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Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr. v. M.L. Abbott Thru. LRs

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:8598

The Delhi High Court disposed of the second appeal as not pressed, directing expeditious completion of land acquisition proceedings where possession and compensation disputes arose over land acquired for public purpose.

civil appeal_dismissed

Air India Limited v. Various Respondents

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:8262

The court directed the Industrial Tribunal to first determine the genuineness of the contract between the contractor and Indian Airlines to identify the true employer before deciding on workmen’s reinstatement claims.

labor petition_allowed

Sh. Arun Kumar v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:7757

The Delhi High Court held that a conditional order under Section 81 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, must be preceded by notice and hearing, and set aside an ejectment order passed without such procedure.

property appeal_allowed

Kuldeepak Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:6891

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving allegations of forgery and cheating based on an amicable settlement between the parties, subject to conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Singh @ Darona v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1053

The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for kidnapping and rape but reduced his sentence to the period already served, considering his conduct and the lengthy trial period.

criminal sentence_modified

Ganga Sharan @ Chotu & Anr. v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1056

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a rape case due to improbability and inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's sole testimony, emphasizing the need for reliable evidence beyond uncorroborated allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Director of Income Tax (Exemption) v. Abul Kalam Azad Islamic Awakening

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1055-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that a charitable trust's investment in commercial immovable property is permissible under Section 11(5)(x) of the Income Tax Act, and registration cancellation under Section 12AA(3) was unjustified as income was applied for charitable purposes.

tax appeal_dismissed

Commissioner of Service Tax Delhi v. Bharti Airtel Limited

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1058-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appeals under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act are barred if the impugned CESTAT order relates to valuation of taxable services, regardless of the issues raised, and dismissed the appeal as not maintainable.

tax appeal_dismissed

DORLING KINDERSLEY (INDIA) PVT LTD v. SANGUINE TECHNICAL PUBLISHERS

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1067

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration agreement between the parties.

civil petition_allowed

Rajdhani Park Kalyan Karini Samiti v. Financial Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1044-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Financial Commissioner lacked jurisdiction to review his final order and upheld land allotments under the consolidation scheme, dismissing challenges by purchasers without mutation or timely objections.

property appeal_dismissed

Neena Bhagat and Ors. v. Laj Sharan Kaur and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1066

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside an ex parte possession decree due to improper service of summons and misrepresentation of addresses, dismissing the petition challenging that order.

civil petition_dismissed

Ram Avtar Bairwa v. Sunita Devi @ Santra

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1065

The Delhi High Court upheld the decree of restitution of conjugal rights in favor of the wife, holding that the husband had withdrawn from matrimonial society without reasonable excuse.

family appeal_dismissed

DELHI TOURISM & TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORP. LTD. v. AZAD SINGH

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1046-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the removal penalty imposed on a government servant due to procedural lapses in the departmental inquiry and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry in compliance with statutory rules and natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajdhani Park Kalyan Karini Samiti v. Financial Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1045-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Financial Commissioner lacked jurisdiction to review his final order, upheld the validity of land allotments under the Consolidation Scheme, and dismissed appeals challenging allotments made to original landowners and their successors.

property appeal_dismissed

Rajdhani Park Kalyan Karini Samiti v. Financial Commissioner

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1043-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Financial Commissioner lacked jurisdiction to review his final order, upheld consolidation scheme allotments, and dismissed appeals challenging land allotments and transfers to a Trust.

property appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. Sheel Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1050

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and future surgeries in a motor accident claim while upholding insurer's non-liability due to policy commencement after the accident.

civil appeal_allowed

Babita & Ors. v. Surender & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1049

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal by referring to the judgment in a related insurance case, MAC.APP.180/2010.

civil appeal_allowed

ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. BABITA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1047

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the appeal filed by Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. in MAC.APP.181/2010 in terms of the judgment delivered in a connected appeal MAC.APP.180/2010.

other appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Anita & Ors

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1048

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for compensation in a motor accident despite the driver’s alleged lack of valid licence, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and enhanced the compensation awarded to the claimants.

civil appeal_dismissed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. MOOL CHAND SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2013 · 2013:DHC:1042-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a second appeal is not maintainable after withdrawal of the first appeal without liberty to file a fresh appeal, and no appeal lies against dismissal of a review petition, dismissing the present appeal challenging shop allotment orders.

civil appeal_dismissed