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United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Reshma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's apportionment of 20% contributory negligence on the deceased scooter rider and dismissed the insurance company's appeal for enhanced negligence and recovery rights against the Tavera driver due to lack of evidence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Akhil Kakar v. State (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:101

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Akhil Kakar in a cheating case involving alleged forged documents and failure to comply with settlement terms, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and that bail cannot be granted where serious offences are prima facie made out.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Kakar v. State (NCT) of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:102

The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner accused of cheating, holding that serious allegations and need for custodial interrogation outweigh bail considerations at this stage.

criminal appeal_dismissed

S N Bhatt v. Vijai Shri (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:87

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant’s petition and stayed eviction execution until 31.07.2021 on tenant’s undertaking to vacate premises and clear dues under the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_dismissed

Shyam Lal & Anr v. Vijai Shri (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' revision petition as withdrawn and stayed execution of the eviction order until 31.07.2021 subject to the petitioners' undertaking to vacate and pay dues.

property appeal_dismissed

Mani Arora & Ors. v. Renu Mehta & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:83

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' revision petition as withdrawn and stayed the eviction order subject to the petitioners' undertaking to vacate the premises by 30.04.2021 and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

University of Delhi v. G.P. Mittal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:81

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award directing the University of Delhi to pay withheld salary to an employee prevented from resuming duty despite reporting back.

labor petition_dismissed

Naresh Kumar v. Presiding Officer Labour Court & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:80

The Delhi High Court set aside a 'No Dispute Award' passed by the Labour Court due to the petitioner's absence caused by simultaneous litigation, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity to lead evidence.

labor appeal_allowed

Sanjay Mahalwal v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:79

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO case after prolonged custody and trial delay, considering inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and allegations of police misconduct.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aakash Verma v. State

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape and extortion case, observing inconsistencies in the complainant's allegations and ongoing investigation with recorded witness statements.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajneesh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:77

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, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Lekh Raj v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:99-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging time-barred disciplinary proceedings against a petitioner absent without leave, holding that absence without valid medical proof of illness cannot be condoned.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kulwinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:98

The Delhi High Court set aside criminal proceedings against petitioners holding that a second trial on the same cause of action is barred under Section 300 Cr.P.C. to prevent double jeopardy and abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed

Nanak Chand & Anr. v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:90

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to apply the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age, adjusted compensation including future prospects and interest at 9%, awarding Rs. 25,36,212 to the claimants in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Om Prakash & Ors. v. Vijai Shri (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:84

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds after the tenant undertook to vacate the premises and pay arrears, staying eviction execution until July 2021.

property appeal_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Farooq

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:97

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under the NDPS Act due to serious doubts about police presence, procedural lapses, and inconsistent prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dr. Sangita v. Ms. Priyanka Bansal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:100-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order dismissing the petitioner's challenge to the cancellation of the first recruitment examination and the validity of the second examination, affirming that no vested right arises merely from clearing a stage in recruitment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Pardeep Kumar Singhal & Anr v. Vijai Shri (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:85

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against eviction on bonafide necessity grounds, stayed execution of the eviction order until 31.07.2021 subject to petitioners' undertakings to vacate and clear arrears.

property appeal_dismissed

Sivkan Educational Society v. The Delhi Development Authority and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 08 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:76

The Delhi High Court held that without a formal allotment letter and valid sponsorship, no enforceable right to land allotment arises, and the 2006 amendment mandating auction applies, dismissing the petition seeking allotment of land to an educational society.

administrative petition_dismissed

Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi

Supreme Court of India · 08 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective applicability of amended Section 148 of the NI Act, affirming that non-deposit of compensation as a condition for suspension of sentence leads to vacation of suspension in cheque dishonour appeals.

criminal appeal_dismissed