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Bharat Goyal v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:599

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against the petitioner under multiple IPC sections for false implication in a property dispute, applying inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S MANAVI EXIM PVT. LTD. v. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, ICD

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:615-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition allowing cancellation and return of the provisional duty bond and bank guarantee after the customs authority cancelled the securities.

administrative petition_allowed

Ajit Kumar v. Anil Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:633-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 12% interest on Rs.1.10 crores refunded for unjust enrichment due to non-disclosure of mortgage in a property sale agreement, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the interest component.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vikas v. State (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:601

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's framing of charges under Sections 417 and 376 IPC, holding that a prima facie case existed despite the prosecutrix's marital status and improvements in her statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Satish alias Pintu v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:600-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Satish for murder under Section 302 IPC, relying on credible eyewitness and ballistic evidence despite minor discrepancies and procedural challenges to weapon recovery.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Veena Pittie v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:611

The Delhi High Court allowed a senior citizen accused's petition for permanent exemption from personal appearance during trial on health grounds, subject to appearing when specifically required by the court.

criminal appeal_allowed

Alka Rana v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:607

The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to frame charges expeditiously in a criminal case pending for over four years, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S LAXMI AGRO IMPEX INDIA v. M/S LADLI INDIA COMMODITIES

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:635-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the modification of an ex parte injunction, permitting the respondent to use a registered trademark pending trial on substantive issues.

civil appeal_dismissed

R G Overseas v. Adroit Trading Nuts Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:623

The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit is not liable to be stayed under Section 10 CPC merely because a declaratory suit involving related but distinct issues is pending between the same parties.

civil petition_dismissed

Neeraj Kashyap v. M/S ECE Industries Limited Elevator Division

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:636

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for reinstatement, holding that the employee abandoned his job through unauthorized absence without medical proof, rendering his termination lawful and no industrial dispute existing.

labor petition_dismissed

MS CHARUMATI SHARMA v. B S E S & ORS

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:618

Delhi High Court granted interim relief to an elderly petitioner by directing BSES to accept a lump sum payment and restore electricity connection, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on humanitarian grounds without adjudicating the merits.

criminal petition_allowed

Saroj Bala v. Bimla Khatri & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:1756

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of registered sale documents and Will executed by the deceased owner, applying Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act to bar the plaintiff's claim, and dismissed her suit for possession with costs.

civil appeal_dismissed

State of M.P. & Anr. v. M.P. Transport Workers Fedn.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Madhya Pradesh Labour Laws (Amendment) Act, 2002, holding that transferring trial jurisdiction from Labour Courts back to regular criminal courts does not violate the right to speedy trial under Article 21.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State (NCT of Delhi) and another

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court clarified that anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is a discretionary remedy without inherent time limits, operative upon arrest, and courts may impose conditions or limit its duration based on case facts, balancing liberty and investigation rights.

criminal other

Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State (NCT of Delhi) and another

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court clarified that anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is a discretionary remedy without inherent time limits, which continues until curtailed or cancelled by the court, balancing individual liberty and police investigation rights.

criminal other

Mohandas and Others v. State of Maharashtra and Others

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 105

The Supreme Court held that reservation of land under a Development Plan does not lapse under Section 127 if a declaration under Section 126(4) is made within ten years, and upheld the continuation of reservation under a revised Development Plan, dismissing the appellants' challenge.

property appeal_dismissed

Mohandas and Others v. State of Maharashtra and Others

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act does not lapse if a declaration under Section 126(4) is published within ten years, and a revised Development Plan continues the reservation, dismissing the appellants' challenge.

property appeal_dismissed

Shripal Bhati & Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 102

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of respondent no. 4's appointment and inclusion in NOIDA service on deputation basis, dismissing the appellants' challenge to their promotion rights and procedural objections.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shripal Bhati v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee in NOIDA under the 1981 Service Regulations and held that appellants lacking promotion eligibility had no locus standi to challenge the same.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Shripal Bhati & Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee into NOIDA service under the relevant service regulations and statutory provisions, dismissing the appellants' challenge to the promotion and appointment process.

administrative appeal_dismissed