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

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:778

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act for non-prosecution is an order under Section 256 CrPC amounting to acquittal, allowing the complainant to file an appeal with leave and condoning delay.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manoj v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:777

The Delhi High Court upheld the rape conviction of a minor but acquitted the appellant of forcible abduction, reducing the sentence to the statutory minimum considering mitigating factors.

criminal appeal_dismissed

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

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:779

The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of NI Act complaints for non-prosecution amounts to acquittal under Section 256 CrPC, allowing the complainant to seek leave to appeal under Section 378 CrPC and restored the complaints on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

Faizan @ Salman v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:765

The Delhi High Court upheld the Juvenile Justice Board's order determining the accused was over 18 years at the time of the offence based on medical evidence, dismissing the revision petition seeking juvenile status.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Asst. Provident Fund Commissioner v. M/S Shri Krishna Polyurethane Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:776

The Delhi High Court upheld that two entities operating from the same premises but maintaining separate accounts and registrations are not functionally integral under the Provident Fund Act, and casual workers engaged in unrelated activities are not employees under the Act.

labor petition_dismissed

Bhavna Gupta v. The Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:774-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the State of West Bengal to grant inter-cadre transfer to an IPS officer on grounds of marriage, emphasizing compliance with Government policy and Tribunal orders despite pending internal inquiries.

administrative petition_allowed

Union of India v. Umakant Dubey & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3918-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the regularization of appointments made by the Authority under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act despite initial statutory irregularities, dismissing the Union of India's delayed challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Raj Kumar Kashyap v. Pushpender Singh

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:751

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders allowing the landlord's bona fide requirement of tenanted commercial premises, dismissing tenants' challenges for lack of evidence of alternative accommodation.

property appeal_dismissed

Raj Kumar Kashyap v. Pushpender Singh

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:750

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders allowing the landlord's bona fide requirement of tenanted shops for commercial and residential use, dismissing tenants' petitions challenging the eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

M/S PEE PEE TRADING v. BELA RUSTOGI & ORS

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:748

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds subject to the tenant's undertakings and stayed eviction execution accordingly.

property appeal_allowed

Gulfam @ Zahoor v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:744

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for robbery with a deadly weapon, ruling that a paper cutter qualifies as a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Somwati (Deceased) Through LRs v. Nagarmal Yadav

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:766

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging execution of a decree for specific performance, holding that the executing court cannot re-examine settled issues or unsubstantiated fraud allegations after the decree attains finality.

civil appeal_dismissed

Iqbal Chauhan v. Social & Tinur Restaurant thr Satyajit Dhingra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:763-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking removal of an alleged illegal restaurant-cum-bar but directed the municipal authority to conduct a proper inquiry and take action if illegality is found.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anuja Kapur v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:761-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to investigate and take lawful action against illegal pubs and bars in Hauz Khas after due process, but declined to impose a blanket ban without joining affected parties.

administrative petition_dismissed

State v. Tejveer @ Guddu & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:760

The Delhi High Court held that a school certificate must be relied upon over an ossification test report for determining the age of a child victim under the POCSO Act, setting aside the trial court's order discharging accused on the basis of the ossification test.

criminal appeal_allowed

Hemiben Ladhabhai Bhanderi v. Saurashta Gramin Bank

Supreme Court of India · 03 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court held the bank liable for deficiency of service in failing to forward insurance premiums, enhancing compensation from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs despite insurer's repudiation of the claim.

consumer appeal_allowed

Ramesth Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Eldeco Infrastructure and Properties Ltd

Delhi High Court · 02 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:3899

The Delhi High Court granted a joint petition extending the time for the Arbitral Tribunal to complete arbitration proceedings until December 31, 2020, and allowed procedural exemptions from filing original documents and court fees subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S SHRIPANNA PAPERS PVT LTD v. AJAY SIRPAUL

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3959

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt proceedings following an amicable settlement and full payment by the respondent to the petitioner in a commercial dispute.

civil other

SHRIRAJATKHANNA v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3902

The Delhi High Court decreed and disposed of partition and probate suits based on a court-mediated settlement agreement dividing inherited properties and ordered refund of court fees.

civil appeal_allowed

Shabbr Ahmed v. State

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3866

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the bail application in a criminal case after the parties resolved the dispute underlying the FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed