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Radha & Ors. v. Santosh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by granting 40% loss of future prospects and non-pecuniary damages for loss of consortium and love and affection, following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Public Works Department GNCTD v. Continental Engineering Corporation

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3924

The Delhi High Court modified an interim arbitration order restraining recovery of dues and allowed claims before the Dispute Redressal Committee, balancing parties' interests during arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed

Prabuddha Daronde v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:3858

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of diverting business and alleged cheating, emphasizing their cooperation with investigation despite data deletion allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Krishan Kumar Kashyap v. The Statesman Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1573-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld enhanced lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement and back wages for an illegally terminated employee who attained superannuation, emphasizing the need for evidence to claim back wages.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S INDUS TOWERS LTD v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME -TAX CIRCLE 12(1) & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1566-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of Indus Towers Ltd. for non-compliance with Court conditions and suppression of material facts regarding tax liability, refusing interim relief against tax demand recovery.

tax petition_dismissed

Diwakar @ Monu @ Prabhakar Ray v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1549

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR on the ground that the offence was not committed and the parties had amicably settled, emphasizing that even in heinous offences, FIRs can be quashed if registered with malafide intent.

criminal petition_allowed

Goyal MG Gases Pvt Ltd v. Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1535

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the time for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with parties' consent.

civil petition_allowed

MS. ANAMIKA SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1564-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Letters Patent Appeal as the underlying writ petition was dismissed for default, rendering the appeal infructuous.

civil appeal_dismissed

Narendra Kumar Jain v. Joint Commissioner, Customs (Preventive) and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1555-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an appealable Customs order cannot be challenged by writ petition and directed the appellate authority to consider delay caused by pendency of the writ petition while deciding condonation of delay application.

administrative petition_dismissed

ACTIVE MEDIA v. DIVISIONAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER, NORTHERN RAILWAY

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1553

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act for failure to send a valid notice invoking arbitration to the correct address, holding that arbitration proceedings had not commenced.

civil petition_dismissed

Narender Kumar Drall & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1571

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Bhavana Gupta v. Gulshan Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1551

The Delhi High Court sanctioned a lawful compromise for specific performance of a property sale agreement, dismissed adverse impleadment claims lacking registered title, and directed police to hand over possession to the decree-holder.

civil appeal_allowed

Sonu Devi v. Additional Managing Director, (IGL) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1557-DB

Delhi High Court directed authorities to investigate alleged illegal constructions in a park and take lawful action if found illegal, emphasizing due process and adherence to Master Plan 2021.

administrative other

M/S K.Y. SANITATION v. COMMISSIONER OF VAT BIKRI KAR BHAWAN AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1575-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner was granted the refund claimed under the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004.

tax petition_dismissed

The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Puneet Kumar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1545

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to permit re-testing of tampered case property under the NDPS Act, holding that re-sampling is allowed only under exceptional circumstances and the seized substances in the two cases were chemically distinct.

criminal petition_dismissed

Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1565-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking removal of alleged unauthorized construction on Wakf property, holding that such matters require evidence and due process before appropriate authorities rather than adjudication on mere assertions in a writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Naseem v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1548

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR after finding no prima facie case and an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash even serious offence FIRs in appropriate cases.

criminal petition_allowed

Puneet Sharma v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1538

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

criminal petition_allowed

GTL Infrastructure Limited v. GTL Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1578

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing payment of an admitted Rs. 400 crore liability, affirming that admitted claims can be immediately enforced without awaiting final arbitration resolution.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava v. Publicity Hub & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1576

The Delhi High Court held that summons for judgment under Order XXXVII CPC can be served on defendants' counsel once appearance is entered, and failure to file leave to defend after valid service entitles the plaintiff to a decree.

civil appeal_allowed