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Ved Prakash v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4146-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside convictions under Sections 302 and 498A IPC due to contradictory dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the need for reliable proof beyond reasonable doubt in dowry death cases.

criminal appeal_allowed

Staff Selection Commission v. Kritika Raj

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4142-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order allowing appointment despite a minor roll number error in a qualifying computer test, holding the error immaterial and not justifying disqualification.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ravi @ Wasim v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4143

The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery charges due to inconsistencies and lacunae in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ravi @ Wasim v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4144

The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants convicted of robbery under Sections 392, 397, and 411 IPC due to inconsistencies and lacunae in prosecution evidence and unreliable recovery, granting them benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

State NCT of Delhi v. Krishan Kumar

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4141

The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in an arms and robbery case due to lack of prima facie evidence and inconsistencies in police reports at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

A.S. Negi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4123-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal of a government servant for immoral conduct, holding that the disciplinary enquiry complied with natural justice and the findings were supported by evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kamal Sharma v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4122

The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Navy's discretion to reject a candidate on medical grounds related to ear injury, dismissing the petition challenging cancellation of candidature for the post of Sailor.

administrative petition_dismissed

Surender Singh v. Director-General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4120

The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to consider the petitioner’s pending representation against his transfer and noted the cancellation of his movement order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

CPL Ranjeet Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4119

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging refusal of discharge from service is premature if the administrative application is pending, and allowed interim relief for a limited period pending fresh petition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rahul Gainan v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4118

The Delhi High Court directed a Review Medical Board to reassess the petitioner's medical fitness for Indian Navy recruitment due to conflicting medical reports on hyperextension of elbow joints, making the Board's report final and binding.

administrative petition_allowed

Narendra Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4125

The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Navy's medical disqualification of a candidate for toe deformity and dismissed his petition challenging the rejection and denial of a review medical examination.

administrative petition_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Anil

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4124-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case where consent was allegedly obtained under false promise of marriage, emphasizing the unreliability of prosecution evidence and the necessity of credible testimony.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Brijesh Kumar Gautam v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4148-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a convict for urgent house renovation and social reintegration, emphasizing the constitutional right to parole despite past parole violations.

criminal petition_allowed

Manjula Verma Krippendorf v. Commissioner MCD & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4147-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking protection and reliefs for the petitioner and directed police authorities to act on complaints while granting liberty to pursue other remedies in court.

constitutional other

Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited v. LRS of Maladevi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased housewife's family without deductions for personal expenses, following established precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sangeeta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4131

The Delhi High Court recalculated compensation in a motor accident claim by correcting the deceased's income, upheld future prospects addition, rejected insurer's permit expiry plea, and enhanced interest to 9% per annum.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sangeeta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4126

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly applying future prospects to the deceased's income and rejected insurer's plea of permit expiry, awarding 9% interest on the amount.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Manilal Gala v. Eruch Boman Khaver & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 May 2016

The Bombay High Court allowed Manoj Manilal Gala to continue as agent of the Court Receiver for a dissolved partnership's business premises, fixed fair royalty based on market valuation, and set aside the City Civil Court's contrary order appointing another party.

civil appeal_allowed

Manoj Manilal Gala v. Eruch Boman Khaver & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 May 2016

The High Court allowed Manoj Manilal Gala to continue as agent of the Court Receiver for the partnership business premises upon payment of court-fixed royalty and security, setting aside the City Civil Court's order appointing Plaintiff No.2.

civil appeal_allowed

Macrotech Developers Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 May 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated after four years based on subsequent information indicating failure to disclose material facts, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge under the first proviso to Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_dismissed