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Verma Roadways v. Government of NCT Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5541-DB

The Delhi High Court held that sealing of business premises under Section 60 of the DVAT Act requires recorded reasonable grounds and lawful procedure, and quashed illegal sealing of the petitioner's premises.

tax petition_allowed

Shriniwas & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5537-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Railway authorities to implement pay parity by stepping up the pay of senior Railway Protection Force personnel to match juniors who received advance increments under Central Pay Commission recommendations.

administrative petition_allowed

Rajinder Kumar v. Kishan Lal & Others

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5536

The Delhi High Court allowed a Regular Second Appeal setting aside the first appellate court's dismissal of an appeal without hearing arguments on merits and directed a fresh hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Kapil Chopra v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9122

The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from family disputes after the parties amicably settled and a civil decree was passed on compromise.

criminal petition_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Meera & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5570

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased driver's family in a fatal accident claim, affirming the application of future prospects and multiplier method as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajender Prashad v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5534-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified the division of legislative and executive powers between the GNCTD and the Lieutenant Governor under Article 239AA, holding that executive actions by GNCTD require prior concurrence of the Lt. Governor and that appointments of Special Public Prosecutors must be made by the Lt. Governor on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Rajan Kapoor v. Krishan Kumar Khurana

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5574

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC for unpaid rent arrears based on clear admissions by the respondent, setting aside the trial court's dismissal.

civil appeal_allowed

Pearey Lal v. Mahant Ram Nath

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5562

The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that the appellants were licensees, not tenants, as tenancy could only be created by the entire body of trustees and not after possession vested in court, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Unity Infraprojects Limited v. Neptune Systems Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5565-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for stay of execution of a money decree and held that without deposit or security and a prima facie case, leave to defend and stay of execution cannot be granted.

civil appeal_dismissed

Directorate of Education v. Anjum

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5573-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to reconsider the respondent's application with a personal hearing, emphasizing procedural fairness in recruitment.

administrative other

Kulvinder Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5571-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for modification of bail terms due to repeated non-compliance with a financial settlement underlying the bail order.

criminal petition_dismissed

Deepika Prashar & Anr v. Suman Singh Virk and Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5572

The Delhi High Court held that defendants' false denial of a Family Settlement Agreement bearing their signatures during admission/denial stage constituted an offence under Section 340 Cr.P.C., directing prosecution and emphasizing the importance of truthful admissions in civil proceedings.

civil other

A.K. Wadhwa v. Central Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5564-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the intra-Court appeal holding that the appellant’s claim for pension was barred by res judicata following dismissal of a prior civil suit and writ petition on the same cause of action.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S INDIACAN EDUCATION PVT. LTD. v. AMIT POPLI; M/S INDIACAN EDUCATION PVT. LTD. v. RAKESH KUMAR MEHTA

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5566

The Delhi High Court held that a Contract Addendum which is co-terminus with the original Faculty Engagement Agreement does not extinguish the arbitration clause therein, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.

civil appeal_allowed

Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Deepak Jain & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:5563-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded a disciplinary case against a chartered accountant for fresh inquiry, holding that private settlements do not bar regulatory proceedings involving serious fraud allegations and emphasizing the need for objective evidence and adherence to natural justice.

professional_regulatory remanded

Aditi Wadhera v. Vivek Kumar Wadhera

Supreme Court of India · 04 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act by waiving the statutory waiting period and quashed pending criminal cases between the parties as part of an amicable settlement under its Article 142 jurisdiction.

family appeal_allowed

Balvinder Singh Bedi & Anr v. Amit Chadha

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9339

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order passed without hearing oral arguments, emphasizing the fundamental right to be heard and directing a fresh hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjay v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:9009

The High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petition as withdrawn on the petitioner's request.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sambhu v. Naresh Kumar & Ors

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8699

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions as infructuous following a binding Division Bench interpretation of the Street Vendors Act, granting liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings if non-compliance continues.

administrative petition_dismissed

Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-07 v. M/S PHI Seeds Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 03 Aug 2016 · 2016:DHC:8394-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Revenue's appeals, holding that prior to the 2008 amendment, the Assessing Officer lacked power to suo motu extend the special auditor's report submission deadline under the Income Tax Act.

tax appeal_dismissed