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Narender & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5992

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed

Ajay & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6001

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of accused in a murder case due to prima facie forensic evidence and credible threats to witnesses, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and risk of tampering.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Jyoti v. Central Board of Secondary Education

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6022

The Delhi High Court allowed correction of the petitioner’s date of birth in CBSE certificates based on official birth and school records, directing CBSE to issue corrected certificates.

administrative petition_allowed

P. Chidambaram v. Directorate of Enforcement

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5986

The Delhi High Court dismissed P. Chidambaram's bail application in a PMLA money laundering case, holding that the offence is distinct from the predicate offence and custodial interrogation is justified given the serious allegations and ongoing investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Hari Kapoor v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5985

The Delhi High Court held that a release deed between co-owners enlarging existing rights is not liable to transfer duty under Section 147 of the DMC Act and quashed the circular demanding such duty.

property petition_allowed

Vashulinga Finance Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5987-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order confirming addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act for unexplained share application money, holding the assessee failed to prove the genuineness and creditworthiness of investors.

tax appeal_dismissed

Dipankar Singh & Ors. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5978

The Delhi High Court lacks territorial jurisdiction to entertain petitions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arising from arbitration seated at Saharanpur under the National Highways Act, 1956, and such petitions must be filed in courts having jurisdiction over the seat of arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed

Kailash Mehto v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5982

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to material inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence regarding the time, place, and recovery of the weapon, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed

The Management of M/s Birla Te v. Chunni Lal

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5983

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's rejection of the employer's approval application for dismissal and directed reinstatement with back wages, holding that dismissal without statutory compliance is void and the workman deemed in continuous service.

labor appeal_dismissed

Poonam Sudan and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5984-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularization of long-serving contractual employees not appointed against sanctioned posts, reaffirming the binding precedent that such appointments cannot be regularized.

administrative petition_dismissed

Savitri & Ors v. Intejar Ali & Ors

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6011

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of love and affection and loss of consortium to claimants in a motor accident claim while upholding the MACT's award on loss of dependency due to lack of evidence of higher income.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6007

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT’s award denying compensation for a motor accident, holding that rash and negligent driving was established on preponderance of probabilities and insurer’s liability persists absent proper cancellation intimation.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6008

The Delhi High Court held that rash and negligent driving can be established on a preponderance of probabilities in motor accident claims and remanded the case for fresh compensation adjudication, also clarifying insurer liability despite policy cancellation without statutory notification.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6014

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT award denying rash and negligent driving, held that civil claims require proof on preponderance of probabilities, and remanded the case for fresh adjudication including insurance liability despite policy cancellation.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6013

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award denying negligence, holding that civil claims require proof on preponderance of probabilities and insurer liability persists without RTO intimation of policy cancellation.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6012

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT award denying compensation under section 166, holding that rash and negligent driving was established on civil standard and insurer’s liability persists absent proper cancellation intimation, remanding the case for fresh adjudication.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6006

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT's award denying compensation for a motor accident, holding that rash and negligent driving was established on civil standard and insurer's liability persists without statutory cancellation intimation.

civil appeal_allowed

Shahana & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6010

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT’s compensation award for failure to establish rash and negligent driving and improper discharge of insurer’s liability, remanding the case for fresh adjudication on merits under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Fateh Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6009-DB

The Delhi High Court reduced the petitioner’s punishment from 100% to 50% forfeiture of gratuity for submitting a false matriculation certificate, considering his long service and personal circumstances.

administrative appeal_allowed

Yogesh v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5981

Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's reduction of sports quota seats to comply with mandatory ECA reservation, dismissing petitions challenging the change as arbitrary and unlawful.

administrative petition_dismissed