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Janak Kumari Sood v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6471

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging denial of housing allotment as barred by delay and laches, holding that repeated representations do not extend limitation under Article 226.

administrative petition_dismissed

Yogendra v. The State of (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6477

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 354 and 451 IPC based on the credible testimony of the prosecutrix despite absence of corroboration and medical examination.

criminal appeal_dismissed

ICICI BANK LTD v. IQBAL

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6503

The Delhi High Court held that a trial court cannot conduct a premature inquiry into the merits before issuing summons and set aside the order directing affidavits, while appointing a receiver over the hypothecated vehicle.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI BANK LTD v. ASTHA KUMAR & ANR

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6502

The High Court held that a trial court cannot refuse to issue summons and conduct a preliminary inquiry into the merits of a civil suit beyond the scope of the Civil Procedure Code, and set aside such an order in a loan recovery case.

civil petition_allowed

ICICI BANK LTD v. K.P.MURUGESAN

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6507

The High Court set aside the trial court's order for non-compliance with procedural requirements and directed the trial court to issue summons and proceed with the suit as per the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI BANK LTD v. RATHI SYNTEX LTD

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6508

The High Court set aside the trial court's order for non-compliance with procedural norms and directed fresh summons and adjudication in accordance with the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI BANK LTD v. RAJ KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6509

The High Court set aside the trial court's procedural order and directed it to issue summons and proceed with the suit in accordance with the Civil Procedure Code.

civil appeal_allowed

Ajay Gupta v. State thr. C.B.I

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6468

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's application to recall prosecution witnesses for further cross-examination based on their prior departmental inquiry statements, emphasizing the court's wide discretion under Section 311 CrPC to ensure a just decision.

criminal appeal_allowed

Indusind Bank v. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6465

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking enforcement of an export credit guarantee claim, holding that such monetary claims involving disputed facts are not maintainable under writ jurisdiction and must be pursued through suit or arbitration.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amit Goel and Ors. v. State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6470

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel SBI to consider OTS applications submitted at the wrong branch and after scheme deadlines, emphasizing judicial restraint and adherence to scheme terms.

civil petition_dismissed

INVENTA CLEANTEC PVT. LTD. v. AMIT MUDGAL

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6469

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of balance due on invoices and ledger accounts without a written contract is not maintainable under Order 37 CPC, allowing the appeal and remanding the suit as an ordinary suit.

civil appeal_allowed

COL DEVINDER SHERAWAT v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SDMC

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6466-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of safety measures and periodic inspections in all Delhi schools following fatal incidents caused by negligence, emphasizing state responsibility to protect children's right to life.

administrative petition_allowed

Shri Dinesh Kalra and Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6467

The Delhi High Court held that possession and lease deed execution must be simultaneous as per auction terms, and quashed the respondent's attempt to cancel allotment for failure to take possession prior to lease deed execution.

civil appeal_allowed

OMTECH BUILDERS P LTD. v. P.M. MISRA

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6485

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate due to lack of material evidence of bias or interest under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed

L.M. Walter Through LRS v. Sh. Onkar Giri Through LRS & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6486

The Delhi High Court restored the trial court's decree holding that an unregistered 1975 Agreement to Sell and possession conferred equitable ownership rights under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, overruling the first appellate court's erroneous reversal.

civil appeal_allowed

Surender v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6487-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder, ruling that minor contradictions in witness testimony do not undermine the core prosecution case and that the offence was committed with premeditation, excluding Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bharat Bhushan Yadav v. M/S. Reliant Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6479

The High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-appearance of the complainant, holding that presence in person is not mandatory when represented by counsel and no prejudice is caused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar @ Mithu v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6483-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of three appellants for murder and voluntarily causing hurt, affirming the reliability of ocular and medical evidence despite a hostile witness and minor contradictions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

DLF LIMITED v. G WEBBOOK AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6482

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a voluntary out-of-court settlement acknowledging plaintiff's prior rights and restraining defendants from using similar marks.

civil appeal_allowed

ATC Telecom Tower Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. Videocon Telecommunications Limited

Delhi High Court · 15 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6489

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act due to the respondent's failure to nominate an arbitrator, enabling arbitration to proceed despite jurisdictional objections.

arbitration petition_allowed