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U. P. Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5310

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claims for wrongful termination and contractual rewards, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Mamta Dutta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5309

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal in a motor accident claim by modifying compensation awards while upholding the sole liability of the offending vehicle driver.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Kumar & Anr. v. Vakeela Khatoon & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5308

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for non-compliance with deposit orders and enhanced compensation to claimants in a motor accident claim by applying correct legal principles on multiplier and heads of damages.

civil appeal_dismissed

DELHI STATE YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 16 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5311-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to legalize unauthorized constructions on government land and allocate them to war victims, holding that such illegal encroachments must be demolished and cannot be judicially regularized.

administrative petition_dismissed

Bhojraj Hasaram Gurunani v. Abdul Majid Haji Kadarso Maner

High Court of Bombay · 16 Oct 2019

The High Court upheld eviction decrees against a tenant for unlawful subletting, bonafide requirement by landlord, and default in payment of rent, rejecting tenant's application for fixation of standard rent and claims of rent payment by money order.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rita Bagga v. State (The NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:7289

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of cheating and criminal conspiracy, relying on digital evidence and cooperation with investigation to find no prima facie case against them.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pooja & Ors. v. Tarun Kumar @ Sahil & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5269

The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation in a motor accident claim lies with the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the accident, not the financier or unregistered subsequent possessor.

civil appeal_dismissed

Suman Taneja v. District & Sessions Judge Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5268-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the summary termination of a temporary government employee under Rule 5(1) of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, holding that no departmental enquiry under CCS (CCA) Rules was required and long service did not confer permanent status.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Runa Rajput v. The State

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5241

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of fraud involving a fake purchase order, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the petitioner's criminal antecedents.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Kamal Singh & Anr. v. Munish Kumar Azad & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5237

The Delhi High Court enhanced the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 7.5% to 9% per annum, payable from the claim petition filing date until realization.

civil appeal_allowed

Santosh Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5239

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of sentence does not nullify conviction and upheld the termination of a public servant convicted of criminal offences despite the sentence being suspended.

labor petition_dismissed

Jyotsna Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5236

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking backdated promotion, holding that failure to assume charge within stipulated time justified debarment and that transfer coupled with promotion is a management prerogative not subject to challenge without malice.

service petition_dismissed

Anish & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5264

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of an amicable settlement and resolution of the matrimonial dispute between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dheeraj Arora v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5265

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case following an amicable settlement and complete payment to the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vinod Kumar v. State

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5256

Babita Jain v. Meena Devi @ Meena Jain

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5251

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered gift deed over an unregistered MOU, dismissing the appellant's claim to ownership and possession of the property.

civil appeal_dismissed

Zillion Infra Projects Pvt Ltd v. High Tech Engineering

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5250

The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC on limitation grounds by considering extraneous facts outside the plaint, and the limitation period for breach of contract begins when the breach ceases.

civil appeal_allowed

Sushila Kaul v. The Chief Secretary, NCT Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5261-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to execute a 2002 order after 15 years, upholding a corrigendum limiting the petitioner to notional promotion without monetary benefits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. M/S Associated Construction Co

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5262-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under the Commercial Courts Act excludes the Limitation Act, and dismissed the appeal for delay as the appellant failed to show sufficient cause for condonation.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rail Land Development Authority v. Bhagwati Rail Infra Pvt Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5263-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award that set aside termination of a development agreement and extended payment timelines, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction and the applicability of specific performance for long-term immovable property contracts.

commercial appeal_dismissed