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Vinay Varma v. Kanika Pasricha & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6519

The Delhi High Court upheld the daughter-in-law’s right to reside in the matrimonial home under the DV Act despite the property being owned by the in-laws, dismissing the petitioner’s summary decree application for eviction.

family appeal_dismissed

Manav Narang & Anr v. Rajinder Lal Khitha

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6550

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the MACT's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination, holding that the cross-examination by an authorized counsel was valid and sufficient.

civil petition_dismissed

MS. Infobase Services Pvt. Ltd v. The Delhi Gymkhana Club

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6542

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator with the parties' consent and directed compliance with Section 12 disclosures and fee fixation under the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed

Dharam Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6541-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the departmental enquiry's findings of negligence and the punishment of stoppage of two increments imposed on a DTC driver, reaffirming limited judicial review over departmental enquiries.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S CROWN REALTECH PVT LTD & ORS. v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6544

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 120B IPC following an amicable settlement and full compliance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Ranjit Singh & Anr v. The State of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6543

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 after the parties amicably settled the dispute and the respondent issued a No Dues Certificate.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kusum @ Monu & Ors. v. State of NCT, Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6545

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under various IPC sections on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, subject to payment of costs.

criminal petition_allowed

GOGOAL HYDRO PRIVATE LIMITED v. BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6517

The Delhi High Court held that post-2015 amendment, the court’s role in appointing an arbitrator is limited to existence of arbitration agreement, rejected respondent’s plea of full and final settlement and limitation, invalidated the contractual sole arbitrator clause, and appointed an independent arbitrator through DIAC.

civil appeal_allowed

Som Dutt v. P.K. Gupta

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6549-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that the petitioners cannot reopen settled issues regarding contractual service continuation and regularization after final judicial orders.

administrative petition_dismissed

Muktaben M. Mashru v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6520

The Delhi High Court held that failure to forthwith report freezing of bank accounts to the Magistrate under Section 102(3) Cr.P.C. vitiates the freezing, and ordered defreezing of the petitioner’s accounts subject to bond conditions.

criminal petition_allowed

Mohan Lal v. Gaurav Rastogi

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6547

The Delhi High Court allowed leave to defend in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the tenant raised triable issues regarding the landlord's bonafide necessity and availability of alternate vacant premises.

property appeal_allowed

Raman Kumar v. Gaurav Rastogi

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6548

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend to the tenant in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the availability of alternative vacant shops raised triable issues regarding the landlord's bonafide necessity.

property appeal_allowed

Deep Singh @ Deepla v. State

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6546

Delhi High Court granted four weeks parole to a prisoner to file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court subject to conditions including bond, surety, and reporting requirements.

criminal petition_allowed

Zasha Advertising Pvt Ltd v. Abhijit Roy

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6532

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a suit for recovery against a respondent, holding that a change of company name does not affect legal rights and territorial jurisdiction must be decided after evidence.

civil appeal_allowed

Devender Mann v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7669

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw a criminal writ petition pending trial and dismissed it as withdrawn, directing that all legal issues be raised before the Trial Court.

criminal petition_dismissed

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

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6553

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition restraining invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, holding that invocation cannot be restrained except in cases of egregious fraud or irretrievable harm, neither of which were established.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S D S S Buildtech Pvt Ltd v. Manoj Kayal

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7284

Delhi High Court stayed an NCDRC order directing deposit of decretal amount before appeal admission, criticizing the use of identical templated orders without application of mind.

civil other

Dayanand Pal v. Mr. Dharmender Kumar Bhati & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 29 Nov 2019 · 2024:DHC:6891

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14(1)(a) and 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage of recusal.

civil other

Goverdhan Transport Co. Pvt. Ltd v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7664

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for the conclusion of arbitration proceedings at the stage of final arguments upon consent of the parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Kapil Khanna v. The State & Ors

Delhi High Court · 28 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7956

The High Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn following a voluntary settlement between the parties, despite allegations of duress.

civil appeal_dismissed