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Lal Mohammed v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:510-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, affirming that the credible sole testimony of a child victim under POCSO suffices for conviction even without corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Amit Goyal v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:515

The Delhi High Court held that arrest is a discretionary power of the police and courts cannot direct arrest during investigation, dismissing the petition seeking such direction and emphasizing remedies under Section 156(3) CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed

Sanjeet Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:497-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of pay scale parity between Radiotherapy Technicians and Radiographers, ruling that distinct cadres with different qualifications do not violate Article 14 when accorded different pay scales as per pay commission recommendations.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:499-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing pension re-fixation with notional IDA pay benefits for DOT employees absorbed into BSNL who retired within ten months, quashing the impugned OM that denied such benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Singh Kadyan v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:512

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of serious offences including forcible unnatural sexual intercourse and harassment, holding that the gravity of allegations and ongoing investigation preclude bail at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rajesh Kumar Bidhuri v. Lawyers Chambers Allotment Committee & Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:516-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging rejection of a lawyer’s chamber allotment application, holding that eligibility must be strictly as per the Committee’s criteria and leaving fresh applications to be considered accordingly.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Munjal Light Metals Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:519

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve Munjal Light Metals Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory liquidation procedures under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed

Razia @ Sabbo v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:513

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case due to the serious nature of the offence and incriminating evidence despite procedural lapses and personal hardships.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Tyagi v. Ram Mohan Chits Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:520

The Delhi High Court ordered the final dissolution of M/s Ram Mohan Chits Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and directing transfer of remaining funds to the Common Pool Fund.

corporate petition_allowed

Prabir Ghosh v. Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Patparganj

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3925-DB

The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of writ petitions to enable petitioners to pursue review applications before the CESTAT, dismissing the writ petitions as withdrawn.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The Union of India v. Rohit Chand

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:498-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order quashing the Railway Board's 1992 circular and directed consideration of compassionate appointment for the child of the second wife of a deceased railway employee.

administrative petition_dismissed

Raju Khari & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:514

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Prabhakar Tewari v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 89

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of bail to accused persons in a murder case, emphasizing limited appellate interference and proper exercise of discretion based on prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Prabhakar Tewari v. State of U.P.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of bail to accused persons in a murder case, emphasizing limited appellate interference in bail orders absent non-application of mind or lack of prima facie evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Kerala v. Rajesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court set aside High Court's grant of post-arrest bail under the NDPS Act for failure to comply with mandatory statutory conditions, emphasizing strict adherence to Section 37(1)(b)(ii).

criminal appeal_allowed

State of Kerala v. Rajesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court set aside High Court bail orders in NDPS cases for non-compliance with mandatory Section 37 conditions, emphasizing strict adherence to bail restrictions in narcotics offences involving commercial quantities.

criminal appeal_allowed

Gurshinder Singh v. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that delay in informing the insurer about vehicle theft, when FIR is lodged immediately and claim verified genuine, cannot justify repudiation of the insurance claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Gurshinder Singh v. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that delay in informing the insurer about vehicle theft does not disentitle the insured to claim if the theft was immediately reported to police and the claim verified genuine.

civil appeal_allowed

Sardar Ali Khan v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings alleging forgery and cheating in a property dispute, holding that such criminal prosecution is an abuse of process when the dispute is essentially civil in nature.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sardar Ali Khan v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the criminal appeal and quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that initiating criminal cases in a pending civil property dispute with delayed complaints amounts to abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed