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Kewal K. Duggal v. Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts Development and Marketing Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:936

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful abolition of the petitioner's post and consequent termination, quashed unauthorized salary deductions and certain show cause notices, and dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary and termination orders.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S HI-TECH PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:945

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trademark Registry’s order disposing of assignment applications for non-response without considering the petitioner’s filed reply, directing fresh consideration in accordance with law.

administrative appeal_allowed

Suresh Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:955-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 4 of the POCSO Act but reduced the life imprisonment sentence to 12 years considering mitigating factors and proportionality.

criminal appeal_allowed

Yashpal Sehrawat & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:963

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration and compensation for alleged police misconduct during a land dispute, holding that the police acted lawfully and alternative remedies are available.

criminal petition_dismissed

Irfan v. The State

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:948

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' settlement and complainant's consent, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed

Hemani @ Hema v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:949

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of extorting a minor by threatening to upload her nude video, given the serious nature of the offence and prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Yunus v. The State

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:946

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and all proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after the parties settled their dispute and the complainant expressed no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Puran Chand Arya v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:951-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions against unlawful stalling of Delhi Metro, holding that investigation and charge-sheeting are complete and the matter should proceed before the trial court.

administrative petition_dismissed

MBL Infrastructures Ltd. v. RITES Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:961

The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 amendment to the Arbitration Act does not apply retrospectively and upheld the extension of time granted under the unamended law for passing the arbitral award.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S A B GRAIN SPIRITS PVT LTD v. SANDEEP JAIN & Ors

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:959

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's recovery rights against an employer for employing a driver with a fake licence, emphasizing the employer's duty to verify licence authenticity before appointment.

civil appeal_dismissed

Unikil Pesticides Pvt Ltd v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:953

The Delhi High Court held that registration applications for insecticides imported from a different source must be filed under Section 9(3) of the Insecticides Act, 1968, and dismissed the petitioner's challenge to the Registration Committee's guidelines and decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anju Sehgal & Anr. v. Jagbir Singh @ Sonu & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:958

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by applying a higher multiplier and increasing future prospects and other heads of damages.

civil appeal_allowed

Balkishan Gupta v. Baljit Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:935

The Delhi High Court held the registered owner and driver jointly and severally liable for compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting the owner's claim of prior vehicle transfer without proper documentation.

civil appeal_allowed

Mrs. Pravin Chatterjee v. Mr. Lakshman Das Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:954

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the respondent's ownership and right to possession under a lease, holding that unproven allegations of fraud and delay in filing the appeal were insufficient to overturn the lower courts' decisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Videsh Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:944

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving death of three individuals on the ground of amicable settlement and enhanced compensation to legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Mandeep Kaur & Ors v. Manjinder Singh Sirsa & Ors

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3966

The Delhi High Court accepted a binding payment schedule for outstanding employee salaries proposed by the respondent management and agreed by the petitioners, disposing of the petitions accordingly.

labor petition_allowed

Arun Singh & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020

The Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under dowry laws while quashing charges under Section 493 IPC, clarifying the scope of Section 482 CrPC in matrimonial disputes.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld prosecution under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable offences against society.

criminal appeal_partially_allowed

Arun Singh & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under Section 493 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, emphasizing the limited scope of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in matrimonial disputes involving serious allegations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another

Supreme Court of India · 10 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable serious offences.

criminal appeal_allowed_in_part