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M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. M/S ORIENTAL PATHWAYS (NAGPUR) PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4245-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation for delay in environmental clearances by NHAI, rejecting its challenge that extension of concession period was impermissible under the contract.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arun @ Bhoot v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4262

The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions of four accused, set aside Arms Act conviction due to lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering time served and weapon use.

criminal appeal_allowed

Arun @ Bhoot v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4253

The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions of four accused, set aside Arms Act conviction for lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering time served.

criminal appeal_allowed

Arun @ Bhoot v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4254

The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions, set aside Arms Act conviction due to lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering the weapon used and time served.

criminal appeal_allowed

Neetu v. Department of Financial Services

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4295

Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of appointment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and the necessity of impleading all proper parties.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohit Mahajan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4296

The Delhi High Court held that a contractual employee is not entitled to protection against termination under the Persons with Disabilities Act when the employer is not an establishment under the Act, and refused interim relief restraining termination pending statutory complaint.

administrative petition_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Neelam Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4297

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by excluding future prospects for a self-employed deceased, recalculating dependency loss with a reduced multiplier, and enhancing interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravi & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4260

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR involving non-compoundable offences based on an amicable compromise, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Simranjeet Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4305-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, subject to compensation conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashish Ranjan Nayak v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4302-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Pravinder @ Moti v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4301-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing parole for a convict, holding that administrative delays cannot bar parole when eligibility criteria are met.

criminal petition_allowed

Rohit Tiwari v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4258

The Delhi High Court set aside a rape conviction where the prosecution failed to prove that the appellant obtained consent by false promise of marriage, emphasizing that mere breach of promise does not amount to rape under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Satpal @ Monu & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4303-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 506 IPC following reconciliation of the matrimonial parties and withdrawal of maintenance proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Tarun Kumar Nayak v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4304-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 279 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that private offences resolved amicably can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Rahul

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4285

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim involving permanent disability, directing separate awards for disfigurement and loss of marriage prospects.

civil appeal_allowed

New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Mahinder Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4286

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability in a motor accident claim despite the driver's license not specifically authorizing the special vehicle, as no causal link to the accident was proved.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

State v. Rohit

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4256

The High Court set aside the trial court's show cause notices against police officers for alleged non-compliance of Section 19 POCSO, holding that due compliance had been made and no further penal action was warranted.

criminal appeal_allowed

Hari Shankar Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4257

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323, 324, 325, 427, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Davinder Bakshi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4259

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SHAMA PARVEEN

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4290

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation award in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing disability under the Employees’ Compensation Act and upheld the insurer's right to recover from the owner and driver due to the driver's invalid license.

civil appeal_allowed