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Braham Prakash Dhalla v. Shanta Nagpal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5727

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's interim order directing payment of use and occupation charges at market rate where the landlord-tenant relationship was disputed, allowing payment in installments pending final adjudication.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Small Industries Corp Ltd v. M/S Super Packers & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5728

The Delhi High Court held that recovery suits under separate hire purchase agreements are barred by limitation if filed late, but claims for compensation for use and retention of machinery survive limitation, and insufficiently stamped documents must be impounded rather than rejected outright.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S D C GUPTA & SONS v. SAROJ GAUR

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5724

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend an eviction petition under Section 14(i)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act after the petitioner undertook to clear rent arrears, setting aside the eviction order and directing expedited proceedings.

property appeal_allowed

Manghu Lal & Son v. Banarsi Lal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5723

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging eviction under bona fide necessity, stayed execution of the eviction order subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay use and occupation charges by a specified date.

property appeal_allowed

Ramesh Chander Kumar & Anr v. Mishri Lal Maurya

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5725

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction under bona fide necessity, staying execution subject to tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay dues.

property appeal_dismissed

Subhash Arora v. Prasad Process Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5746

The Delhi High Court held that a contingent Agreement to Sell affected by ongoing litigation does not support specific performance without impleading all parties in possession, but ordered refund of the amount paid with interest to the paying company.

civil petition_allowed

Parag P Tripathi v. Mukesh Kapil & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5745

The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of a settlement decree and directed execution of the sale deed by a court-appointed officer, dismissing repeated objections by the Judgment Debtors as impermissible delays.

civil appeal_dismissed

Independent Thought v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5744-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to issue guidelines on caesarean operations, directing the concerned authorities to treat the petition as a representation and frame appropriate guidelines themselves.

administrative petition_dismissed

Alkem Laboratories Ltd. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5743

The Delhi High Court upheld the prohibition of the Fixed Dose Combination of Nimesulide and Diclofenac under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, finding the DTAB's reasoning adequate and the petitioners' challenge lacking merit.

administrative petition_dismissed

Manav Khurana & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5742

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and obtained a divorce by mutual consent.

criminal petition_allowed

Balraj Sakhuja v. Pradeep Saxena & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5741

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a criminal complaint to the appropriate district court based on territorial jurisdiction before the accused were summoned.

criminal appeal_allowed

Aaram Singh @ Manoj v. State

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5740

The Delhi High Court granted a one-week suspension of sentence on humanitarian grounds for the petitioner's sister's marriage, subject to conditions ensuring compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed

Union Public Service Commission v. Rasika Chaube

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5734-DB

The High Court upheld the CAT's order setting aside the Review DPC's assessment that ignored binding orders restoring the officer's 'outstanding' ACR grading, directing a fresh promotion assessment accordingly.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Smt. Chanchal Kumar & Ors. v. M/S North West Sales & Marketing Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5735

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate property disputes and directed continuation of interim protection against third-party interests until the Arbitral Tribunal decides on interim relief applications.

civil appeal_allowed

Mohd Aziz v. Riyazuddin

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5736

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and decreed recovery of Rs.4.00 lac with interest, holding that a written agreement acknowledging payment is conclusive evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, and no separate receipt is necessary.

civil appeal_allowed

B N Singh v. M/S Hindustan Antibiotics Limited

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5737-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, a workman is entitled to last drawn wages from the date of filing the writ petition challenging reinstatement, not from the date of filing the supporting affidavit.

labor appeal_allowed

Vineet Khanna v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5738-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NDMC's tender for variable message advertising, holding that the authority's adherence to the Outdoor Advertisement Policy, 2017 precludes interference absent specific proof of violation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shri Manik Arora v. New Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5739-DB

The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to strictly implement the Outdoor Advertisement Policy, 2017 and remove all non-compliant advertisement boards after due process.

administrative petition_dismissed

Atma Ram Properties Pvt. Ltd v. The Post Office

Delhi High Court · 05 Nov 2019 · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 1754

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon a valid arbitration agreement without examining the merits of the dispute.

civil petition_allowed

Sharad Saxena v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5717

The Delhi High Court held that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be used to circumvent the bar on second revision petitions under Section 397(3) Cr.P.C. and upheld the refusal to direct police investigation where the complainant had access to evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed