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Dalip Paswan v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6855-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to insufficient evidence and failure to establish an unbroken chain of circumstances linking them to the crime.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajbeer Singh & Anr v. State Election Commission & Ors

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6851

The Delhi High Court directed the State Election Commission to consider all suggestions before finalizing the delimitation of Municipal Ward No.072, ensuring compliance with the Delimitation Act, 2002.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rohit Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6864-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of a writ petition against disciplinary removal of a CISF constable, holding that review is limited to correcting patent errors and disciplinary findings are not subject to appellate scrutiny in writ jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S GKB OPTOLAB PVT LTD v. DINESH BATRA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6847

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC, holding that valid service was effected, the application was within limitation, and the appellant had a good prima facie case despite negligence.

civil appeal_allowed

Nandos Services India Private Limited v. Janpath Restaurants Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6861-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a first motion application under the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors for a Composite Scheme of Arrangement based on their written consents.

corporate appeal_allowed

Ravindra Kumar Sharma v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6844

The High Court held that no police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. was warranted where the complainant had knowledge of facts and no exceptional circumstances justified preliminary inquiry, dismissing the petition seeking complaint registration.

criminal petition_dismissed

Smt. Asha Devi & Ors. v. Ajay Kumar Sharma

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6842

The Delhi High Court held that the disputed first floor open roof space of adjoining properties purchased from a common predecessor is a common area for joint use, allowing the appellants to construct a staircase with reciprocal rights for the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Kishore Kumar and Ors. v. Smt. Sheela Devi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6846

The Delhi High Court allowed a second appeal by condoning a 108-day delay in filing the first appeal, emphasizing a pragmatic, justice-oriented approach over technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

Anju v. Dhanwati

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6843

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld the decree for recovery of Rs. 2,00,000 loan based on proved undertaking and expert handwriting evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

S. K. Sharma v. Gaon Sabha, Mundka & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6845

The Delhi High Court upheld that compensation for acquired land vests with the Gaon Sabha as per revenue records under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appellant's claim based on unproven ownership.

property appeal_dismissed

Vinod Kumar v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6837

The Delhi High Court held that a provisional certificate remains valid proof of qualification until the degree is issued and directed the University of Delhi to grant admission to the petitioner who was wrongly denied admission on this ground.

administrative petition_allowed

SRS Private Investment Powai Ltd v. Supreme Housing and Hospitality Pvt Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6838

The Delhi High Court affirmed its jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act where the seat of arbitration is Delhi and upheld the petitioner's affirmative rights under the Investment Agreement pending arbitral proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Mamta Modern Senior Secondary School v. Directorate of Education

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6839

The Delhi High Court quashed the withdrawal of a school's nomination from a football tournament, holding that player eligibility rules apply to individuals and not to the entire team.

other petition_allowed

M/S KVS CARGO v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GENERAL) NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6840

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a show cause notice issued under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, holding that the notice complied with procedural fairness and did not show premeditation.

administrative petition_dismissed

HRD Corporation v. GAIL (India) Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6841

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing the respondent to supply Wax at an interim price pending arbitration, upholding the status quo without deciding the substantive disputes.

civil petition_allowed

Sharda Rani Chawla & Ors. v. Dr P K Chawla & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6835-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree partitioning property among heirs, holding that an unsigned executory agreement requiring payment was unenforceable without proof of tender or specific performance.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S P K OVERSEAS PVT.LTD. v. M/S BHAGWATI LECTO VEGETARIANS EXPORTS PVT.L.TD

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6836-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the interim injunction restraining defendants from using the trademark 'Al Salaam', holding it deceptively similar to plaintiffs' 'India Salaam' trademark with established goodwill.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay Kumar Bhatia v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6853

The Delhi High Court granted probate of the last Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act to the sole legal heir petitioner in the absence of objections and executor.

civil petition_allowed

Jojo Mathews v. Harmeet Singh Sood

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6854

The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit for Rs. 2.52 crores based on dishonored cheques and MOUs due to the defendant's failure to appear after valid service.

civil appeal_allowed

SH VIPIN KUMAR & ORS v. SH NAZMUDDIN KHAN

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6852

The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for specific performance based on an amicable settlement recorded under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, directing payment and execution of the Sale Deed.

civil appeal_allowed