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Shubhlata Tanwar v. Abhay Singh Yadav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6870

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to carry out construction in accordance with the original site plan pending suit, vacating the restraining order subject to conditions preventing alienation and claims of special equity.

property appeal_allowed

M/S Bansal Constructions Company v. SR DEN IV Northern Railway

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6869

The Delhi High Court held that an application for condonation of delay under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be dismissed solely due to incorrect citation of the Limitation Act provision and must be considered on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6866-DB

The Delhi High Court held that denying pro-rata pension to non-commissioned air force personnel who meet qualifying service criteria violates Article 14 and directed grant of such pension from discharge date.

administrative appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Police v. Ashwani Kumar

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6865-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld that removal of police personnel without a departmental enquiry is illegal unless objectively justified, dismissing the petition challenging the CAT order reinstating suspension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sonu @ Ashutosh Tiwari v. State

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6864-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for murder and robbery based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and admissible recoveries at the accused's instance, rejecting challenges to the investigation and evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S SATYAM CATERERS PVT. LTD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING AND TOURISM CORPORATION LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6862

The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes over renewal of railway catering contracts governed by differing policies.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6888-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of delayed disciplinary proceedings lacking original documents and witnesses, emphasizing the necessity of timely action and proper proof under Central Civil Services Rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Ritu Chaudhary

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6884-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

आयुक्त, वाणिज्य कर, लखनऊ, यूपी v. एस/एस रूझान स्टूतिडयो

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court held that cutting and embroidery transform cloth into taxable goods under Schedule V of the UP VAT Act, allowing the revenue's appeal and reversing the High Court's exemption order.

tax appeal_allowed

Parjdeep Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7698-DB

The Delhi High Court directed identically placed CISF constable selectees to report immediately for joining, ensuring equal treatment despite administrative delays.

administrative petition_allowed

Pinki & Ors. v. Rajeev & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6854

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to award compensation based on skilled minimum wages with a 40% addition for future prospects and granted damages for loss of consortium, love and affection, estate, and funeral expenses in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Manju Saxena v. The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6853-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's review petition challenging a Supreme Court-approved final settlement with the bank, holding that repeated attempts to reopen settled disputes and filing false affidavits constitute misuse of judicial process warranting dismissal with costs and potential perjury proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Vipul Gambhir v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6851-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Supreme Court's binding interpretation prohibiting tinted films on vehicle windows under Rule 100(2) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, dismissing the petitioner’s constitutional challenge.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Keshav Dutt & Anr. v. Charu Bajaj & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6856

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the MACT's compensation award, holding the government vehicle driver liable for the fatal accident based on evidence and Motor Vehicle Act principles.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajinder Kumar v. Supertech Limited & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6852

The Delhi High Court directed appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes arising from interlinked agreements in a composite transaction, setting aside a unilateral arbitrator appointment contrary to the arbitration clause.

civil appeal_allowed

CORRUPTION AGAINST SOCIETY v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6855-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to prohibit post-poll political alliances as a misuse of judicial process and outside the scope of public interest litigation.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Yashoda Devi v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6850-DB W.P.(C).12994/2019

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioners' application for non-exhaustion of statutory remedy, directing them to make a representation before seeking Tribunal relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shrabani Mondal v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6811-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld routine transfer and disciplinary proceedings against a government servant, ruling no mala fide or statutory violation occurred and dismissed the writ petition challenging the same.

administrative petition_dismissed

Hemant Kumar Singhal v. Indian Overseas Bank & Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6807

The High Court held that a party bearing the primary burden of proof cannot be permitted to lead rebuttal evidence after the opposite party's evidence to fill gaps in its case, setting aside the Trial Court's order allowing such evidence.

civil petition_allowed

ISNI Electric Power Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6810-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of the appellant's conditional coal linkage due to non-fulfillment of stipulated conditions, rejecting promissory estoppel and old policy applicability claims.

administrative appeal_dismissed