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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. SANTOSH PAL MEENA
The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's order keeping a removal order in abeyance and directed the disciplinary authority to decide the pending appeal within four weeks following principles of natural justice.
Union of India v. Deep Chandra Tiwari
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's ruling that recovery of alleged overpayments from a retired railway employee beyond five years and post-retirement is impermissible, and any pay scale reduction must follow due process.
M/S MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. EHPS EVER HOLIDAY PLANNERS SERVICES
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes where the respondent defaulted and failed to respond to arbitration notice.
The Supreme Industries Limited v. Ankit Goel Trading as Goel Trading Company
The Delhi High Court held that each fresh act of trademark infringement gives rise to a new cause of action permitting a fresh suit and allowed the appeal decreeing the second suit for infringement of the mark 'SUPREME WATERLINE'.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Sagar Vilas Dhanawade and Anr.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan recovery disputes arising from a valid arbitration agreement despite respondents' non-appearance.
Union of India v. Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by the Union of India seeking recovery of maintenance charges from MCD for Road Under Bridges, holding that writ jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed monetary claims involving delay and factual controversies.
Pravesh Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court held Delhi Jal Board liable for the death of a minor child due to negligence, applying res ipsa loquitur and awarding Rs. 22 lakh compensation under Article 226 for violation of Article 21.
M/S CHIBBA AGRO PVT LTD v. NARENDER KUMAR GUPTA
The Delhi High Court held that invocation of pre-litigation mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory but failure to settle does not vitiate compliance, and dismissed the appeal challenging the suit's maintainability.
M/S GLAZEBROOKE TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ORBIS TRUSTEESHIP SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheque bounce complaint filed one day beyond the limitation period without condonation, holding that service of demand notice on the company suffices for its directors and limitation runs from the date of effective service on the company.
Abdus Samad & Anr. v. Principal District and Sessions Judge South
The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment of a vacant chamber slot to a senior advocate, ruling that seniority governs re-allotment in absence of specific rules and that a co-allottee's NOC does not confer priority.
Aakash Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions to LIC and MHA for issuance of PMJJBY policy documents and sharing death data, holding that such matters involve private contracts and require concrete evidence for judicial intervention.
Hare Ram Singh v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held SBI liable for unauthorized electronic banking transactions due to cyber fraud, directing full compensation to the victim under RBI guidelines, emphasizing bank’s duty to protect customers and promptly address fraud.
M/s BPL Limited v. M/s Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an arbitral award upholding high contractual interest rates and held that such review cannot be used as an appeal to re-agitate settled issues absent an error apparent on the face of the record.
Anita Gupta Sharma v. Chamber Allotment Committee and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging chamber allotment to senior advocates, holding that medical grounds relating to a spouse do not justify re-allotment and emphasizing seniority and procedural fairness.
Satyendra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that recording of oral evidence in departmental inquiries proposing major penalty is mandatory, and failure to do so vitiates the inquiry and penalty, thereby restoring the Tribunal's quashing of the penalty imposed on the appellant.
Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that work-charged service must be counted for Proficiency Step-up benefits under the 1988 Scheme, and denying such benefits to similarly situated employees violates Article 14.
L & T IHI Consortium v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of GST levy on advances for supplies "agreed to be made" and denial of input tax credit until actual receipt of services, dismissing the petition challenging Sections 7, 12, 13, 16(2)(b), and refund provisions of the CGST Act.
Shivaji Santu Zanzad v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside convictions for rash and negligent driving causing death, emphasizing the need to consider contributory negligence and contradictory evidence before upholding such convictions.
Ajay Kumar v. Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of a petitioner's claim for absorption and relaxation in recruitment qualifications due to lack of evidence and remitted the matter to the Tribunal for fresh consideration.
Vikas Nagar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner with pending but stayed criminal charges to join CISF employment subject to termination upon conviction, setting aside the screening committee's rejection.