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Vimal Kishor Shah v. Jayesh Dinesh Shah

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that a Trust Deed clause for arbitration does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement under the Arbitration Act, and disputes under the Indian Trust Act are non-arbitrable and must be adjudicated by Civil Courts.

civil appeal_allowed

Brij Lal v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Brij Lal for murder, rejecting his plea of self-defence as the evidence showed he fired indiscriminately at an unarmed crowd without reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Damayanti Hemant Matani v. Dr. Viren Bhagwandas Asher

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order permitting the father to take the minor child abroad for medical treatment, aligning the period with the child's academic schedule and ensuring custodial safeguards.

family appeal_allowed

Akta Juneja v. Sanjeev Kumar Juneja

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a matrimonial dispute case to a Family Court in Delhi, directing cooperation on visitation rights to ensure the welfare of the minor child.

family appeal_allowed

O.P. Verma v. Shahmal

Supreme Court of India · 17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a Junior Engineer punished for demolition under orders of discharged superior officers, setting aside his imprisonment and discharging him upon acceptance of his apology.

civil appeal_allowed

Surjit Singh & Ors v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8935

The Delhi High Court held that eviction orders under the Public Premises Act must be challenged by filing appeals under Section 9, not writ petitions, and granted interim protection against eviction during appeal proceedings.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rita Solanki v. Jai Solanki

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5790-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recalling witnesses for further cross-examination and admitting additional documents at the final stage of divorce proceedings is impermissible solely due to change of counsel or prior counsel's negligence, emphasizing adherence to procedural timelines and preventing trial delays.

family appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. D.S. Rawat & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5789-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld respondents' placement in Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay Rs.5400 but set aside their claim for second financial upgradation under MACP in Grade Pay Rs.6600, clarifying MACP benefits must follow the prescribed grade pay hierarchy.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/s National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation v. Andhra Pradesh Mahila Welfare Society & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5796-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a continuing guarantee and demand notices without written acknowledgement or part payment do not extend the limitation period for a suit to recover loan amounts.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/s National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation v. M/s Mukherjeepara Sanmilita Pallibashi Samiti

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5797-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that mere issuance of demand notices and an unsupported claim of continuing guarantee do not extend the limitation period under Section 19 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and the suit for recovery of loan was rightly dismissed as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/s National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation v. M/s Bhagat Singh Organization for Awakening and Rural Development

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5798-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a suit for recovery of loan was barred by limitation as there was no written acknowledgment or part payment by the debtor to extend the limitation period under the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed

FRANKFINN AVIATION SERVICES PVT LTD v. TARA KERKAR & ORS

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5793

Delhi High Court held that courts have territorial jurisdiction over defamation suits involving internet and telecast publication accessible in their jurisdiction, setting aside the trial court's order dismissing the plaint for lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Kamla Devi

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5800-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the removal of a Branch Post Master due to failure of the employer to prove charges with independent evidence and non-production of relevant documents in the departmental inquiry.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Benjamin Benjamin & Vats v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5799-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a consultancy contract by DDA, holding that the successful bidder met eligibility criteria and did not submit false information.

administrative petition_dismissed

National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited v. C.S.T. Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5801-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT's order directing a partial pre-deposit of Rs. 50 lakhs by the appellant PSU as a condition for hearing its service tax appeal, dismissing the plea for full waiver.

tax appeal_dismissed

Beena Kumari v. Raj Kumar

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5795

The High Court set aside the first appellate court's judgment for deciding the appeal on merits without first deciding the condonation of delay application and remanded the matter for proper adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Bhushan Kumar Khanna v. Asha Devi

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal challenging dismissal of a possession suit, upholding the validity of a Settlement Deed and refusing additional evidence at the appellate stage.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shabana Begum v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5792

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal in a rape case, holding that consent given under mere promise or impression of marriage without legal solemnization does not amount to consent under misconception of fact under Section 375 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Gurvinder Singh & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5791-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Chartered Accountant's commercial conduct unrelated to his professional practice does not constitute professional misconduct under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, and dismissed disciplinary proceedings.

professional_regulatory petition_dismissed

Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Subodh Gupta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Aug 2016 · 2017:DHC:936-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary findings that a Chartered Accountant committed professional and other misconduct by unauthorized directorship and connivance in bank fraud, imposing a two-year removal from the professional register.

professional_regulatory appeal_dismissed