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Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:64

The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading beyond insured passenger capacity does not absolve the insurer of liability unless it causes the accident, and condoned delay in filing appeals subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Ketan Ghanshyamdev Tailang & Ors. v. Dharmesh Mehta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:63

The Delhi High Court held that a suit seeking cancellation of Trust Deeds creating new Trusts is not maintainable under Section 92 CPC, which only permits specific reliefs related to administration of existing public charitable trusts, and dismissed the suit accordingly.

civil petition_dismissed

Giant Rocket Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Priyanka Ghatak and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:62

The Delhi High Court vacated an ex parte injunction against a web series producer, holding that facts in the public domain are not copyrightable and no confidentiality breach was pleaded, denying interim relief for alleged copyright infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Praleen Chopra v. Honey Bhagat

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:61

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff for recovery of ₹5.26 crores with interest due to dishonor of cheques issued under a valid MOU, dismissing the defendant's belated defense application.

civil appeal_allowed

Akhilesh Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:58

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

criminal petition_allowed

M/S PRABHU LAND & FINANCE v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:57

The Delhi High Court allowed the delayed appeal to enhance land acquisition compensation at the Supreme Court's revised rate, condoning delay on payment of costs and denying interest for the delay period.

property appeal_allowed

Har Sarup Bhasin v. M/S Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:55

The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint and summoning order against an Independent Director under Section 138/141 NI Act, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations of responsibility does not attract vicarious liability.

criminal petition_allowed

Deepak Jonia v. State

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:49

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death and cruelty, holding that the prosecution failed to establish prima facie material and the investigation was fair and complete.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harvinder Singh v. Sameer Sharma

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:53

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a suit dismissed in default due to unexplained and excessive delay in filing and re-filing the appeal, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vandana Tyagi and Anr. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:44

The Delhi High Court held that persons in a comatose state are not covered under mental illness or disability statutes requiring guardianship certificates, and appointed the petitioners as guardians to operate their mother's PPF account without such certificate.

civil petition_allowed

Sh. Subhash Sharda & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:71

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:69

The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading of passengers does not absolve the insurer from liability unless it causes the accident, and condoned delay in filing appeals subject to conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

Har Sarup Bhasin v. M/S Origo Commodities India Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:56

The High Court held that an Independent, Non-Executive Director cannot be held liable under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act without specific allegations of involvement in the company's affairs, and quashed the complaint and summoning order against the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed

Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:67

The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading of passengers does not absolve the insurer from liability unless it causes the accident, and allowed the appeals directing the insurer to pay compensation for the permitted number of passengers.

civil appeal_allowed

Shachi Mahajan & Anr v. Santosh Mahajan & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:54

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of injunction in a property dispute, holding that prior protective orders adequately secured appellants' rights and interlocutory observations are not conclusive.

civil appeal_dismissed

North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Indu Mittal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:52

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, staying execution till 31.05.2020 on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate and hand over possession.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sunita Bharti v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:51

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction orders under the Public Premises Act after the petitioner continued possession post license expiry, subject to vacating the premises and clearing dues by a stipulated date.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kunwar Pal v. State

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:59

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of cruelty and abetment of suicide charges due to lack of credible evidence and non-support by prosecution witnesses, emphasizing the need for proof of instigation or wilful conduct to sustain convictions under Sections 498A and 306 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramji Prashad v. Afsaf Khan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:70

The Delhi High Court corrected the compensation award computation, denied medical expenses without bills, excluded interest for delayed appeal prosecution, and upheld joint and several liability of driver and owner in a motor accident claim appeal.

civil appeal_allowed

Arun Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:48

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement through mediation and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed