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R D Verma v. Naveen Saxena & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1631

The Delhi High Court held that a party whose application to be made a party under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC is dismissed and who does not appeal that dismissal cannot intervene in appeal proceedings or file documents.

civil petition_allowed

Larsen and Toubro Ltd v. Steel Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1638

The Delhi High Court facilitated the appointment of a three-member arbitral tribunal as per the parties' arbitration agreement under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, recording the agreed nomination procedure and compliance requirements.

arbitration petition_allowed

M.R. Teacher Training Institute v. Sanjay Awasthi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3965-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions against respondents who were found to be complying with Court orders by processing applications without insisting on a No Objection Certificate.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India and Ors. v. Dr. A.K. Mukhopadhyay

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3942-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the reduction of pension withholding penalty imposed on a government employee for a minor procedural lapse, emphasizing proportionality and absence of financial loss.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anjali v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3941-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DSSB's decision that the petitioner did not meet the prescribed qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Domestic Science/Home Science for the advertised teaching post.

administrative petition_dismissed

The State of Maharashtra v. The Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural

High Court of Bombay · 11 Mar 2020

The High Court held that compassionate appointment is not a vested right transferable among legal heirs and dismissed the claim for substitution after refusal and delay, setting aside the Tribunal's order allowing such substitution.

administrative appeal_allowed

Uaday Singh v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1636

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a large-scale EPFO misappropriation case, holding that serious allegations and ongoing investigation preclude bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

Trideep Raj Bhandari v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1614

The Delhi High Court held that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India must communicate reasons for closing a disciplinary complaint to the complainant, as mandated by principles of natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed

Dinesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3896

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Ashok Ohri & Anr v. The Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1611

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to promptly dispose of a long-pending execution petition, condemning repeated adjournments and failure to pronounce orders despite arguments being heard.

civil other

Divya K Singh v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1599

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation in a property impersonation and forgery case, holding the police investigation to be impartial and complete.

criminal petition_dismissed

Viresh and Anr. v. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1610-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that disputes relating to cooperative society resolutions fall under Section 70 of the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act, 2003 and must be resolved through arbitration as directed by the Registrar.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ankur Jindal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1613

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

criminal petition_allowed

Surendra Nath Mishra & Anr. v. GAIL (India) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1612

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and referred the dispute to DIAC for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator with parties' consent.

other petition_allowed

Somveer @ Lalla v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1608-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld conviction for kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on credible victim testimony despite absence of medical evidence of penetrative injury.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Vipin Singh v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1604

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Harbhajan Singh @ Bhuggi & Ors. v. Vandana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1616

The Delhi High Court held that an interim order dismissing an application does not bar a fresh suit for injunction against obstruction in installation of electricity connection, dismissing the appeal and upholding the injunction in favor of the occupant.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mahesh Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1609-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery and murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, flawed identification procedures, and inconsistencies in prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiv Kumar Singh v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1601

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the married parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajesh Kumar v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1605

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed