Delhi High Court Case Commentaries

Resignation and Voluntary Retirement: Equitable Treatment in Pension Schemes – Ashwani Kumar Sharma v. Oriental Bank of Commerce

Date: Sep 24, 2002

Resignation and Voluntary Retirement: Equitable Treatment in Pension Schemes Introduction Ashwani Kumar Sharma v. Oriental Bank Of Commerce is a landmark case decided by the Delhi High Court on...

Strengthening Employment Rights for Disabled Employees: Delhi Transport Corporation v. Rajbir Singh (2002)

Date: Sep 20, 2002

Strengthening Employment Rights for Disabled Employees: Delhi Transport Corporation v. Rajbir Singh (2002) Introduction The case of Delhi Transport Corporation v. Rajbir Singh was adjudicated by the...

Strengthening Landlord Rights under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of Uttam Parkash Bansal v. LIC

Date: Sep 20, 2002

Strengthening Landlord Rights under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of Uttam Parkash Bansal v. LIC Introduction The case of Uttam Parkash Bansal...

Than Singh v. Union of India: Addressing Delays and Procedural Errors in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Sep 20, 2002

Than Singh v. Union of India: Addressing Delays and Procedural Errors in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction Than Singh v. Union Of India & Ors. is a significant judgment delivered by the Delhi...

Liability of Lessees to Pay Property Tax under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act: Interpretation of 'Capable of Being Built Upon'

Date: Sep 18, 2002

Liability of Lessees to Pay Property Tax under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act: Interpretation of 'Capable of Being Built Upon' Introduction The case Municipal Corporation Of Delhi & Ors Petitioners...

Mandate of Natural Justice in Military Service Termination: Surinder Singh Sihag v. Union Of India & Ors.

Date: Sep 12, 2002

Mandate of Natural Justice in Military Service Termination: Surinder Singh Sihag v. Union Of India & Ors. Introduction The case of Surinder Singh Sihag v. Union Of India & Ors. adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Distinction Between Receipt and Agreement to Sell: Lalit Kumar Sabharwal v. Ved Prakash Vijh

Date: Sep 12, 2002

Establishing the Distinction Between Receipt and Agreement to Sell: Lalit Kumar Sabharwal v. Ved Prakash Vijh Introduction The case of Lalit Kumar Sabharwal v. Ved Prakash Vijh adjudicated by the...

Judicial Review of Administrative Discretion in Waiving Section 234B Interest: Analysis of Sita Holiday Resorts Ltd. v. Chief Commissioner Of Income-Tax

Date: Sep 12, 2002

Judicial Review of Administrative Discretion in Waiving Section 234B Interest: Analysis of Sita Holiday Resorts Ltd. v. Chief Commissioner Of Income-Tax Introduction The case of Sita Holiday Resorts...

Delhi High Court's Landmark Decision on OBC Reservation in Civil Services Examinations

Date: Sep 11, 2002

Delhi High Court's Landmark Decision on OBC Reservation in Civil Services Examinations Introduction The case of Satya Prakash v. Union Of India & Anr. was adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Approach to Plaint Amendment under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC

Date: Sep 4, 2002

Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Approach to Plaint Amendment under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC Introduction The case of Alaknanda Properties P. Ltd. v. Balbir Singh was adjudicated by the Delhi High Court...

Exoneration in Adjudication Prohibits Continuance of Criminal Prosecution: R.K Goenka v. Collector of Customs & Anr.

Date: Sep 3, 2002

Exoneration in Adjudication Prohibits Continuance of Criminal Prosecution: R.K Goenka v. Collector of Customs & Anr. Introduction The case of R.K Goenka v. Collector Of Customs & Anr. adjudicated by...

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Admitting Winding-Up Petitions Amidst Competing Claims: NEPC India Ltd. v. Indian Airlines Limited

Date: Aug 22, 2002

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Admitting Winding-Up Petitions Amidst Competing Claims: NEPC India Ltd. v. Indian Airlines Limited Introduction The case NEPC India Ltd. v. Indian Airlines Limited...

Strict Interpretation of Prima Facie Adjustments under Section 143(1)(a) - Samtel Color Limited v. Union of India

Date: Aug 20, 2002

Strict Interpretation of Prima Facie Adjustments under Section 143(1)(a) Introduction The case of Samtel Color Limited Petitioners v. Union Of India And Ors. was adjudicated by the Delhi High Court...

Obligation to Communicate Performance Decline in Promotions: Analysis of J.S Garg v. Union Of India

Date: Aug 17, 2002

Obligation to Communicate Performance Decline in Promotions: Analysis of J.S Garg v. Union Of India Introduction The case of J.S Garg v. Union Of India & Ors adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Special Police Officers under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act - Mumtaj Behri v. The State

Date: Aug 10, 2002

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Special Police Officers under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act - Mumtaj Behri v. The State Introduction The case of Mumtaj Behri v. The State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi)...

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Trademark Protection and Passing Off in 'Holiday Inn' Case

Date: Aug 10, 2002

Delhi High Court Sets Precedent on Trademark Protection and Passing Off in 'Holiday Inn' Case Introduction The case of Madhubhan Holiday Inn v. Holiday Inn Inc. adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Protection of Global Reputation and Dilution Doctrine in Trademark Infringement: Caterpillar Inc. v. Mehtab Ahmed

Date: Aug 10, 2002

Protection of Global Reputation and Dilution Doctrine in Trademark Infringement: Caterpillar Inc. v. Mehtab Ahmed 1. Introduction The case of Caterpillar Inc. v. Mehtab Ahmed adjudicated by the Delhi...

Accrual of Income and Time-Barred Tax Recovery in Asstt. Cit v. Pepsi Foods Ltd.

Date: Aug 9, 2002

Accrual of Income and Time-Barred Tax Recovery in Asstt. Cit v. Pepsi Foods Ltd. Introduction The case of Asstt. Cit v. Pepsi Foods Ltd. adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on August 8, 2002, delves...

Depreciation Allowance Despite Partial Ownership: National Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. CIT

Date: Aug 9, 2002

Depreciation Allowance Despite Partial Ownership: National Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. CIT Introduction The case of National Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax adjudicated...

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Insights from Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd. v. Prime Telesystems Ltd.

Date: Aug 7, 2002

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Insights from Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd. v. Prime Telesystems Ltd. Introduction The case of Sasken...