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Tamal Basu v. M.L. Ashiwal

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5118

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that a receipt admitted by the plaintiff and undisputed in pleadings bars recovery of the waived amount and interest.

civil appeal_dismissed

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

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5129

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an 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 appeal_allowed

M/S Integrated Capital Service v. Indu Dhawan Proprietor Dhawan Investments

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5132

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that limited judicial interference is warranted only in cases of patent illegality or arbitrator misconduct.

civil appeal_dismissed

Purna Nand v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5133

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's claim for interest on delayed payments under a contract, holding that absence of an express provision for interest does not bar entitlement where the dispute is referred to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Priyal Agarwal v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5134

The Delhi High Court held that incomplete registration and non-payment of fees for NEET-II renders a candidate ineligible to appear, and the original NEET-I registration remains valid.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gavini Akhila v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5135

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a bona fide error in NEET application form, directing the petitioner to be considered only for the State quota as she was ineligible for the All India Quota.

administrative petition_allowed

PRESIDIUM SCHOOL SECTOR 16-B DWARKA v. DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5130

The Delhi High Court set aside an order passed without personal hearing by the deciding authority, emphasizing that the authority who hears a matter must also decide it to comply with natural justice.

administrative other

Indistock Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Liquidator, Petrofils Co-operative Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5106-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a tender bid and forfeiture of earnest money for non-compliance with payment terms but directed reconsideration of the forfeiture amount to ensure proportionality.

civil petition_allowed

Jagroop Singh @ Ceeta v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5136

The High Court set aside the conviction under the NDPS Act due to failure to produce independent public witnesses and procedural lapses, emphasizing the need for strict proof in narcotics cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aqil v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5137

The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Aqil based on a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case on the same day.

criminal appeal_allowed

MCDONALD’S INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. VIKRAM BAKSHI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5105-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining arbitration proceedings in London, holding that the arbitration agreement was valid and that forum non conveniens does not apply to arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Hyundai Rotem Company v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5120-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Managing Director's authority to blacklist Hyundai Rotem after due process, rejecting claims of incompetence, bias, and lack of hearing.

administrative appeal_dismissed

CDT Mohit Jayas v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5109-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to respond to the medical invalidation show cause notice and ordered a fair consideration of his response before any final decision on his military service status.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Dart Industries Inc & Anr. v. Techno Plast & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5108-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of interim injunction in a design and copyright infringement suit, holding that registered designs lack novelty due to prior publication, copyright claims are barred under Section 15 of the Copyright Act, and no passing off was established.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

Arun @ Vicky v. State

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5107

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for robbery due to unreliable identification and significant infirmities in the prosecution case, emphasizing the need for independent corroboration of the complainant's testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Shyam Lal

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5119

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of DDA, upholding the entitlement of a jhuggi dweller to alternative allotment based on proof of occupation prior to 31.12.1998 and rejecting a belated defence raised on appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh. Basudev Prasad v. Sh. Nand Gopal Bachhas

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5110

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal seeking extension of time to vacate suit premises without payment of mesne profits, upholding valid termination of month-to-month tenancy and eviction decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

Housing & Urban Development Corpn. Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5111-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest earned by HUDCO on deposits with SAIL does not constitute interest on loans and advances under Section 2(7) of the Interest Tax Act, 1974 and is not liable to interest tax.

tax appeal_allowed

Arun Tomar v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5113-DB

The Delhi High Court held that educational certificates obtained from a recognized university prior to withdrawal of recognition cannot be retrospectively invalidated, quashing cancellation of recruitment based on such certificates.

administrative appeal_allowed

Poonam v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 21 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:5114

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused in a rape case, holding that delayed allegations without corroborative evidence do not justify bail cancellation.

criminal petition_dismissed