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Mangal Singh v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4102

Delhi High Court upheld convictions of three accused for attempted murder based on common intention and credible injured witness testimony but acquitted one accused due to his omission in the original FIR and resultant doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed (Mangal Singh), appeal_dismissed (Ajay, Sumit, Vineet)

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sanjay Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4129

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim tribunal's award including loss of future income based on unchallenged salary proof and functional disability assessment beyond certified physical impairment.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Mangal Singh v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4099

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder against three appellants based on common intention and credible injured witness testimony, but acquitted one appellant due to his omission in the original FIR and lack of corroboration.

criminal appeal_allowed (Mangal Singh), appeal_dismissed (Ajay, Sumit, Vineet)

Mangal Singh v. State (Govt of NCT) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4100

Delhi High Court upheld convictions for attempted murder based on common intention and credible injured witness testimony, but acquitted one accused due to his omission in the original FIR and benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed (Mangal Singh), appeal_dismissed (Ajay, Sumit, Vineet)

Prem Lata v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4107

The Delhi High Court acquitted the husband of dowry death charges but convicted the mother-in-law for cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that the suicide was due to a hostile environment unrelated to dowry demands.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prem Lata v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4115

The Delhi High Court acquitted the husband of dowry death charges but convicted the mother-in-law for cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that the death was due to a hostile environment unrelated to dowry harassment.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunny @ Sachin v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4109

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery with a dangerous weapon under Section 397 IPC but set aside the Arms Act conviction due to lack of proof of the relevant notification, ordering concurrent sentences.

criminal sentence_modified

Suresh Chand Garg v. Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4108-DB

The Delhi High Court held that continuous regular service under the MACP Scheme includes prior service in posts with the same pay scale despite direct recruitment to a new post, entitling the petitioner to a third financial upgradation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Narender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4121

The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Navy’s decision to reject a candidate’s appointment due to hyperhydrosis, affirming the discretion of the armed forces in medical fitness standards.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pratibha Prashar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4106-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s appointment as Library and Information Officer was a promotion, not mere upgradation, and dismissed her claim for second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India v. Dinesh Singh Dhanik & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4105-DB

The Delhi High Court held that prior regular service in an equivalent post in the parent department must be counted for seniority fixation upon permanent absorption after deputation under TRAI service regulations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mohd. Azharuddin Khan @ Babu v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4104

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Section 393 IPC based on an amicable compromise 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

Ravi @ Wasim v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4145

The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery charges due to inconsistencies and procedural lapses in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manav Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4114

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Faizan Akhtar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4113

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings under Sections 323, 325, 427, 459, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ankit Taneja & Ors. v. The State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4112

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajpal Bansal & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4103

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under 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

Vinod Singh & Anr v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4116

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 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 appeal_allowed

Rajeshwar Rawat v. State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4117-DB

The Delhi High Court held that NRIs cannot continue PPF accounts beyond maturity under the statutory scheme and are not entitled to interest on deposits made after maturity, dismissing the appellant's writ petition and appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rahisuddin v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4097-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to contradictions between eyewitness testimony and medical evidence, emphasizing that identification parade is only an investigative aid and cannot alone sustain conviction.

criminal appeal_allowed