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Mahender Singh Dhillon v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8942-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions with liberty to challenge the respondents' order dated 27.06.2016 through appropriate legal remedies.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Om Prakash & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6146

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 471, and 120-B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash non-compoundable offences to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Appreciate Fincapp Pvt Ltd v. HKK Buildwell Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8517

The court directed transfer of money recovery decrees to the court having jurisdiction over the attached immovable property and allowed continuation of the attachment order pending execution.

civil appeal_allowed

Pratap Singh and Anr. v. Mahavir Singh and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6192

The Delhi High Court allowed partial amendment of plaint under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC after trial commencement to add reliefs of cancellation, possession, and mesne profits, while disallowing new facts that would substitute the plaint, clarifying the scope of amendments and limitation.

civil appeal_allowed

Padamjit Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6171-DB

The Delhi High Court held that NDMC's removal of the petitioner's weighing machine and electricity disconnection without prior notice violated natural justice and directed reinstatement with due process.

administrative petition_allowed

Babu Lal Mitharwal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6170-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation for pay scale revision by a reasoned order within three months, without granting substantive relief on pay parity claims.

administrative other

Ishwar Chand Jindal v. Shashi Prabha Jindal

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6169-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court's order granting Rs. 2 lakhs per month pendente lite maintenance to the wife, emphasizing consideration of income, status, and reasonable needs under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed

V.K. Sood Engineers and Contractors v. Northern Railways

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6166

The Delhi High Court held that payments due to a partnership firm cannot be withheld on account of recovery claims against a separate proprietorship firm with a similar name, directing release of admitted payments pending arbitration.

civil petition_allowed

NATRIP IMPLEMENTATION SOCIETY v. IVRCL LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6167

The Delhi High Court held that financial distress alone does not justify an order to secure amounts claimed in arbitration and upheld the arbitral tribunal's discretion to deny such interim relief absent evidence of asset dissipation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Karambir Tyagi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6168

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation including future prospects for the deceased but set aside penal interest imposed after appeal filing, partially allowing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_partially_allowed

Union of India v. Ravindranath Narendranath Padukone

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6163-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a limited extension of time with costs to complete a departmental enquiry against a retired officer, clarifying that appointment of a fresh Inquiry Officer does not necessarily mean a de novo enquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed

Deepak Mohan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6164

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a transfer order, directing the respondents to provide service documents and deeming the 'No Demand Certificate' granted, while protecting the petitioner from liability for missing inventory items.

administrative petition_allowed

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Satish Builders

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6165

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for re-filing arbitration objections runs from the date of return by the Registry, condoned delay caused by administrative processes, and set aside the trial court's dismissal of objections as time barred.

civil appeal_allowed

Verizon Trademark Services LLC & Ors. v. Bhabani Sankar Swain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6174

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against defendants using the mark 'VERIZON' or deceptively similar marks, holding it to be trademark infringement and passing off, while declining damages for lack of proof.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6186

The High Court convicted the accused for dishonour of 61 cheques under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admission of debt in statutory notice reply precludes defence of security deposit without documentary proof.

criminal conviction_upheld

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6187

The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the cheques were issued for discharge of admitted debt and the defence of security deposit was unsubstantiated.

criminal conviction_upheld

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6188

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's acquittal and convicted the accused for dishonour of 61 cheques under Section 138 NI Act, holding that their unsubstantiated claim of security deposit failed to rebut the statutory presumption of debt.

criminal conviction_upheld

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6189

The High Court convicted the respondents under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admission of debt and issuance of cheques in reply to statutory notice establishes liability, and unsubstantiated security deposit claims do not discharge it.

criminal conviction_upheld

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6190

The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 NI Act, holding that admission of debt and issuance of cheques creates a presumption of liability which cannot be rebutted by unsubstantiated claims of security deposit.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S APOLLO TYRES LTD v. M/S INDIRA TYRES

Delhi High Court · 31 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6191

The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that admission of debt in reply to statutory notice establishes liability despite unsubstantiated claims of security deposit.

criminal appeal_allowed