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Joint Labour Commissioner and Registering Officer and Anr v. Kesar Lal

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court held that construction workers registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 are consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and can seek redress for deficiency of service from welfare boards.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Joint Labour Commissioner and Registering Officer and Anr v. Kesar Lal

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court held that construction workers registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 who contribute to welfare schemes are 'consumers' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and can seek redress for deficiency of service before consumer forums.

administrative appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 17 Mar 2020

The court upheld the conviction of the accused, affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and procedural safeguards were duly observed.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jagshi Jethabhai Chheda & Anr. v. District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Mumbai & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 17 Mar 2020

The Bombay High Court set aside the registration of a deemed conveyance for failure to comply with the mandatory summons and hearing requirements under Section 11(5) of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963.

property petition_allowed

Corporal Abhdesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3839-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a discharged corporal upon verification of service details, consistent with prior rulings.

administrative petition_allowed

Angad Sahlot v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1740

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking directions to add sections and transfer investigation, holding that the alternate remedy under Section 156(3) CrPC is available and ongoing investigation negates the need for court interference.

criminal petition_dismissed

NCS PEARSON, INC. v. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3939-DB

The High Court of Delhi dismissed the writ petition filed by NCS Pearson, Inc. as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.

other petition_dismissed

Gurpreet Singh Mangat v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1738

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 Arms Act against a petitioner due to lack of conscious possession and mens rea, holding that mere recovery of a cartridge without knowledge does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Prem Singh v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1729

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges under Section 308 IPC, holding that alteration of charges at an advanced trial stage is not warranted and the trial court may convict under appropriate sections based on evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S. PAUL SALES PVT. LTD. v. M/S. HARI DARSHAN SEVASHRAM PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1731

The Delhi High Court held that an oral, determinable contract granting exclusive distributorship rights is not specifically enforceable under Section 14 of the Specific Relief Act, and injunctions to enforce such exclusivity cannot be granted, resulting in dismissal of the plaintiff's suit.

civil appeal_dismissed

PEPS INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. KURLON LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1732

The Delhi High Court held that the defendant failed to prove continuous prior use of the trademark "NO TURN" and that its use was descriptive, thereby upholding the plaintiff's registered trademark rights and continuing the injunction against the defendant.

civil appeal_dismissed

ANUJ KUMAR NANDA & ORS. v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1728

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Laxmi Goel v. Income Tax Officer

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1735-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Officer to expeditiously dispose of pending applications under Section 220(6) of the Income Tax Act without commenting on their merits.

tax other

Bharti Bhagwan Jadhav v. JVG Finance Ltd

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1741-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a claimant failing to prove valid title and payment for flats in a company liquidation, holding consent decrees void and rejecting reliance on power of attorney testimony.

corporate appeal_dismissed

D & H India Ltd. v. Superon Schweissstechnik India Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1726-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the amendment allowing the respondent to advance the date of trademark use, affirming the appellate jurisdiction of the Single Judge under the Delhi High Court Rules and the maintainability of the appeal under the Commercial Courts Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Tarun Sharma & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1739

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

criminal appeal_allowed

TATA STEEL BSL LIMITED & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1736

The Delhi High Court held that approval of a resolution plan under the IBC discharges the corporate debtor from prosecution for pre-CIRP offences, setting aside the complaint and summons against Tata Steel BSL Limited.

corporate petition_allowed

Anoop Biswas v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1733

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

TOTEM-PREMCO (JV) v. RAIL VIKASH NIGAM LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1737

The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon mutual consent of the parties.

civil petition_allowed

Munna Kumar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1730

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of theft under Section 380 IPC, considering his cooperation and the matrimonial dispute context.

criminal petition_allowed