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

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:555

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during ongoing elections 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

Harinder Singh Kochar & Ors. v. Bule Coast Infrastructure & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:558-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a Civil Court cannot restrain parties from pursuing other coercive proceedings pending before different forums, setting aside such a restraint order as without jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed

Rohit Dhankard v. Vikas Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:559

The Court held that a person claiming independent ownership of property must be impleaded as a necessary party in eviction proceedings, though title disputes are to be decided separately.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumar v. Meer Singh

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:562

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s rejection of a late amendment to the written statement beyond the limited scope permitted, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines in a long-pending suit for specific performance.

civil petition_dismissed

Piyoosh Kumar Goyal v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:583

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to travel abroad and stay the lookout circular against the petitioner involved in a large-scale tax evasion investigation, citing risk of absconding and ongoing probe.

criminal petition_dismissed

Lakhan v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:581

Bail was denied to the accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor prosecutrix, holding that consent is immaterial when the victim is under 18 years as per documentary evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajesh Kumar Vashisht v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:582

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed

Dhirender Sharma v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:587

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the accused must be allowed cross-examination of the complainant's witness upon application, setting aside the trial court's order denying this right.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rohit Dhankard v. Sandhya Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:560

The Delhi High Court held that a person claiming independent ownership of property is a necessary party to eviction proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, and set aside orders excluding such person from the eviction petition.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Bhardwaj v. State

Delhi High Court · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:584

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging assault and criminal intimidation related to a Bitcoin fraud, holding that the FIR prima facie disclosed cognizable offences and no grounds existed for quashing.

criminal petition_dismissed

The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that failure of passengers to report at the boarding gate within stipulated time constitutes 'Gate No Show' and does not amount to deficiency in service by the airline, dismissing the consumer complaint for compensation.

consumer appeal_allowed

The Branch Manager, Indigo Airlines, Kolkata & Anr. v. Kalpana Rani Debbarma & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that failure to report at the boarding gate on time constitutes 'Gate No Show' absolving the airline of deficiency in service liability, and dismissed the consumer complaint for lack of proof.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed

പനൽ വഭദത(കൾ) v.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The court upheld the tribunal's jurisdiction and emphasized adherence to natural justice in disciplinary proceedings, allowing the appeal in part and directing lawful administrative action.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 93

The Supreme Court held that a probationary termination based on a formal inquiry report finding misconduct is stigmatic and requires a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed

പനൽ വഭദത(കൾ) v.

High Court of Kerala · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Commission's order awarding compensation for deficiency in medical service, dismissing the appeal challenging the finding of negligence and the quantum of compensation.

consumer appeal_dismissed

Dr. Vijayakumaran C.P.V. v. Central University of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a termination order based on an inquiry report finding serious misconduct is stigmatic and illegal without a regular departmental inquiry, setting aside the termination and directing reinstatement.

labor appeal_allowed

Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order directing recount of votes due to irregularities, declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, and set aside the respondent's election.

election_law appeal_allowed

Chandeshwar Saw v. Brij Bhushan Prasad

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's order for recount of votes due to counting irregularities and declared the appellant duly elected under Section 140 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, setting aside the respondent's election.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kirpal Singh & Ors. v. Kamla Devi & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 97

The Supreme Court held that pending surplus land determination proceedings under the 1953 Act must be completed under that Act, excluding applicability of the 1972 Act's provisions on permissible area selection, and dismissed the appeal of subsequent purchasers challenging the surplus declaration.

property appeal_dismissed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 28 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 92

The court upheld the conviction by affirming the correct application of evidence law provisions and procedural safeguards, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed