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State v. Laxman

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7019-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a kidnapping and sexual assault case where the prosecutrix turned hostile and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Narender Mukhi v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7018

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR against an advocate, holding that disputed factual issues and cross FIRs preclude quashing under Section 482 CrPC in writ jurisdiction.

criminal petition_dismissed

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MUKESH KUMAR THAKUR

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7014

The Delhi High Court upheld the AIIMS disability assessment, rejected inflated income claims based on tax returns, and enhanced compensation for functional disability and deformity in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MUKESH KUMAR THAKUR

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7015

The Delhi High Court upheld the 63% disability assessment, rejected inflated income claims, and enhanced the claimant's compensation for functional disability and deformity in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Prem Vardhan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7016

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer’s appeal granting it the right of recovery against the vehicle owner who failed to prove due diligence in verifying the driver’s forged licence, modifying the MACT’s compensation award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar Singhal v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7005

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an accused in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case due to non-cooperation with investigation and necessity of custodial interrogation despite partial repayment of the alleged amount.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sonu@Dinesh@Dhaka v. State (Delhi Administration)

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7006

The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a murder case, holding that bail cannot be granted at the stage of pending examination of key eyewitnesses and without conducting a mini trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Manju Singhal v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7007

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s anticipatory bail application in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case due to serious allegations, non-cooperation with investigation, and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul Puri v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6750

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered will dated 20.11.2013 to the petitioner executor, finding the will valid and unopposed under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil petition_allowed

Santosh Namdeo Koli & Ors. v. Bhanudas Yesu Gadade & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court upheld the condonation of delay in filing correction proceedings under the Consolidation Scheme, emphasizing discretionary power and relevance of a prior Tehsildar order in assessing delay.

property petition_dismissed

Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:285

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.

constitutional petition_allowed

Sharmila @ Nanhi v. State

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6960

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder based on reliable eyewitness and medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the nature of the injury and intention.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Harish & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6980

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Kamlesh Kumar Jha v. Khazani Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6965

The Delhi High Court restored a long-pending partition suit dismissed for non-prosecution, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural defaults.

civil appeal_allowed

Gurdeep Singh v. Brij Mohan Batta

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6971

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under bona fide necessity, allowing withdrawal on the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a specified date with payment of use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Maruti Suzuki India Limited v. Moto Drive Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6974

The Delhi High Court held that an unsigned Dealership Agreement evidenced by correspondence and conduct constitutes a valid arbitration agreement, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed

The Tata AIG Gen Insurance Co. Ltd v. Nasim

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6984

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's compensation award fixing monthly income notionally at Rs. 20,000 with multiplier 13 and granted additional amounts for loss of love and affection and consortium to the claimants in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S VALUE ADVISORY SERVICES v. M/S ZTE CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6963

The Delhi High Court held that Part-I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not apply to a foreign award rendered under a Singapore seat and ICC rules, denying interest under Section 31(7)(b) and dismissing the decree holder's claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

Pradeep v. The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6970

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the motor accident claim for fresh adjudication due to a clerical error in the MLC report regarding the injured's name.

civil appeal_allowed

Noor Jahan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6972-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of the appellant for murder due to unreliable and contradictory testimony of a child witness lacking corroboration, granting her benefit of doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed