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Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. Director General, National Informatics Centre

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4394

The High Court dismissed the writ petition against NIC for lack of maintainability, directing the petitioners to seek relief before the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative petition_dismissed

RITESH KUMAR MURTI v. STATE (GNCT OF DELHI)

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4384

The Delhi High Court allowed revision to recall a child prosecutrix for cross-examination by the accused's authorized counsel after unauthorized cross-examination by a proxy counsel deprived the accused of a fair opportunity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ranjana v. IGNOU Thr. Its Vice Chancellor & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4393

The Delhi High Court stayed disciplinary proceedings against an employee pending conclusion of related criminal trial, balancing management’s rights and the petitioner’s interest to avoid prejudice.

administrative other

Din Mohammad v. Nasir Ahmed

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4391

The Delhi High Court upheld that possession rights can be enforced based on better title despite GPA and Agreement to Sell not transferring ownership, dismissing the appellant's appeal and awarding mesne profits to the respondent.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sher Mohammad v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4399-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Muslim girl who has attained puberty has the right to marry and reside with her husband of her own free will, even if under 18 years of age, and refused to restrain her from joining him.

family petition_allowed

Beerabahadur Yadav v. UOI and Anr

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4398

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn a petition challenging revised answer keys after the petitioner failed to object and benefited from corrections in a recruitment examination.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kaptan Singh & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4397

The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging firemen promotions for lack of jurisdiction, directing the petitioners to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal instead.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dev Dutt v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8926-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's dismissal of recruitment challenges due to vague rejection reasons and directed a fresh hearing ensuring reasoned and transparent decision-making under limited judicial review.

administrative appeal_allowed

Metal Box India Limited v. V. Krishna & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8626

The Delhi High Court held that an order granting time to vacate premises with agreed mesne profits payment is binding as abandonment of appeal, rejecting attempts to retract and dismissing dilatory applications.

civil appeal_dismissed

Surender Kushwah v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4409-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's writ under Article 226, directing his release on parole despite adverse police reports, emphasizing parole as a constitutional right contingent on cogent reasons for denial.

criminal petition_allowed

Kavinder Sharma v. Rati Sharma

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4411-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226.

criminal petition_allowed

Pioneer Publicity Corporation Pvt Ltd v. Supertech Realtors Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8597

The Delhi High Court accepted a fair and reasonable settlement agreement reached through mediation, disposed of the suits accordingly, and granted a refund of court fees to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

Metal Box India Ltd. v. T.K. Sehgal & Sons (HUF) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4400

The Delhi High Court held that an order granting time to vacate premises with payment of mesne profits, accepted and acted upon by parties, is enforceable even without a formal written compromise, and dismissed the appellant's attempts to reopen the appeal on merits or recall witnesses.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mahavir @ Olanga v. State

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4401

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for dowry death and cruelty under Sections 304B and 498A IPC based on consistent prosecution evidence despite minor contradictions and hostile witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Arjun Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 26 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4410-DB

Pre-arrest bail was denied to the petitioner involved in counterfeit currency offences due to serious allegations, prior similar charges, and the need for custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

PERSYS PUNJ LLOYD JOINT VENTURE v. THE COMMISSIONER VALUE ADDED TAX

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8923-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions seeking delayed VAT refunds on the Respondent’s assurance to process all pending refunds with interest within two months, subject to revival if not complied with.

tax petition_dismissed

Anuj Chopra and Ors. v. Vaneeta Khanna and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4334-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the decree in favor of the Khannas, holding their second suit barred by res judicata and that their title documents were invalid due to non-registration and a subsisting status quo order, thereby upholding the appellants' claim as bona fide purchasers.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. Surinder Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4338

The Delhi High Court allowed the land acquisition appeal for enhanced compensation in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Impulse India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India, granting the appellant statutory benefits and market value compensation.

property appeal_allowed

Mohd. Nadeem v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4345

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants in sexual and related offences but reduced their sentences considering mitigating factors and statutory limits on fines.

criminal sentence_modified

SKECHERS USA INC & ORS v. PURE PLAY SPORTS

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4344

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from marketing footwear that deceptively imitate the plaintiffs' distinctive GOwalk 3 trade dress, holding that unregistered trade dress can be protected under passing off law.

civil appeal_allowed