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Chief Engg. Delhi Admn.Kash.G v. Delhi Flood Control Mazdoor Union

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4948-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order granting CPWD-equivalent service benefits to Delhi Flood Control Department workers in absence of independent departmental rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

India Glycols Limited v. Standard Chartered Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4945

The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit following an out of court settlement between the parties, allowing the plaintiff to withdraw the suit.

civil other

Gurnam Kaur v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4951

The Delhi High Court granted a mandatory injunction directing removal of an unauthorized transformer and electric pole from the plaintiff's property, affirming her ownership and rejecting defendants' delay and lack of legal right to retain the installations.

civil appeal_allowed

Sant Prakash Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4946

The High Court held that a Magistrate should not direct police to register an FIR under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. when the complainant possesses evidence and no police investigation is necessary, dismissing the petition seeking such direction.

criminal petition_dismissed

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Pawan Jindal and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4949-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a double murder and robbery case due to failure of prosecution to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the appellate court's limited scope to interfere with reasonable trial court findings.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Pawan Jindal and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4950-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of accused in a double murder and robbery case, finding the prosecution evidence vague and insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Exxon Mobil Corporation & Anr v. Shailesh H Mehta & Anr

Delhi High Court · 14 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4941

The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar trademark 'EXON' to plaintiffs' famous 'EXXON' mark, stayed suit pending rectification proceedings under the Trademarks Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Ramesh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal of murder accused, holding that the High Court erred in reversing it without compelling reasons and that conviction cannot be based on probabilities or unreliable eyewitness testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramesh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal of appellants in a murder case, holding that the High Court erred in reversing the acquittal without compelling reasons and that conviction cannot be based on probabilities.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jawaharlal v. Official Liquidator, H.C. of Kerala & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 14 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court directed acceptance of the highest auction bid in a company winding-up, ordered refund and compensation to the appellant, and disposed of the appeal with specific directions for deposit and property transfer.

civil appeal_allowed

Airports Authority of India v. ADM/LAC (South West) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8951

The Delhi High Court held that only the ADM appointed as Nodal Officer has jurisdiction to decide the matter and directed the matter to be decided afresh within three months, setting aside the impugned order for lack of jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed

Nand Kishore@Anand v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8636

The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple contempt petitions for lack of proof of wilful disobedience of its order, clarifying that no opinion was expressed on the merits of the underlying dispute.

civil petition_dismissed

Balkishan v. Amarjeet Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8621

The High Court upheld the trial court's order impleading respondent No.5 as the legal representative of the deceased, dismissing the petitioner's challenge on grounds of erroneous impleadment and delay.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pearl Sharma v. Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:8433-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's scheme mandating compulsory Mathematics and Science for private students, ruling no discrimination arises from allowing Patrachar Vidyalaya students different subject options, and declined judicial interference in academic policy.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

A.K. Asthana v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4922-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL directing finalization and implementation of guidelines protecting children's identities in media and legal proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act framework.

constitutional petition_dismissed

University College of Medical Sciences Karamchari Union v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4921-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking autonomous status for a medical college by directing authorities to consider the grievances as a representation and pass orders within six weeks.

administrative petition_dismissed

SMT v. Krishan Kalra

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4907

The Delhi High Court upheld the lower courts' finding that the respondent has a right of common passage over the entire 9 feet wide passage adjoining both parties' properties as per the original sale deed clause.

civil appeal_dismissed

Fatima v. National Zoological Park

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4909-DB

The Delhi High Court held the National Zoological Park strictly liable for the death of a visitor mauled by a tiger due to inadequate safety measures and awarded compensation to the victim's family.

civil petition_allowed

M/S BONN NUTRIENTS PRIVATE LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4908-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside a three-year blacklisting order against a bread manufacturer for failing to provide reasoned findings addressing the manufacturer's defense, holding that principles of natural justice require reasoned and fair administrative decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajesh Sethi v. Kartar Singh Gandhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Jul 2016 · 2016:DHC:4906

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate decree granting possession to the plaintiff holding better title supported by documentary evidence, dismissing the defendant's appeal based solely on oral claims.

civil appeal_dismissed