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Sangrur Sales Corporation v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that an insurance policy exclusion for excavation damage applies only to excavations by the insured on their own property, allowing the insured's claim for damage caused by a third party's adjacent excavation.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S. PAWAN HANS LIMITED v. AVIATION KARMACHARI SANGHATANA

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that contractual employees of a Government Company are entitled to provident fund benefits under the company's PF Trust Regulations and the EPF Act, rejecting the company's claim of exemption under Section 16 and limiting retrospective benefits to the date of litigation.

labor appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Chandra Bhushan Yadav

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that the Air Force Act and Rules exclude mandatory FIR registration under CrPC, upheld the validity of Court Martial proceedings, and dismissed the appeal against the acquittal of the Respondent for lack of evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S. PAWAN HANS LIMITED v. AVIATION KARMACHARI SANGHATANA

Supreme Court of India · 17 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that contractual employees of a Government Company are entitled to provident fund benefits under the company’s PF Trust Regulations, rejecting the Company’s claim of exemption under Section 16 of the EPF Act, but limited retrospective benefits to the date of the writ petition.

labor appeal_dismissed

Sukhbir Saran v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3914

The Delhi High Court set aside compensation awards based solely on circle rates in land acquisition cases, remanding for fresh determination of market value with additional evidence in line with Supreme Court precedent.

property appeal_allowed

20 MASYC Projects Private Limited v. Tata Steel BSE Limited

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3884

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for concluding arbitration proceedings between 20 Masyc Projects Private Limited and Tata Steel BSE Limited, as the matter was at the stage of final arguments and the respondent did not object.

civil appeal_allowed

Anshuman Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:3881

The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their bail applications with liberty to file fresh applications before the trial court after charge-sheet filing, without expressing any opinion on merits.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aman Chhillar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:307-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 2019 amendment reducing State Quota seats to 50% in postgraduate Ayurvedic admissions, affirming institutional quota's constitutionality and dismissing petitioners' challenge.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bhagat Singh Rawat & Ors. v. Shri Ram General Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:283

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including salary, tips, and future prospects, while granting statutory damages for loss of consortium and love, modifying the Tribunal's award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Sukruti Dugal v. Jahnavi Dugal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:282-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint seeking partition of HUF properties cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely on preliminary scrutiny, and a consent decree not binding on a non-party plaintiff must await trial for adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Hardeep Kaur Gill v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:281

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Arms Act against an NRI for inadvertent possession of licensed ammunition without a firearm, holding that unconscious possession without mens rea does not warrant prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Huzefa & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:280

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Varun Malhotra & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:278

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

criminal petition_allowed

Gourav Jain v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:277

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

criminal petition_allowed

Sukhbir Singh v. M/S Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:276

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for denial of cross-examination, holding that Section 24(1) of the Arbitration Act mandates oral hearings upon party request to uphold natural justice.

other petition_allowed

Mohit Sareen @ Sarin & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:279

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S LUAN AIRWAYS PVT LTD v. PCI LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:275

The Delhi High Court held that upon contract termination without delivery and balance payment, the defendant could retain only 15% of the advance and must refund 85% with interest to the plaintiff.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S Siyarams Brothers v. Sh. Shiva Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:305

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a criminal complaint for non-prosecution, holding that absence must be deliberate to justify dismissal and restored the complaint for trial on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shanti Devi & Ors. v. Mohd Furman

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:301

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioners’ applications to lead additional evidence and amend pleadings in a possession suit remanded for fresh adjudication, emphasizing adherence to prior judgments and procedural propriety.

civil petition_dismissed

Jai Dev Agarwal v. Vijay Kumar Angrish

Delhi High Court · 16 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:304

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant who voluntarily surrenders possession under a court-granted indulgence cannot claim re-entry under Section 19(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act if the landlord fails to occupy the premises within the prescribed time.

property petition_dismissed