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Prakash Chand v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6536-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to treat the PIL as a representation and decide expeditiously on constructing a public library at H-Block, Shakarpur, considering local needs and funds.

administrative petition_dismissed

Manjinder Singh Sirsa v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6539-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation regarding prohibition of hookah service in non-smoking areas and mandated respondents to act expeditiously in accordance with law after hearing concerned parties.

administrative petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6538-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to verify and remove any illegal construction at Village Poonthkalan after due process, disposing of the suo motu writ petition.

administrative other

S Block Welfare Society v. Vidyut Arora

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6529

The Delhi High Court upheld the nullification of 2017 society elections and directed fresh elections based on the 2017 electoral roll and bye-laws, appointing officials to ensure a fair process.

civil appeal_dismissed

Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. Nayara Energy Limited

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6530

The Delhi High Court granted an eight-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Sections 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon joint application by the parties.

civil petition_allowed

Madhucn Projects Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7654

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of unconditional bank guarantees cannot be restrained except in cases of egregious fraud or irretrievable harm, dismissing the petition seeking injunction against NHAI's invocation of bank guarantees post contract termination.

civil petition_dismissed

Ritnand Balved Education Foundation v. Om Sai Mandir Nyas Trust & Surjeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6531

The Delhi High Court held that contradictory claims of lawful title and adverse possession cannot coexist, and granted the plaintiff recovery of possession of the entire disputed land from defendants claiming adverse possession.

property appeal_allowed

M/S HUDSON OVERSEAS v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORTS) ICD, TKD, NEW DELHI AND ORS

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6523-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the seizure of goods on grounds of overvaluation, holding that the seizure memo cannot be interfered with before issuance of Show Cause Notices under the Customs Act, 1962.

administrative petition_dismissed

Farukh v. Sadhna Tyagi

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6522

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction under bonafide necessity, staying execution until May 2021 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Subhash Chand & Anr v. Gauri

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6521

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' challenge to an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, staying execution until 31.12.2020 subject to petitioners' undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Chanderwati v. Ram Pratap & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6526

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction under bona fide necessity, stayed eviction execution subject to tenant's undertaking to vacate by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_allowed

Rattan Lal v. Om Wati

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6524

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction on bona fide necessity grounds but stayed execution of the eviction order subject to the tenant’s undertaking to vacate by a fixed date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Kundan Lal v. Sanjay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6525

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant’s revision petition as withdrawn and stayed the eviction order on the tenant’s undertaking to vacate and clear dues by a specified date.

property appeal_dismissed

Ramanpreet Kaur v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6514-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the preventive detention of a repeat smuggling offender under COFEPOSA, affirming that subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority and exceptions to value thresholds justify detention even when the detenue is in judicial custody.

criminal petition_dismissed

APFC Employees' Provident Funds Organisation v. M/S PROFOLAB

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6527

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s order that excluded an employee from Provident Fund membership due to salary exceeding the exemption limit, upholding the respondent employer’s non-liability to deposit provident fund dues.

labor petition_dismissed

Krishan Kumar v. Shanti Devi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6528

The Delhi High Court held that issues in civil suits must be framed only after considering replication and sur-rejoinder pleadings to ensure proper procedural compliance and fair trial.

civil petition_dismissed

WINGS WEAR WORKERS LAL JHANDA UNION v. WINGS WEAR PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6516

The Delhi High Court confirmed the sale of a property in liquidation to the highest bidder after allowing withdrawal of a recall application by a secured creditor subject to payment of interest for delay.

corporate appeal_allowed

Kamala Chamoli & Anr v. M/S Pre Press Machinery & Services Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6537

The High Court held that a suit filed by a company struck off and dissolved under Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956 cannot continue, and dismissed the suit against the legal heirs of the deceased sole proprietor.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India & Anr. v. Devender Kumar Goel

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6515-DB

The High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of delayed and legally flawed disciplinary proceedings against a government servant, emphasizing that charges must be based on applicable rules and prolonged inquiries cause injustice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kishan Gupta & Ors. v. Chander Prabha

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6518

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging refusal of stay on eviction, holding that the landlord's ownership and tenancy relationship were prima facie established and non-payment of rent justified eviction.

property petition_dismissed