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Vohra Sadikbhai Rajakbhai v. State of Gujarat

Supreme Court of India · 10 May 2016

The Supreme Court held that the State was negligent in dam water management causing damage to appellants' plantation and awarded compensation, rejecting the act of God defence.

civil appeal_allowed

D.D.A. v. Raman Grover

Supreme Court of India · 10 May 2016

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession of land despite an award having been passed.

property appeal_dismissed

Reeta Yadav v. Reserve Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8915

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging RBI Assistant Exam results for lack of territorial jurisdiction due to an exclusive jurisdiction clause conferring jurisdiction on Mumbai courts.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

V4 Digital Infotech v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8914

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking extension of the digitization deadline for cable TV transmission as infructuous due to delay and non-appearance of petitioners.

administrative petition_dismissed

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Ram Pratap Pandey

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8777

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw multiple appeals related to tribunal awards, dismissed the appeals as withdrawn, released deposited amounts to claimants, and vacated the stay against execution.

civil appeal_dismissed

hemrajand ANR v. RAM SWAROO AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8773

The High Court granted permission to withdraw the petition and dismissed it as withdrawn on the petitioners' request.

other petition_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DRAMRISHCILpsrA^Af&^

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8412-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that appointments made against sanctioned posts through a proper recruitment process are permanent despite absence of recruitment rules at the time and temporary labels in appointment letters.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Raghav, Advocates v. State of NCT Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8245

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail applications as withdrawn with liberty to apply for bail before the trial court after the charge-sheet was filed and trial commenced.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vijender @ Kalu v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3671

The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal filed by Vijender @ Kalu by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.

criminal other

Budh Pal @ Budh Ram v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3672

The Delhi High Court altered appellants' conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 IPC, suspended their sentences considering custody period, and directed payment of fines and compensation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Susheela Arora & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3673-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that such private offences can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC when disputes are resolved without coercion.

criminal petition_allowed

Indraprastha Gas Limited & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3703-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 285, 336, and 427 IPC based on a lawful and voluntary compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3704-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Amit Kumar & Ors v. The State (N.C.T Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3701-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a lawful and voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Naresh v. State

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3705-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a convict after finding the competent authority's rejection arbitrary and emphasized parole as a rehabilitative measure subject to conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Jagmohan Singh Sahni & Anr v. State Through Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3700-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to do so in private offence cases not involving serious crimes.

criminal petition_allowed

Natconn Engineering Pvt. Ltd. v. JITF Water Infrastructure Limited

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3639

The Delhi High Court upheld the valid appointment of the sole Arbitrator by the duly authorized Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, dismissing the petition challenging the arbitrator's mandate.

civil petition_dismissed

Paardarshita Public Welfare Foundation v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3637-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging issuance of passports on false police verification reports, directing strict compliance with verification procedures and disciplinary action against erring officials without ordering investigation by central agencies.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S MIDAS ELECTRONICS PVT.LTD v. SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3636-DB

The Delhi High Court held that non-disclosure of lease-hold status and outstanding dues in a SARFAESI auction notice does not vitiate the sale when conducted on an 'As is Where is Basis' with clear terms, and upheld the validity of the mortgage enforcement sale despite restrictive covenants in the lease deed.

civil petition_dismissed

Satwanti and Anr. v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3688

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim involving a deceased sportsperson by reasonably assessing income and increasing interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed