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Mother Dairy v. Arvind Kumar Arora

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3834-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Mother Dairy's appeal, upholding the lower forum's order in favor of employee Arvind Kumar Arora, affirming the necessity of following natural justice and due procedure in employment disciplinary actions.

labor appeal_dismissed

Mother Dairy v. Arvind Kumar Arora

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3833-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a criminal acquittal does not automatically invalidate a fair domestic inquiry and disciplinary dismissal, restoring the penalty imposed on the workman.

labor appeal_allowed

State v. Sajjad Haider @ Mohd. Parvez

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3832

The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal filed by the State in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a related case involving the same respondent.

criminal other

MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ORS. v. MR. S.B. MANDAVA

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3823

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages against a defendant found guilty of pirating multiple plaintiffs' copyrighted software, affirming ownership and infringement under copyright law.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KAMLA DEVI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3837

The Delhi High Court held that temporary suspension of a vehicle's permit due to statutory violation does not absolve the insurer from liability under the insurance policy in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Punam Joshi

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3835

The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of UPSRTC bus driver in a fatal accident, modified compensation awards by excluding future prospects due to lack of proof, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and increased interest rate on compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Sajjad Haider @ Mohd.Parvez v. The State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3827

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a Pakistani national for possession of secret Indian military documents under the Official Secrets Act, setting aside his acquittal on those charges and affirming the use of statutory presumption and adverse inference in espionage cases.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Surinder Kumar Sharma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3828

The insurer cannot avoid liability to pay compensation to a third party claimant due to the driver's invalid licence but has the right to recover the amount from the driver and owner.

motor_accident_claims / civil_liability / insurance appeal_dismissed

Harjinder Kaur and Ors. v. Gurcharan Singh and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3831

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by increasing non-pecuniary damages, adjusting the multiplier and personal expenses deduction, and raising interest to 9%, while upholding the rejection of claimed employment evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Praveen Bains & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3829

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to set aside the compensation award based on uncorroborated oral evidence of income and remitted the matter for further inquiry to determine just compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Babita & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3830

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation for loss of dependency by disallowing future prospects on notional minimum wage income in a motor accident claim, enhanced loss of estate, and increased interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

Priya Hiranandani Vandrevala v. Niranjan Hiranandani & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3820

Delhi High Court dismissed petitioner’s Section 9 arbitration injunction petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction due to prior Bombay High Court petition under Section 42 of the Arbitration Act.

arbitration petition_dismissed

Kuldeep Vats v. State of National Capital of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3817

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of an arms licence due to the licensee's negligence and delay in reporting loss, affirming the licensing authority's power to revoke licences in the interest of public safety.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S. SANGAM THEATRE P.LTD. v. CIT

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3816-DB

The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of income tax refunds against outstanding demands without prior intimation and formal order under Section 245 is invalid, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner’s KVSS application.

tax appeal_allowed

Indair Carrier Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (General)

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3821-DB

Delhi High Court held that mandatory time limits under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations for issuance of Show Cause Notice and completion of inquiry are binding, quashing revocation of CHA licence due to procedural delay.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ram Nivas v. The State

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3819

The Delhi High Court modified convictions from Section 308 IPC to Section 323 IPC for simple injuries caused in a sudden quarrel, upheld conviction under Section 354 IPC, and directed compensation while setting aside rigorous imprisonment sentences.

criminal appeal_allowed

Attrey @ Attar Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3818

The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 132/2005 by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.

criminal other

Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3809-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and prolonged retention of gold bars and Indian currency by the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified and ordered their immediate release, dismissing appeals against the quashing of the warrant of authorization.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3811-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and retention of gold and Indian currency by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified, quashed the warrant under Section 132(A) of the Income Tax Act, and directed immediate release of the seized property.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors

Delhi High Court · 12 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3810-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and retention of gold bars and Indian currency by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified, quashed the warrant under Section 132(A) of the Income Tax Act, and directed immediate release of the seized articles.

administrative appeal_dismissed