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Mohd. Ikram v. The Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5523-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed by a third party seeking protection of a mosque property, holding that the property owner capable of protecting its rights must pursue appropriate legal remedies.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pratyush Sinha v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5503

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner based on an amicable settlement with the complainant, emphasizing the court's discretion to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Saurabh Luthra v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5444

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 468, 471, 420, and 467 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing a condition for charitable milk distribution.

criminal petition_allowed

Vijay Kumar Suri v. Surinder Pal Singh

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5450

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's direction for the tenant to pay admitted rent during litigation, emphasizing landlord's right to interim rent despite pending suit maintainability issues.

civil petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Sameer Dikshit

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5468-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the inclusion of an exonerated officer in the DRM empanelment panel, emphasizing fairness over rigid application of eligibility guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed

The Delhi Motor Truck Owners Union v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5470-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the increased earnest money deposit in a municipal tender, ruling that judicial interference is unwarranted absent mala fide or arbitrariness in administrative tender decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5469

The High Court allowed the insurer’s appeal granting the right of recovery against the vehicle owner for compensation paid where the driver lacked a valid licence and the owner failed to verify it.

civil appeal_allowed

DELHI CITIZEN FORUM FOR CIVIL RIGHTS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5479-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions on land acquisition records, Master Plan adherence, de-notification of land acquisition, and demolition stays for lack of specific allegations and evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5471

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal granting the right of recovery against the vehicle owner for employing a driver without verifying the driving licence, emphasizing the insurer's onus to prove licence fakery and owner knowledge.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Jahida & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5472

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim despite alleged non-payment of premium, emphasizing the insurer's right of recovery against the insured and awarding additional amounts for loss of consortium and love and affection.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bhanu Pratap Singh v. Govt. of NCT, Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5449-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized construction for lack of prima facie evidence and failure to join the property owner as a party.

administrative petition_dismissed

Venkat Narayan v. The Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Science, University Enclave & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5462

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing admission of the petitioner under the EWS category due to the absence of an EWS option in the application form and failure to provide correction opportunities for postgraduate courses.

administrative petition_allowed

New Delhi Municipal Council v. V3S Infratech Ltd

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5452-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's appeal challenging an arbitral award as barred by delay and upheld the award on merits regarding retention money and interest claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

CYFUTURE INDIA PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5474-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the tender process for Kisan Call Center Services, holding that the petitioner was duly informed of the presentation meeting and failed to participate due to internal reasons, thereby upholding the tender outcome.

administrative petition_dismissed

GTL Infrastructure Limited v. ATC Telecom Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5475

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties and kept open the respondent's limitation defense for the arbitrator's adjudication.

civil other

UMA KANT UMESH v. STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5445

The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act is maintainable if filed within limitation, regardless of delay in taking cognizance or issuing summons, and dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order.

criminal petition_dismissed

Vinay Singh v. State & Anr.

High Court of Delhr At New Delhi W · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:7691

The High Court quashed a chargesheet filed without prior inquiry and directed reinvestigation by an independent police agency due to allegations of collusion and rival group vendetta.

criminal appeal_allowed

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mayank Kardam

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5446-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to contradictions in the minor victim's statements and lack of corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing cautious appellate interference in acquittals.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Savitri Devi @ Savitri Tiwari v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5447

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties confirmed through mediation and with no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed

Sh. Bijender @ Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5448

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and consequent criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed