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Dr. G.S. Tiwari v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4653-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retired officers are not entitled to retrospective promotion or back benefits when promotion orders are issued after their retirement and promotion takes effect only from the date of assumption of charge.

service_law petition_dismissed

B.T. Manglani v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4655-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective pension fixation based on higher pay scales, upholding the validity of Government clarifications that pension benefits are contingent on cadre restructuring and vacancy conditions as per the Supreme Court's binding precedent.

service_law petition_dismissed

Technip Singapore Pte Ltd v. Director of Income Tax & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4651-DB

The Delhi High Court held that payments for mobilisation/demobilisation and installation services under an offshore construction contract do not constitute royalty or fees for technical services and that the petitioner has no permanent establishment in India, thus income is not taxable in India.

tax petition_allowed

Suraj Parkash @ Chikka v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4650

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder and Arms Act offences based on credible injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic and medical evidence, while acquitting one accused due to lack of identification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S ESTER INDUSTRIES LTD v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4652-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 112 of the Finance Act, 2000, denying MODVAT credit on High Speed Diesel Oil and mandating recovery of wrongly claimed credit with interest, rejecting the petitioner’s claim of vested rights and requirement of adjudication.

tax petition_dismissed

State of NCT of Delhi v. Sudhir Kumar @ Bunti

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4663-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave to appeal petition, upholding the trial court's acquittal of the accused due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt amid material contradictions in witness testimonies.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sandhya Suresh

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4659

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by including future prospects, proper deductions, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and increased interest, directing the insurer to pay the adjusted amount.

civil appeal_allowed

Suraj Prakash @ Chikka v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4642

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder and arms offences based on credible injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic and medical evidence, while granting probation to one accused and acquitting another due to lack of identification.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Seikh Isarat v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4643

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery and related offences, emphasizing that unchallenged witness improvements and minor discrepancies do not vitiate a prosecution case supported by timely arrest and recovery.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Seikh Isarat v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4644

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of two appellants for robbery and related offences, ruling that unchallenged improvements in witness testimony and clerical errors in arrest timings do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sandhya Suresh

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4660

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by including future prospects, deducting personal accident insurance, enhancing non-pecuniary damages, and increasing interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

Laxmi & Ors. v. Rakesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4661

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim by considering actual income, future prospects, and adjusted personal expense deduction, directing payment to the widow with protective investment conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Smitha Gireesh v. UOI & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4662-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order due to unexplained delay in execution and denial of access to relied upon evidence, violating the detenue's constitutional rights under Article 22(5).

criminal petition_allowed

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shri Lilu Ram & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4668

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision holding the insurer liable to compensate third party claimants despite alleged fraud in issuance of the insurance cover note.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ramo Devi v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4645

Conviction under Section 306 IPC cannot be sustained without a specific charge framed under that section, and the discretionary presumption under Section 113-A Evidence Act requires proper proof of cruelty and proximate link to suicide.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dharam Vir v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:4646-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a kidnapping for ransom case due to unreliable victim identification and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of corroboration and clear identification for conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mohammad Nihal v. State of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 01 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:9113-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition alleging illegal detention of a major who voluntarily left her parental home to reside with the petitioner.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Master Aakash Kumar and Ors. v. Vasant Valley School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:8933

The Delhi High Court restored admissions of minor students cancelled on grounds of fake income certificates after genuine certificates were furnished and verified, imposing a penalty and allowing cancellation if certificates are found fictitious.

administrative petition_allowed

Master Tarun v. Apeejay School & Anr

Delhi High Court · 01 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:8932

Delhi High Court allowed minors to continue studies after cancellation of admission due to alleged fake income certificates, directing restoration upon submission of genuine certificates and payment of penalty.

family petition_allowed

Daksh Singh v. Chinmaya Vidyalaya & Ors

Delhi High Court · 01 Jun 2016 · 2016:DHC:8931

The Delhi High Court restored admissions of minors whose parents submitted forged income certificates, emphasizing protection of minors' right to education upon submission of genuine certificates.

family appeal_allowed