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Saroj v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6616

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim application seeking stay of demolition and relocation from a JJ cluster, holding that no injunction can be granted against public infrastructure projects under the Specific Relief Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd v. Mrs. Annie Thomas & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6620-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the payment of enhanced insurance cover to pilots' families based on the doctrine of legitimate expectation despite a lapse in policy renewal at the time of the accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

Amit Saini v. Jai Prakash Mittal

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6626

The Delhi High Court held that a legal demand notice served on a company’s Director suffices as notice to the company under Section 138 N.I. Act, and prosecution against the Director and company is maintainable, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.

criminal petition_dismissed

Pannalal Rathore v. M/S W.H. Deeth (Ballabgarh) & Co.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6629

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell due to limitation and failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform, holding the defendant's termination and forfeiture of earnest money valid.

civil appeal_dismissed

Apurv Agarwal v. K P Mahadevswamy & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6638-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's discretion in issuing notices in contempt proceedings related to a sham Review DPC and dismissed the petition challenging non-issuance of notices to certain respondents.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mr. Prateek Bhalla, Ms. Mallika Chadha, Ms. Punya Rekha Angara, Ms. Kumud Nijhawan, Mr. Sharian, Mr. Aman Akhtar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024

The Delhi High Court held that failure to inform the Magistrate about conversion of an offence under Section 304 IPC to Section 304(I) IPC before expiry of 60 days vests the accused with an indefeasible right to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Hari Ram v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Board

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6621

The Delhi High Court directed the Respondent Board to process and release the petitioner's pension dues timely, holding that online submission of pension applications is valid under the applicable rules.

labor petition_allowed

Mohd Faizan v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6699

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in dowry death case after considering long custody, lack of evidence tampering risk, and personal circumstances, subject to strict conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S J.M.D. TRADERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6492-DB

The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cancellation cannot be denied due to pending returns or liabilities and directed the tax authority to process the cancellation application promptly.

tax petition_allowed

Hari Ram v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Board

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:3436-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition directing restoration of registration and sanction of pension to a building worker under the BOCW Act, emphasizing the Act's beneficial nature and reasonable grounds for non-renewal.

labor petition_allowed

Union of India and Another v. Satish Kumar and Others

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6490-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing consideration of long-serving daily wagers for regularization despite their post-1993 engagement, clarifying the limited scope of the 1993 Casual Labourers Scheme.

administrative appeal_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH SECRETARY LABOUR v. GURPREET SINGH

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6553-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing enhancement of subsistence allowance to 75% of salary during suspension, emphasizing the mandatory periodic review under FR 53 and the need for reasoned exercise of discretion by the competent authority.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Renu Bajaj & Anr. v. Consilium Automation and Fire Protection Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6756-DB

The Delhi High Court held that where defendants are alleged group companies represented by a common representative, the plaint should not be returned for separate suits under Order I Rule 3A CPC, allowing joinder to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

Mr. Prateek Bhalla, Ms. Mallika Chadha, Mr. Siddharth S. Yadav, Mr. Varun Deswal, Mr. Aditya Singh, Ms. Rekha Angara and Mr. Aman Akhtar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6867

The Delhi High Court disposed of the bail application as infructuous since statutory bail had already been granted to the petitioner in the same FIR.

criminal other

Sabib v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6864

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a father accused of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his minor daughter, emphasizing the presumption of guilt under the POCSO Act and the paramount interest of the child.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dr. Tarun Kothari v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6865

The Delhi High Court held that police can register FIRs and investigate offences under Sections 117, 109, 269, 188 IPC and the Epidemic Diseases Act despite Section 195 CrPC restrictions on court cognizance, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR against a doctor for Covid-19 related statements.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohd Yameen v. Aas Mohd

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6898

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the loan of Rs.5 lakh and the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of liability.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Shri Lalit Mohan Tewari & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6482

The Delhi High Court held that time was of the essence in the Collaboration Agreement for immovable property, and the plaintiff's failure to pay the balance consideration within the stipulated period disentitled it from specific performance, resulting in dismissal of the suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kanhaiya Lal v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6460

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA's construction of a boundary wall on adjoining land, holding that the petitioner failed to prove easement rights or legitimate expectation over the land lawfully owned by DDA.

property petition_dismissed

Inderjeet Singh Tosaria v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 28 Aug 2024 · 2024:DHC:6458

The Delhi High Court held that DDA's cancellation of allotment without proper notice and imposition of interest due to its own delay was illegal, directing refund of interest to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed