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Nitin Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:857

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of rape and assault due to grave allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and credible evidence on record.

criminal appeal_dismissed

AMIT KUMAR ..... v. STATE .....

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:859-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted three accused due to inconsistent dying declarations but upheld the murder conviction of one accused consistently named in a reliable dying declaration.

criminal appeal_allowed (for three appellants), appeal_dismissed (for one appellant)

Mahender Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:855

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to add an additional charge under Section 304 Part I IPC alongside Section 304B IPC, clarifying the scope of Section 216 Cr.P.C. powers to alter charges without prejudicing the accused.

criminal appeal_allowed

Chatter Singh Rao v. Kamal Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:849-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a suit withdrawn with apparent consent and settlement, holding that restoration requires credible proof of unauthorized withdrawal which was absent here.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Nyathar Mal Naresh Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:858

The Delhi High Court held that a Fair Price Shop licence cannot be refused renewal solely because a missing partner did not appear, as one partner can represent the firm under the Indian Partnership Act and non-appearance of a missing partner is not a valid ground for cancellation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sumeet Singal v. Surender Kumar Singhal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:853

The Delhi High Court restored and continued an ad-interim injunction in a possession suit after impleading the co-owner, directing the trial court to decide the pending interlocutory application on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Kasongo Abimael v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:850

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to accept the surety produced by a foreign national accused under the Foreigners Act and admit him to bail, emphasizing proper safeguards on the surety.

criminal petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sahana

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:879

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's dependents, rejecting contributory negligence and confirming the compensation calculation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vir Singh v. Chandra Lata & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:860

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to grant possession under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to lack of clear admissions, dismissing the petition challenging the dismissal of decree on admissions and review application.

civil petition_dismissed

Ashish Aggarwal v. Sushil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:854

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the accused is entitled to cross-examine the complainant on affidavit evidence, setting aside the trial court's refusal and directing a fair opportunity for cross-examination.

criminal appeal_allowed

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax Range 12 New Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:851-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed HUDCO's appeal, holding that the provision for pay revision was deductible as an ascertained liability and that income from loan-related fees did not accrue until realization, setting aside the ITAT's disallowance and addition.

tax appeal_allowed

HERO FINCORP LTD v. CENTURY ALUMINIUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:866

The Delhi High Court allowed extension of time for arbitral proceedings and substituted the arbitrator with parties' consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other petition_allowed

Mitul Goel v. The Food Corporation of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:873-DB

The Delhi High Court held that continuation beyond probation without formal confirmation does not confer deemed confirmation and upheld termination of a probationer for unsatisfactory performance as lawful and non-stigmatic.

labor appeal_dismissed

State v. Sonu Singh @ Deva

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:876-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and failure to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sanju Devi & Ors. v. Shriram Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:875

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Delhi minimum wages, granting 40% addition for future prospects, and awarding non-pecuniary damages as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Ravi Dutt Gupta & Anr v. Oriental Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:863

The Delhi High Court set aside the insurer's right of recovery against the owner and driver for lack of commercial vehicle endorsement on the licence, relying on Supreme Court precedent that an LMV licence authorizes driving vehicles up to 7,500 kgs regardless of endorsement.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:887-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a one-time office order and Cabinet decision ensuring timely wage payments do not convert contractor-employed workers into direct contractual employees of the government, but directed strict compliance with wage payment directives.

labor petition_dismissed

Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:889-DB

The Delhi High Court held that temporary office orders and advisory resolutions do not convert contract workers into direct employees of the government, but directed strict compliance with Cabinet orders ensuring timely wage payments to contractual workers.

labor petition_dismissed

Raj Kumari v. Chairman, Local Implementation Committee, State Bank of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:886

The Delhi High Court held that a peon employed by a Local Implementation Committee without nexus to SBI is not a bank employee and upheld her termination as lawful.

labor petition_dismissed

Rajesh Kapoor v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:867

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking directions against police officials and allowed the petitioner to have legal representation during interrogation while permitting the ongoing investigation under Section 411 IPC to continue.

criminal petition_dismissed