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Rajan Malhotra & Anr. v. Union Bank of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6031-DB

The Delhi High Court held that novation of contract with new directors and surety discharged erstwhile directors and guarantors from liability on loan guarantees, setting aside the appellate tribunal's order and restoring the original tribunal's judgment.

civil appeal_allowed

The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6032

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's finding that The Statesman Limited did not suffer continuous heavy cash losses and must pay revised wages under the Majithia Wage Board Award, dismissing the writ petitions challenging the payment obligation and classification.

labor appeal_dismissed

The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6030

The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's finding that The Statesman Limited did not suffer continuous heavy cash losses and must pay revised wages under the Majithia Wage Board Award, dismissing the writ petitions.

labor appeal_dismissed

Vital Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Central Medical Services Society & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6070-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and restored a dismissed writ petition, holding that restoration cannot be denied solely on the basis of respondent's submissions on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

Aishwarya Adhikari v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6069-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to improve and expand Mohalla Clinics, holding that policy decisions lie within the exclusive domain of the government and directing respondents to consider grievances in accordance with law.

administrative petition_dismissed

Harish Kapoor & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6063

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Manik Guglani & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6068

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Karan Mogha @ Karan Monga & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6067

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar Diwakar v. State of (NCT) of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6066-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized constructions on DUSIB-allotted plots, directing authorities to inspect and act lawfully with due process and joinder of concerned parties.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bhai Balbir Singh v. Bhai Sardar Singh

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6064

The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a long-pending partition suit dismissed for default, imposing strict timelines and terms to ensure expeditious adjudication on merits while respecting settlement agreements among some parties.

civil appeal_allowed

Harpreet Singh Gujral & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6079

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC after the parties amicably settled and divorce was granted.

criminal petition_allowed

Mukesh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6078

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and a divorce decree was granted.

criminal petition_allowed

Mahender Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6077

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Karambir v. Delhi Jal Board

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6084-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the petitioner to exhaust administrative remedies by making a representation challenging the promotion and seniority dispute, which the respondent must consider expeditiously and lawfully.

administrative other

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Win Infocom

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6065

The Delhi High Court allowed the parties' joint request to terminate the existing Sole Arbitrator and appointed Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.S. Gupta as the new Sole Arbitrator, directing compliance with statutory disclosure and fee provisions.

arbitration petition_allowed

Subodh Gupta v. Herdsceneand & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6051

The Delhi High Court held that a defendant cannot litigate anonymously against a known plaintiff in defamation proceedings, emphasizing fairness and equality, and allowed sealed cover filings only as an interim measure without conferring anonymity rights.

civil other

The State v. Fakar & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6050-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition challenging the acquittal of accused in a stabbing case, holding that appellate interference with acquittal requires very substantial and compelling reasons which were absent here.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Reepak Kansal and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6052-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the deployment of the third battalion as court security, holding that such deployment is a policy decision not warranting judicial interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sanjay v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6053-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of unauthorized construction for non-joinder of the property owner/occupier, emphasizing the necessity of impleading concerned parties in such petitions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Dr. Nand Kishore Garg v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6054-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking exemption of CNG vehicles from the odd-even scheme as infructuous since the scheme period had already ended.

administrative petition_dismissed