor accident death by recalculating loss of dependency on minimum wages with limited future prospects and reducing non-pecuniary damages for loss of love and affection.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1319

The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to refuse recalling a witness for further cross-examination despite contradictions in testimonies, emphasizing the sparing exercise of powers under Sections 311 and 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. M/S Khushi Ram Bihari Lal Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1317

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a suit dismissed in default, condoning a 357-day delay based on a plausible explanation and emphasizing adjudication on merits over technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. v. Leela Hotels Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 Mar 2013 · 2013:DHC:1301-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral Award granting post-award interest on pre-award interest amount, unchallenged in prior proceedings, must be enforced as a decree without interference at execution stage, and such interest does not constitute impermissible compound interest.

civil appeal_dismissed