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M/S ASHOK SHARMA & ASSOCIATES PVT. LTD. v. M/S DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7152

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the time for the Arbitral Tribunal to pass the award beyond the statutory period under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, based on parties' consent.

civil petition_allowed

Sumit Kumar Dedha & Ors. v. State, NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7154

The Delhi High Court held that a mere change of counsel is not sufficient ground to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. and dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall the witness.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State v. Vir Pal & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7155

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused in a murder case due to lack of sufficient evidence, emphasizing that belated recovery of stolen articles does not establish a prima facie case.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Samara India Private Limited v. Oriental Insurance Company Limited

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7158

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause of an insurance policy after parties failed to agree, directing compliance with Section 12 disclosure and fee fixation under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Satish Kumar Chhabra & Anr v. Vinod Kumar Ahuja

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7159

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on the ground of landlord's bonafide necessity under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenant's claims of false grounds and future need.

property appeal_dismissed

Maya Devi v. The Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7167

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging eviction orders, refusing extension beyond 31.12.2019 and emphasizing the petitioner’s lack of diligence and concealment of prior orders.

civil petition_dismissed

Sachin Jain v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7151

The Delhi High Court allowed bail to an accused in a large-scale SFIO economic offence case, applying mandatory bail conditions under Section 212(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 but emphasizing that bail is the rule and refusal the exception.

criminal appeal_allowed

Radhey Shyam Sharma v. Amit Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7153

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for injunction against eviction due to concealment of prior undertaking to hand over possession, emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and binding nature of court undertakings.

civil appeal_dismissed

Har Sahai Saini v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7161

The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed petition challenging DDA’s order, allowing interim possession only until 31.12.2019 subject to an undertaking to vacate the premises.

administrative petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7150-DB

The Delhi High Court held that custody parole for under-trials is limited to six hours and must be granted by all concerned trial courts, directing inquiries against erring officials for unauthorized extensions and non-compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7156

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a kidnapping and sexual assault case after holding that ossification test age with margin of error favors treating the victim as a major and the victim did not support prosecution allegations.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amarjeet Paswan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7175

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/308/34 IPC following an amicable and voluntary settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

M/S Global Impex v. Manager, Celebi Import Shed and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7148-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a custodian approved under the Customs Act is entitled to charge demurrage on seized or detained imported goods despite Customs directions to the contrary, affirming the custodian's statutory right to recover storage charges.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Kamal Singh v. The Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7168

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging eviction orders, refusing extension beyond 31.12.2019 in line with prior Supreme Court and Division Bench rulings.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kishori Lal v. The Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7165

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed petition challenging eviction orders, allowing the petitioner to remain only until 31.12.2019 upon undertaking to vacate the premises.

civil petition_dismissed

Satish Kumar Chhabra & Anr v. Vinod Kumar Ahuja

Delhi High Court · 20 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7160

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that bonafide necessity includes genuine present need by the landlord or dependent family members, and tenants failed to raise triable issues to resist eviction.

property appeal_dismissed

Shikha Rai v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7572-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's dismissal of petitioners' challenge to examination results and remanded the matter for fresh hearing on the substantive relief sought.

administrative other

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Vijay @ Polish & Anr

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7144

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a snatching case due to material inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and improper identification and arrest procedures.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Abhay Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7135-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking removal of Delhi Police from district courts and deployment of CISF, holding existing security arrangements are adequate.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bharat Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7124-DB

The Delhi High Court directed uniform extension of retirement age benefits and recalculation of pensionary benefits to all CAPF personnel retired before 31 January 2019 who had not crossed 60 years, regardless of their participation in earlier litigation.

administrative petition_allowed