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Satyawati v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6831-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to produce additional evidence at the appellate stage under Section 391 Cr.P.C. due to lack of satisfactory explanation and prior opportunity to present such evidence during trial.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anti Corruption Council of India v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6837-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking directions for safe drinking water by treating it as a representation for administrative redressal without issuing direct orders.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Ashok Jaiswal v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6828

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a man for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a minor child under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the credibility of child testimony despite minor delays and variations.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Dropti Devi v. Manjeet Singh Kohli

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6827

The Delhi High Court held that a typographical error in the written statement regarding market rent could be corrected and should not be treated as an admission, allowing amendment despite the trial court's earlier rejection.

civil appeal_allowed

Naresh Kuamr Duggal and Anr. v. The Registrar of Societies under the Societies and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6825

The Delhi High Court directed modifications to the election schedule of Punjabi Bagh Club, deleted disputed AGM resolutions, and appointed an independent observer to ensure free and fair elections.

administrative petition_allowed

Naresh Dass Khanna v. Jiwan Lal Berry & Sons HUF

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6824

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide necessity grounds where the landlord sought to use the premises for his direct taxes consultancy business, affirming the landlord's discretion in choosing suitable premises.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Singh v. Govt. of NCTD & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6823-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a police constable candidate's appointment due to his clean acquittal in a criminal case and directed his appointment, clarifying the legal standards for disclosure of criminal antecedents.

administrative appeal_allowed

Amarjeet v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6820

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated sexual assault of his minor stepdaughter under the POCSO Act, relying on credible child and eyewitness testimony despite medical evidence showing an intact hymen.

criminal appeal_dismissed

CHOICE HOTELS LICENSING B.V v. SHRAVANTHI SHELTERS

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6815

The Delhi High Court granted a nine-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with the consent of parties and regularized the delay period.

civil petition_allowed

Satpal v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6830

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

ANUJ MAHAJAN @ VICKY v. STATE & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6829

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no-objection.

criminal petition_allowed

S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6816

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition to extend the time for completion of arbitral proceedings beyond the statutory period under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 based on parties' mutual consent.

civil petition_allowed

Sarita Panwar v. Union of India and Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6826

The Delhi High Court granted a limited extension for retention of government accommodation on the same licence fee pending compassionate appointment consideration, subject to an undertaking to vacate by a specified date.

administrative petition_allowed

Ram Badan Yadav v. State; Irfan v. State

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6819-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on incomplete circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that last seen evidence alone is insufficient without a complete chain of incriminating circumstances.

criminal appeal_allowed

G.N.C.T. OF DELHI v. SHOBHA RAM

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6822-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order granting promotion benefits to a police constable wrongly categorized under SC, holding that he did not meet the cut-off marks for General Category and departmental error alone does not entitle promotion.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Nanda v. Jitender Singh

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6821

The court held that before executing a decree against the legal representative of a deceased judgment-debtor, the executing court must ascertain the extent of the legal representative's liability under Section 50 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Blue Star Ltd v. Lifecare Innovations Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6818

The Delhi High Court granted an eight-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon joint application by the parties.

civil petition_allowed

Blue Star Ltd v. Lifecare Innovations Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6817

The Delhi High Court granted an eight-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon joint application by the parties.

civil petition_allowed

Manvir Singh v. Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6814

The Delhi High Court upheld expert medical councils' findings that needle breakage during arthroscopic surgery was a known complication and not negligence, dismissing the petition challenging those findings.

medical negligence / administrative petition_dismissed

Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that an unregistered sale agreement cannot be enforced for mandatory injunction without statutory compliance, allowing the plaintiff's appeal and restoring the suit while dismissing the defendant's counter-claim.

civil appeal_allowed