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Sachin Jindal v. State

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4700

The Delhi High Court held that the accused is entitled to a copy of the video cassette relied upon by the prosecution to ensure a fair trial and effective cross-examination, setting aside the trial court's refusal to supply it.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ram Kishore Mangal & Ors. v. Cisco Systems Capital (India) Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7465

The Delhi High Court dismissed criminal miscellaneous petitions and pending applications in default due to non-appearance of the petitioners.

criminal petition_dismissed

Court on Its Own Motion v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4708-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a suo motu writ petition after the Delhi Police developed and launched mobile and web applications for online registration of missing persons reports, accepting the State's undertaking to launch an Apple phone app within six weeks.

administrative petition_allowed

S.K. Jasra v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4713-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the reinstatement of the original disciplinary penalty, holding that the enhanced penalty was not permissible during remand and the original penalty was lawful and proportionate.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sh. Raj Kumar Gupta v. M/s Hythro Power Corporation Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4712

The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit for recovery of ₹11.12 crore with interest and costs against a defendant who failed to appear despite service by publication and acknowledgment of debt.

civil appeal_allowed

Shanti Devi & Anr. v. Hari Om & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4711

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor matriculate deceased in a motor accident, applying minimum wages and loss of future prospects principles under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Rishi Pal Singh v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4710

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer’s liability in a motor accident claim where the vehicle owner failed to produce a valid driving license and did not exercise due diligence, dismissing the appeal against the compensation award.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shri K.K. Saxena v. Secretary Directorate of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4709-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a delayed pay fixation claim by the Administrative Tribunal, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation under Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 and rejecting vague grounds for condonation of delay.

administrative petition_dismissed

Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co Ltd v. Dinesh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4707

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's compensation award for a deceased homemaker without deduction for personal expenses, recognizing the economic value of homemakers' contributions to the family.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sarita Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4685

The Delhi High Court held that the Municipal Corporation cannot widen a road by taking private land without statutory acquisition and compensation, even in a regularised unauthorised colony.

property petition_allowed

Utpal Das & Ors. v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4684

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

National Council of Education Research & Training v. M/S Skywing Carriers Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4694

The Delhi High Court held that where an arbitral award is silent on post award interest, statutory interest at 18% per annum under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration Act applies, and the executing court does not modify the award by directing such interest.

civil petition_dismissed

Narayan Kuamr v. Kamal Kishore Gupta

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4692

The High Court quashed the imprisonment order against the judgment debtor for non-payment of decree due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards under Order 21 Rule 37 CPC and principles of wilful default established by the Supreme Court.

civil appeal_allowed

Rajendra Singh v. Shabbo & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4718

The Delhi High Court upheld the registered owner's liability to pay motor accident compensation despite alleged sale of the vehicle without registration of transfer, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Vinod Kohli & Anr v. Aman Deep Singh Gandhi

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4691

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition as withdrawn and stayed eviction execution on the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges.

property appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Kumar Jain v. Dr Amrit Lal Shukla

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4690

The High Court dismissed the eviction petition as withdrawn on settlement terms, staying eviction execution until the tenant vacates the premises by the agreed date.

property appeal_dismissed

Harish Kumar Garg v. Dr Amrit Lal Shukla

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4689

The High Court dismissed the eviction petition as withdrawn on settlement terms, staying eviction execution until 31.10.2020 subject to the petitioner's undertakings.

property appeal_dismissed

Deepak Khanna v. Dr Amrit Lal Shukla

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4688

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, allowing stay of eviction till 31.10.2020 subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and clear dues.

property appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Kumar Chaudhary v. Krishan Kumar Tyagi

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4687

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an eviction order under bona fide necessity, stayed execution subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate by a fixed date and pay dues.

property appeal_dismissed

Nand Kishore & Sons v. Kailash Nath Jalan

Delhi High Court · 18 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4686

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against eviction as withdrawn on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date and pay use and occupation charges, staying eviction execution accordingly.

property appeal_dismissed