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Sushil Kumar v. Rama Mehta & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5102

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition and upheld eviction on bona fide necessity grounds under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, affirming the landlord's right to use the premises for personal use including a legal office.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bijender Gupta v. Hardawari Lal

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5098

The Delhi High Court held that absolute ownership is not required for eviction under Sections 14(1)(a) and 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, and remitted the eviction petition for fresh consideration on merits.

property appeal_allowed

M/S Gurunanak Fashion Studio Pvt. Ltd. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5093

The Delhi High Court held that challenges to sealing and demolition of residential premises used for commercial purposes must be addressed before the Monitoring Committee, dismissing the petition for interim relief and directing the petitioner to approach the Committee.

administrative petition_dismissed

Zuber Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5095

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties recorded before the Family Court.

criminal petition_allowed

Gaurav Arora & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5096

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Deepu Kumar v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5097

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Inderjit

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5094

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's order reinstating a workman with continuity of service and 50% backwages after the rejection of approval for his removal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

labor appeal_dismissed

The Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Kamlesh Rani Bhatla

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5122-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal, holding that without an inquiry, framing of charges does not bar withdrawal of resignation and reinstatement of a government servant.

administrative appeal_dismissed

SMS Limited v. Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5121-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the respondent's cancellation of a tender and refusal to award contract to the petitioner, holding that such administrative decisions are not subject to judicial interference unless arbitrary or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/S. SANTUR CONSTRUCTION & FINANCE (P) LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5114-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to revive long-barred land acquisition claims under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that stale claims with inordinate delay and laches cannot be entertained.

property petition_dismissed

M/S TAROUNI CONSTRUCTION&FINANCE (P) LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5118-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings after over three decades, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims barred by delay and laches.

property petition_dismissed

M/S Samman Construction & Finance (P) Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5117-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings as barred by delay and laches, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims and the acquisition was validly completed.

property petition_dismissed

M/S. DHOOP CHAWN CONSTRUCTION &FINANCE (P) LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5111-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings after over three decades, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act cannot revive stale claims barred by delay and laches.

property petition_dismissed

M/S. SANTUR CONSTRUCTION & FINANCE (P) LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5116-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging decades-old land acquisition proceedings, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims barred by delay and laches, and a subsequent purchaser without valid title lacks locus standi.

property petition_dismissed

Vidhanashi Kamalia & Anr. v. University of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5119-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's practice of shifting meritorious reserved category candidates to the unreserved category list in subsequent admission rounds, affirming that reservation provisions cannot disadvantage meritorious reserved candidates.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Roshan Lal v. Delhi Jal Board

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5115-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone delay, upholding termination of service for prolonged unauthorized absence and affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.

labor appeal_dismissed

SHIVAAI INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION

Delhi High Court · 09 Oct 2019 · 2019:DHC:5112-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 427-day delay in re-filing a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed

Svitzer Hazira Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

High Court of Bombay · 09 Oct 2019

The Bombay High Court held that prior approval under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act must be obtained before issuing a reopening notice under Section 148, and failure to do so renders the notice invalid and liable to be quashed.

tax petition_allowed

Dal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Oct 2019 · 2024:DHC:7971-DB

Delhi High Court held that Inspectors who attained grade pay ₹ 4800/- via ACP are entitled to non-functional upgradation to ₹ 5400/- after four years, overruling restrictive executive circulars.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rao Adal Singh College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 01 Oct 2019 · 2019 DHC 7476

The Delhi High Court upheld the National Council for Teacher Education's regulatory decisions, dismissing the petition challenging the withdrawal of recognition of the petitioner college.

administrative appeal_dismissed