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Mohd Shablu & Ors v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:10643

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunny Katyal v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:10628

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable family settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

SMT SUBHADRA & ORS v. STATE & ANR

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:10627

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the victim.

criminal petition_allowed

Union of India v. Meena Kumari & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:558-DB

The Delhi High Court directed payment of family pension and terminal benefits to the deceased employee’s legal heirs, apportioning family pension equally between mother and son, and allowing the mother to receive benefits as guardian of the minor child.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohinder Kaur Anand v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:554-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 to the landowner within five years, and that the 2014 Ordinance does not retrospectively affect vested rights.

property petition_allowed

Virendra Yadav v. Central Public Information Officer

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:511

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CIC's order denying RTI information about the Indian Bank Association, holding that information about an entity not declared a public authority cannot be accessed through another public authority under the RTI Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Futuristics Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr; Globus Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:508

The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting SEZ unit permissions for lack of hearing and directed the appellate authority to hear the petitioners before deciding on the applicability of SEZ Rules.

administrative appeal_allowed

Futuristics Metal Trading Pvt Ltd v. UOI and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:509

The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting SEZ unit permissions for lack of hearing and directed the appellate authority to reconsider the matter after affording the petitioners an opportunity of hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S JK TRAVELS v. UOI AND ANR

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:510

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the retention of a bank guarantee amount by the government for expenses incurred due to fraudulent emigration facilitated by the petitioner under the Emigration Act, 1983.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S PRAKASH HOSPITAL PVT LTD. v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER-II

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:539

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery under EPF Act orders when the statutory appeal could not be heard due to non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal’s Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed

SMT. Thankam Nair v. The Deputy Director of Education & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:507

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 13 years challenging denial of voluntary retirement, holding that delay and laches bar relief under Article 226 despite no statutory limitation period.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ms. Poonam & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:551

The Delhi High Court held that no addition for future prospects is warranted where the deceased was on fixed salary without increments, setting aside the excess compensation awarded in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sita Ram Garg & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:547

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that dependency and income must be based on evidence and that courts can increase awards even without cross-objections to ensure just compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S USHA DIE CASTING PVT. LTD v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:538-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 unpaid for over five years, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance does not retrospectively affect this right.

property petition_allowed

Sudershan Soni and Anr v. Union of India and Ors

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:543-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation not paid, and that the 2014 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.

property petition_allowed

SURYA EXPORTS (P.) LTD v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:540-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 to the landowner, and that mere deposit of compensation in court does not amount to payment.

property petition_allowed

Oriental Insurance Company v. Babita Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:550

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, held the deceased contributorily negligent, and applied binding Supreme Court precedent to deny addition for future prospects in absence of permanent employment.

civil appeal_allowed

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. VIJAY KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:549

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting insurer's plea for exoneration despite driver lacking licence, and clarified application of future prospects and insurer liability under binding Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_dismissed

GUJRATI KEAVANI HITWARDHAK MANDAL v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER-II

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:546

The Delhi High Court restrained coercive recovery actions under the EPF Act pending hearing of a statutory appeal that could not be heard due to non-appointment of the Appellate Tribunal’s Presiding Officer.

administrative petition_allowed

Manorama Devi v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Jan 2015 · 2015:DHC:545-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and granted the petitioner a declaration accordingly.

property petition_allowed