Delhi High Court

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The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6030

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's finding that The Statesman Limited did not suffer continuous heavy cash losses and must pay revised wages under the Majithia Wage Board Award, dismissing the writ petitions.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Majithia Wage Board Award heavy cash losses Working Journalists Act, 1955 wage revision

Vital Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Central Medical Services Society & Anr

18 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6070-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and restored a dismissed writ petition, holding that restoration cannot be denied solely on the basis of respondent's submissions on merits.

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Aishwarya Adhikari v. Union of India

18 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6069-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to improve and expand Mohalla Clinics, holding that policy decisions lie within the exclusive domain of the government and directing respondents to consider grievances in accordance with law.

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Harish Kapoor & Ors. v. State & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6063

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

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Manik Guglani & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6068

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement matrimonial dispute mediation

Karan Mogha @ Karan Monga & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6067

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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Vijay Kumar Diwakar v. State of (NCT) of Delhi and Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · C. Hari Shankar; D. N. Patel · 2019:DHC:6066-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized constructions on DUSIB-allotted plots, directing authorities to inspect and act lawfully with due process and joinder of concerned parties.

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Bhai Balbir Singh v. Bhai Sardar Singh

18 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:6064

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a long-pending partition suit dismissed for default, imposing strict timelines and terms to ensure expeditious adjudication on merits while respecting settlement agreements among some parties.

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Harpreet Singh Gujral & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6079

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC after the parties amicably settled and divorce was granted.

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Mukesh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6078

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and a divorce decree was granted.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Mahender Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:6077

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sh. Karambir v. Delhi Jal Board

18 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6084-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to exhaust administrative remedies by making a representation challenging the promotion and seniority dispute, which the respondent must consider expeditiously and lawfully.

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National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Win Infocom

18 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:6065

The Delhi High Court allowed the parties' joint request to terminate the existing Sole Arbitrator and appointed Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.S. Gupta as the new Sole Arbitrator, directing compliance with statutory disclosure and fee provisions.

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Subodh Gupta v. Herdsceneand & Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:6051
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The Delhi High Court held that a defendant cannot litigate anonymously against a known plaintiff in defamation proceedings, emphasizing fairness and equality, and allowed sealed cover filings only as an interim measure without conferring anonymity rights.

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The State v. Fakar & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Manmohan, J; Yogesh Khanna, J · 2019:DHC:6050-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition challenging the acquittal of accused in a stabbing case, holding that appellate interference with acquittal requires very substantial and compelling reasons which were absent here.

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Reepak Kansal and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the deployment of the third battalion as court security, holding that such deployment is a policy decision not warranting judicial interference.

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Sanjay v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

18 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6053-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized construction for non-joinder of the property owner/occupier, emphasizing the necessity of impleading concerned parties in such petitions.

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Dr. Nand Kishore Garg v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · D.N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6054-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking exemption of CNG vehicles from the odd-even scheme as infructuous since the scheme period had already ended.

administrative petition_dismissed odd-even scheme CNG vehicles Public Interest Litigation infructuous petition

Parkash Chandra v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6055-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing payment of interest on delayed salary arrears to an acquitted employee, setting aside adverse observations by the Tribunal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant delayed payment interest on arrears acquittal departmental proceedings

Ranjeet v. State

18 Nov 2019 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2019:DHC:6056

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death but modified the sentence to the period already served and enhanced victim compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme.

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