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Manish v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8909-DB

Acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse if compensation is not paid within five years as per Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and such proceedings were declared lapsed in respect of the petitioner's land.

property petition_allowed

M/S Core Fiscal Services Pvt Ltd v. NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4602-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving private offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, subject to compensation to victims.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. M/S. Ved Prakash Arora & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4601

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal against an arbitral award as barred by limitation and directed an inquiry into the officials' delay in prosecuting the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4549

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for violent attack in Tis Hazari lockup but acquitted five others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable identifications.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4548

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for violent unlawful assembly in a police lockup while acquitting others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable witness testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raju Yadav v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4552

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC based solely on the reliable testimony of the prosecutrix, emphasizing that corroboration and medical evidence are not mandatory for conviction in sexual assault cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Arora Construction Co. (P) Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4598

The Delhi High Court held that additional claims under a construction contract can be referred to arbitration despite acceptance of the final bill, affirming the right to amend claims during arbitration and recognizing continuous cause of action.

civil appeal_allowed

Paramjit Singh v. New India Insurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4586

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability or recover compensation from the insured owner for a non-fundamental breach of the driver's license condition that did not contribute to the accident.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Ravish Chopra

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4585

The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSRTC's appeal, upholding the tribunal's award of full compensation to the injured claimant despite contributory negligence by the scooter driver.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co. v. Khatu Shyam Polyweavers Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4581

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of insurer's statutory defense regarding invalid driving license for fresh inquiry, directing the tribunal to consider it and grant recovery rights if upheld, without disturbing the compensation awarded to claimants.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BALRAM YADAV & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4580

Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to a police employee for permanent disability and related losses in a motor accident claim, dismissing insurer's appeal challenging various heads of damages.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Rajni Parida & Ors. v. Dharampal Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4588

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects, higher multiplier, and increased interest, awarding Rs. 23.18 lakhs to the claimants.

civil appeal_allowed

Naik Sunil Kumar Patel v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4565-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to join his posting at Jaisalmer with attachment to Jodhpur to ensure family accommodation and treatment facilities for his child with special needs.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amarjeet v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4597

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for assault and attempted murder during a liquor raid but reduced the substantive sentences considering accidental firing, minor injury, and period already served.

criminal sentence_modified

Amarjeet v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4596

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for assault and robbery but reduced substantive sentences considering accidental firing, minor injury, and mitigating circumstances, emphasizing proportionality in sentencing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anil @ Lillu v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4593

The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Anil @ Lillu based on a detailed common judgment in a related case.

criminal appeal_allowed

D.K. Mallesh v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4599-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF to issue a detailed speaking order on the petitioner's transfer representation, emphasizing the inadequacy of non-speaking orders and upholding principles of natural justice.

administrative other

Yashvir Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4600-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness and recruitment guidelines due to delay and clarified that unfitness for CAPFs does not bar other government employment.

administrative petition_dismissed

DELHI MEAT MERCHANT ASSOCIATION v. EAST DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4606

The Delhi High Court struck down the EDMC policy requiring a No Objection Certificate from Area Councillors for meat shop licenses as ultra vires, affirming that statutory licensing powers cannot be abdicated to unauthorized political representatives.

administrative petition_allowed

Anju Bharti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 31 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4575-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's exclusion of a candidate from short-listing for failing to disclose her higher qualification in the online application, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural requirements in recruitment.

administrative petition_dismissed