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Moti Lal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5680

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act for aggravated sexual assault on a child below twelve years, ruling that non-mention of the specific section in the charge is not fatal if the accused is not prejudiced.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Prakash Chand & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5688

The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall prosecution witnesses after prolonged prosecution delay, emphasizing the accused's right to a reasonably expeditious trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Beam Technology & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5689

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to examine the sanctioning officer under Section 311 Cr.P.C. despite delay, imposing costs to ensure fairness and justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Iryna Chakryzhova v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5690

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a foreign national's visa conversion application based on her long-term live-in relationship with an Indian national, recognizing such relationships for visa purposes despite absence of formal marriage.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S VISHAL ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5691

The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks affecting contractual opportunities require prior hearing and show cause notice, suspending such remarks until a speaking order is passed.

administrative appeal_allowed

MAGIC SEWA PVT. LTD. v. AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5692

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of a parking entry fee imposed by DIAL on commercial vehicles at IGI Airport, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to lane allocation and fee imposition as lawful regulatory measures under the Airport Authority of India Act and concession agreement.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashok Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5686

The High Court refused to release Rs. 25,00,000 deposited as bail condition to the petitioner, adhering to the Supreme Court's specific directions to keep the amount in a fixed deposit until trial completion.

criminal petition_dismissed

WG CDR (RETD.) Yeshvir Singh Tomar v. Dr O.P. Kohli & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5693-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an unregistered, unstamped agreement to sell without possession transfer cannot be invalidated under Article 23A of the Stamp Act, but the appellant’s suit for ownership declaration was not maintainable under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

TATA SKY LTD. v. YOUTUBE LLC & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5694

The Delhi High Court held that YouTube, as an intermediary, is protected under Section 79 of the IT Act provided it acts promptly on complaints, and deleted Google India Pvt. Ltd. from the suit after YouTube complied with the interim injunction removing infringing videos.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ram Kumar Sharma v. M C Gupta

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5708-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession and damages passed on clear admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a landlord-tenant dispute, emphasizing the court's discretionary power to grant speedy judgment on unambiguous admissions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arshdeep Singh Arora v. Manpreet Singh Arora & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5697

The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit by recording a voluntary Settlement Agreement dividing property shares among parties, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Sumita Kapil & Ors. v. J.S Kapil & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5700

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition as infructuous after the suits in question were transferred and clubbed by the District Court.

civil petition_dismissed

Bestochem Formulations(I) Limited v. Karunesh Tripathi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5699

The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement between parties during a civil suit, deleted one defendant from the case, and decreed the suit in terms of the settlement.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Swastik Engineering Tools v. Anita

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5701

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation of ₹5 lakhs for an employee’s 70% disability from a workplace injury, rejecting employer’s claim of wilful negligence.

labor appeal_dismissed

Suresh Chand Goyal v. Roshan Lal Goyal

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5695

The Delhi High Court decreed a partition suit in terms of a voluntary settlement reached through mediation, binding the parties to jointly convert and sell the property.

civil appeal_allowed

Nyayaa Path v. Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5696-DB

Delhi High Court directs the Central Committee constituted by Union of India to expeditiously consider complaints regarding violations of Government Advertisement Guidelines, reinforcing Supreme Court's binding directions to regulate politically motivated government advertisements.

administrative petition_allowed

State of Uttarakhand & Ors. v. Rajiv Berry & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition by the State of Uttarakhand, rejecting the High Court's order setting it aside for procedural irregularities, affirming compliance with statutory requirements under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

property appeal_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. North Delhi Power Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Aug 2016 · 2016 INSC 590

The Supreme Court held that the land belongs to the Holding Company and that the Distribution Company may be liable to pay property tax if it has the right to let out the land, directing reassessment accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. North Delhi Power Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 10 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that the land in dispute is owned by the holding company and not the Government, and remanded the matter to determine property tax liability based on the right to let the land under relevant statutes and licenses.

civil appeal_allowed

Satya Prakash Aggarwal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9322

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's civil appeals for non-prosecution due to failure to provide instructions and actively pursue the case.

civil appeal_dismissed