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Rajesh Kumar & Ors. v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3348-DB

The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, reducing their sentence to eight years' rigorous imprisonment considering grave and sudden provocation.

criminal appeal_allowed

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Suresh Singh Chauhan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3349-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case, holding the dying declaration unreliable and the prosecution evidence insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Satbir & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3331

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing allotment of an alternative plot to petitioner Satbir, holding that a relinquishment deed executed on State advice cannot defeat his entitlement.

property petition_allowed

Bhavesh @ Sameer v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3332

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for raping a seven-year-old child, holding that the consistent and prompt testimony of the child victim, supported by medical and DNA evidence, sufficed for conviction without corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S KORE SECURITY SERVICES v. DELHI TOURISM & TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT COPROATION LTD

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3333

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a security services contract, holding that the petitioner’s own admission in arbitration precluded a natural justice challenge.

civil appeal_dismissed

BHARTIYAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION & ANR

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3336

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging NCTE’s rejection of course recognition applications, holding that disputed factual issues must be raised in appeal and not in writ proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pankaj Sood v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3341-DB

Delhi High Court modified the sentence of appellant convicted under Section 307 IPC to the period already served following an amicable settlement and mitigating circumstances including medical aid to the victim.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mukesh @ Jagminder @ Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3361-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed

Prem Kumar Bansal v. Ambrish Garg

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3337-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent sale deed superseded an earlier agreement to sell, rendering it unenforceable, and that a collaboration agreement involving continuous duties is not specifically enforceable under Section 14(1)(d) of the Specific Relief Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Varinder Sharma & Anr. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3338

The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration with the Will annexed after holding the Will was duly executed and the testator was of sound mind, dismissing contesting objections.

property petition_allowed

Satya Pal Gupta v. Sudhir Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3321-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a bona fide family settlement, even if oral and not involving all family members, can confer ownership rights not barred by the Benami Act, and set aside a possession decree granted without trial on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Sh. Sukhdin Verma v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3340-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a casual labourer seeking appointment as Stone Cutter due to lack of essential qualifications, upholding his regularization as Mason Attendant.

administrative petition_dismissed

Panna Lal v. Neelam Chopra

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3354

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds, ruling that CPC provisions do not bar eviction petitions in rent control proceedings and that landlord's bona fide need is paramount.

property appeal_dismissed

Shabana Ali & Anr v. Farman Ali @ Shahil

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3347-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's order for non-compliance with its directions and directed it to decide the dismissal application on merits without relying on pending criminal investigations in a dispute over restitution of conjugal rights and validity of marriage.

family appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Malkhan @ Lokesh @ Yogesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3358

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the tribunal's compensation award for loss of income and non-pecuniary damages to a motor accident victim who suffered a ruptured spleen.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Sudama

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3355

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim involving a bachelor deceased by increasing deductions and non-pecuniary damages, dismissed the vehicle owner's appeal disputing the driver's identity, and upheld insurer's liability subject to recovery rights.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Sudama

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3356

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency and increasing interest, while dismissing the vehicle owner's appeal challenging breach of insurance policy and driver identity findings.

civil appeal_allowed

Rakhi Jain & Ors. v. M/S. Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3367

The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte decree restraining appellants from using the trademark 'Vogue', holding that service on the LLP's registered office was valid and no sufficient cause was shown to set aside the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Vinay Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3357

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, holding that a driver’s license valid only for non-transport vehicles does not absolve the insurer from liability when the vehicle was used as a taxi, affirming the compensation awarded to the claimant.

civil appeal_dismissed

Arun Jaitley v. Arvind Kejriwal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3353

The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff cannot introduce new pleas for the first time in replication, but where the plaint sufficiently discloses material facts and documents, replication highlighting such statements is permissible and defendants may file additional written statements to meet new averments.

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