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Vikas Jha & Ors. v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6614

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

criminal petition_allowed

Gaurav Sehgal & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6627

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable and voluntary settlement between the parties under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Dubai Islamic Bank v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6633

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and remanded the trademark registration refusal of 'DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK - THE BETTER WAY TO BANK' for fresh consideration, holding that a composite mark containing geographical indication and a slogan is not inherently non-distinctive.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

Uchit Dar Dukandar Avam Upbhokta Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6631-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of temporary licenses for Fair Price Shops under the Public Distribution Scheme, dismissing the petition challenging the administrative decision as lawful and procedurally compliant.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri S.L. Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6632-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a removal order from service, holding that an unchallenged disciplinary order attains finality and administrative communications cannot override it.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shahid Ali & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6629-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed by a third party concerning Waqf Board properties acquired without compensation, holding that only the owner Board has locus standi to seek relief.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Dr. Nand Kishore Garg v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6630-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking court-mandated guidelines and committee formation for expeditious prosecution in sensitive cases, holding existing laws suffice and sanction decisions lie with competent authorities.

criminal petition_dismissed

Santosh Rawat v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6622

The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of the offence under Section 138 NI Act after conviction based on a settlement, acquitting the petitioner subject to payment of costs.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr. Ritu Singh v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2021:DHC:928

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an ad-hoc Assistant Professor on grounds of unsatisfactory performance and held that issuing a fresh advertisement to fill the post was lawful and did not violate natural justice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sukhdev Vihar Welfare Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7723-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the shifting of the RTO to the DTC Depot Campus at Sukhdev Vihar, holding the relocation lawful under the Delhi Development Act and Master Plan, and affirmed the government's policy decision in public interest.

administrative petition_dismissed

Employees State Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M/S Ravi Associates

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6599-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed ESIC's appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award directing refund of bank guarantee with interest and rejecting ESIC's counterclaims for delay-related damages.

civil appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Madan Lal

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6598-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed payment of commuted pension is not payable due to procedural rules, but interest on delayed leave encashment payment is justified and must be paid.

administrative appeal_allowed

Jinender Kumar v. Chander Shekhar Lodhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6593

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction under bona fide necessity after the tenant undertook to vacate the premises by a specified date and comply with conditions, staying eviction execution until then.

property appeal_dismissed

Vipin v. Bhavna Rajput

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6592-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's rejection of his divorce petition on grounds of cruelty, holding that the appellant failed to prove cruelty of such a nature as to justify dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed

University of Delhi v. Praveen Sagar; University of Delhi v. Umang Bhardwaj

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6591-DB

The Delhi High Court held that candidates who clear supplementary exams after the prescribed cut-off date are ineligible for admission, affirming the University's authority to fix and enforce admission deadlines.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sh. Sunil Kumar Kharwar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6583

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of complaint by the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Hari Krishna Bhandari & Ors v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6585

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

criminal petition_allowed

Infosys Ltd. v. Software Technology Parks of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6586

The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Sections 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the consent of both parties.

civil petition_allowed

Enarch Consultants Pvt. Ltd. v. Lalji Superspeciality Hospital & Research Centre Gorakhpur Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, based on mutual consent of the parties.

civil petition_allowed

P. N. Tiwari v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6588-DB

The Delhi High Court expunged vague and unsubstantiated adverse remarks in a CRPF officer's performance appraisal for lack of fair opportunity and directed reconsideration for career progression benefits.

administrative petition_allowed