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Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that a mandatory injunction cannot be granted based on an unregistered sale agreement, setting aside the High Court's dismissal and restoring the trial court's order dismissing the suit and allowing the counterclaim.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:9659-DB

The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.

service_law petition_dismissed

Cargill India Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Deepayan Mohanty

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6760-DB

Delhi High Court grants conditional leave to defend in a summary suit over deferred incentives, holding forfeiture clauses imposing post-employment non-compete restrictions void under Section 27 of the Contract Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Daya Rani v. Chanchal Kumar Chanana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6759

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a mediated family settlement and dismissed the application to revoke it or transpose defendant No.4 as plaintiff after the original plaintiff's death.

civil petition_dismissed

Bharati Sharma v. The State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6758

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with the registered Will annexed to the petitioner beneficiary after the executor renounced executorship and no objections were raised by other heirs.

civil petition_allowed

Rakesh Kumar Solanki v. Raj Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6768

The Delhi High Court held that trial courts must record statements of witnesses present in court despite procedural lapses and granted the petitioner one last opportunity to produce official evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Bajrang Vats v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6771-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking directions to shift protesters and open roads by treating it as a representation to police authorities to decide in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed

Subhash Gulati v. Harish Kumar Sethi

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6770

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order passed without hearing arguments on the eviction petition and remanded the matter for fresh disposal after hearing the parties and deciding the pending application under Section 151 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

TUSAJ LIFESTYLE PVT LTD v. SKB FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6769

The Delhi High Court vacated an interlocutory injunction restraining trademark use, directed maintenance of accounts, and ordered expedited trial while clarifying that interim observations are prima facie and not binding at final trial.

civil appeal_allowed

State v. Amar Pal

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6799-DB

The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for rape of a minor, holding that consistent victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence suffices for conviction despite minor contradictions.

criminal appeal_allowed

Sandeep Kohli & Anr v. Tara Helms & Ors

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6800

The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit challenging public notices about property ownership is not maintainable without a prior suit for specific performance or declaration of title, and dismissed the plaintiffs' suit accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

State v. Rakesh

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6798

The High Court set aside the trial court's discharge order in a sexual assault case, holding that strong suspicion based on medical and forensic evidence mandates framing of charges despite discrepancies in statements.

criminal appeal_allowed

Parvez Ahmed Mir v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6785

Parole petition of a life-convicted terrorist was dismissed as per Delhi Prison Rules 2018 due to absence of special circumstances and security risks.

criminal petition_dismissed

Anil Tewatia & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6782

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute with no remaining grievance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Multan @ Sultan v. Shiv Prasad & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6781

The Delhi High Court upheld possession decree based on a registered lease deed, rejecting oral evidence to vary rent terms and confirming that a single legal heir can maintain eviction proceedings.

civil petition_dismissed

Nidhi Gupta v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6795-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Sabka Vishwas Scheme's cut-off date interpretation and related Circular, dismissing the petition challenging settlement of tax disputes beyond 30.06.2019.

tax petition_dismissed

Amit Sahni v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6794-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking judicial directions to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, holding that legislative amendments are exclusively within Parliament's domain and the Court cannot impose timelines or dictate content of such amendments.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Panchshila Cooperative House Building Society Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6793-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking action against alleged MPD-2021 violations, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and directing SDMC to act lawfully if fresh breaches are reported.

administrative petition_dismissed

Natural Talent Sportsmen Search and Social Organization v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6792-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict compliance with a government circular mandating private schools to display admission vacancies for Economically Weaker Section children under the Right to Education Act.

constitutional petition_allowed

Ajay Malik & Ors. v. Prem Lata & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6787

The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff ousted from possession in a partition suit must pay ad valorem court fees on their share, not fixed court fees, and directed amendment of the plaint accordingly.

civil other