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Idea Mobile Commerce Services Limited v. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6859

The Delhi High Court allowed the transferor company's application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors for sanctioning a Scheme of Amalgamation, holding that creditor interests were adequately protected and all shareholders had consented.

corporate petition_allowed

Leasemen Fin-invest (India) Private Limited v. Bit Byte Investment Services (Pvt.) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6858

The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with shareholder meetings for approving a Scheme of Amalgamation between two private companies based on sufficient written consents under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate appeal_allowed

M/S V B M ESTATES PVT LTD & ANR v. SIRI BHAGWAN

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6857

The Delhi High Court held that issues on limitation and possession must be framed for adjudication in a suit for cancellation and declaration, rejecting preliminary dismissal on limitation grounds without evidence.

civil other

HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PRIVATE LIMITED v. GULSHAN RAI THR LRS AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6863-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to consolidate four simple recovery suits with a complex multi-defendant suit, holding that consolidation requires substantial similarity of parties and issues to avoid prejudice and delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S MEKASTER ENGINEERING LTD. v. IDBI BANK LIMITED & ORS

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6862

The Delhi High Court upheld the right of secured creditors representing three-fourth value to enforce security under the SARFAESI Act despite a pending BIFR reference, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the auction Sale Notice.

civil petition_dismissed

Mani Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Oct 2016 · 2016:DHC:6848

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and six-year sentence of Mani Kumar for sexually abusing a minor girl under the POCSO Act based on credible victim and witness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Benson v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court held that sentences for multiple offences committed on the same day should run concurrently under Section 427 CrPC, modifying the aggregate sentence accordingly while upholding convictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajendra Kumar Meshram v. Vanshmani Prasad Verma

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court held that an election cannot be set aside for improper acceptance of nomination without proving material effect on the result and emphasized adherence to pleadings and issues in election petitions.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Jose @ Pappachan v. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Koyilandy & Another

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court overturned the appellant's murder conviction due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and reasonable doubt about the cause of death, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal conviction_overturned

Syeda Rahimunnisa v. Malan Bi

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in admitting a second appeal without substantial questions of law and remanding the case for fresh trial, restoring the concurrent findings that respondents failed to prove title by adverse possession and appellants established landlord-tenant relationship.

civil appeal_allowed

Rashtriya Colliery Mazdoor Sangh v. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court held that an unchallenged High Court modification of an Industrial Tribunal Award is binding and directed compensation to workmen in lieu of regularisation due to delay and changed circumstances.

labor appeal_allowed

Saddik @ Lalo Gulam Hussein Shaikh v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of accused members of an unlawful assembly under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming that intention to cause bodily injury sufficient to cause death suffices under clause 'thirdly' of Section 300 IPC and rejecting the applicability of Exception 4 for sudden fight.

criminal appeal_dismissed

HUBLI-DHARWAD URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SHEKHARGOWDA CHENNABASANNAGOWDA

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Urban Development Authority, holding that possession was duly taken and no objections were filed by the landowner, thereby setting aside the High Court's quashing of the acquisition notification.

property appeal_allowed

Re Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court directed urgent compliance by States and the Union Government to reduce prison overcrowding and protect prisoners' fundamental rights, emphasizing that incarceration does not strip prisoners of constitutional protections.

constitutional other

Vikas Yadav v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 03 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of fixed term sentences exceeding minimum remission periods for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming the High Court's enhanced sentences and clarifying the distinct roles of judiciary and executive in sentencing and remission.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Renu Sharma v. MC Sharma

Delhi High Court · 30 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6821

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition and upheld the appellate order directing the petitioner-wife to vacate the matrimonial house and shift to alternative accommodation due to the respondent-husband's serious medical condition.

family petition_dismissed

Baljeet & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 30 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:9070

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute involving minor injuries after the parties amicably settled through mediation, emphasizing the interest of justice and family harmony.

criminal appeal_allowed

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. KLSACHDEVA

Delhi High Court · 30 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8755-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to withdraw its contempt petition against KLS Achdeva without expressing any opinion on the merits, granting liberty to pursue other remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Virender Singh; Desh Raj & Anr v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 30 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8689

Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of assault with sharp weapons, citing minor injuries and procedural lapses in investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohd. Fudon v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8688

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused persons held for over five months in an assault case, imposing conditions including personal bonds and restrictions on movement.

criminal bail_granted