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Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Workman (Rishipal & 1240 Others)

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:7145

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of daily rated workers employed by MCD to wages equal to regular employees, rejecting MCD's claim of non-adoption of CPWD wage structures and financial constraints.

labor appeal_dismissed

National Highways Authority of India v. Oriental Structure Engineers Ltd; Gammon India Ltd; Centrodorstroy

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:6941-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeals, affirming that embankment construction claims are payable separately and not subsumed under clearing and grubbing work as per contract terms and arbitral awards.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sudarshan Singh Dhariwal v. R L Kukreja

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:249

The High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint alleging fraud and forgery related to power of attorney and upheld the trial court's order issuing process against the petitioner.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohd. Ghayasuddin Khan v. Jamia Millia Islamia and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:248

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a Lab Technician seeking parity in pay scales with other departments, holding AICTE pay scale norms are not binding for non-teaching staff and equal pay requires equivalence in qualifications and duties.

labor petition_dismissed

Ex-CPL Pritam Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:247-DB

The Delhi High Court held that pension is a right not barred by delay alone and that reservist service must be counted for pension entitlement, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajender Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:250-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Consolidation Officer's jurisdiction under Section 43-A of the East Punjab Holdings Act to allot land to rightful encumbrance holders post-consolidation, dismissing the appellant's challenge.

property appeal_dismissed

Mr Rajeeve Mehra, ASG with Mr Sachin Datta, CGSE v. MANJIT SINGH & ORS. .....

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:251-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeals and review petition for failure to provide a reasonable explanation for delay, reaffirming that government departments are equally bound by limitation laws and must act with diligence.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mr Rajeeve Mehra, ASG with Mr Sachin Datta, CGSE v. MANJIT SINGH & ORS. .....

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:252-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeals and review petition for failure to provide a plausible explanation for delay, affirming that government departments must diligently adhere to limitation periods without relying on bureaucratic excuses.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ravi Nigam v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:241

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging threats and dispossession, holding that the court should not interfere with ongoing investigation when the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences.

criminal petition_dismissed

Harminder Singh & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:243

The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of FIR No.267/2012 from PS Bharat Nagar to the Crime Branch to ensure fairness and public confidence, exercising its power under Article 226 sparingly and cautiously.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. GEE PEE FOODS PVT. LTD. & ORS. v. SH. DIGVIJAY SINGH

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:242

Delhi High Court held that for jurisdiction under Section 138 NI Act, the cheque must be presented at the drawee bank's location, and presentation at the payee's bank does not confer jurisdiction on courts where the collecting bank is situated.

criminal appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Avtar Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:239

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 80% permanent disability of the right lower limb, pain and suffering, and loss of amenities, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and disability assessment.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Kumar & Ors v. New India Insurance Company Ltd

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:240

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award passed in favor of a deceased claimant without substitution of legal representatives, directing fresh proceedings after proper substitution.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ghasita Singh v. Ram Prag Koiree

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:246

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for declaration and injunction due to the plaintiff's failure to lead evidence and discharge the burden of proof.

civil appeal_dismissed

Chander Dev v. Delhi Transco Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:234

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner’s experience certificate did not meet the essential qualification of one year's experience as a Sub Station Attendant, and thus condonation of delay was not warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed

Puneet Gupta & Anr v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:245

The High Court held that directors of a company cannot be summoned under Section 20A of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act merely due to non-representation of the company, setting aside their summons.

criminal appeal_allowed

Varita Soni v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:235-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Varita Soni for the murder of her step-daughter, rejecting claims of third party involvement and clarifying that life imprisonment means imprisonment for natural life subject to remission by the government.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shri Siddharth Grover v. Smti. Dropti Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:236

The Delhi High Court disposed of Motor Accident Claim Appeal MAC.APP. 174/2005 by referring to the judgment in MAC.APP. 159/2005 without passing a separate order.

civil other

Siddharth Grover v. Kusma Devi; Siddharth Grover v. Dropti Devi

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:237

The insurer cannot avoid liability under a motor insurance policy unless it proves a wilful breach of policy terms by the insured, including that the insured allowed an unlicensed driver to drive the vehicle.

civil appeal_allowed

Maninder Singh Narula v. Pawan Kumar Ralli

Delhi High Court · 15 Jan 2013 · 2013:DHC:238

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheque dishonour complaint as barred by limitation, holding the first handwritten notice was a valid demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal petition_allowed