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Prem Singh v. Girdhari Dhara

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1765

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging execution court orders rejecting judgment debtor's objections under Order XXI Rule 97 CPC, affirming the decree holder's right to possession and condemning repeated attempts to delay execution.

civil petition_dismissed

Uma Devi v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1760

The Delhi High Court quashed charges against the mother-in-law under Sections 498A and 306 IPC for lack of grave suspicion and corroborative evidence of cruelty or abetment of suicide.

criminal appeal_allowed

Jitender @ Kala v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1772

Anticipatory bail was denied to a habitual offender accused of making extortion calls from Tihar Jail due to the gravity of allegations and necessity of custodial interrogation for evidence recovery.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hari Shankar v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellants' conviction under Section 398 IPC for lack of proper charge and evidence, upheld convictions under Sections 393/394/34 IPC, and ordered their release on sentence already undergone.

criminal appeal_partly_allowed

Keeraty & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1755

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the legal heirs of a deceased bona fide railway passenger who died due to an accidental fall from a running train, holding the Railways strictly liable under the Railways Act, 1989.

civil appeal_allowed

Surender @ Bita v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1773

Anticipatory bail was denied to a habitual offender accused of making extortion calls from Tihar Jail due to the gravity of allegations and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar Mann v. Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corp. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1770

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction over a commercial plot erroneously auctioned and already allotted to a third party, holding that refund with interest is the appropriate remedy.

civil petition_dismissed

Dev Raj & Ors. v. Satpal Gulia

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1766

The Delhi High Court held that execution orders under Section 47 CPC enforcing mandatory injunctions and restitution are not appealable under Order XXI Rule 103 CPC, dismissing the Plaintiffs' appeal against restoration and mesne profits directions.

civil petition_dismissed

Meghna Patel v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1771

A Magistrate cannot order FIR registration or investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C beyond its territorial jurisdiction; such orders are void and lead to quashing of subsequent proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed

Shabuddin v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1767

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious DNA testing of an unidentified body suspected to be the petitioner's missing son, emphasizing timely forensic procedures to provide closure.

criminal petition_allowed

Saroj Kumari v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1761

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discharge of accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case due to lack of grave suspicion, unexplained delay, and contradictions in the prosecutrix’s allegations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

National Board of Examinations v. Prometric Testing Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1763

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that server logs do not constitute "candidate data" under the contract and that the service provider was not obliged to retain or furnish such logs.

civil petition_dismissed

Pradeep Kumar v. Y.S. Kumar

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1764

The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's order taking cognizance of a complaint alleging forgery and cheating against Amity University group, dismissing the petition to quash proceedings for lack of jurisdiction or mala fide.

criminal petition_dismissed

Gajender Singh v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1758

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of the mother-in-law from dowry death charges due to lack of prima facie evidence of cruelty or harassment.

criminal petition_dismissed

Wsi Sharmila v. State, GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1759

The High Court set aside the trial court's order directing FIR registration against the investigating officer, emphasizing the need for judicial scrutiny and preliminary inquiry before accepting allegations under Section 156(3) CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chandan Kaur v. State

Delhi High Court · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1769

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that serious allegations and credible eyewitness evidence justified denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 19 Mar 2020

The court dismissed the appeal, setting aside convictions under Sections 406, 498A, and 500 IPC and rejecting the maintenance claim under Section 125 CrPC due to insufficient evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Food Corporation of India v. Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Palika

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court held that property owned by the Central Government and occupied by FCI is exempt from municipal property tax under Article 285 of the Constitution, as the tax was not levied on such property before the Constitution's commencement.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Food Corporation of India v. Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Palika

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court held that property tax cannot be levied on Central Government-owned godowns constructed after the Constitution's commencement, exempt under Article 285, and occupier liability under municipal law cannot override this exemption.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Uttar Pradesh State v. Vijay Shankar Dubey

Supreme Court of India · 19 Mar 2020 · 2020 INSC 317

The Supreme Court held that pay scale revision benefits for Joint Director (Excise) posts apply only from 01.04.2001 and not retrospectively, denying enhanced pension benefits to a retiree before that date.

service_law appeal_allowed