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Rahul Batra & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4168-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Vicky @ Vikas v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4161

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentences of two appellants for robbery with dangerous injuries, rejecting their appeal and application for concurrent sentences.

criminal appeal_dismissed

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL v. NARENDER SINGH

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4162

The Delhi High Court upheld contributory negligence of both drivers in a fatal accident, enhanced compensation including transport allowance and future prospects, and increased interest rate on the award.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajpal @ Hathi @ Sonu v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4149

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from kidnapping and robbery with a deadly weapon to kidnapping and theft with force, acquitting him of robbery due to lack of evidence of threat with a weapon.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shaheed v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4150

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of culpable homicide under Section 304-II IPC due to failure of the prosecution to conclusively prove his identity as the assailant, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal law.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yamin @ Sohail v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4158

The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal appeal of Yamin @ Sohail by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Raju Kumar Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4152

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for sexually abusing a minor under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on the credible and corroborated testimony of the victim and witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bejender Singh v. Sudhir Panwar

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4154

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s second appeal, upholding costs and criminal proceedings for relying on an unregistered and forged sale deed in a property dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed

Luit Neil Don v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4153

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging non-bailable warrants issued against the accused who deliberately avoided joining investigation despite dismissal of anticipatory bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

Doodh Nath v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4155

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the accused for the brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl, affirming that a competent and reliable child witness's sole testimony can sustain conviction in sexual offence cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shamshera & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4165

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for the death of a 16-year-old child in a motor accident by applying a standardized formula involving inflation-adjusted notional income and age-based multipliers, reducing the award to ₹7,92,000 with interest.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shamshera & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4164

The Delhi High Court recalculated and reduced compensation for death of a 16½-year-old child in a motor accident by applying inflation-corrected notional income and age-based multipliers as per established legal principles.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4151

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 398 IPC holding that mere display of a deadly weapon during robbery suffices for conviction even without actual use to cause injury.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State v. Vaseem

Delhi High Court · 20 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8420-DB

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child rape case, emphasizing that contradictions, lack of corroboration, and unexplained delays in recording statements undermine the prosecution's case and preclude conviction based solely on the victim's testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pragna Paramita Praharaj v. State of Orissa

Supreme Court of India · 20 May 2016

The Supreme Court granted bail to a convicted appellant during the pendency of her appeal, setting aside the High Court's refusal of bail in a murder case.

criminal appeal_allowed

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SAGIR AHMED & ORS

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4133

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency and upheld insurer’s liability despite the driver holding an improper license.

civil appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Ashok Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4139

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including full salary and allowances, upheld the multiplier based on claimant's age, rejected insurer's intoxication plea for breach of policy, and increased interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

VIPIN YADAV v. STATE

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4111

The High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape of a minor but reduced the sentence considering the consensual nature of the relationship and mitigating factors, ordering his release.

criminal sentence_modified

Harsh @ Bahabar Raza v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4098

The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence under Section 420 IPC from three to two years considering the petitioner's age and family responsibilities while upholding convictions for cheating and outraging modesty.

criminal sentence_modified

Mangal Singh v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4101

Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 307 IPC for group assault with common intention, acquitting one accused due to omission from FIR and benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed