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Gurbachan Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:754

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner for rash and negligent driving causing death and injury, dismissing the challenge to the reliability of prosecution witnesses and affirming the applicability of Sections 279 and 304-A IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ansh Chugh v. Pradeep Gupta

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:753

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint and summoning order under Section 138 of the NI Act as the cheque was presented beyond its validity period prescribed by RBI, negating the cause of action.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Yoginder Chandolia v. Election Commission of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:747

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging acceptance of election nomination papers as not maintainable during the election process under Article 226.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Kusum Verma v. Commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:746-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to comply with its earlier order by hearing and deciding the stay application with a reasoned order, reprimanding the Tribunal for disregarding the High Court's directions.

administrative appeal_allowed

Pankaj Sharma v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:762-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal constructions and unauthorized commercial activities at Hauz Khas Village, directing the municipal authority to decide the matter after due process.

administrative petition_dismissed

D S Sodhi v. Gurdip Singh Thr Lrs & Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:749

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction as withdrawn, stayed execution of the eviction order on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate by a fixed date and pay use and occupation charges.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S. LOGIX CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:764

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of NI Act complaints for non-appearance amounts to acquittal under Section 256 CrPC, allowing the complainant to seek leave to appeal and restoring the complaints on sufficient explanation of non-appearance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parminder Kaur Khurana v. Ravinder Singh

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:759

The Delhi High Court dismissed the partition suit for properties outside its jurisdiction, upheld the defendant's admission disclaiming rights in one flat, and dismissed the defendant's counter-claim inconsistent with the Will.

civil appeal_dismissed

Poothakalan Mohammeden Welfare Association Delhi v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:757-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking removal of encroachments on public land for non-joinder of necessary parties and held that such allegations require proper evidence before the trial court.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bhupinder Kalra v. Paramjit Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:755

The High Court remanded the petitioner's application for fresh adjudication on delivery of goods under a settlement, holding that execution proceedings must consider mutual obligations and undisputed evidence such as a receipt creates a triable issue.

civil other

Deepak Kumar v. South Delhi Municipal Corp.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:771-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demolition of unauthorized constructions for being an abuse of process, emphasizing the necessity of joining property owners as parties and leading evidence before trial courts.

administrative petition_dismissed

Senior Superintendent of Post Offices v. Ved Prakash

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:772

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Information Commission cannot adjudicate legal disputes or direct payment of money beyond its statutory powers under the RTI Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India & Ors. v. Beena Devi

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:773-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting family pension to the widow of a deceased employee deemed permanent due to long quasi-permanent service despite lack of formal regularization.

administrative appeal_dismissed

GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. v. HARSH CHALIHA

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:775-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order protecting a teacher's employment and retiral benefits based on a valid SC certificate issued after marriage, emphasizing the necessity of due process before cancellation of caste certificates.

administrative petition_dismissed

Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat v. Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Union of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:769

The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal writ petition challenging the parliamentary membership of members from erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir, holding that such matters are not maintainable under criminal writ jurisdiction.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Ravi Jindal v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:768

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Pawan Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:770

The High Court reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already served, emphasizing his first offender status and family responsibilities, while dismissing the appeal on merits.

criminal sentence_modified

Jagbir Kaur Ahuja v. Nand Lal & Ors

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3871

The Delhi High Court held that an interim stay of eviction cannot be vacated without reasons and granted stay of execution in favor of petitioners pending disposal of their appeals.

civil appeal_allowed

Pankaj Kumar v. M/S Auto and General Casting Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3844

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions withdrawn by financially incapacitated petitioners unable to effect service on the respondent, granting liberty to file fresh petitions upon obtaining requisite information.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S J. P. IMPEX v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, AIR CARGO COMPLEX & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:780-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the cargo custodian is entitled to charge demurrage on seized goods under statutory and contractual authority despite Customs directions to waive such charges, dismissing the petition seeking prohibition of demurrage.

administrative petition_dismissed