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Rishab Kapoor v. The State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1674

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s second anticipatory bail applications in cheating and criminal breach of trust cases, holding that custodial interrogation is necessary and no new grounds for bail were shown.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Joginder Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1659

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

Sandeep Pandurang Patil v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 12 Mar 2020

The High Court held that exclusion of villages from a Municipal Corporation without mandatory consultation with the Corporation is illegal, quashing the State Government's notification altering KDMC boundaries.

administrative petition_allowed

Sardar Ali Khan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings alleging forgery and cheating over a disputed sale deed pending civil adjudication, holding such criminal prosecution an abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

St. Columbus School v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2020 · 2024:DHC:4370

The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's withdrawal of a school's affiliation for failure to comply with natural justice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of a fair hearing before imposing such extreme penalties.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. Vijay Kumar Saini

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2020 · 2024:DHC:9245-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing recovery of excess increments from an employee retiring within one year, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih.

administrative appeal_allowed

Uttar Pradesh Samaj v. Ramesh Kumar Bawalia

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1655

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer does not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the Labour Court's reinstatement order.

labor appeal_allowed

Asha Kiran v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3940

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to withdraw writ petitions challenging an eviction notice issued by the Appellate Tribunal under PMLA, reserving all rights for fresh proceedings after the Presiding Officer resumed sittings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ashwani @ Baby & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1627

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and complainants' consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Rahul Singh @ Mannu & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1625

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent under its inherent powers.

criminal petition_allowed

GOPESHWAR @ GOPI v. BRIJ PAL & ORS

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1633

The Delhi High Court accepted the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises and clear arrears within specified timelines, disposing of the eviction petition accordingly.

civil petition_allowed

Anil Kumar v. Archaeological Survey of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1642-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the municipal authority to decide on the legality of alleged unauthorized construction and demolish it if illegal, dismissing the PIL after ensuring statutory action was underway.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S SGS TEKNIK MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1641-DB

The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to expeditiously decide the petitioner's pending representations, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed

Mukesh Sharma v. Swarn Lata Thukral & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1646

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Defendant's appeal, upholding the Plaintiff's decree for possession based on valid title and the Defendant's failure to prove adverse possession.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1630

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's expressed unwillingness to continue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Anil Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1626

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their unwillingness to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

State of NCT of Delhi v. Rajesh Rai

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1647-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S PVR LIMITED v. M/S AKSHAR PHC REALCON & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1656

Delhi High Court granted interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act restraining respondents from dealing with multiplex property pending arbitration, affirming jurisdiction based on arbitration seat at Delhi.

civil petition_allowed

Rahul @ Goli @ Chuwra v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1621

The High Court acquitted the appellant of robbery and assault charges due to material inconsistencies in prosecution evidence undermining the reliability of identification and recovery, holding that guilt was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Prahlad

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1653

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual abuse case due to material inconsistencies in the victim's statements and absence of corroborative medical and forensic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed