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National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Harsharan Bir Kaur Pandey & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4451

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by rejecting future prospects addition for a 54-year-old deceased, relying on posthumous ITR with tax proof, and enhanced interest and damages accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Jitender Kumar Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4418

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery charges due to contradictions in the prosecution's case and evidence showing prior acquaintance between the parties, granting benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Harsharan Bir Kaur Pandey & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4452

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by excluding future prospects for a 54-year-old deceased, upheld use of post-death ITR with tax proof for income calculation, increased interest rate to 9%, and confirmed penal interest for delayed insurer payment.

civil appeal_allowed

L& T Chennai Tada Tollway Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4432

The Delhi High Court allowed a consent arrangement for interim toll collection deposits in an Escrow Account pending arbitration on contract termination, disposing of the petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Ashok Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4440

Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation by excluding future prospects and adjusting multiplier and interest, clarifying principles for calculating loss of dependency in absence of proof of income.

civil appeal_allowed

Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vimal Jain

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4441

The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be included in loss of dependency for self-employed or fixed salary earners and enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Sumati Chamoli & Ors. v. Shobha Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4450

The High Court restored a motor accident claim petition dismissed without proper inquiry into payments under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, directing expeditious trial against the negligent driver, owner, and insurer.

civil appeal_allowed

MD ISMAIL & ANR v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4437

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim of a 17-year-old child by applying inflation-corrected notional income and an age-appropriate multiplier as per established legal principles.

civil appeal_allowed

Dan Singh Bawa & Ors. v. N.D.M.C.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4459

The Delhi High Court upheld NDMC’s property tax assessment based on market rent under Section 63 of the NDMC Act, disallowing cost-based valuation for vacant portions and excluding air-conditioning charges from rateable value, dismissing the petition challenging the assessment.

property petition_dismissed

Mamta & Ors. v. Sazid Ali & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4456

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the deceased's income tax returns as reliable evidence of income and applying future prospects, awarding interest at 9% per annum from petition filing.

civil appeal_allowed

Lal Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4414

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated sexual assault and assault with intent to disrobe a minor girl, rejecting his plea of mental unsoundness and minor contradictions in witness testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sunil Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4424

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on credible victim testimony and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal seeking leniency.

criminal appeal_dismissed

HH Interior & Auto Components Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4421-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission cannot reject settlement applications solely due to differences between the parties and must consider all disclosed evidence, allowing judicial review of its orders.

tax appeal_allowed

Simran @ Meena Khan v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4422

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for acid attack causing grievous injuries, enhanced their sentence to life imprisonment for attempt to murder, and increased victim compensation, emphasizing the special evidentiary value of injured witness testimony and the gravity of acid attack crimes.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ajay Singh Chautala v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4423-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the denial of parole to a convicted prisoner, holding that parole is an executive function and judicial interference is warranted only in cases of arbitrariness or violation of fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Karan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4415

The Delhi High Court modified appellant Karan's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, holding that the deceased's statement was admissible under Section 32 of the Evidence Act and intention to cause death was not proved.

criminal appeal_allowed

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ganesh Bhambhu

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4419-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's writ petition, affirming that contractual Staff Nurses have no right to regularization but vacant posts must be utilized on contract basis respecting the 'last come first go' principle.

labor petition_dismissed

Prahlad @ Pahalad @ Pappu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4420

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, holding that contradictions in the prosecutrix's statements and delay in disclosure did not vitiate the prosecution case supported by medical evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mohan Lal Pant v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4425

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation for financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme within 12 weeks and communicate the decision in writing.

administrative other

STAR SPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRASAR BHARATI

Supreme Court of India · 27 May 2016

The Supreme Court held that broadcasters must share live sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati free of all advertisements, including sponsor logos embedded by event organizers, under the Sports Broadcasting Signals Act, 2007.

administrative appeal_dismissed