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Santosh & Ors. v. M/S Simbhaoli Sugar Mil

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5686

The Delhi High Court set aside the Commissioner’s order refusing liberty to file a fresh claim after withdrawal under the Employees’ Compensation Act, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and procedural fairness in benevolent legislation.

labor appeal_allowed

Maya Devi v. Ritika

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5689

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging auction proceedings in a property execution case, upheld the settlement decree, and initiated contempt proceedings against the petitioner for abusive conduct and baseless allegations against the court.

civil petition_dismissed

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research v. Godavari Biorefineries Limited

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5681

The Delhi High Court held that the 2015 Arbitration Amendment does not apply to proceedings commenced before its commencement, upheld the arbitration clause appointing a three-member tribunal, and allowed the petition for appointment of arbitrators within limitation.

civil appeal_allowed

Varun Kumar v. The State of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5680

Anticipatory bail was denied in a sexual assault case where the petitioner allegedly induced sexual intercourse by false promise of marriage, with custodial interrogation necessary for investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kishan Chand Rathi v. Uzma Sajid

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5676

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend in an eviction petition under Section 14(i)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that triable issues existed regarding the bona fide necessity and availability of alternative accommodation.

property appeal_allowed

Joginder Dev v. Uzma Sajid

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5678

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend and set aside an eviction order where triable issues existed regarding the landlord's bona fide necessity and availability of alternative accommodation under Section 14(i)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

property appeal_allowed

Kashyapi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited & Anr

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5698

The Delhi High Court held that NBCC, contracting in its own name, is liable to pay the plaintiff the admitted dues with interest despite payment contingencies and agency arguments.

civil appeal_allowed

Mehra Cosmetics v. Ram Kumar Gulati & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5697

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off of BLUE CHEF mark, while summarily dismissing the plaintiff's design infringement claim for lack of novelty.

civil appeal_allowed

Brijender Pratap Singh v. K.P. Pan Masala Company Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5699

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve K.P. Pan Masala Company Ltd. after completion of winding up, discharging the liquidator and closing liquidation proceedings.

corporate petition_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KISHAN LAL SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5694

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing the deceased's income, applying the proper multiplier, deducting personal accident policy proceeds, and awarding non-pecuniary damages to all claimants including the sister.

civil appeal_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KISHAN LAL SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5695

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award for a deceased computer engineer based on bank statement income, applied the correct multiplier, allowed deduction of personal accident policy amount, and granted non-pecuniary damages to all claimants including the sister.

civil appeal_allowed

The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -Central -1 v. Virender Kumar Bhatia

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5696-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal upholding the ITAT's decision that block assessment proceedings under Section 158BD were without jurisdiction due to non-recording and non-communication of satisfaction, and that additions based on the same facts were unsustainable.

tax appeal_dismissed

Farheen & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5691

The Delhi High Court directed the State to provide police protection and contact details to petitioners residing in Delhi, disposing of their petition accordingly.

criminal petition_allowed

Irfan Javed Qureshi v. State

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5692

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a notice under Section 50 of the Delhi Police Act as premature, emphasizing the need to exhaust statutory remedies before judicial intervention.

criminal petition_dismissed

Deepak Saini & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5693

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

criminal petition_allowed

Santosh Gupta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5685-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government to expeditiously decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding the restriction of private CNG vehicles under the Odd-Even Scheme, without pre-empting the legality of such restriction.

administrative other

SANJJIIV KKUMAAR v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5687-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the government to treat a writ petition as a representation and decide it within three days, disposing of the petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed

Shashwat Bhardwaj v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5690-DB

The Delhi High Court declined to quash the odd-even vehicular scheme, directing the government to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s pending representation challenging the scheme under Article 14.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Rajinder Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5684-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking ex gratia compensation for 1984 riot victims' families due to failure to prove migration as required under the guidelines.

administrative appeal_dismissed

First Construction Council v. Kamdhenu Ltd

Delhi High Court · 01 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:5682-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the injunction restraining publication of defamatory material against trademarked goods, affirming that commercial disparagement justifies such relief despite freedom of expression claims.

civil appeal_dismissed