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Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:153-DB (Exemption)

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful withdrawal of relaxation granted under the PF Scheme to MTNL due to financial losses, affirming that conditions in the Scheme apply automatically and are intra vires the PF Act.

labor appeal_dismissed

Kirori Mal College v. Dr Kusum Lata

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:164-DB

The Delhi High Court held that reservation for physically handicapped candidates must be implemented in teaching posts with seniority and benefits relating back to the first reserved vacancy, modifying the date of actual monetary benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed

Prof. Sachin Maheshwari v. Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:163-DB

The Delhi High Court refused interim relief to restrain the Vice-Chancellor of Netaji Subhas University of Technology from functioning, holding that allegations against him were prima facie unfounded and the appointment was not shown to be arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed

Munni Devi & Anr. v. Mahi Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:162

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that appellants failed to prove title over the property due to non-examination of principals and attesting witnesses, and upheld the lower courts' concurrent findings without reappreciation of evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ravinder Kaur Sethi & Anr. v. Surinder Kaur

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:161

The Delhi High Court held that a Special Power of Attorney holder cannot lead evidence as attorney in arbitration but may depose personally if privy to facts, and disposed of the petition regulating the capacity in which evidence is led.

civil petition_dismissed

Sunder Bidhuri v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:156-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking construction of a park and sports complex on public land by directing authorities to consider the petition as a representation subject to administrative feasibility and funds availability.

administrative petition_dismissed

Puttam v. Dept. of Health and Family Welfare and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:155-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner's grievances and take prompt action to ensure effective implementation of JSY, JSSK, and PMMVY welfare schemes in Mansarovar Park.

administrative other

Naima Pallabi v. Department of Health and Family Welfare and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:154-DB

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to consider the petitioner's representations regarding adolescent health clinics under the RKSK scheme and take appropriate action, disposing of the writ petition without issuing mandamus.

administrative other

Daya Nand Chandela v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:150

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application to suspend his conviction under Sections 452/307 IPC, holding that no exceptional circumstances exist to override election disqualification under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act.

criminal petition_dismissed

China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:152

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's order excluding non-notified claims from arbitration under the contract, affirming that only notified claims included in the final bill are arbitrable.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Anushree Moheopathic Medical College v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:148

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as infructuous since the petitioner was later permitted to admit students, rendering the relief sought moot.

administrative petition_dismissed

Jagjeet Singh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:147

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Shaukat @ Aayan v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:146

Anticipatory bail is not granted to an accused declared a proclaimed offender under Section 82 Cr.P.C where the prosecution case is serious and there is no material to show false implication.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Odisha v. Ganesh Chandra Sahoo

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the discharge of a government servant for prolonged unauthorized absence without credible medical proof, rejecting the High Court's substitution of penalty based on a belated medical certificate.

administrative appeal_allowed

ANURADHA BHASIN v. UNION OF INDIA

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 31

The Supreme Court held that freedom of speech and trade through the internet are fundamental rights under Article 19, and imposed restrictions must be lawful, reasonable, proportionate, and transparent, directing restoration of communication services in Jammu and Kashmir.

constitutional appeal_allowed

പനീല്‍വഭാദത്തി v. മകരള സഠസഭാന സര്‍കഭാര്‍

High Court of Kerala · 10 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 30

The court upheld the validity of coastal reclamation permissions granted under CRZ regulations, emphasizing strict compliance with environmental safeguards and procedural requirements.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Panilvabhadathi v. Makarala Sadasabha Sarakbhar

High Court of Kerala · 10 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of CRZ regulatory actions and environmental clearances in Kerala's coastal areas, emphasizing scientific classification and procedural compliance under the CRZ regime.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kapico Kerala Resorts Pvt. Ltd v. State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's prohibition on resort construction in Nediyathuruthu island under CRZ regulations, affirming environmental protections and rejecting the appellant's challenges.

environmental appeal_dismissed

Shankar Prasad v. Uttar Pradesh State

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, sentencing him to ten years imprisonment based on the nature of the incident and evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sankath Prasad v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 10 Jan 2020 · IPC 2020 INSC 28

The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, modifying the sentence to ten years imprisonment.

criminal appeal_allowed