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Delhi Transport Corporation v. Manohar Lal

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:553

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order reinstating an employee whose termination for non-disclosure of a pending criminal case without conviction was held unjustified under the Supreme Court’s guidelines.

labor petition_dismissed

RAMAN CHHATWAL v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:539

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Virender Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:550

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to quash the charge under Section 506 IPC for lack of alarm but upheld framing of charges under Sections 376 and 377 IPC, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence standard at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sh. Tilak Raj & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:540

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohit Anand & Ors v. State (Govt. of N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:543

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings upon the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Pradip

Supreme Court of India · 27 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that appointment based on a false caste claim to a reserved post is void ab initio and services cannot be protected by relying on overruled precedents or administrative circulars.

administrative appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Pradip

Supreme Court of India · 27 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that appointment based on a false caste claim to a reserved post is void ab initio and service protection cannot be granted contrary to binding precedents, overruling the Bombay High Court's Full Bench decision.

administrative appeal_allowed

Ved Prakash Shakkarwal v. Deepak Sharma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:511

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the Sale Deed conveyed the entire shop and not a portion, and that no evidence supported the claim of partition or illegal occupation of the remaining portion.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Management of Birla Textiles v. Ram Sawroop

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:501-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's rejection of the employer's approval application under Section 33(2)(b) and held the dismissal illegal, directing reinstatement with back wages despite superannuation and mill closure.

labor appeal_dismissed

Shefali Khuller Ahuja v. New Delhi Municipal Council and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:518-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging violations by a school on government-allotted land, holding that such disputes require evidence and trial, while directing government authorities to ensure statutory compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed

The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Jagataren Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:517

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing the addition for loss of future prospects to 25% and modifying non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:500

The Delhi High Court held that educational societies with income tax exemption are exempt from paying additional FAR charges for upgradation to senior secondary schools under statutory notifications, directing the DDA to modify lease deeds without levy of such charges.

administrative petition_allowed

Shabina @ Shamina & Ors. v. Satvir & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:502

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that negligence was established by the FIR and circumstances under res ipsa loquitur, remanding the case for compensation computation.

civil appeal_allowed

Sunheri Prasad v. Usha Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:503

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the leave to defend application for eviction, directing the Rent Controller to consider it on merits and imposed costs on the petitioner for delay.

civil remanded

Balwan Singh & Ors v. The State of NCT (Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:504

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Pankaj Gupta v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:505

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement between parties, directing compensation to the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunder Singh Matharu & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:506

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Leela Devi v. Narcotic Control Bureau

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an interlocutory letter freezing a bank account under the NDPS Act for failure to challenge the actual freezing order, while extending the time for competent authority confirmation.

criminal petition_dismissed

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:508

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's refusal to grant interim injunction restraining clinker supply after contract termination, emphasizing deference to arbitral contract interpretation and discretionary nature of interim relief.

commercial appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:509

The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court order framing charges against the petitioner for cheating and forgery, holding that prima facie evidence existed to proceed to trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed