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Henry Thomas @ Sunder v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4343

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for sexually abusing his minor daughter, relying on credible victim and maternal testimony despite claims of false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed

ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Saurabh Agarwal

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4366

The Delhi High Court held that a civil court has jurisdiction if any part of the cause of action arises within its limits and allowed ICICI Bank's appeal to proceed with the suit and appointed a receiver for vehicle repossession.

civil appeal_allowed

General Manager Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation v. Prabha Devi

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4360

The court upheld the tribunal's finding that the RSRTC bus driver was negligent in a head-on collision caused during a traffic diversion, confirming compensation for death and injury claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Katyal Transporter & Anr v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4356

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation paid from the vehicle owner due to breach of insurance policy terms by operating without a valid permit.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Katyal Transporter & Anr v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4363

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation paid from the vehicle owner due to breach of insurance policy terms by operating without a valid permit.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Bhupender Kumar; Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Rajesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4361

The Delhi High Court recalculated compensation for death of minor children in a motor accident using inflation-corrected notional income and apportioned liability due to contributory negligence, reducing insurer's payout accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manju & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4357

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that mere allegations of commercial use without credible evidence do not absolve the insurer from liability to pay compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

DCM Shriram Industries Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4307-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the extended limitation period under Section 11A(1) of the Central Excise Act cannot be invoked without deliberate suppression or wilful misstatement, setting aside excise duty demands and penalty on Benzyl Cyanide for the extended period as barred by limitation.

tax appeal_allowed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. Naveen Sharma

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016

The Delhi High Court upheld the eligibility of candidates for TGT appointment who studied English as an elective/core subject as per University curriculum, rejecting the petitioner’s requirement of study in all three years.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8575-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment to protect the lender's security interest after the borrower defaulted and failed to cooperate with joint receivership arrangements.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ombir v. State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8253

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged under Section 307 IPC on parity with co-accused, as the complainant could not specifically identify him as the assailant and the charge sheet was filed with material witnesses examined.

criminal appeal_allowed

Delhi Development Authority v. Chetan Swaroop & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4280

The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of displaced persons to alternative plots based on possession rather than registered title, dismissing DDA's appeal against allotment directed by lower courts.

property appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Nath Chopra v. Anil Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4281

The Delhi High Court dismissed a non-party's appeal against a consent decree, holding that such a party must seek relief via separate proceedings and penalized all parties for abusing court process and violating interim orders.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajiv Khanna v. M/S Sunrise Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4279

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a suit for unpaid wages as barred by limitation, holding that the alleged acknowledgment did not extend limitation and that exemption from limitation must be specifically pleaded.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S RENU CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE, LUCKNOW

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4263

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to file a fresh stay application and ordered the status quo to continue pending its disposal, vacating the earlier vacation of the status quo order caused by procedural errors.

criminal appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Rahul

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4289

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to a permanently disabled motor accident victim, granting separate damages for disfigurement and loss of marriage prospects, while upholding the insurer's liability.

civil appeal_allowed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4248-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment due to borrower default and non-cooperation, dismissing the borrower's appeals and emphasizing protection of secured creditor's rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajesh Shah v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4249

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 9 of the POCSO Act for committing an indecent act on an infant based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Meenu Tomar v. The Registrar, Cooperative Societies

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4250-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-loanee members of a cooperative housing society cannot be held liable for loan dues of other members, quashing execution proceedings and attachment orders against them for lack of legal basis.

civil appeal_allowed

DELHI COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. ASHOK SINGH & ORS

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4251-DB

Judgment reserved and delivered by Delhi High Court in a writ petition filed by Delhi Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. against Ashok Singh and others concerning society-related disputes.

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