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Chander Mohan v. Munni Devi

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6873

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's challenge to an eviction order under bona fide necessity, allowing withdrawal subject to undertakings and stayed eviction execution until March 2021.

property appeal_dismissed

Lajwanti Gulwani & Ors. v. Savinder Singh Kohli & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6872

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, accepting the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges, and stayed execution of the eviction order accordingly.

property appeal_dismissed

Union of India and Ors. v. Than Singh

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6868-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a charge memorandum for failure to produce witnesses, emphasizing the mandatory requirement to furnish a list of witnesses to prove charges in disciplinary proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

MGT. OF M/S. FLOOD CONTROL & DRAINAGE v. Om Prakash

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6861

The Delhi High Court held that an employee is entitled to wages for the period after a transfer order is modified if the employer fails to communicate the change, directing payment of wages from the date of modification to rejoining.

labor appeal_allowed

Rohit Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6893

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

criminal petition_allowed

Jitender Chawla & Ors. v. State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6892

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Shivam Pandey v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6891

The Delhi High Court quashed the termination of a Fire Safety Officer by IOCL on post-joining medical grounds, holding that once employment is joined after certified medical fitness, termination requires adherence to due process and fairness.

employment appeal_allowed

Brandavan Food Products v. Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6875

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator and granted interim relief maintaining status quo on catering licenses pending arbitration between petitioners and IRCTC.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohammad Israr Khan v. Union of India; Wudali Srikant v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6867-DB

The Delhi High Court held that PBORs/NCOs of the Indian Air Force who complete 10 years of service and join government PSUs are entitled to pro-rata pension, and denial of this benefit violates Article 14.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sunil Agarwal v. Sunil Gupta & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6890

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the accused must be allowed to cross-examine complainant's affidavit witnesses, and refusal to permit such application violates the right to a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6887-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings against government employees due to procedural lapses including absence of witnesses and failure to prove documentary evidence.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6886-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings due to absence of witnesses and original documents, emphasizing procedural fairness and timely initiation under CCS Conduct Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6885-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings due to absence of witnesses and original documents, emphasizing the necessity of timely and properly supported charges.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6883-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings lacking original documents and witness lists, emphasizing the necessity of timely action and proper proof in government service misconduct cases.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6882-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld CAT orders quashing delayed disciplinary proceedings lacking witness lists and original documents, emphasizing procedural fairness and promptness in government service misconduct cases.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6880-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings lacking witnesses and original documents, affirming that such procedural lapses vitiate the process even at the show cause notice stage.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Asha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6863

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to constitute the Arbitral Tribunal as per the arbitration clause and directed compliance with Section 12 disclosures and fee schedule.

arbitration petition_allowed

Sunil Agarwal v. Sunil Gupta & Anr

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6889

The Delhi High Court held that courts must allow accused to file applications under Section 145(2) N.I. Act for cross-examination of affidavit witnesses to ensure a fair trial, even if delayed, subject to reasonable conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed

New Delhi Young Men’s Christian Association v. National Council YMCAs of India

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6860-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the election of the National President of NCYI, ruling that a valid disqualification leading to an uncontested election does not invalidate the election and emphasized adherence to the organization's memorandum and election rules.

civil appeal_allowed

Shehzad v. State; Sumit v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6871

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery with use of a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC despite non-recovery of the knife, emphasizing the sufficiency of medical and eyewitness evidence and modified sentences under Section 394 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed