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Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. Ram Singh

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3874

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenants to file their written statements despite the trial court striking off their defence, emphasizing procedural fairness and the unexpired 120-day period.

civil appeal_allowed

Krishan Kumar v. The State

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3867

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a criminal intimidation and extortion case, holding that prima facie evidence justified denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aniket@Ankur Bansal v. State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

High Court of Deith At New Delhi · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3859

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation and non-interference with evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mr.VirenBansal,Adv v. + bailAPPLN.2680/2019

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3856

The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused persons after prolonged custody and partial trial progress, noting initial non-identification by the complainant without commenting on case merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rishabh Gupta v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3854

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioners in a serious offence case on the basis of settlement and prolonged judicial custody, without commenting on the merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shashm Kant Sehagal v. The Registrar Cooperative Societies, Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3847-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Rule 90 Committee to decide on the petitioners' allotment within a stipulated time and disposed of the petitions, allowing legal remedies post-decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gaon Sabha Bijwasan v. Ajay Ralhan

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:811

The Court upheld that construction on agricultural land is permissible if dominant use remains agricultural and dismissed the petition as proceedings under Section 81 of the DLR Act were barred by limitation.

property petition_dismissed

Pushpendra Kumar Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:790-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CRPF Sub-Inspector for suppression of pending criminal proceedings in his verification form, affirming that nondisclosure of such material facts justifies disciplinary action.

administrative petition_dismissed

Vaninath Uppalapati v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:792

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under the Arms Act against a petitioner found with live ammunition, holding that mere possession without conscious knowledge or intention does not constitute an offence.

criminal petition_allowed

Manish Wesley v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:795

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against a broker accused of cheating due to lack of prima facie evidence and inordinate delay in filing the charge sheet.

criminal petition_allowed

Mukesh Kumar v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:794-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging illegal construction as premature since a special task force was already investigating the matter.

administrative petition_dismissed

DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. ANUP KUMAR & ANR

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:785

The Delhi High Court held that in non-commercial disputes, courts have discretion to condone delay in filing written statements under unamended CPC provisions, allowing the DDA's appeal subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Rohit v. State

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:791

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a robbery and assault case, holding that serious allegations and prima facie evidence outweigh the petitioner's claims of innocence and prior acquittal.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Naunihal Singh Kakkar v. Land & Building Department

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:789-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging land acquisition under the 1948 Act, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not apply, unregistered agreements and power of attorney do not confer title, and stale claims barred by delay cannot be revived.

property petition_dismissed

Pradyuman Overseas Ltd. v. Sanjeev Jindal

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:787

The Delhi High Court directed the Executing Court to examine the validity of a delayed settlement agreement in execution proceedings, allowing secondary evidence and emphasizing expeditious disposal.

civil other

M/S Arvind Kumar Jain v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:786

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the respondent's insistence on appointing its own officer and refusing to compel waiver of Section 12(5) disqualification.

civil petition_allowed

Jaswin Arora v. Harmeet Singh Sood & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:788-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of subsequent purchasers as necessary parties in a suit for specific performance to ensure effective adjudication and dismissed the appeal challenging interim orders including removal of a litigation signboard.

civil appeal_dismissed

Association of Health Care Providers (India) v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:784-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging contractual deductions under CGHS, holding that disputes with arbitration clauses must be resolved through arbitration, not writ jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:781

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and consequent criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

The Indian Newspaper Society v. The Chairman, Press Council of India

Delhi High Court · 04 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:796

The Delhi High Court held that a whole-time director of a company owning a newspaper can be eligible for nomination to the Press Council of India under Section 5(3)(b) of the Press Council Act, 1978, and remanded the matter for reconsideration of eligibility based on relevant material.

administrative appeal_allowed