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National Association of States Agro Industries v. Rajinder Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4189

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction decree under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA on bonafide requirement grounds, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural mandates for leave to defend.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mohd Parvej v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4224

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mohd. Parvej for robbery under Section 394/34 IPC based on reliable eyewitness identification and adverse inference drawn from refusal to undergo TIP.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd v. Naresh Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4225

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal on breach of policy terms due to invalid vehicle permit but upheld the compensation awarded to the claimant, granting the insurer recovery rights against the vehicle owner and driver.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

Pivi Faceo v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4188

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in a fake currency and fraud conspiracy case, holding that the gravity of offences and stage of trial did not warrant bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

Amit Kumar Gupta & Monu v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4187

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a kidnapping and murder case of a minor, holding that the gravity of the offence and evidence on record did not warrant bail at the trial stage.

criminal bail_denied

Rahul Devralia v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4184

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of impersonation and loan fraud, emphasizing the gravity of offences and risk of misuse of liberty despite prolonged custody without trial progress.

criminal bail_denied

Aftab Ahmed Siddequi v. The State (Through NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4185

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, and 471 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

Sameer Ahmad v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4186

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 452, 323, and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Ganga Ram Gautam v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4194

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 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

ACJ v. RJ

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal dissolving the marriage on the ground of mental cruelty by the wife, reversing the Trial Court's dismissal.

family appeal_allowed

Umesh Chandra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4204

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a transfer order after the petitioner joined the new posting without reservation and declined writ relief on promotion claims, directing the respondents to furnish relevant departmental orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

Poonam Malhotra v. Director National Institute of Urban Affairs and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4208

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition on maintainability grounds, holding that service matters of the National Institute of Urban Affairs fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Prem Kumar and Ors v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4201

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging termination of service as infructuous after the termination had already been effected.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ashish Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4200

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment from a non-selected candidate due to absence of a wait list policy, holding vacancies are carried forward to the next recruitment cycle.

administrative petition_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4228

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by properly deducting personal expenses and income tax, rejecting notional pension income for loss of dependency, and enhancing loss to estate damages.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajaram Prasad v. Sultan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4227

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim based on actual income and upheld insurer's liability despite driver's license irregularity, setting aside recovery rights against the employer.

civil appeal_allowed

Yogesh Mehra v. Amit Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4232

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside a summary decree based on a materially altered cheque returned unpaid, holding that such a suit is not maintainable under Order XXXVII CPC and must be tried as an ordinary suit.

civil appeal_allowed

Balbir Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector (North-West)

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4231-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not effected within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed

Sarita Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4233-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, applying section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and precedent in Girish Chhabra.

property petition_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Jain v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4230-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act, declaring the acquisition of the petitioner's land lapsed due to non-payment of compensation.

property petition_allowed