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Krishna Devi v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 16 May 2016

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim stay on a petrol pump allotment and directed maintenance of status quo pending final disposal of appeals, emphasizing proper balance of convenience and irreparable harm in granting interim relief.

civil appeal_allowed

Banna Ram & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 May 2016 · 2017:DHC:2588

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against one accused due to lack of prima facie material while allowing withdrawal of petition against co-accused with sufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Samarth Designs (P) Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8919-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the interpretation of Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944, holding that the issue was already settled by prior judgments.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sonal Agarwal v. Puneet Agarwal

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8844-DB

The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement agreement in a matrimonial dispute, recorded it on court record, and disposed of the appeals and pending applications accordingly, emphasizing the welfare of the minor child and binding nature of the settlement.

family appeal_allowed

Rohit @ Sunny v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8251

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a POCSO case following an amicable settlement and no objection from the prosecutrix's father, subject to cooperation with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sunil Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3858

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in a grievous injury case, emphasizing the seriousness of offences and lack of satisfactory explanation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sunil Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3857

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused charged with grievous injuries and outraging modesty, emphasizing the gravity of offences and specific roles assigned.

criminal appeal_dismissed

MAYTAS-RITHWIK (JV) v. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD.

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3892

Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a retired judge as Presiding Arbitrator after repeated arbitrator resignations and delays, allowing termination of existing arbitral mandate under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed

MAYTAS-RITHWIK (JV) v. KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD.

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3891

The Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint a retired judge as presiding arbitrator after repeated resignations and delays, terminating the existing arbitral mandate to ensure expeditious arbitration.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Mohit Gupta & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3887-DB

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

criminal petition_allowed

Mohd Azam & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3886-DB

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

criminal petition_allowed

Sumeet Verma v. Kalicharan & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3889-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/337 IPC arising from a motor vehicle accident following an amicable settlement and compensation paid between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Suman & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3884-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to compensation conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

ANIS v. STATE

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3888-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition, holding that parole cannot be denied without cogent material and affirming the constitutional right of convicts to prosecute higher court proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3880-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove specific dowry demand and cruelty connected thereto as required under Section 304B IPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Seema v. Jasbir

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3878

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a deceased self-employed victim by accepting higher income without future prospects and upheld insurer's recovery rights due to void insurance policy caused by non-disclosure of owner's death.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3890-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC arising from an accidental firearm discharge, allowing the petition subject to community service, emphasizing the complainant's forgiveness and the private nature of the dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Sajan Nayak

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3882

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging a motor accident compensation award, excluding future prospects from calculation and rejecting impleadment of the Vikram driver, affirming negligence solely on the bus driver.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Sajan Nayak

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3881

The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be included in compensation without evidence for self-employed claimants, affirmed sole negligence of the bus driver in a rear-end collision, and reduced the awarded compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Subhash Chander Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3883

The insurer was exonerated from liability and granted recovery rights where the driver failed to produce a valid driving licence despite notices, placing the burden on the owner and driver to prove licence validity.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed