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Manoj v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4953-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an honourable acquittal after full trial precludes denial of appointment to a disciplined force based on prior criminal charges, setting aside the Screening Committee's rejection of the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed

Father/Parokar Satish Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Another

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4979

The High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of discharge application and directed a mandatory inquiry under Section 329 Cr.P.C. with fresh psychiatric evaluation to determine the petitioner's mental capacity to stand trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Tarmohan Singh & Ors. v. Balwinder Singh Lamba & Anr

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4976

The Delhi High Court upheld forfeiture of part payment due to default under a Mediated Settlement and allowed execution proceedings to recover the forfeited amount despite subsequent payment of the balance sum.

civil appeal_allowed

LYCA FINANCE LTD. v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4977

The court held that Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is not attracted if the cheque amount exceeds the actual outstanding liability, dismissing the complaint for cheque dishonour on that ground.

criminal petition_dismissed

Priyanka Ohri v. Naman Jolly & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4975

The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw a partition suit due to incomplete particulars on property possession and valuation, dismissing the suit with liberty to refile.

civil appeal_dismissed

Parasrampuria Sunthetics Ltd. v. Union of India and Another

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4978-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that export obligations under the EPCG scheme specified in US dollars must be fulfilled in that currency and cannot be discharged by exports in Deutsche Marks at rupee equivalent.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hasin @ Chigu v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4973

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery with grievous injuries based on consistent victim testimony, prompt FIR, medical evidence, and recovery of stolen property, dismissing their appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Neeraj v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4974

The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Neeraj by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hotel Leela Venture Limited v. Airports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 15 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:7361-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the doctrine of frustration does not apply to leases, affirmed that lease and supplemental agreements form a single contract, and set aside an arbitral award modifying minimum guaranteed royalty payments as patently illegal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Gaurav Varshney & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court held that the statutory bar under Section 12(1B) of the SEBI Act against sponsoring collective investment schemes without registration applies from its insertion date, regardless of the later framing of regulations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raju Chand v. The Zonal Director Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court enhanced monetary compensation awarded to a daily wage worker in lieu of reinstatement, recognizing loss of employer's confidence and long service.

labor appeal_allowed

Veerendra Kr. Gautam v. Karuna Nidhan Upadhyay

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of flawed selections for college Principals by the U.P. Higher Education Services Commission due to procedural irregularities and improper appointments, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory regulations and honest exercise of discretion.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Meera Mydeen v. State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder under Sections 302 read with 149 and 120B IPC, affirming the reliability of eyewitness testimony and rejecting defence challenges to belated witness examination and identification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S. BHARAT FABRICATORS v. SPL. COURT UNDER A.P. LAND GRABBING

Supreme Court of India · 15 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court upheld concurrent findings of title and possession against appellants who failed to participate in land grabbing proceedings and dismissed their appeal challenging procedural and substantive aspects.

property appeal_dismissed

Master Saad Bari v. Gyan Bharati School

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4924

The Delhi High Court restored a minor's school admission cancelled for alleged forged income certificate after verifying a valid certificate, emphasizing protection of the child's educational rights despite parental misdeeds.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Vikram Tiwari v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:9232

The Delhi High Court disposed of multiple criminal revision petitions filed by Vikram Tiwari as withdrawn following a compromise with the respondent.

criminal petition_dismissed

B S NAGAR v. GOVT. OF NCI OF DELHI

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8984

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of an FIR involving Section 186 IPC, holding it lacks jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash such FIRs and dismissed for non-prosecution where applicable.

criminal petition_dismissed

SRAVANTHI INFRATECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. GREENS POWER EQUIPMENT (CHINA) CO. LTD

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8323

The Delhi High Court dismissed the arbitration appointment petition as withdrawn, holding that the Supreme Court is the competent forum under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Raghubir Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8262

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail petitions as infructuous after the petitioners were arrested and taken into judicial custody.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kishan Chand Sharma & Anr. v. Chet Ram Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4943

The Delhi High Court upheld the Reference Court's award of compensation to recorded owners in possession under the Land Acquisition Act, refusing to reopen title disputes or invalidate a long-standing registered sale deed.

property appeal_dismissed