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Manuel Frederik Baumann v. State of NCT & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6005-DB

The Delhi High Court held that child counsellor reports prepared during mediation in custody disputes are not subject to absolute confidentiality and must be disclosed to parties to serve the child's best interest.

family petition_allowed

M/S SMC COMRADE LTD v. M/S NARNOLI BUILLION & ORS

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6000

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit for recovery of money barred by limitation, applying Article 113 of the Limitation Act and rejecting the appellant's claim of fraud under Section 17.

civil appeal_dismissed

LARK LABOURATORIES (INDIA) LTD. v. EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6017-DB

The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner's tender rejection for reconsideration by the Technical Evaluation Committee in light of additional documents proving the validity of the drug manufacturing license.

administrative other

North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Prema Rai

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5999-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a claim against the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was not maintainable before the CAT after the transfer of services to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board under the DUSIB Act, 2010.

administrative appeal_allowed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. L.K. Bahl

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5998-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing grant of Selection Grade under CAS to a Lecturer appointed before 1996 without a Master's degree, affirming AICTE exemptions and preventing discriminatory denial of benefits.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ram Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6004

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce decree in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Puneet Solanki & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6002

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120B IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Devender Rai v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6003

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused found in possession of 12 kilograms of Ganja, holding that the seriousness of the offense and quantity recovered do not warrant bail under the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Venus Industries and Anr. v. Government of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6016-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to adjudicate a Show Cause Notice concerning 133 kg of gold in accordance with law despite the petitioners' failure to file a timely reply.

administrative other

Blue Whale Enterprises India Private Limited and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6015-DB

The Delhi High Court held that no court fee is payable for revision applications relating to rebate claims under Section 35EE(3) of the Central Excise Act, 1944, quashing the Revisional Authority's dismissal on non-payment of court fee and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.

tax appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shafiya & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6023

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a compensation award for injuries sustained in a motor accident, holding that compensation for injuries is valid even if death occurs years later.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Bhudev Tiwari

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6024

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that mere mention of 'Without Licence' in the accident report does not prove a fake driving licence, and the insurer failed to discharge the burden of proof to deny liability.

civil appeal_dismissed

Balram Rastogi v. Kamal Aggarwal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5997

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, stayed execution of the eviction order until June 2021 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Inder Kumar & Anr v. Braham Parkash

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5996

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their revision petition against eviction and stayed the eviction order subject to their undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_allowed

Virender Pal v. Zahirruddin & Anr

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5995

The High Court granted leave to defend to the tenant in an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that triable issues of possession and tenancy require adjudication on merits.

civil appeal_allowed

X Minor v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5994

The Delhi High Court held that time limits for juvenile inquiry are directory, not mandatory, but terminated the inquiry after an excessive five-year delay frustrated the statute's purpose.

criminal petition_allowed

Ramesh Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5993

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall and cross-examine a prosecution witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the primacy of a fair trial over procedural delay.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rohit Basoya v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5988

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings therefrom on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Amitab Sen v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5989

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

Gajender Shokeen @ Sonu & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5990

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings after the parties amicably settled and resumed cohabitation, with the complainant withdrawing prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed