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Delhi Development Authority v. M/S Tirupati Cements

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020

The Delhi High Court held that a witness present in court without summons cannot be refused examination merely because his name was not in the witness list, allowing DDA to examine a retired official despite the Trial Court's refusal.

civil appeal_allowed

Tarun Chauhan v. Lovekush & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:327

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application due to unexplained delay and failure to prove rash and negligent driving or identify the offending vehicle in a motor accident claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

SD Windlesh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:323-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging encroachment of green parks in Yamuna Vihar due to lack of specific evidence, emphasizing adherence to the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 and proper use of PILs.

administrative petition_dismissed

Biji Rajesh v. The Competent Authority & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:322-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of permission granted for repair and renovation of a property within the prohibited area around Humayun Tomb, distinguishing repair from prohibited reconstruction under the Ancient Monuments Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

ARG DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD. v. THE COMMISSIONER TRADE AND TAXES AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:321-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to expeditiously decide the petitioner's refund claim under the Delhi VAT Act applying the principle of unjust enrichment.

tax other

Maharishi Dayanand Educational Society v. National Council for Teacher Education

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:319

The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of an educational institute by the NCTE for lack of natural justice and directed reconsideration after proper representation by the governing body.

administrative appeal_allowed

M/S V2 RETAIL LIMITED v. VIJAY SINGH

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:318

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's finding that the respondent was forced to resign and upheld the award of compensation in lieu of reinstatement.

labor appeal_dismissed

Harpeet Kaur v. Amarjeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:317-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dissolution of marriage on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, finding that the wife voluntarily deserted the husband without reasonable cause or consent.

family appeal_dismissed

Chasvinder Singh v. M/S Swiss Auto Pvt Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:329-DB

The Delhi High Court held that objections to the relevancy and scope of affidavit evidence must be finally decided at the suit's final hearing, not by tentative interim orders.

civil appeal_dismissed

Janhit Sewa Samiti v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:330-DB

The Delhi High Court directed administrative authorities to review LPG storage licenses for compliance with safety norms and take lawful action after hearing license holders, dismissing the PIL without issuing immediate cancellation orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S RIKON IMPEX v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:335-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking release of detained goods and waiver of demurrages, holding that re-export permission had been granted and demurrages are payable as per law.

administrative petition_dismissed

SRM BUILDCON LTD v. THE GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILWAY

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:332

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties despite an arbitration clause providing for a three-member tribunal, emphasizing mandatory disclosure and fee fixation under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed

Shri Pankaj @ Lekhraj & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:331

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498-A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation and a divorce decree was granted.

criminal petition_allowed

Ram Mehar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3961

The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw criminal petitions with liberty to file a revision before the concerned court and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.

criminal other

Iuran Mehlawat v. State

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3895

The Delhi High Court granted a one-week parole to the petitioner on humanitarian grounds due to the serious illness and hospitalization of his son.

criminal petition_allowed

Canadian Infrastructure Group India Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:337

The Delhi High Court allowed the voluntary winding up petition of Canadian Infrastructure Group India Pvt. Ltd., ordering its dissolution after confirming compliance with statutory requirements and no outstanding liabilities.

corporate petition_allowed

Shahar Bano & Ors. v. United India Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:314

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant compensation for loss of love and affection and loss of consortium to each claimant in a motor accident claim, following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed

Vikas v. The State

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:313

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Rahul Chaudhary v. Andhra Bank and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:312

The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of an advocate as receiver by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate under Section 14(1A) of the SARFAESI Act is permissible and dismissed the petition challenging such appointment.

civil petition_dismissed

Sangrur Sales Corporation v. United India Insurance Company Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an insurance policy exclusion for damage caused by excavation applies only to the insured's own property, not third-party excavation, and restored the insured's claim for loss due to adjacent excavation.

civil appeal_allowed