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M/S COMPACT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SEABUCKTHORN BEVERAGES LLP

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6611

The Delhi High Court allowed a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff following an out-of-court settlement reached before framing of issues under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.

civil petition_allowed

Veena Sehgal & Ors. v. Krishna Sehgal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court upheld a voluntary settlement resolving a family property dispute and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870.

civil appeal_allowed

Usha Pir v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6616-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.

property petition_allowed

State Bank of India v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to interfere with final disciplinary orders absent allegations of reservation policy violation, and its recommendations are only recommendatory, not binding.

administrative appeal_allowed

Azad Singh Hooda v. Delhi Technology University & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6597-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful non-extension of a contractual appointment, holding no violation of natural justice or vested right to contract renewal.

employment appeal_dismissed

Western India Genuine Ghee Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6600

The Delhi High Court held that arbitration clauses incorporated by reference in tender documents and procurement manuals constitute a valid arbitration agreement, and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

State (Govt of NCT) v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6606

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused from Section 304B IPC charges, holding that vague allegations without specific dowry demand do not warrant framing of dowry death charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanjeev Gupta v. Kul Bhushan Malik

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6596

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal, holding that the landlord's title was established by a relinquishment deed and the rent exceeded the threshold for rent control protection, entitling the landlord to possession.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shamsher Singh; Jai Narayan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6607

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for simple injuries caused with dangerous weapons, rejecting the complainant's claim for attempt to murder charges under Section 307 IPC due to lack of prima facie murderous intent.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shamsher Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6608

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for attempt to cause grievous hurt, rejecting the complainant's claim for framing charges under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder due to lack of prima facie intent to kill.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shamsher Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6609

The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 308 IPC for causing simple injuries without intention to murder, dismissing the complainant's plea for framing charges under Section 307 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ashok Garg v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6617-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years.

property petition_allowed

Asha @ Ayesha v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6613

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay based on ill advice by previous counsel, setting aside the trial court's dismissal and directing the revocation application to be heard on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Suresh Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6615-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed

Manish Gupta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6614-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurs within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed

Ritesh Bansal & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6605

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC due to the complainant's refusal to consent, citing non-compliance with settlement terms and unresolved payment disputes.

criminal petition_dismissed

Central Board of Trustees, EPF v. Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6625

The Delhi High Court upheld the EPF Appellate Tribunal's order imposing costs on the petitioner for failure to file a timely reply after a delayed deposit under Section 7-Q, dismissing the writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed

LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY v. ANKIT SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6599-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interim injunctions granted by appellate courts must be expeditiously heard and disposed of by the trial court, and extended interim orders without hearing are impermissible, directing prompt adjudication of interlocutory applications.

civil appeal_allowed

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES LTD v. VENUS SAFETY & HEALTH PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6598-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the interim injunction in favor of the patent holder, holding that the patent involved novelty and inventive step over cited prior art.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

M/S CHANDOK MACHINERIES v. S.N. SUNDERSON & CO.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to allow videography for quantification of mixed mining material, holding such relief futile and upholding the Tribunal's discretion under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration appeal_dismissed