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Sanjeev Kapoor v. Chandana Kapoor

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 215

The Supreme Court held that the Family Court can set aside its earlier maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C. despite the embargo of Section 362 Cr.P.C., as the Code expressly permits alteration or cancellation of such orders to advance social justice.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanjeev Kapoor v. Chandana Kapoor

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that the embargo under Section 362 Cr.P.C. does not bar a Family Court from altering or setting aside maintenance orders under Section 125 Cr.P.C., thereby upholding the restoration of the maintenance petition.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Suresh Chand and Anr v. Suresh Chander (D) Thr LRs and Ors

Supreme Court of India · 19 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court upheld that under the Rajasthan Pre-emption Act, 1966, a person with a superior right of pre-emption prevails over one with an equal or inferior right, dismissing the appeal challenging this principle.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Rockland Engineering Pvt. Ltd v. Labour Commissioner & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3829

The Delhi High Court disposed of two writ petitions by directing release of monies deposited in court to workmen along with interest and litigation charges pursuant to a settlement between the parties.

labor settled

Raheja Developers Limited v. Pran Mehta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1162

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate contractual disputes and restrained respondents from alienating disputed land pending arbitration, directing prompt filing of interim relief application under Section 17.

civil appeal_allowed

The Oriental Ins Co Ltd v. Tej Prasad Sharma and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1168

The Delhi High Court upheld the application of multiplier 18 for compensation calculation in a motor accident claim where the deceased was under 26 years of age, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar Oberoi v. Raj Kumar Kapoor @ Raju & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1191

The Delhi High Court granted preliminary decree for eviction and possession of the southern half of a property to the plaintiff, rejecting the defendant's unauthorized possession claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Bal Kishan v. M.C.D.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1169

The Delhi High Court held that termination of a senior muster roll employee without following the LIFO principle and without departmental enquiry was arbitrary, directing his regularization and payment of back wages.

labor petition_allowed

SJRD Memorial College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1151-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land lease conditions under Regulation 8(4) of the 2014 NCTE Regulations apply only to recognition of institutions and cannot be grounds to reject permission for additional intake in an already recognized teacher education course.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S B.M. TRADERS v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1185-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition on grounds of delay and laches, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims or those deliberately avoided by claimants.

property petition_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S Prominent Builders

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1156

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference with arbitral awards and upholding the award despite claims of contradictory findings and rejected counterclaims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh. Muzibur Rehman @ Mojebur Rehman @ Mujib v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1154

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Akhil Arora v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1153

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar Gupta & Anr. v. Vinod Aggarwal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1170

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a sale deed on grounds of limitation and failure to prove fraud, affirming the lower courts' decisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Khera Tourists Service v. Sports Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1179-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of an incomplete tender bid, holding that the tendering authority was justified in not allowing rectification of missing essential documents.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ajay Verma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1161-DB

The Delhi High Court directed continued compliance with its earlier guidelines and disposed of the interlocutory application as not pressed, thereby closing the writ petition.

administrative other

Rohit Rana & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1152

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

criminal petition_allowed

Indian Optometry Federation v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1175-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition after the Ministry deactivated unauthorized eye care qualifications, emphasizing compliance with statutory recognition and regulatory frameworks for healthcare education.

administrative petition_dismissed

Amit Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1155

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sarwan Kumar v. Subhah Chand Gupta

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1157

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's challenge to an eviction order under bona fide necessity, stayed execution until 30.06.2020 subject to the petitioner’s undertakings to vacate and pay arrears.

property appeal_dismissed