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Chetan Pachouri v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6998

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for alleged rape after finding the offence was not committed and the parties had amicably settled, allowing the petition despite the general rule against quashing serious offence FIRs.

criminal petition_allowed

Saurav Seth v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7020

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC where the victim married the petitioner with free consent and the dispute was settled, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Jakir Hussain & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7000

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of the complaint by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

SHREE SAI CONSULTANATS & ORS. v. RELIGARE FINVEST LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7004

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute Arbitrator upon the original Arbitrator's withdrawal, directing compliance with disclosure and fee provisions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil other

Nafeesa & Ors v. Karan Singh & Ors (National Insurance Co. Ltd)

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7017

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to re-compute compensation based on the deceased's actual income and directed grant of additional heads of damages as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed

Narender Kumar Wadhwa v. D.D.A

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6995

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a DDA plot allotment due to the petitioner’s submission of a false affidavit and possession of an ineligible residential plot at the time of allotment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Chattar Singh Rachhoya and Anr v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6996-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking directions for hospital construction after respondents demonstrated steps taken, emphasizing timely completion in public interest without further court monitoring.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Anil Kumar Goel & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6999

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a trivial dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter through mediation.

criminal petition_allowed

SPARSH IMPEX v. DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE, DELHI ZONAL UNIT

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7010-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking release of imported goods at a premature stage when the revenue authority's investigation was ongoing and no show cause notice had been issued.

administrative petition_dismissed

Manoj Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7008

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and related IPC provisions following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

RANI BHATIA v. SADHNA JAIN & ANR

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6991

The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of tenants on bona fide necessity grounds, holding that admitted landlord ownership and genuine need preclude tenants from raising triable issues to resist eviction.

property appeal_allowed

Afcons-R.N. Shetty & Co. Pvt. Ltd. JV v. NTPC Limited

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6993

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the time for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award by eight months under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with the consent of both parties.

civil petition_allowed

Mohd Asiph Shahid Ali v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6997

The Delhi High Court held that delay in submission of OBC certificate due to bureaucratic reasons cannot justify denial of admission when eligibility is undisputed and the University cannot rely on reasons different from those officially communicated.

administrative petition_allowed

Gurbir Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7003

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under IPC and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a mutual settlement between the parties and no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Shri Jagdish v. New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6988

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award rejecting a claim of illegal termination after over 20 years due to inordinate delay, laches, and failure to prove employment.

labor petition_dismissed

Devender Singh & Ors. v. Kailash Chander Gupta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6992

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, ruling that eviction on bonafide necessity applies to commercial premises and tenants cannot challenge landlord's title.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kusum Singhal v. Balwant Rai & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7009

The Delhi High Court held that an admitted 1/7th share in joint family property cannot be defeated by unregistered sale documents with cash payment, allowing partition decree on admissions and awarding monetary compensation in lieu of physical partition.

civil appeal_allowed

Umesh Latta v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7013

The Delhi High Court modified the conviction to voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 IPC, rejecting charges of attempt to murder due to lack of intent and weapon severity.

criminal sentence_modified

Umesh Latta v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7012

The Delhi High Court modified the acquittal of a husband accused of assaulting his wife, convicting him under Section 323 IPC for voluntarily causing simple hurt with a walking stick, but held that the prosecution failed to prove intent to kill under Section 308 IPC.

criminal sentence_modified

Kanchan Saini v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7011-DB

The Delhi High Court held that Instructors in Stenography are not entitled to the Government of India's enhanced retirement age of 65 years applicable only to teachers engaged in higher and technical education.

administrative appeal_dismissed