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Sonidave v. Yasin Mir

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8704

Contempt proceedings are not maintainable for enforcement of a decree passed in a first appeal; execution proceedings under the Code of Civil Procedure are the appropriate remedy.

civil petition_dismissed

Ajit Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8314

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a cheating and conspiracy case after settlement with the complainant and payment of compensation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dinesh v. State; Bimla Devi v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8299

Anticipatory bail granted to accused under Sections 498A/328/34 IPC on condition of monetary payment to complainant and cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sushila Devi v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8315

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused of illegal occupation of land based on disputed ownership documents, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given the documentary nature of the case.

criminal bail_granted

Sh. Mangal Sain Sharma v. State Bank of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6398

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to pension at the higher pre-amendment rate subject to the revised ceiling, allowing his writ petition for pension re-computation and arrears.

civil appeal_allowed

Anadil Hasan v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6388

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of kidnapping for ransom and murder, holding that no prima facie case for bail was made out given the gravity of the offences and the petitioner’s role as main conspirator.

criminal bail_denied

Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. v. M Tex Exports Pvt Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6387

The Delhi High Court dismissed CCIC's petition under Section 34 challenging an arbitral award, holding that unsubstantiated claims of loss without evidence do not warrant setting aside the award.

civil petition_dismissed

Bindu Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6394-DB

Delhi High Court set aside the murder conviction of Bindu Sharma due to lack of reliable evidence and inconsistencies in the key child witness's testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Atul Talwar v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6377

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and charges for criminal intimidation and extortion where a harmless toy pistol was used, holding no reasonable person would feel intimidated.

criminal appeal_allowed

Monshar Ent. v. IAAI and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6378

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing objections to an arbitral award begins only upon specific service of notice under Section 14(2) of the Arbitration Act, and set aside an order making the award a Rule of the Court due to non-service of such notice.

civil appeal_allowed

Atul Talwar v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6379

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and charges for criminal intimidation where the accused pointed a harmless toy pistol, holding no reasonable person would feel intimidated under such circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed

Saisudhir Energy Limited v. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6386

The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral damages awarded without proof of loss, holding liquidated damages must be a genuine pre-estimate of loss and government agencies must act fairly under public mission contracts.

civil appeal_allowed

Saisudhir Energy Limited v. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6373

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral finding that liquidated damages cannot be awarded without proof of loss, setting aside damages granted contrary to the fundamental policy of Indian law in a solar power project dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Desai v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6385

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed probate of a Will despite signature discrepancies and post-death notarization, emphasizing the need to examine attesting witnesses and consider the original Will as primary evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukhdev Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6384

The High Court allowed the petition challenging the recall of prosecution witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. due to delay and availability of documents on record, emphasizing promptness and necessity in recalling witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Hero Cycles Ltd v. Naveen

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6383

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by consent based on the defendant's undertaking not to infringe the plaintiff's registered trademark 'HERO' in the future.

civil other

Prabhat Sanitaryware Pvt Ltd v. Century Sanitaryware Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6382

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a joint compromise application and granted a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16A of the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed

ENEROIL OFFSHORE DRILLING LTD v. CENTEK LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6381

The Delhi High Court accepted the parties' joint settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC and disposed of the patent infringement suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD & ANR v. M/S DYNAMIC MOVERS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6380

The court dismissed the application to keep the execution petition in abeyance after the related application to set aside the ex parte decree was withdrawn and directed transfer of execution proceedings to the court having territorial jurisdiction over the Judgment Debtor's assets.

civil appeal_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6391

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award including future prospects and loss of love and affection, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed