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Atul Khanna v. Sushil Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6115

The High Court dismissed the second appeal against the possession decree, holding that ownership dispute pending in another suit must be resolved before possession can be decreed.

civil appeal_dismissed

PICASSO DIGITAL MEDIA PVT LTD v. PICK-A-CENT EDUCATION AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES PVT LTD & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6131

The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot be dismissed on territorial jurisdiction grounds due to prior Section 11(6) proceedings elsewhere, emphasizing the administrative nature of Section 11(6) and directing the trial court to decide the matter on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Shobhana Srivastava v. Manoj Menon

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6114-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal for enhancement of interim maintenance, holding that maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act is to enable self-maintenance and litigation, not to equalize financial status.

family appeal_dismissed

Masjid Noor Ahmed Wakf & Ors. v. Rafiq Ahmed Thr His Lrs & Ors

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6141

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 25 of the DRC Act, eviction cannot be executed against persons claiming independent title without adjudication by the Additional Rent Controller, dismissing the petition challenging such adjudication.

civil petition_dismissed

Staar Surgical Company v. Care Group India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6121

The Delhi High Court vacated the interim injunction against defendants using the trademark IPCL, holding no prima facie case of passing off due to distinct packaging, prior registration, and lack of likelihood of confusion among specialist consumers.

civil appeal_allowed

Vijay Kumar v. Delhi Public School & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6122

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category upon verifying the genuineness of the income certificate and directed a penalty deposit, emphasizing protection of the child's right to education despite alleged parental misconduct.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. J.B Remedies Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6123

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a joint voluntary settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, binding the parties to the agreed terms.

civil appeal_allowed

Sidharth Choudhary v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6118

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR under Section 376 IPC, holding that specific allegations and jurisdictional facts warranted trial and the FIR could not be quashed at the initial stage.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ashiq Hussain Faktoo v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 30 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a TADA conviction, holding that post-conviction relief under Article 32 is not maintainable except in rare cases involving violation of natural justice or judicial bias.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gaurav Kumar Tanwar v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8305

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications as infructuous after quashing the FIR due to settlement and condoned delay in filing amended bail applications.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6054

The Delhi High Court allowed the application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement involving reduction of share capital, as all parties consented in writing.

corporate appeal_allowed

Nanhe @ Lanka v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6046

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC based on credible child witness testimony and corroborative forensic and medical evidence, dismissing the appellant’s intoxication defense.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gaurav Malik & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6042

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 324/325/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anand Pal Singh v. Raj Kumar Saini

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6112

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming that bona fide need and landlord status established by receipt of rent justify eviction despite tenant's challenge to ownership.

property appeal_dismissed

AWB Krishi Suvidha Parisar (Kota) Private Limited v. AWB India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6088

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between two transferor companies and a transferee company under the Companies Act, 1956, after considering statutory reports and undertakings addressing regulatory concerns.

corporate petition_allowed

Clyde Bergemann Beekay India Private Limited v. Clyde Bergemann India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6058

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the amended Scheme of Merger between a wholly owned subsidiary and its holding company under the Companies Act, 1956, allowing dissolution of the transferor company without winding up.

corporate petition_allowed

M/S STELLAR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LTD v. MR RAKESH KUMAR & ORS

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6035

The Delhi High Court held that post-termination non-compete clauses restraining employees from carrying on business are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, and injunctions cannot be granted to restrain use of publicly available client information.

civil appeal_dismissed

Paras Ram & Anr. v. Rajinder Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6037

The Delhi High Court held that an Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree in restitution proceedings and allowed appellants to retain possession of construction made after the decree pending abatement proceedings, subject to equitable conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Tribhuvan Enterprises & Anr v. Thakar Petrochemicals Ltd. & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6036

Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that privity of contract existed between parties and Delhi courts had jurisdiction, thereby upholding the trial court's decree for recovery against appellants.

civil appeal_dismissed

Krishan Manchanda v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6110

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s appointment of a guardian/next friend for a mentally challenged probate respondent, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge based on procedural compliance and lack of bona fide.

civil petition_dismissed