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Rajendra Prasad v. C. Ramesh

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5879-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement of an employee whose termination was quashed due to lack of authority by the terminating body, emphasizing that delegation of disciplinary powers after termination does not validate prior invalid termination.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shri R.K. Rametra and Another v. Shri Prakash Chand Kaushik

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5899

The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 does not apply to tenancy of vacant land with temporary structures, and civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits for possession in such cases even if the Act is extended to the area.

civil petition_dismissed

ORION SECURITY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016

The Delhi High Court held that rejection of a tender bid solely on the ground of low agency charges, absent any prohibition in tender conditions and without considering the bidder's financial viability, is arbitrary and directed reconsideration of the bid.

administrative appeal_allowed

Abdul Mazid v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5875

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC, ruling that minor contradictions and absence of semen evidence do not vitiate a credible prosecution supported by the presumption under Section 29 of the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5872

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery-related offences but set aside dacoity convictions due to failure to prove involvement of five or more persons as required under Section 395 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sachdeva & Company v. Delhi-Gurgaon Super Connectivity Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5909

The Delhi High Court held that the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act unless the arbitration clause is specifically incorporated and the institution fails to appoint an arbitrator as per agreed rules.

civil petition_dismissed

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SIMPLEX PROJECTS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5880

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order restraining invocation of a mobilisation advance Bank Guarantee beyond the amount recovered, affirming that such invocation is unjustified and that Section 17 of the Arbitration Act permits interim relief including refund directions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5878

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity and related offences but set aside the charge of dacoity with murder due to insufficient proof of five or more persons involved.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gaurav v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5877

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery and related offences but set aside the dacoity conviction due to failure to prove involvement of five or more persons as required under Section 395 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aditya Rao Gautam v. The State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5885

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/341/427/506/34 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

Jitender Singh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5883

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 408 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

M/S R G OSWAL HOSIERY INDUSTRIES & ANR v. DINDAYAL GUPTA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 22 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5995

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim relief in a passing off suit, holding that the appellants failed to prima facie establish prior use, reputation, or dishonest adoption by the respondents.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vishnu Kumar Sikaravar v. Anil Kumar Garg

Supreme Court of India · 22 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that a public official must be given a valid show cause notice and opportunity of hearing before being restrained from exercising financial and administrative powers, directing fresh proceedings accordingly.

administrative appeal_allowed

M. S. Kazi v. Muslim Education Society & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that a tribunal not required to defend its order is not a necessary party in writ proceedings under Articles 226 and 227, allowing the appeal and restoring the case for merits consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd. v. New India Assurance Company Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 22 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that burglary insurance claims require proof of forcible and violent entry or exit, and absent such proof, the insurer is not liable, dismissing the appellant's claim and appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Gopakumar Gopinathen v. Bergen Associates P Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Aug 2016 · 2025:DHC:4881

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order dismissing the petitioner’s application challenging territorial jurisdiction based on an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the service contract, dismissing the petition under Section 115 CPC.

civil petition_dismissed

Nishala Chhabra v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9050

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail cancellation petitions, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary and adequate protective conditions were imposed, thus upholding the bail granted to the accused in a dowry harassment and unnatural sex case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manish Goel v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8229

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their bail applications and disposed of the matters accordingly.

criminal other

Muni Devi & Anr. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5864

The High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the Tribunal's finding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger at the time of the railway accident, thereby denying compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Surinder Kumar Beri v. Deepak Beri

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5853

The Delhi High Court facilitated interim relief and appointed a Court Commissioner to oversee compliance with a family business settlement and arbitral award, despite objections on maintainability of a Section 34 petition by a non-party.

civil other