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CYNORLMPEX v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT)

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5785-DB

The Delhi High Court held that service of a customs order on the authorized representative is valid service on the party, and re-service is not required, though a copy may be provided without extending the limitation period for appeal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Master Avyaan Rastogi v. Union of India and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5784-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL directing the State to maintain and expand feeding and changing rooms for infants in public places, recognizing the steps already taken and the draft policy under finalization.

administrative petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5786-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL after the Medical Council of India adopted and published guidelines regulating doctors' sexual conduct, ending the Court's supervisory role.

administrative petition_dismissed

MS K SHARADA v. STATE & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5759

The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and discharged the accused after the parties amicably settled the criminal dispute and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

MS K SHARADA v. STATE

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5760

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 3(1)(ix) of the SC/ST Act following an amicable settlement and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

MS K SHARADA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5761

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to quash the Inspection Report and summoning order following an amicable settlement between the parties, thereby ending the criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_allowed

Maya Devi & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5762

The Delhi High Court directed registration of FIR and thorough police investigation into the suspicious death despite negative viscera report, emphasizing the duty of police under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. when complaint discloses cognizable offence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Prashant Bansal v. Naseer Ahmed & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5763

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction as withdrawn and stayed execution of the eviction order until 30.11.2020 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Institute for Socialist Education & Vastu Kala Academy v. Pandit Banktesh Jha

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5758

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a suit for permanent injunction concerning alleged dispossession from a temple on a public footpath, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the dismissal of their application under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, without prejudice to the respondent's industrial dispute.

civil appeal_dismissed

Court on its own motion v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5756-DB

The Delhi High Court clarified that its observations on police actions against advocates are tentative, barred coercive action against advocates pending inquiry, and urged Bar and Police to resolve differences amicably.

administrative petition_allowed

Ayesha Siddiqui v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5781

The Delhi High Court directed police protection for the petitioner in a property dispute despite ownership verification issues and disposed of the petition after ensuring communication channels for emergency assistance.

criminal petition_dismissed

Mukhtyar Malik @ Sonu & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5783

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following amicable settlement and divorce under Muslim law, emphasizing mediation's role in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed

Harish @ Kalu v. State

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5782

The Delhi High Court modified the sentence of a first-time offender convicted under Sections 395 and 457 IPC to the period already undergone, considering his personal and family circumstances.

criminal sentence_modified

M/S Avnish Kumar & Associates v. Northern Railway

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5778

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the contractor's claims, holding that a voluntarily executed Supplementary Agreement constituted full and final settlement barring further claims, and extensions granted under clause 17B did not entitle the contractor to price variation or damages.

civil petition_dismissed

Zile Singh v. Santosh @ Santra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5774

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to produce witnesses whose evidence was wrongly excluded due to procedural lapses, emphasizing proper verification of affidavits and witness lists before recording evidence in civil trials.

civil appeal_allowed

Ashok Hotel (Unit of ITDC) v. Shri Aditya Prasad Nayak

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5775

The Delhi High Court set aside an order awarding overtime wages on limitation grounds and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication allowing the claimant to seek condonation of delay under Section 20(2) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

labor appeal_allowed

Sudhir Kumar Aggarwal v. Directorate General of GST Intelligence

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5780

The Delhi High Court held that a person examined by GST officers is not entitled to have a lawyer present during questioning, modifying its earlier order in line with Supreme Court precedent in Pool Pandi.

criminal appeal_allowed

Harish Kumar & Anr. v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5779

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings beyond the statutory period under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, based on parties' consent.

civil petition_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Richa Bhatnagar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5773

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to increase the deduction towards personal expenses from one-fourth to one-third in calculating loss of dependency and upheld the award of compensation including non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Nishat Ahmad Khan v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5777-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Letters Patent Appeal, directing the Trial Court to decide the criminal case on merits without being influenced by the High Court's earlier dismissal of the writ petition.

criminal appeal_dismissed