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Tahir Ansari & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6020

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Rustam & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6023

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Kripa Narayan v. Mamta Pathak

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6022

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order awarding interim maintenance to the wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., dismissing the husband’s revision petition challenging the amount and entitlement.

family appeal_dismissed

Ashok Vihar Residents Welfare Association v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6030

The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment and sanctioned construction of a nursery school on a plot earmarked for educational use under the Master Plan Delhi-2021, dismissing petitions challenging the same as without merit.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sham Bhatia v. Raju Alias Raju Masih

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6029

The Delhi High Court held that an application under Order 21 Rule 26 CPC is not maintainable after execution of decree and set aside the order restoring possession to the respondent.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Kumar Dua & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6011

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 380 and 454 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

North Delhi Power Ltd. v. Allena Auto Industries (P) Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6024

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's decision restraining the power utility from charging higher industrial tariff where excess load was independently powered and not connected to the utility supply line.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sarthak Aeron v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6027

The Delhi High Court directed AIIMS Bhubneshwar to conduct spot counseling with proper notice after it failed to publish the required admission notice on the official website, thereby denying the petitioner a fair opportunity.

administrative petition_allowed

Kinjal Rajnikant Patel v. National Board of Examinations

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6025

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging ineligibility for PDCET 2016 admission due to failure to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination by the prescribed cut-off date, holding the eligibility criteria mandatory and binding.

administrative petition_dismissed

AMMTYS INTERIOR (INDIA) PROJECTS PVT.LTD. v. ITMA HOTELS INDIA PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6026

The Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 where part of the cause of action arises within its territory and the arbitration clause does not fix the venue.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Fox Star Studios India Limited v. John Ceege & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6032

The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with leave, dismissing it as withdrawn while reserving the right to challenge the impugned order in future.

civil petition_dismissed

Technology Development Board v. M/S ACME METAL POWDER (P) LTD. & ORS

UNKNOWN COURT · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6031

The court transferred the execution petition to the competent court at Pondicherry having territorial jurisdiction over the judgment debtors and the properties involved.

civil other

Amit v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6033-DB

Delhi High Court modified the sentence of appellant convicted under Sections 307/34 IPC and Arms Act to the period already undergone following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal sentence_modified

Pradeep Kumar v. Rajender Prasad & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6034

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was established and the tenancy was in the petitioner's individual capacity.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dharmvir Singh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6028-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside tribunal orders dismissing the petitioners' application as premature and directed the respondents to decide their pending representations within a stipulated time.

administrative appeal_allowed

Siddharth International Public School v. Motor Accident Claim Tribunal and Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6006

The Delhi High Court directed a private school to admit a disabled accident victim child under the EWS/DG quota with age relaxation, affirming statutory rights under the RTE and Disabilities Acts despite jurisdictional issues with the MACT.

constitutional appeal_allowed

W v. H & Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6008-DB

The Delhi High Court held that DNA testing to disprove paternity in a child born during marriage can only be ordered if a strong prima facie case of non-access is established, upholding the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act.

family appeal_allowed

Benara Bearings & Pistons Ltd v. Mahle Engine Components India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6019

The Delhi High Court held that no binding distribution contract existed between Benara and Mahle due to lack of consensus on essential commercial terms, dismissing Benara's petition seeking injunction and specific performance.

civil petition_dismissed

Suresh Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6018

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the main accused in a grievous injury case, holding that bail is not warranted given the seriousness of allegations and absconding status.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vinay Sharma v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:6017

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498-A and 308 IPC upon amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed