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Gyanendra Singh Nagar v. Canara Bank

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5226

The Delhi High Court held that limitation is a mixed question of law and fact requiring evidence, and thus a suit cannot be dismissed at the preliminary stage solely on limitation grounds without proper pleadings and trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Akash Gill & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5204

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on the basis of a mutual settlement, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tushar Ranjan Mohanty v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5202-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging transfer orders after the petitioner accepted an alternative posting as DDG in New Delhi.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5201

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Jitender Madan v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5208

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 338 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice even in non-compoundable offences.

criminal petition_allowed

Hukam Chand v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5207

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking registration of a criminal case against government doctors, holding that no prima facie case of gross medical negligence was made out and sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. was absent.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shri Man Singh Ghai v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5211

The High Court dismissed the petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's failure to appear and prosecute the case.

other petition_dismissed

ADIDAS AG v. MUTHU & ORS

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5205

The Delhi High Court recorded and decreed a voluntary settlement in a trademark infringement suit between Adidas AG and the defendants, disposing of the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Meera Devi & Ors. v. Jitender & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5224

The High Court set aside the Claims Tribunal's dismissal of a motor accident claim for failure to conduct a proper inquiry and remanded the case for fresh inquiry emphasizing the court's duty to actively discover truth under Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Avishek Kumar Singh v. Praveen Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5223

The Delhi High Court held that a void partnership agreement entered without requisite permission is unenforceable, mandating refund of monies paid with interest, and dismissed claims against IOC based on officials' conduct.

civil appeal_allowed

Rupendra Chaturvedi v. Shailendra Chaturvedi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5225

The Delhi High Court passed a preliminary decree declaring equal 50% undivided shares in a property between brothers based on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a partition suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Chetankumar Agarwal & Ors v. New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8570-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal upon the parties' settlement recorded in a settlement deed, with no further dispute remaining.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rahul v. Union of India; Daya Chand Meena v. Union of India; Deepak v. Union of India; Bhagwan Sahay Meena v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5189-DB

The Delhi High Court held that suppression of criminal antecedents justifies denial of appointment in disciplined forces, but acquittals must be scrutinized for their nature and manner before denying employment.

criminal appeal_allowed and appeal_dismissed

Subedar Yusuf Ali v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5180-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the policy restricting UN mission deployment based on residual service linked to flight delays is arbitrary and directed deployment of a retiring army Subedar who met the minimum residual service requirement.

administrative petition_allowed

Swarn Sharma v. Govt of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5209

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn due to the petitioner's failure to file the required affidavit and instructions to withdraw the petition.

other appeal_dismissed

Sandeep v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5218

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498-A IPC upon amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajesh Gupta @ Pappu v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5217

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a bona fide mutual settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Dharmesh Shah v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5216

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 408 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India & Anr. v. Premco-DKSPL (JV) & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act filed before expiry of the contractual time frame for appointment of arbitrators is premature and set aside the appointment made on that basis.

civil appeal_allowed

Dev Narayan Mandal v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 25 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to finalize the auction as highest bidder for two plots, subject to timely payment and conditions, setting aside the cancellation of allotment.

civil appeal_allowed