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Rajender Kumar v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5184-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the removal from service penalty imposed on a CISF officer due to biased and illegal disciplinary inquiry and directed reinstatement with limited back wages.

administrative appeal_allowed

EX-HC Brij Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5185-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a BSF Head Constable convicted on uncorroborated accomplice testimony and held that approval of trial by the same officer who initiated it vitiates proceedings due to bias.

criminal petition_allowed

Ramesh Kumari v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5186

Anticipatory bail was denied to a petitioner implicated in a large-scale property fraud involving forged documents, as custodial interrogation was deemed necessary for effective investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5187-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suppression of criminal antecedents justifies denial of appointment in disciplined forces, but candidates acquitted honourably may be reinstated, balancing public interest and individual rights.

criminal appeal_allowed and appeal_dismissed (mixed outcome)

Mohd. Naeem v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5203

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement 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

CUB PTY LIMITED v. UOI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5188-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the situs of intangible assets like trademarks is determined by the location of their owner under the common law principle 'mobilia sequuntur personam', and income from their transfer by a non-resident owner outside India is not taxable in India absent specific statutory provision.

tax appeal_allowed

Pooja Singh v. Bloom Public School & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5193

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor under the EWS category after cancellation on forgery allegations, subject to penalty and verification of fresh income certificates.

administrative appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5229

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct minimum wages and multiplier, set aside penal interest, and issued directions for safeguarding minor claimants' compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Gitika Goyal v. DAV Public School & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5192

The Delhi High Court restored the admission of a minor student under the EWS category after holding that cancellation based on alleged forged income certificate without proper proof was unjustified.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Ram Singh & Anr. v. Sohinder Singh Bedi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5191

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's ownership of plot No.93 but directed fresh demarcation by Revenue Authorities to resolve boundary and possession disputes with defendants occupying adjacent property No.226-B/6.

property other

D R Sharma v. Gautam Cable Industries & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5200

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to close prosecution evidence and dismiss recall applications under Section 311 Cr.P.C. due to repeated non-appearance and delay, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Navdeep Kumar v. Sunita Jain

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5199

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to summon the wife for criminal trespass and theft, holding that no offence was made out given the subsisting marriage and lack of evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dhirender v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5198

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 354 IPC, emphasizing limited scope of revision and sufficiency of prosecutrix’s credible testimony despite absence of independent witnesses or medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5228

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct minimum wages and multiplier, set aside penal interest, and directed protective custody of awarded amounts for minors.

civil appeal_allowed

Worldline Tradex Private Limited v. The Commissioner of Customs (Import) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5197-DB

Detention of imported goods without a formal seizure order and recorded reasons under Section 110 of the Customs Act is illegal, requiring customs to assess and release goods upon duty payment and not burden the importer with warehousing charges.

administrative petition_allowed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Bal Kishan

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5196

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit for recovery of excess payment under a set aside Industrial Tribunal Award was barred by limitation, as the limitation period commenced from the date of the judgment setting aside the award and was unaffected by the dismissal of a subsequent SLP.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh. Subhash Chander v. Sh. Fathay Singh

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5195

The Delhi High Court held that a final judgment on applicability of the Delhi Rent Control Act is binding under res judicata, restoring the trial court's decree for possession in a landlord-tenant dispute.

civil appeal_allowed

Indorama Synthetics (India) Ltd. v. The Additional Commissioner of Income-Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5210-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must give the assessee a hearing before making a reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer under Section 92CA(1) when the jurisdiction is challenged, and failure to do so renders the reference invalid.

tax appeal_allowed

Laxman Singh v. GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5206-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that the appellate authority must decide the disciplinary appeal afresh on all grounds without being influenced by the Tribunal's observations, emphasizing procedural fairness in departmental enquiries.

administrative other

Bhim Singh Bisht v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5221

The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a medical board to decide on termination of pregnancy of a minor rape victim beyond twenty weeks, emphasizing medical opinion and victim's health under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.

criminal petition_allowed