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Jaman Lal Kanhaya Lal v. Ram Moorti Devi

Delhi High Court · 28 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6781

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds for office premises of a practicing advocate, dismissing the tenant's revision petition challenging the order.

property appeal_dismissed

Ishwar Singh Decd. Through Lrs. & Ors. v. Suraj Bhan & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6768

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction over disputes concerning transfer of bhumidari rights, invalidated mutation in favor of appellants, and upheld the respondents' title and possession rights under valid transfer documents.

civil appeal_dismissed

State of Maharashtra v. Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that deemed universities have the autonomous right to conduct counselling and admit students based on NEET merit lists, and the State cannot impose centralized counselling without statutory authority, directing a joint counselling process for subsequent admissions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Medical Council of India v. Harshitha & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that students given conditional MBBS admission dependent on NEET qualification have no right to continue studies or gain admission elsewhere if they fail to meet conditions, setting aside the High Court's order directing their accommodation.

education appeal_allowed

NITU v. SHEELA RANI

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that under the Family Pension Scheme, 1964, only the widow is entitled to receive family pension, excluding other legal heirs such as the deceased's mother.

civil appeal_allowed

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Rajesh Chander Sood

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the State’s repeal of the Himachal Pradesh Corporate Sector Employees Pension Scheme, ruling no vested pension rights arose before retirement and the cut-off date was valid.

labor appeal_allowed

NAGARPALIKA THAKURDWARA v. KHALIL AHMED

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that Section 102 CPC does not bar second appeals in suits involving declaratory and injunctive reliefs alongside monetary claims, and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Gujarat Maritime Board v. L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee is an independent contract and the High Court erred in restraining its invocation under Article 226 without exceptional circumstances like egregious fraud.

civil appeal_allowed

Somasundaram @ Somu v. State Rep. by Dy. Comm. of Police

Supreme Court of India · 28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions for abduction and murder based on reliable accomplice testimony and corroborative evidence, clarifying the application of conspiracy and abetment principles under IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jasbirkaur v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8983

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of petitions seeking quashing of FIRs following a settlement between parties, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh petitions based on compromise.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sanjay & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:9135

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial quarrel causing simple injuries after the parties amicably settled their dispute, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no fruitful purpose.

criminal appeal_allowed

Girishchawla v. Rishidev Sharma Delhi Co-Operative Group Housing Society Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8753

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions as satisfied after the respondent assured issuance of TDS certificates following deposit of TDS amounts related to arbitral awards.

civil other

Mewell Biotech Pvt Ltd & Ors v. Taranjeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016

The High Court dismissed the criminal revision petitions as withdrawn following an arbitration settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bhola Ram Patel v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6752-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that NDMC may remove street vendors obstructing public pathways while respecting pre-existing rights and seniority pending final adjudication by the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

administrative other

Vishnu Sharma v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6753-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of two connected applications by referring to its earlier detailed judgment in a related appeal, without granting separate relief.

civil other

Vishnu Sharma v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6754-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of two applications seeking clarification and directions by referring to its detailed judgment in a connected appeal.

civil other

Raghunandan Sharma v. Jai Kumari & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6760

The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging rights in immovable property subject to a decree is barred under Order XXI Rule 101 CPC and must be adjudicated in execution proceedings, allowing the appeal and setting aside the decree in favor of the respondents.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. Surender Singh @ Sunder & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6757

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decision granting the daughter of the deceased landowner her rightful share in compensation for acquired land, emphasizing that mutation does not confer title and uncontested claims must be accepted.

property appeal_dismissed

SYSDIVA CONSULTANTS PVT LTD & ANR v. FSL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD & ORS

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6764

The Delhi High Court disposed of a copyright infringement-related suit by accepting the defendants' undertaking against tortious interference and defamatory statements, with the plaintiffs relinquishing damages claims.

civil other

Raj Singh v. The Commissioner of Police & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6761-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld departmental enquiry findings against a police constable for unauthorized vehicle release, ruling that acquittal in criminal trial does not bar departmental proceedings based on preponderance of probabilities.

administrative petition_dismissed