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National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vineet Kumar Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4005

The insurer was allowed to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver due to the driver’s invalid license and the owner's failure to verify it, absolving the insurer of liability.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Ram Nath v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4006-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the DPC's authority to independently assess ACR gradings and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of promotion despite upgraded ACRs.

administrative petition_dismissed

Food Inspector v. Mohd. Alim

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4026-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a respondent in a food adulteration case due to substantial unexplained variation between expert reports, holding that the sample was not representative as required under the PFA Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dheeraj Goel v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4027-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sangeeta Singh v. State (Govt of N.C.T of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4030-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between business partners, holding that private offences not affecting society can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sachin Gupta & Ors. v. The State of Govt of N.C.T Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4029-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.

criminal petition_allowed

Deepak Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3997

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination at a neutral hospital after conflicting reports on the petitioner's hypertension to ensure fair assessment before rejecting his paramilitary recruitment.

administrative other

Sonu v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4008

The Delhi High Court directed re-examination of a paramilitary recruit after surgery, holding that medical fitness must be determined after an adequate recovery period, with the final decision by a competent hospital being binding.

administrative other

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema Pandey; Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rani Pandey

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4016

Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by excluding future prospects without proof, adding loss of estate, and increasing interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema Pandey; Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rani Pandey

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4015

Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by excluding future prospects from minimum wage calculations, adding loss of estate, and increasing interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

M.R. Krishna Murthi v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4014

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal enhancing compensation by ₹50,000/- for disability-related expenses while upholding the tribunal's assessment of permanent disability and loss of future income based on the claimant's age at the time of the accident.

civil appeal_allowed

Hariom Gurjar & Anr v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4019

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file a representation before the competent authority.

constitutional petition_dismissed

CHAMOLI DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. THROUGH ITS SECRETARY/MAHAPRANDHAK & ANR v. RAGHUNATH SINGH RANA & ORS

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of an employee's dismissal for non-compliance with mandatory disciplinary inquiry procedures and principles of natural justice under statutory regulations.

labor appeal_dismissed

State of Rajasthan v. Firoz Khan @ Arif Khan

Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's unreasoned dismissal of leave to appeal against acquittal and remanded the case for fresh consideration in accordance with established legal standards.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sennheiser Electronics India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3481-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the Show Cause Notice and proceedings relating to customs duty short levy for the period 2009-2011 but allowed adjudication to continue for the subsequent period, correcting dates in its earlier judgment.

administrative appeal_allowed

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3482-DB

The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error in its judgment to accurately dispose of the writ petition and pending application filed by Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

other other

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Prakash Sharma

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3951

The Delhi High Court held that voluntary retirement does not imply surplus status without evidence, denying added pension benefits and dismissing claim for enhanced interest on delayed pension payments.

labor appeal_allowed

Haridwar Parsad Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3919

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rioting under Section 149 IPC, ruling that the appellants formed an unlawful assembly with common intention despite variations in eyewitness accounts.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mr.R.S.Malik, Advocate v. STATE .....

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3918

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rioting under Section 149 IPC, holding that the appellants formed an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit offences during a violent clash between rival union factions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mr.R.S.Malik, Advocate v. STATE .....

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3917

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rioting under Section 149 IPC, ruling that the appellants formed an unlawful assembly with common object to commit violence during a union rivalry at FCI.

criminal appeal_dismissed