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Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Babli

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6977

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to an injured passenger alighting from a bus, rejecting contributory negligence but denied interest for the period of non-prosecution.

civil appeal_allowed

Raja Singh v. The State

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6975

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of illegal occupation and theft due to lack of ownership proof and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Bimla Devi & Ors. v. Mohd Shahzad & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6966

The Delhi High Court held that non-parties to a suit for specific performance cannot challenge a compromise decree passed therein and must file a separate suit to assert their rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

Deepak Kumar v. M/S Dreeshti Aircon (P) Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6967

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that enforcement of a compensation order must be sought before the court having jurisdiction over the executing authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dinesh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6973-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal and ordered reinstatement after acquittal on merits, holding that termination for non-disclosure of a pending criminal case is unjustified where acquittal is on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED v. NHPC LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6964

The Delhi High Court allowed an eight-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing expeditious disposal and discouraging unnecessary adjournments.

civil petition_allowed

Mohd Shafique v. Mohd Masood

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6968

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's ownership and bonafide necessity were established and the tenant failed to raise a triable issue.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashima Bhatia & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6969

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 457, 380, and 511 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences.

criminal petition_allowed

Sushila Sharma v. M/S Bhardwaj Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6978

The Delhi High Court allowed an extension of time for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, regularizing the delay caused before commencement of proceedings.

civil petition_allowed

Ankit Kumar Shukla v. Union Public Service Commission & Others

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6982-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination to determine the petitioner's hearing disability percentage and permanence before deciding on reservation benefits eligibility.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ujjawal v. The Chairman Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6985-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that a candidate cannot claim reservation benefits under the OBC category after applying and appearing as a General Category candidate without timely rectification or fresh application.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Earthcon Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7686

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against SREI and the auction purchaser, holding that allegations of cheating were baseless where the complainant had participated in the loan and mortgage transactions and failed to challenge the auction through statutory remedies.

criminal petition_allowed

Hamdard National Foundation & Ors. v. Bank of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7823

The Delhi High Court recorded a valid family settlement resolving multiple civil suits related to trust management, decreed the suits accordingly, and disposed of pending applications.

civil appeal_allowed

Niraj Kumar Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6961-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates who cleared recruitment exams before 1st January 2004 but received appointment letters after that date are entitled to the Old Pension Scheme benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

administrative petition_allowed

State v. Firoza & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dowry death and murder based on a reliable dying declaration recorded by an Executive Magistrate and corroborative circumstantial evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kapil Tanwar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6976

The Delhi High Court set aside additional charges framed without reasons under Sections 307, 452, and 342 IPC, emphasizing the necessity of recording reasons when the court disagrees with police findings at the charge framing stage.

criminal appeal_allowed

The Tata AIG Gen Insurance Co. Ltd v. Nasim

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6983

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to claimants in a motor accident case, affirming a notional income assessment and multiplier application, and granted additional damages for loss of love and affection and consortium.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nitin Sabharwal v. The State of NCT, Delhi

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6987

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused charged with murder, holding that the gravity of the offence and prima facie evidence outweighed his personal hardships and cooperation, negating bail during trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Alkem Laboratories Ltd. v. Deccan Healthcare Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6986

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and other reliefs to Alkem Laboratories Ltd. against Deccan Healthcare Ltd. for trademark and copyright infringement involving deceptively similar marks and trade dress on pharmaceutical products.

civil appeal_allowed

Sameer Mehta v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 13 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6979

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to an accused in a robbery case, holding that vague and delayed allegations of threats do not justify bail cancellation.

criminal petition_dismissed