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M/S CITICORP FINANCE (INDIA) LIMITED & ANR. v. MATHAN JOSEPH

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6176

The Delhi High Court directed appointment of a Court Commissioner to verify and determine arbitrator fees payable by a financial institution, rejecting the defense based on a third-party agreement and emphasizing timely payment and cooperation.

civil appeal_allowed

NBCC (INDIA) LTD v. M/S TH. JADUMANI SINGH

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6164

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order directing a public sector undertaking to produce documents necessary for resolving a contractual dispute under Order 11 CPC, emphasizing facilitation of expeditious trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

PHARMACYCLICS LLC v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6183

The Delhi High Court clarified that in post-grant patent opposition proceedings, further evidence can only be filed before the hearing is fixed, and reliance on publications is permitted with five days' notice before the hearing, ensuring adherence to procedural timelines to prevent undue delays.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

The Secretary/Chief Commissioner Transport Department v. M/S Gaurav Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6182

The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond 120 days in filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, and administrative delay does not constitute sufficient cause for extension.

civil petition_dismissed

Rajni v. Vijay

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6141-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree of divorce granted on the ground of desertion, dismissing the petitioner’s appeal challenging the finding of no cruelty.

family appeal_dismissed

Ram Avtar Bairwa v. Sunita Devi @ Santra

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6145-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty caused by the wife's false complaints and prolonged legal harassment under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_allowed

Ranjeet Kaur v. Saranjeet

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6144-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree of divorce on grounds of mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, dismissing the wife's appeal challenging the finding of cruelty and dissolution of marriage.

family appeal_dismissed

M/S RAJWANT SINGH ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6143

The Delhi High Court granted a consensual extension of time for passing the arbitral award under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil other

Jugminder Lal & Ors. v. Jasjit Kaur

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6169

The Delhi High Court held that eviction based on bona fide necessity must subsist at the time of adjudication, and subsequent death of the person for whose occupation eviction was sought nullifies the eviction petition.

property appeal_allowed

M/S ANIL SHARMA & SONS v. M/S NATIONAL SMALL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LTD & ORS

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6180-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of defendant No.4's application challenging the binding effect of a settlement and remanded the matter for fresh hearing on issues including the absence of a foreclosure prayer under Order 34 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

R.S. Rana v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6181-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the framing of disciplinary charges for answer sheet tampering, holding that such challenges are premature before conclusion of departmental enquiry.

administrative petition_dismissed

Director General Works CPWD v. Kashinath & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6142

The Delhi High Court modified a labour tribunal award to regularise employees as 'Khalasi' from their initial joining date with full benefits, rejecting regularisation as 'Senior Mechanic' but ensuring back benefits from the start of service.

labor appeal_allowed

Rambhool Singh v. Manjeet Singh

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6151

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the decree for recovery of Rs.4.50 lakh based on promissory note and dishonored cheques, rejecting the appellant's defense as implausible.

civil appeal_dismissed

Asha Srivastava v. Arun Srivastava & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6146

The Delhi High Court permitted defendants to lead rebuttal evidence on the validity of a Will due to improper issue framing and clarified procedural rules under Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC, while granting the plaintiff an opportunity to cross-examine rebuttal witnesses.

civil other

The Indian Newspaper Society & Anr. v. The Chairman, Press Council of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6149-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging an adjournment order in a writ petition, holding such orders are not appealable as they do not decide substantive rights.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Indian Newspaper Society & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6150-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging an adjournment order in a writ petition, holding such interlocutory orders are not appealable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Hopeson Ningshen v. CBI

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6155-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Hopeson Ningshen for abduction and murder, affirming the voluntariness and admissibility of his confession under Section 164 CrPC supported by corroborative evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Ashok Kumar Gupta v. Zeal Developer Pvt. Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6147

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, regularising the intervening period and directing no unnecessary adjournments.

civil petition_allowed

Dr. Ashok Kumar Khaturia v. Zeal Developers Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6148

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on parties' consent and subject to no unnecessary adjournments.

civil petition_allowed

Harender Nehra v. Shri Ram General Insurance Company Ltd

Delhi High Court · 20 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6178

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that medical expenses already reimbursed to the claimant cannot be compensated twice in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed