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Niraj Kumar Pandey v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:46

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 294/2016 and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Vikas & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:45

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant expressed no desire to continue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Devesh Gupta v. Ramjas Foundation and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:72

The Delhi High Court held that removal of a nominated chairman by a private school’s managing committee is a private law matter not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petitioner’s writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed

Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:68

The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading of passengers does not constitute a fundamental breach of the insurance contract, and the insurer is liable to pay compensation for the insured number of passengers, while condoning delay in filing appeals subject to environmental conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

J S Sharma & Sons v. Shiv Devi Meena

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:60

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of abatement of an eviction petition under Order XXII Rule 9 CPC on sufficient cause, dismissing tenants' claim of vested right due to delay in impleading legal heirs.

civil petition_dismissed

Pawan Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020:DHC:47

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 12

The court held that chit fund operations must strictly comply with statutory provisions, and mismanagement entitles subscribers to relief, directing rectification and refund in a dispute under the Tamil Nadu Chit Funds Act, 1982.

civil petition_allowed

A. MAHALAKSHMI v. BALA VENKATRAM & ANR.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that the landlord proved exclusive possession by the sub-tenant and that the claimed partnership was a sham to conceal sub-letting.

civil appeal_allowed

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UNKNOWN COURT · 07 Jan 2020

The court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed and the petitioner's possession, dismissing the respondent's challenge in a property ownership dispute.

property appeal_dismissed

A. Mahalakshmi v. Bala Venkatram & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that exclusive possession by a third party without landlord's consent constitutes sub-letting under rent control law.

civil appeal_allowed

Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 8

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations without specific evidence do not justify cancelling bail granted by the Sessions Court.

criminal appeal_allowed

Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations of witness intimidation do not justify interference with a Sessions Court's bail order absent perversity.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ananta Kamilya v. State of West Bengal

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the death occurred in a sudden fight without intention to kill.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle, limiting compensation to Rs. 1 lakh as per the insurance contract.

civil appeal_partly_allowed

Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle when the negligent vehicle's owner and insurer are not parties to the claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020 · 2020 INSC 5

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on reliable dying declarations despite procedural lapses, affirming their admissibility and evidentiary value.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Purshottam Chopra & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations recorded by medical and police officers, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction even without corroboration or recording before a Magistrate.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)

Delhi High Court · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction if credible.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Purshottam Chopra v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations and medical evidence, affirming that procedural lapses in recording such declarations do not invalidate them if the victim was conscious and oriented.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Reliance Communication Limited & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 07 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court upheld TDSAT's order directing the Union of India to refund excess bank guarantee amounts encashed beyond admitted deferred spectrum charges after fresh guarantees were furnished by the licensees.

administrative appeal_dismissed