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M/S D GROUP INTERNATIONAL PVT LIMITED AND ORS v. M/S PRIDHVI ASSET RECONSTRUCTION AND SECURITIZATION COMPANY LTD

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3152-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a laconic DRAT order for failure to record reasoned findings on the date of NPA declaration and restored the appeal for fresh adjudication based on evidence.

civil appeal_restored

SGR Technical & Educational Society v. The Press Council of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3150

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the advertisement embargo imposed by the Indian Newspaper Society, holding that the Press Council of India lacks jurisdiction over INS and that writ remedy is not available against INS.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vijay Singh Kadan v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3149-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Income Tax Department must give prior written notice and hearing before adjusting tax refunds against disputed demands, and ordered immediate release of withheld refund with interest.

tax petition_allowed

ZEE NEWS LTD v. STATE

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3148

The Delhi High Court held that Section 210 Cr.P.C. applies only at inquiry or trial stage when offences in complaint and FIR are substantially the same, and dismissed petitions seeking stay and transfer as premature and lacking jurisdiction.

criminal appeal_dismissed

ZEE NEWS LTD v. STATE

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3147

The Delhi High Court held that applications under Section 210 and 407 Cr.P.C. are not maintainable before summons or process is issued, and dismissed petitions seeking stay and transfer of complaint and FIR cases pending at preliminary stages.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bhagat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3154-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's repeated failure to appear despite granted adjournments.

civil petition_dismissed

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Dharmender Singh; Vandana Singh

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3170

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is entitled to be exonerated from liability and recover compensation paid if the driver held a fabricated driving license and the owner failed to prove due diligence.

civil appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Dharmender Singh; Vandana Singh

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3171

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is entitled to be exonerated from liability and recover compensation paid if the driver held a fabricated driving license, shifting the burden of proof to the owner and driver to show due diligence.

civil appeal_allowed

Raman Vohra v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3155

The Delhi High Court allowed revision and compounded the offence under Section 138 NI Act following an amicable settlement and compliance with Supreme Court compounding guidelines.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ashish Sharma v. Govt. of N.C.T., Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3163-DB

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

criminal petition_allowed

Dr. Harsh Mahajan v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3156

The Delhi High Court quashed summoning orders against two doctors under the PC-PNDT Act for delay, non-compliance with mandatory notice, and failure of the trial court to apply judicial mind and conduct inquiry.

criminal petition_allowed

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sumitra @ Samantra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3172

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit at the accident time did not absolve insurer liability where the permit was obtained the same day and did not contribute to the accident.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Fortune Grand Management Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Tourism & Transport Development Corporation

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3136

The Delhi High Court held that eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act are not arbitrable and the Estate Officer has exclusive jurisdiction despite an arbitration agreement between the parties.

civil petition_dismissed

Bijender Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3144-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Bijender Singh based on last seen evidence, forensic recovery, and failure to explain circumstances under Section 106 Indian Evidence Act, dismissing his appeal despite acquittal of co-accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3141

The Delhi High Court upheld the Airports Authority of India's height restrictions near Kolkata Airport, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to reduced permissible building height and demolition orders for unauthorized construction beyond the NOC validity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dr. Harsh Mahajan v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3157

The Delhi High Court quashed summoning orders against two doctors under the PC-PNDT Act due to delay, non-compliance with mandatory notice, and failure of the trial court to conduct required inquiry.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajinder Singh v. Land Acquisition Collector South East

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3168-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, declaring the petitioners' land acquisition proceedings lapsed.

property petition_allowed

Dharamvir and Ors v. Land Acquisition Collector South-East and Anr

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3169-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years after the award.

property petition_allowed

Shashi Kant Goenka v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3166-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or tendered within five years, and mere deposit in treasury does not constitute payment.

property petition_allowed

Shivan Auto Center v. India Oil Corporation Ltd. & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 25 Apr 2016 · 2016:DHC:3158

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner's challenge to termination of a petrol pump dealership for breach of contract by executing an undisclosed irrevocable General Power of Attorney transferring control to a third party.

civil petition_dismissed