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Sachin; Sunil; Prabha v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5538-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the life convictions of Sachin and Sunil for murder based on circumstantial evidence and joint disclosures, while acquitting Prabha for lack of conclusive evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mukesh

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5555-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing cautious appellate interference in acquittals.

criminal appeal_dismissed

U. P. Co-operative Federation Ltd. v. Gurpreet Singh Oberoi

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5554

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(d) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that non-occupation was established by credible evidence and internal orders, and uncorroborated visitor entries were insufficient to prove use.

civil petition_dismissed

Birender Sangwan v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5553-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the mode of payment for traffic challans as the respondents had implemented an e-payment and e-challan system addressing the grievance.

administrative petition_dismissed

Raja Ram v. Delhi Development Authority

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5559

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner has no right to claim allotment of a specific alternate plot in a developed sector contrary to DDA policy and directed allotment of an identified plot in an undeveloped sector.

property petition_dismissed

Armaan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A(1), 509, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties and no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Arun Khanna v. The Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees Provident Fund Organization, Regional Office and Anr

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5540

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner time to file a statutory appeal against provident fund dues assessed against a struck-off company and directed partial release of attached funds to an ex-employee, treating the balance as pre-deposit pending appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed

Karmic Bioscience Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5561

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for dissolution of Karmic Bioscience Pvt. Ltd. after finding full compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed

Etoos Academy Private Limited v. Official Liquidator

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5560

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for dissolution of Etoos Academy Private Limited after confirming full compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate petition_allowed

MASYC Projects Pvt Ltd v. Nilachal Iron and Power Ltd

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5562

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the dismissal of the suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction and ordered the plaint to be returned for presentation before the competent Kolkata court under Order VII Rule 10 and 10A CPC.

civil appeal_allowed

Sandeep @ Sunny @ Rohit & Anr. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5541-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of dowry death and cruelty charges due to lack of credible evidence and upheld the principle that alibi disproves statutory presumptions under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 24 Oct 2019

The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for voluntary codes of conduct and legislative clarity on constitutional tort.

constitutional other

Alok Kumar Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5519-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking directions against illegal constructions at Narmada Apartments, holding that statutory authorities had already initiated appropriate action under the DMC Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ashok Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5533

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award holding that injuries caused by boiling water from a bus radiator due to the driver’s negligent act amount to rash and negligent driving under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Seth v. Sunder Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5534

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a paraplegic motor accident victim to 100% disability, awarded loss of matrimonial prospects, and ordered provision of a motorized wheelchair, modifying the MACT award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mukesh Yadav & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5535

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting multiplier and loss of future prospects, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and granted the insurer the right to recover from the vehicle owner for operating without a valid permit.

civil appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajmani Devi @ Rajmani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5531

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that the deceased pedestrian was not contributorily negligent despite intoxication, and upheld and enhanced the compensation awarded to the claimants in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

RDS Project Limited v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax New Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5536-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 against RDS Project Ltd. based on reasonable belief that share capital received from companies controlled by an accommodation entry provider constituted unexplained income.

tax petition_dismissed

Aarti v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5489-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of four appellants for murder and criminal conspiracy, affirming the reliability of eyewitness and electronic evidence including CDRs proved under Section 65B of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Aarti v. State

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5484-DB

Delhi High Court upheld life convictions of appellants for murder and conspiracy based on credible eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, and properly authenticated electronic evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed