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Vimla Devi & Anr. v. Royal Sundaram All Ins Co Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6698

The Delhi High Court held that contributory negligence cannot be attributed to a pillion rider not controlling the vehicle and enhanced compensation including loss of love and affection and consortium in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Daaman Kukkar v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6696

The Delhi High Court directed the academic authorities to consider the petitioner’s request for relaxation of eligibility criteria to study as a non-degree student elsewhere, but declined to grant relief directly, disposing of the writ petition with directions for expeditious decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sandeep Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6695-DB

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a recruitment rejection order in light of the Supreme Court's dismissal of SLPs, affirming the binding effect of High Court judgments on administrative authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed

Vivek Talwar & Anr. v. Amit Talwar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6700-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the interim injunction restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar trademark "PARKOVIC" to protect the plaintiffs' registered trademark "PARKO".

civil appeal_dismissed

Jamia Cooperative Bank Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6637-DB

The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an Administrator to a cooperative bank is unjustified where the outgoing committee has taken steps to arrange elections and the delay is attributable to the Government's failure to appoint a Returning Officer.

administrative petition_allowed

Meena Oberoi v. Cambridge Foundation School and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6636

Termination of a surplus employee by a private unaided school without prior approval of the Director of Education and non-compliance with retrenchment compensation provisions is illegal and void.

labor appeal_allowed

State Bank of India v. Sanjay Narayan Singh

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6654

The Delhi High Court quashed unauthorized criminal revision orders obstructing possession under the SARFAESI Act and directed immediate possession with police aid to the secured creditor.

civil petition_allowed

Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6653

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Prerna Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6652

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007, holding that the complainant cannot also act as the Investigating Officer as it violates principles of natural justice and fair trial.

criminal petition_allowed

National Alliance of People s Movement v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6651-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a demolition notice, holding that the DDA must first determine the legality of constructions following due process before judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sarvinder Singh & Anr. v. The Chief Manager, Punjab National Bank & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6644

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit challenging SARFAESI Act notices and orders, holding civil courts lack jurisdiction under Section 34 and the proper remedy lies before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S CHET RAM SANJAY KUMAR v. RAJENDER PRAKASH GUPTA

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6645

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Rent Act, holding that bona fide need was established, the petition was maintainable despite being filed in a trade name through a power of attorney, and leave to defend was rightly refused as no triable issue was raised.

property appeal_dismissed

Abdul Hameed & Anr v. Mohd Ahmed

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6646

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that triable issues regarding the landlord's alternative accommodation require a trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Sita Ram v. Sanam Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6647

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, on the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises and pay dues, and stayed eviction execution until a specified date.

property appeal_dismissed

Ranjit Singh v. Lata Kumari

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6648

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing maintenance of Rs. 7,000 per month, emphasizing that maintenance should reflect the husband's net disposable income and the wife's reasonable needs rather than an arbitrary fraction of income.

family petition_dismissed

Man Singh v. Reliance Integrated Services Pvt Ltd; Krishan Dabas v. M/s Sapphire Cables & Services Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6649-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against enhanced compensation for illegal termination without retrenchment compensation, refusing reinstatement and further relief.

labor appeal_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. RAUT SUNITA NIVRATIRAO

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6650-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld CAT orders granting reservation benefits to SC/ST candidates from outside Delhi in GNCTD posts, overruling earlier Supreme Court precedent and rejecting petitioners' challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S B.E.C. INDUSTRIES v. UNION OF INDIA

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6638

The Delhi High Court directed the Trade Marks Registry to streamline trademark application processing by ensuring coordinated handling by a single officer and mandated stakeholder consultations to address procedural inefficiencies.

intellectual_property other

Sachin Khurana & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6639

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Sachin Khurana & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6640

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed