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Union of India & Ors. v. Ashes Kiran Prasad

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1202-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order granting HRA at previous place rates beyond NF Railway posting, holding that retention of accommodation and HRA claims must conform strictly to Railway Board rules and that occupation of Officers' Rest Houses disentitles officers from HRA.

administrative appeal_allowed

Tarun Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1242

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 352, 342, and 34 IPC following amicable settlement of matrimonial dispute and grant of divorce decree.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajni Naik v. Manjit Singh G K & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1236

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to submit a detailed computation of interest and Transport Allowance arrears for consideration and payment by the management in compliance with its earlier order.

civil petition_dismissed

Nishat Sageer & Ors. v. State of NCT

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1243

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and peaceful cohabitation between the husband and wife.

criminal petition_allowed

Jamna Datwani v. Janak Datwani

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1247-DB

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the respondent and scheduled the filing of pleadings with a hearing date set for March 27, 2020.

civil other

Asha & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1203

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's no objection to further prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Asha v. Arun Jethmalani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1747

The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs were entitled to possession of the ground floor property as defendants failed to establish valid defenses of adverse possession or oral Agreement to Sell, and passed decree without trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajendra K. Bhutta v. Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that physical occupation under a Joint Development Agreement triggers the moratorium under Section 14(1)(d) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, restraining the owner from recovering possession during the insolvency resolution process.

corporate appeal_allowed

Krishnaveni Rai v. Pankaj Rai

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that a second marriage solemnized during the pendency of a belated appeal against a divorce decree is not null and void, and the appellant is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.

family appeal_allowed

Krishnaveni Rai v. Pankaj Rai

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that a second marriage solemnized after divorce and after expiry of the appeal limitation period is not void, and maintenance cannot be denied on the ground of alleged nullity without a formal declaration.

family appeal_allowed

AGRA DIOCESAN TRUST ASSOCIATION v. ANIL DAVID

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that valuation for court fee in suits for cancellation of sale deeds by non-executant plaintiffs must be based on one-fifth of the market value computed as per revenue payable under Section 7(iv-A) of the U.P. Court Fees Act, overruling reliance on circle rates without proof.

civil appeal_allowed

AGRA DIOCESAN TRUST ASSOCIATION v. ANIL DAVID

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that valuation for court fee in suits for cancellation of sale deeds by non-parties must be based on one-fifth of the market value as determined under Section 7(iv-A) of the Court Fees Act, and the question of valuation based on revenue payable is a factual issue to be tried.

civil appeal_allowed

DHEERAJ MOR v. HIGH COURT OF DELHI

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 209

The Supreme Court held that under Article 233(2), direct recruitment as District Judge is exclusively from advocates not in judicial service, and judicial officers cannot claim eligibility against the Bar quota.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that only practicing advocates not already in judicial service are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2), excluding judicial officers from the advocate quota.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 213

The court held that eviction and rent enhancement under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1959, require strict statutory compliance, protecting tenants against arbitrary eviction and unreasonable rent increases.

property petition_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 19 Feb 2020

The court upheld the petitioner’s ownership and possession of the disputed property, rejecting the respondent’s adverse possession claim and affirming the supremacy of valid title over statutory protections under rent control laws.

property appeal_allowed

The Idol of Sri Renganathaswamy v. P K Thoppulan Chettiar & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that the suit property is a specific endowment under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, barring civil court jurisdiction over its sale, and set aside the High Court's approval of the sale without statutory sanction.

civil appeal_allowed

Suresh Chand and Anr v. Suresh Chander Thr LRs and Ors

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that under the Rajasthan Pre-emption Act, 1966, a person with a superior right of pre-emption prevails over a transferee with an equal or inferior right, dismissing the appeal and upholding the lower courts' decisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. ANANDA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST v. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 208

The Supreme Court held that a newly registered trust can be granted registration under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act based on its objects and proposed activities without prior activities, and non-expenditure on charitable purposes alone does not justify refusal or cancellation of registration.

tax appeal_dismissed

M/S. ANANDA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST v. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that a newly registered trust can be granted registration under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act based on its objects and proposed activities even if no activities have yet been undertaken.

tax appeal_dismissed