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Gini & Jony Ltd v. Creons Infrastructure Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6581

Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree for recovery of payment under a contract formed via email, affirming Delhi's territorial jurisdiction and the principle that debtor must seek creditor for payment in absence of agreed place.

civil appeal_dismissed

Raj Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6577

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges after the prosecutrix admitted consensual intercourse, and highlighted the need for strict regulation of victim compensation disbursement to prevent misuse.

criminal appeal_allowed

Larsen & Toubro Limited v. Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6579

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of bank guarantees without complying with contractual procedural safeguards is impermissible and granted injunction restraining such invocation until conditions are met.

civil petition_allowed

Rohinton Edalji v. Arvind Rai & Ors

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6580

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal to grant him possession of family property pending probate, holding that summary proceedings under the Indian Succession Act require a prima facie view of disputed Wills and protect lawful heirs from wrongful exclusion.

property appeal_allowed

Ashok Kumar @ Ashoki v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6596

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under the Arms Act against the petitioner due to unfair investigation conducted by the same person acting as both complainant and Investigating Officer, violating principles of natural justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Pawan Bhati v. The State

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6594

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forcibly marrying a minor and fabricating false documents, given the serious nature of the offences and evidence of active involvement.

criminal bail_denied

Sh. Aman Kaushik & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6595

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement and peaceful cohabitation between the parties, allowing revival if the marriage deteriorates.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajdeep Jain & Anr. v. Sharp Air Systems Pvt Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6589

The High Court upheld the trial court's order rejecting the petitioners' application to dismiss the plaint under Order VII Rule 11(a) CPC, holding that the plaint discloses a cause of action against them.

civil appeal_dismissed

Satish Kumar v. The District & Sessions Judge (HQS)

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6590-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a peon for prolonged unauthorized absence and validated the departmental enquiry conducted ex parte due to the employee's failure to respond to service of notices.

administrative petition_dismissed

Somveer v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6597

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking allotment of alternative land on grounds of res judicata, delay, and laches, affirming that a suit dismissed on merits bars subsequent writ petitions on the same cause of action.

property petition_dismissed

Kulbir Singh v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6582

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354(C) IPC after the parties settled their dispute and married, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Sunita v. State

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6584

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

Ravi@Ronit v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7975

The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn and directed the trial court to expedite the pending trial within nine months.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Fibre Resources v. Suresh Chand Gautam

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7850

The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging denial of hearing by directing the respondent bank to provide a fresh hearing before taking any decision.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ahmed Rasheed Siddiqui v. Indian Red Cross Society

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:7714-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Red Cross Society to strictly comply with the statutory provisions regarding appointment procedures, eligibility, tenure, and age limits for office bearers under the Indian Red Cross Society Act, 1920.

administrative petition_allowed

Gautam Malhotra v. State and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6575

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a validly executed Will in favor of the petitioner executor in the absence of valid objections from legal heirs.

civil petition_allowed

Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6574

The Delhi High Court held that compromise in non-compoundable offences under Sections 307, 148, and 149 IPC cannot quash FIR or conviction but may mitigate sentence, and accordingly reduced the appellants' sentence to the period already served.

criminal sentence_modified

Om Prakash Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6573-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging willful disobedience by prison authorities, holding that substantial compliance with court orders and absence of wilful disobedience preclude contempt liability.

criminal petition_dismissed

Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd. & Anr. v. Mr. Manoj Usdadiya & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6576

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to the plaintiffs restraining the defendants from infringing the I AM GUJARAT trademark and copyright by using a confusingly similar domain name and plagiarized content.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Sandeep Dahiya v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Dec 2019 · 2019:DHC:6563-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to take lawful action, including demolition, against specified unauthorized commercial properties after due process, disposing of the public interest litigation accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed