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Rambabu Singh Thakur v. Sunil Arora

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court mandated stringent transparency and disclosure requirements for political parties regarding candidates with pending criminal cases, emphasizing compliance under threat of contempt.

constitutional other

Rambabu Singh Thakur v. Sunil Arora

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court mandated political parties to transparently disclose candidates' criminal cases and reasons for their selection, enforcing compliance through contempt proceedings to combat criminalisation of politics.

constitutional other

ONGC Employees Mazdoor Sabha v. Executive Director Basin Manager

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that term-based employees irregularly appointed without public advertisement are entitled to regularization from the date of industrial dispute referral with actual benefits from that date, but not retrospectively from initial appointment.

labor appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020 INSC 180

The High Court upheld the conviction under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act for illegal possession and transportation of liquor, affirming lawful seizure and procedural compliance.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 13 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1923 for illegal possession of liquor, affirming the prosecution's burden to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt with proper evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

K Sivaraman & Ors. v. P Sathishkumar & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held that compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 must be calculated based on the wage ceiling applicable on the date of the accident, and amendments deleting the wage ceiling do not apply retrospectively to accidents before their commencement.

labor appeal_dismissed

National Centre for the Performing Arts v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 13 Feb 2020

The Bombay High Court held that under Section 124(2) of the Finance Act, 2019, interest paid prior to issuance of a Show Cause Notice must be deducted from tax dues payable under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, directing the Designated Committee to reconsider the petitioner's claim accordingly.

tax appeal_allowed

Manmohan Singh Anand v. Nand Lal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3875

The Delhi High Court clarified that interim stay orders by the Rent Control Tribunal cannot be vacated without hearing and granted stay of execution to petitioners pending disposal of their appeals.

civil appeal_allowed

Akhileshwar Tiwari v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3832-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to grant pro rata pension and arrears to the petitioner from the date of discharge, with interest payable on delayed payments, following verification of service details.

administrative petition_allowed

Runeet Gulati v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1037-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Letters Patent Appeal is not maintainable against the dismissal of a writ petition seeking parole as it involves criminal jurisdiction excluded under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, 1919.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S N.K. Builders v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1035

The Delhi High Court held that a vehicle owner who exercises due diligence in verifying a driver's licence and conducting a driving test cannot be held liable for recovery by the insurer if the licence is later found to be fake without evidence of the owner's prior knowledge.

civil appeal_allowed

Leela Mathur v. MCD and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1036

The Delhi High Court held the municipal corporation liable for gross negligence causing violation of the petitioner’s fundamental right to shelter due to raised road levels causing waterlogging, awarding compensation and directing remedial measures.

administrative petition_allowed

Jagdish Chander v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1034

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging termination of a project-based employee at AIIMS, holding that fixed-term employment does not confer a right to regularization absent continuous service and that termination before contract expiry warrants compensation but not regularization.

labor petition_dismissed

Energy Infrastructure (India) Ltd & Anr. v. J S Malik & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1033

The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging dismissal of a malicious prosecution suit, holding that acceptance of a final report exonerating the petitioner precludes review on grounds of incorrect translation or non-finality.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S BANK KREISS AG v. ASHOK K.CHAUHAN & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1032-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant bank's application for condonation of delay in filing an appeal due to failure to demonstrate sufficient cause supported by evidence, thereby dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Indraprastha Gas Limited v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1031

The Delhi High Court held that the Control of National Highways Act, 2002 does not authorize levy of penalty for unauthorized access by administrative Circulars, setting aside a Rs. 25 lakh penalty imposed on a fuel station for lack of prior approval.

administrative petition_allowed

Himani Paliwal @ Himani Thakur & Ors. v. Rakesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court held that Income Tax Returns are admissible statutory evidence for calculating loss of dependency in motor accident claims, remanding the matter for verification and recalculation of compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

Daljit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1029-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to reconsider petitioners' claims for benefits granted to juniors and allowed challenge to speaking orders, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vidya Parkash Gupta and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1028-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the dismissal of a contempt petition by the CAT, directing respondents to consider granting benefits to the petitioner similar to those given to a junior employee and allowing legal challenge to the speaking order.

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Narendra Kumar v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 12 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1027-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of Old Pension Scheme benefits due to delayed appointment and acceptance of terms under the New Pension Scheme.

administrative petition_dismissed