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Sh. Man Singh v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1536

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order and all proceedings in a criminal complaint following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Shailesh Kumar v. Neeraj Kumar Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1543

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against eviction under bona fide necessity after the petitioner undertook to vacate the premises and clear dues, staying execution of the eviction order till 30.06.2020.

property appeal_dismissed

A Rajarajan v. The Honourable Chairperson

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1559-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking NHRC intervention for death convicts, holding that writ jurisdiction should not be invoked without exhausting alternative remedies.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Dr. Nand Kishore Garg v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1558-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Government’s compensation scheme for riot victims, holding that compensation is a policy matter not warranting judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Campaign for People Participation in Development Planning v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1556-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the municipal authority to investigate and take lawful action against unauthorized industries in Shahabad Dairy after due process, dismissing the PIL for lack of sufficient evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Askaran Agarwala & Ors. v. Aswajit Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1560

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning access rights to common areas in a shared property by recording a compromise balancing plaintiffs' emergency access rights with defendants' security concerns.

property other

Gulshan v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1568

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor, holding that the court cannot assess evidence authenticity at bail stage and emphasizing the gravity of the offence and victim protection.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Subhash Chander v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1567

Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a rape case due to serious allegations, absconding status, and the non-compoundable nature of the offence under Section 376 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Sarup v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1537

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case, holding that the disputes were primarily civil and custodial interrogation was no longer necessary.

criminal appeal_allowed

B N Roadways v. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1562

The insurer must initially compensate third-party victims even if the insured vehicle operated beyond permitted territorial limits, but retains the right to recover the amount from the insured for breach of policy conditions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Sardar Singh Decd Thr Lrs & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1577

The Delhi High Court upheld that interest is payable on solatium as part of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, but only from the date of the Supreme Court's Sunder judgment, dismissing the Union of India's challenge.

property petition_dismissed

M/S SANGHVI BROTHERS & ASSOCIATES v. NEERAJ KUMAR AGGARWAL

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1542

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction as withdrawn on the tenant's undertaking to vacate and clear dues, staying eviction execution until the agreed date.

property appeal_dismissed

Kunal Kumar v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1550

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

criminal petition_allowed

Anti Corruption Council of India v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1574-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking to stop garbage dumping at three Delhi sites, noting ongoing NGT monitoring and adequate steps by municipal authorities for solid waste management.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dinesh Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1572

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under various IPC sections arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant expressed no objection.

criminal petition_allowed

Birju v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1570

Bail was denied to the accused in a murder case due to prima facie evidence of involvement and risk of witness intimidation.

criminal bail_denied

Jyotendra Sanghi v. Neeraj Kumar Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1541

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction as withdrawn and stayed execution of the eviction order until 30.06.2020 subject to the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate and clear dues.

property appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Devi v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1569

Anticipatory bail was denied to a director accused of large-scale cheating and evading arrest, as custodial interrogation was necessary and the accused was declared a proclaimed offender.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mohan Steels Limited v. Steel Authority of India (SAIL)

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020 DHC 1552

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award that relied on extraneous internal circulars to interpret a contract escalation clause, holding that annual revision of conversion charges was contractually mandated and the respondent's recovery was illegal.

civil appeal_allowed

Abhay Kumar Pandey v. National AIDS Control Organisation

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1580-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the procurement process of DBS cards by NACO, holding that cancellation and re-bidding of tenders with non-compliant bids is permissible and the petition was motivated by personal grievance, not public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed