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The Instalment Supply Limited v. Khaitan Hotels Pvt Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5867

The High Court held that a trial court must first judicially determine whether a document is a lease deed chargeable with stamp duty before impounding it under the Indian Stamp Act, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

AL NAFEES FROZEN FOOD EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. RELIABLE AGRO FOODS & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5868

Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming its jurisdiction as per the arbitration clause despite a pending civil suit challenging the agreement.

civil petition_allowed

Salek Chand Jain v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5870-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking directions to adopt non-lethal devices and amend wildlife laws, holding that the Ministry's actions under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 adequately address human-wildlife conflict in accordance with law.

environmental petition_dismissed

DTC v. Rajbir Singh

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5869

The Delhi High Court set aside an award granting back wages to a dismissed employee absent without sanctioned leave for 71 days, holding such dismissal lawful and justified.

labor appeal_allowed

Neeraj Kumar v. Pooja Verma

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5838-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal seeking divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that the appellant failed to prove cruelty and that irretrievable breakdown is not a statutory ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed

M/S U TURN HOUSING PVT LTD & ANR v. STATE OF ( GNCT ) OF DELHI & ANR

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5837

The Delhi High Court held that sentences awarded in default of payment of compensation under Section 138 NI Act must run consecutively and cannot be ordered concurrently, but reduced the default sentence considering the period of custody already undergone.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Payal Abdullah v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5862

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of the family of ex-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking to retain government accommodation post his tenure, holding they have no independent right to the bungalow and adequate security can be provided at alternate residences.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pankaj @ Bunty v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5863

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as infructuous since the appellant had already undergone the sentence and paid the fine under Section 21(b) NDPS Act and showed no interest in pursuing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Associated Construction Co.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5824

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting labour escalation and interest claims, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on alleged non-compliance with contract conditions and interest rate objections.

civil petition_dismissed

Col. Devinder Sehrawat v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5809-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the ongoing tender excluding Najafgarh Zone but directed the municipal corporation to reconsider providing modern waste management equipment there in compliance with statutory rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Akshay Sharma v. Kamlesh Sharma

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5804-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a divorce petition on ground of desertion where the husband failed to prove desertion after declining the wife's unconditional offer to resume cohabitation.

family appeal_dismissed

Parveen v. Hukum Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5806-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty caused by the wife's false and defamatory complaints against the husband.

family appeal_dismissed

Balbir S Tomar v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5805-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Council of India's disciplinary inquiry and the Government of India's interim order barring a member from attending meetings pending inquiry into serious professional misconduct allegations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dr. Shekhar Shah v. Government of Maharashtra

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · DHC:5810-DB 1978

The Delhi High Court held that summary eviction under the Public Premises Act is impermissible where there is a bona fide dispute of title, directing disposal of the pending civil suit and setting aside eviction notices.

civil appeal_allowed

Karambir v. State of NCT (Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5807

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC while upholding kidnapping under Section 363 IPC, emphasizing the necessity of proving intention to kill beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiv Charan & Anr. v. State

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5808

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a dowry death case due to lack of credible evidence and material contradictions in prosecution witnesses, setting aside the conviction under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pooja v. State

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5802

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Pooja for trafficking and forcing minors into prostitution, ruling that minor contradictions in victim testimonies do not undermine the prosecution's case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd v. KTL Mayfair Inc & Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5812-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause extinguishing demurrage claims after 45 days is void under amended Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and pendente-lite interest is payable on the decretal amount.

civil appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. N.K. Setia & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5823

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's dependents, affirming the inclusion of future prospects and the appropriateness of the multiplier and interest rate applied.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kazeem @ Bunty v. State

Delhi High Court · 17 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5803

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 376(2)(i) IPC, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed