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IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shama Parveen

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4291

Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation by recalculating loss of earning capacity, enhancing non-pecuniary damages, increasing interest rate, and upheld insurer’s recovery rights due to driver’s invalid license.

civil appeal_allowed

Aziz Ur Rehman & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4261

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 452, 323, 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

Anshu Singh v. Allahabad Bank & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4267

The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a bank officer's transfer order, holding that such administrative decisions are not ordinarily subject to judicial review unless arbitrary or violative of policy.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hemant Jain v. Sidharth Jaju & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4266

The Delhi High Court held that no appeal lies under Section 96 CPC against an order referring parties to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the appeal as withdrawn with liberty to pursue other remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed

Dr. Ajay Kumar Saxena v. The Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4298-DB

The Delhi High Court held that relaxation of recruitment eligibility criteria must be granted by the competent authority following prescribed procedure, and an appointment without meeting minimum qualifications is illegal and not protected by natural justice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd v. Ramesh Chand Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4287

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is not liable to indemnify if the driver lacks a valid license with required hazardous goods endorsement but must first satisfy the claim award before recovering from the owner and driver.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shalu Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4293

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's award of compensation including future prospects in a motor accident claim where evidence showed progressive income increase.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jasbir Singh v. Mange Ram

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4292

The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s finding of negligence against the bus driver and owner, dismissing their appeals and confirming compensation awards to the injured and deceased’s dependents.

civil appeal_dismissed

HLPL Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (General)

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4264-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to issue a Show Cause Notice within the mandatory ninety-day period under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations 2013 invalidates suspension orders of a Customs Broker’s licence.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4252-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the secured creditor's right to possession of hypothecated machinery upon borrower's default, initially permitting joint receivership but ultimately reinstating sole receivership due to borrower's non-cooperation and disappearance of collateral.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4246-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment due to borrower's non-cooperation and unauthorized removal of assets, emphasizing protection of lender's security under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4247-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the secured creditor's right to possession of hypothecated machinery upon borrower default, emphasizing cooperation in receivership arrangements and reinstating sole receivership due to borrower's non-cooperation.

civil appeal_dismissed

PRADEEP v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4239

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, relying on credible victim testimony corroborated by forensic evidence despite minor procedural lapses and inconclusive DNA linkage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Beerbali v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4240

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a rape case due to material contradictions in the victim's testimony and inconclusive DNA evidence, emphasizing the necessity of conclusive proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4241-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment after borrower’s non-cooperation frustrated a prior joint receivership arrangement under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4242-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment after the borrower frustrated a joint receivership arrangement by non-cooperation and removal of collateral, affirming the lender's right to protect its security under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4243-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment due to Vasan's default and non-cooperation, dismissing its appeal against interim orders under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4244-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment due to borrower’s default and non-cooperation, emphasizing protection of secured creditor’s rights under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bandhu Systematix Private Limited v. Registrar of Companies

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4477

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a company’s name struck off without proper notice under Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956, subject to compliance with outstanding statutory filings and payment of costs.

corporate petition_allowed

Roshan Lal Lalit Mohan v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016

The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a VAT refund and related default assessment orders due to departmental failure to comply with statutory time limits and destruction of records, directing refund with interest.

tax appeal_allowed