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Kamlesh v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a provisional appointment does not confer any right to regularization or back wages, dismissing the appellant’s claim and permitting her to hold the post only until regular appointment is made.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Yashistha Sahu v. Rajasthan State and Others

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court’s order directing the wife to return the child to the USA, emphasizing the child's best interests and respect for foreign custody orders in cross-border disputes.

family appeal_dismissed

Yashita Sahu v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that in international child custody disputes, the child's welfare is paramount, foreign court orders are persuasive but not binding, and issued directions balancing custody and visitation rights while rejecting coercive orders against an adult spouse.

family appeal_allowed

Yashita Sahu v. Rajasthan State

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a habeas corpus petition in a cross-border child custody dispute, emphasizing the child's best interests and directing interim custody and visitation arrangements pending foreign court orders.

family appeal_dismissed

Yashita Sahu v. State of Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that in international child custody disputes, the child's welfare prevails over foreign court orders and directed custody and visitation arrangements balancing parental rights and the child's best interests.

family appeal_allowed

M/S FAIR COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTANTS & ANR v. SURENDRA KERDILE

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for recovery of ₹80,000 loan, rejecting the appellants' benami and evidentiary objections and affirming the burden of proof on benami claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pawan Kumar Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 55

The Supreme Court held that once a plea of juvenility is conclusively rejected by all courts including the Supreme Court, it cannot be re-agitated by filing a fresh application under Section 7A of the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Pawan Kumar Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi

Supreme Court of India · 20 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that once a plea of juvenility is conclusively rejected by all courts including the Supreme Court, it cannot be re-agitated by filing a fresh application under Section 7A of the Juvenile Justice Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shashi Bhusan Kumar Yadav v. Rakesh Cine Media Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:310

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s suit for declaration regarding an agreement due to absence of cause of action and failure to challenge the agreement’s validity.

civil petition_dismissed

Nand Kishore Garg v. Jitender Singh Tomar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:309

The Delhi High Court set aside the election of respondent no.1 for submitting false educational qualifications and committing corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Kuldeep Singh Sengar v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:308-DB

Delhi High Court admitted the criminal appeal against conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, extended time for fine payment, ordered immediate victim compensation release, and dismissed bail application as withdrawn.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiv Charan v. Raj Kumar & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:320

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident appeal by granting 25% addition towards loss of future prospects for a 40% functional disability of the right upper limb, modifying the compensation awarded by the MACT.

civil appeal_allowed

KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY INDIA PVT LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:336-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a medical equipment tender, holding that minor bid deviations were justified and the tender process was fair and free from arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajinder Prasad Aggarwal v. Dr. Anil Kumar Narang

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:325

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to the plaintiff's failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract and held that such failure disentitles the plaintiff to relief under Section 16 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed

Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Ranchi

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:315

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a delayed appeal under the EPF Act, holding that vague administrative reasons do not constitute sufficient cause to condone an inordinate delay beyond the statutory limitation period.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rex (U. & A.) Remedies Pvt Ltd v. Govt of State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:324-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2000 land acquisition notification due to inordinate delay and laches, reaffirming that stale claims cannot be revived under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

property petition_dismissed

Narender Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:311

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

criminal petition_allowed

Rajiv Puri v. Jagdish Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:333

The Delhi High Court held that subsequent facts arising after filing a leave to defend application in eviction proceedings can be admitted by affidavit and considered by the Rent Controller to ensure just adjudication, subject to strict scrutiny and timely disposal.

property appeal_allowed

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pawan Kumar Sinha

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:328

The Delhi High Court held that a valid LMV driving licence authorizes driving certain commercial vehicles, making the insurer liable to pay compensation despite the driver lacking a specific commercial vehicle licence.

motor_accident_claims / insurance / criminal (motor vehicle law) appeal_dismissed

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Virender Kaur & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:326

The Delhi High Court upheld insurer liability for compensation where the vehicle owner had verified the driver's license and competence before employment, applying the principle from United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Lehru.

civil appeal_dismissed