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Shripal Bhati & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee under NOIDA Service Regulations and statutory absorption rules, dismissing the appeal for lack of merit and locus standi of the appellants.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 103

The Supreme Court upheld the President's rejection of the mercy petition of a death-row convict, affirming limited judicial review of mercy petitions and rejecting claims of non-application of mind, solitary confinement, and procedural lapses.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others

Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the President's rejection of a death-row convict's mercy petition, affirming limited judicial review and procedural compliance in mercy petition consideration.

constitutional petition_dismissed

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Delhi High Court · 29 Jan 2020

The court upheld interim possession and protection rights under the Domestic Violence Act and directed enforcement of property settlement and maintenance under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

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Supreme Court of India · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the grant of service concessions under Rule 15(a) of the Kerala Civil Service Rules, dismissing the appeal of the Kerala Public Service Commission and affirming the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal and High Court.

administrative appeal_dismissed

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High Court of Kerala · 29 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Administrative Tribunal and High Court decisions denying appellants leave benefits beyond the scope of government orders and service rules, dismissing their appeals.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Prakash Narayan Harake v. Anil Kisan Walunj

High Court of Bombay · 29 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that upon setting aside an election under Section 15(2) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, a fresh election must be held and the runner-up cannot be declared elected.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kiran Pal Singh Tyagi and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:556

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during the election process are barred under Article 329(b) and the Representation of Peoples Act, and must be raised only by election petition post-election.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Shree Durga Industry & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:585

The Delhi High Court upheld the blacklisting of a tenderer for submitting a fake laboratory certificate in a BSF procurement tender, holding that cancellation of the tender does not absolve fraudulent conduct and the penalty imposed was justified.

administrative petition_dismissed

Balaji Metals v. Commissioner of GST (East) Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:595-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against CESTAT's order upholding Central Excise duty demand based on lawful searches, admissible statements, and corroborative evidence despite absence of some panch witnesses for cross-examination.

tax appeal_dismissed

Savitri v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:594-DB

The Delhi High Court held that time spent in making administrative representations does not extend the limitation period under the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985, and dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's rejection of a delayed Original Application.

administrative petition_dismissed

Radhika Gupta v. State

High Court of Delih At New Delih · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3860

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, subject to conditions, noting their cooperation with investigation and absence of objection from the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed

Anjani Kumar Rai v. M/S Pioneer Eserve Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:579

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite preliminary objections on limitation and settlement, and condoned delay in filing reply.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Shrib S Tolani v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3926

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking denotification of land acquisition, holding that withdrawal under Section 48(1) of the Land Acquisition Act is only permissible before possession is taken, which had already occurred.

property petition_dismissed

Shiv Kumar Tyagi & Anr v. Raghu Nath Sahai Anand & Ors

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3900-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed two appeals filed after inordinate delay, holding that the appellants failed to show sufficient cause for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nirdosh Gautam v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3927-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging the Tribunal's order without merit opinion, directing petitioners to file review applications before the Tribunal for consideration.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Nidhi Puri v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:580

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging bail granted to an accused in a minor rape case, holding that bail decisions must balance liberty with societal interests and that appropriate conditions can mitigate risks.

criminal petition_dismissed

M/S Narang Shoes Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. M P Sharma & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:561

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the summary suit decree for recovery of Rs.18 lakhs based on admitted friendly loan and dishonoured cheques, emphasizing that leave to defend cannot be granted on bald or contradictory pleas without evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Swaran Lata Malhotra & Anr v. Mayank Arora & Ors

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:592

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying appropriate minimum wages, future prospects, and multiplier, significantly increasing the award to the claimants.

civil appeal_allowed

Om Prakash & Ors. v. Ved Prakash & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:591

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding 40% future prospects and held the insurance company liable to pay initially with recovery rights against the owner.

civil appeal_allowed