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Mayank Gupta & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6602

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR due to non-compliance with settlement terms and complainant's objection, emphasizing that quashing requires full compliance and consent.

criminal petition_dismissed

Santosh v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6603

The Delhi High Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and acquitted the petitioner following an amicable settlement and payment of the cheque amount to the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6604

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC due to disputed compliance with a compromise deed and lack of complainant's consent.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Tazuddin Ansari & Ors. v. Satish Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6621

The Delhi High Court directed phased disbursement of compensation awarded for death in a motor accident, modifying the Claims Tribunal's order to comply with established procedures protecting minor beneficiaries' interests.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar v. United India Ins Co Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6622

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by reassessing permanent disability, future earning capacity, and awarding additional amounts for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Ram Lal v. M/S Gaffar Mkt. Beopar Mandal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6595

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a person who is neither owner nor tenant of a shop cannot claim membership in a market association governed by rules restricting membership to owners or tenants.

civil appeal_dismissed

Avinash Maan v. Sanjana Maan

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6594-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty caused by the wife's conduct, including damaging complaints to his employer.

family appeal_allowed

Kuldeep Tomar v. Staff Selection Commission

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6591-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioner's challenge to a Show Cause Notice on the erroneous ground of non-filing of reply and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amit Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6590-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s OA for non-filing of reply to a Show Cause Notice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing after finding that the petitioner had indeed filed a reply.

administrative appeal_allowed

SHARMA KALYPSO PVT. LTD v. ENGINEERS INDIA LIMITED AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6593

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of a performance bank guarantee cannot be restrained except in exceptional cases involving established fraud or irretrievable injustice, dismissing the petition seeking injunction against encashment.

civil appeal_dismissed

Om Prakash Sharma v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6623-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order dismissing the petitioner's claim for seniority and promotion benefits, affirming that eligibility and passing the suitability test are mandatory for promotion despite departmental delays.

administrative petition_dismissed

Surya Prakash @ Omu v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6624-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and criminal intimidation charges due to contradictions in the complainant's testimony, unexplained delay in complaint, and defective investigation, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar Shokeen v. Raghuvinder Shokeen

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6589

The Delhi High Court dismissed an election petition for non-compliance of mandatory personal presentation under Section 81(1) and non-joinder of necessary parties under Section 82(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Dr. S.C. Jain v. Unit Trust of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6592

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding the suit for transfer of disputed units barred by limitation and non-joinder of necessary parties.

civil appeal_dismissed

S.C. Ray v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6620-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking promotion to Chief Director, directing the petitioner to file a fresh OA before the Tribunal for substantive relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Arvind Singhal & Ors v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6618

The Delhi High Court held that running a nursery school in a mixed use land area complying with MPD-2021 conditions and after payment of conversion charges does not constitute illegal construction under the DMC Act.

property petition_dismissed

Moserbaer India Ltd. v. Modern Cinema

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6619

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for copyright infringement due to lack of territorial jurisdiction despite unrebutted ex parte evidence of ownership.

civil petition_dismissed

Ms. X v. N.C.T of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:7057

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the acquittal of the accused in a Section 354 IPC case due to inconsistencies and improbabilities in the complainant’s testimony and credible alibi evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Raminder Singh v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India · 19 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored the appellant's promotion to Research Assistant Grade B, holding that cancellation without amendment of governing Rules and valid grounds was unjustified.

civil appeal_allowed

SYSCON CONSULTANTS P. LTD. v. M/S PRIMELLA SANITARY PROD. P. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld specific performance of a sale agreement limited to the vendors' share in jointly owned property, emphasizing equity and purchaser's rights despite competing claims under Portuguese succession law.

civil appeal_dismissed