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M/S HCL INFOSYSTEM LTD v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Supreme Court of India · 09 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that a Special Judge appointed under the Prevention of Corruption Act can try connected non-PC Act offences and continue trial after the death of a public servant co-accused, dismissing jurisdictional challenges.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Essar Power Limited

Supreme Court of India · 09 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that the generating company must declare and allocate power proportionately under the PPA, allowing GUVNL's appeal against the Tribunal's contrary finding and restoring the regulatory commission's order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vijay Kumar Mishra v. High Court of Judicature at Patna

Supreme Court of India · 09 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that Article 233(2) bars appointment but not participation in the selection process for District Judges by persons already in service, allowing candidates to appear in interviews without prior resignation.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Tamilnadu Terminated Full Time Temporary LIC Employees Association v. S.K. Roy

Supreme Court of India · 09 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the binding nature of industrial awards for LIC workers' absorption, dismissed LIC's review petitions except for a 50% reduction in back wages, and directed compliance with the award within eight weeks.

labor review_petition_dismissed_with_modification

Ambika Savaria & Ors. v. Sanjay Sharma & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 09 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court held that a tenant who acknowledges the landlord's ownership is estopped from denying it, allowing eviction under bona fide need provisions despite the High Court's contrary finding.

civil appeal_allowed

Smt. Shantiben Babarbhai Patel and Anr v. Smt. Geeta Prabhu Patel and Ors

High Court of Bombay · 09 Aug 2016

The Executing Court can stay execution of a decree passed against a deceased defendant in an abated suit as such decree is a nullity and not executable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nehru Place Hotels Ltd. v. Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8591

The Delhi High Court disposed of execution petitions filed by Nehru Place Hotels Ltd. against Bhushan Steel entities following a settlement between the parties.

civil other

Ssrividhya v. The Chairperson Authority

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8435-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Letters Patent Appeal against an interlocutory order directing re-notification of a writ petition challenging jurisdiction and maintainability issues under the PMLA, holding such order is not appealable.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ishwar Prakash v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5598

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under 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 petition_allowed

Council of the Instt. of Chartered Accountants of India v. Rakesh Verma

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5601-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action suspending a Chartered Accountant for one year for professional misconduct involving failure to arrange funds as per an agreement and lack of due diligence.

professional_regulatory appeal_dismissed

Anand Sriram Krishnan & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5599

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd. Hussain v. State NCT of Govt of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5597

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304-A IPC based on a genuine compromise 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

Ishwar Prakash v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5596

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections 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

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. MOHIT AHLAWAT & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5627

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the negligence finding and the compensation calculation including future prospects and loss of estate.

civil appeal_dismissed

SHRI RAMI v. LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR SOUTH-EAST

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5630-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.

property petition_allowed

Raman Vihar CGHS Ltd v. The Registrar Cooperative Societies and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5631-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to complete member verification and forward eligible names for allotment without requiring No Objection Certificates from occupants, expediting the draw of lots despite pending disputes.

administrative petition_allowed

Sushil Kumar Gupta v. Abdul Ilahi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5628

The Delhi High Court held that the Wakf Board and related parties are not necessary or proper parties in a suit for permanent injunction where title or possession of Wakf property is not in dispute, and quashed their impleadment by the trial court.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S VIVEK DATTA (HUF) & ORS v. SANJAY KUMAR GUPTA

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5629

The High Court held that an application under Order 9 Rule 7 CPC to set aside an ex parte order is maintainable if the hearing is not complete, such as when a change in the Presiding Officer requires rehearing of arguments before judgment.

civil appeal_allowed

Uttrakhand Transport Corporation v. Deepa

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5625

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Claims Tribunal's compensation award for motor accident injuries, upheld the interest rate, and enhanced the compensation amount.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Kumar v. Commissioner of Police and Anr

Delhi High Court · 08 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5626-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's rejection of a compassionate appointment claim, affirming that such appointments are discretionary reliefs based on financial need and not a right.

administrative appeal_dismissed