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Suraj Parkash Manchanda v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6392-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to fix circle rates for properties, holding that such fixation is a complex government policy decision not subject to judicial mandamus.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ritika Juneja v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6431

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking deletion of a trial court observation that the petitioner and her father would not communicate with a third party, holding that the observation did not prejudice the petitioner.

criminal petition_dismissed

GAIL GAS LTD. v. PALAK CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6422

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award largely, limiting judicial interference to patent illegality and reasonable contract interpretation, partially modifying the award on specific claims.

civil petition_partially_allowed

Pratibha Chauhan v. State Election Commission

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6424-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed Letters Patent Appeals against an adjournment order, holding such appeals not maintainable and directing the appellant to seek preponement before the Single Judge.

civil appeal_dismissed

Salman Khurshid v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6419

The Delhi High Court allowed the State's appeal to set aside the discharge of Dr. Sharda Nayak, upheld the summoning of other accused, and remitted the case for fresh consideration of charges based on the entire evidence including supplementary investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ajit Mittal v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6412

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 287 and 304A IPC based on a bona fide settlement and compensation paid to the deceased's legal heirs.

criminal petition_allowed

Rajendra Yadav & Anr. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6440

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs and criminal proceedings arising therefrom after the parties amicably settled their disputes through a compromise deed.

criminal petition_allowed

National Bal Bhawan v. Vandana

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6403

The Delhi High Court held that employees of an autonomous society funded by the Central Government are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, as they do not hold posts under the Central Government.

labor appeal_dismissed

National Bal Bhawan v. Vandana

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6404

The Delhi High Court held that employees of a government-funded autonomous society are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting the petitioner's claim that respondents were government employees excluded from the Act.

labor appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. R.C. Rangray and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6394-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's direction to promote SC/ST diploma holders to Executive Engineer posts applying relaxed standards validated by constitutional amendments and Supreme Court rulings.

administrative appeal_dismissed

National Bal Bhawan v. Vandana

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6410

The Delhi High Court held that employees of an autonomous society funded by the Central Government are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting the petitioner's claim of exclusion as Government employees.

labor appeal_dismissed

National Bal Bhawan v. Vandana

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6411

The Delhi High Court held that employees of an autonomous society funded by the Central Government are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting the petitioner's claim of exclusion under Section 2(e).

labor appeal_dismissed

Tahasjeet v. Jagdish Kumar

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6395

The Delhi High Court allowed recovery of earnest money with interest where the seller failed to prove loss or ownership, setting aside the Trial Court's denial despite dismissal of specific performance claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Saroj Rani v. Manju Gupta

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6399

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order due to a technical defect in the eviction petition and allowed withdrawal with liberty to refile after rectification.

civil appeal_allowed

Singh Gun House v. Ashish Singhania (HUF)

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6400

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant to withdraw the eviction appeal on bona fide necessity grounds subject to an undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Paramjeet Singh v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6401

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC on the basis of a bona fide compromise with enhanced compensation, subject to payment within a stipulated time.

criminal petition_allowed

Vishnu Kumar Yadav v. State (GNCT Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6402

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 363 IPC for child kidnapping, holding that such serious offences cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise.

criminal petition_dismissed

Rajender Kumar Lohia v. Sunita Maini & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6393

The Delhi High Court held that an eviction petition pleading bonafide necessity without specifically stating absence of reasonably suitable accommodation discloses a cause of action and set aside its dismissal under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

property appeal_allowed

Vikash Kumar Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6396

Bail was denied to the petitioner accused of trafficking high quality counterfeit currency under UAPA and IPC, as the court found the accusations prima facie true based on recovery and call records.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Mohit Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 27 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6438

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the husband accused of dowry harassment and dowry death, holding that serious allegations and evidence warranted denial of bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed