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State v. Rajesh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4391

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case due to material contradictions in the eyewitness testimony, resulting in failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rakesh Filling Station v. Bindresh Kumar Dubey

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4397

The Delhi High Court reduced the Labour Court's compensation award from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000, holding the reduced amount to be fair and reasonable.

labour appeal_allowed

Chandan Kumar @ Bunty v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4390

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 509 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Tribhawan @ Tribhuwan Kunvar & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4388

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Tribhawan @ Tribhuwan Kunvar & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4387

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a family dispute after parties settled amicably and the complainant withdrew prosecution, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shakuntala Devi v. Suresh Kumat Tanwar

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4386

The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's appeal granting leave to defend the eviction petition, holding that subsequent renting out of identical vacant premises negates the landlord's bona fide requirement claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Khandelwal & Anr v. Hem Chand Aluria

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4385

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of commercial tenants on the ground of landlord's bonafide residential requirement and allowed conversion of premises after necessary alterations.

property appeal_dismissed

Kirashwati v. Sanjay & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4384

The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court cannot defer an application under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC by directing parties to seek transfer without such relief being sought, and must decide the application on merits expeditiously.

civil petition_dismissed

Bindu Kumari v. Santosh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4382

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, holding that the amendment did not change the nature of the suit and factual issues are to be decided after trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Kumar v. Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4416

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the vehicle owner where the driver was found to have a fake license and the owner failed to produce the license or participate in the trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Anil Bhasin

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4404

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to pay a contractor for partially completed work obstructed by municipal officials, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.

civil appeal_dismissed

Kamruddin and Ors v. Subhash Chandra and Ors

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4403

The Delhi High Court held that a delay in FIR registration does not bar compensation claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act when caused by reasonable circumstances such as urgent medical treatment, and remanded the case for adjudication on merits.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. AJIT KUMAR & ANR

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4405

The Delhi High Court upheld an 88% functional disability assessment and awarded compensation including non-pecuniary damages for permanent injuries affecting the claimant's bodily functions and marital life.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ramesh Arya v. Pawan Arya and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4402

The Delhi High Court held that a Will clause restraining partition of property is void and upheld the plaintiff's right to seek partition among co-owners.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Riturani and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7917-DB

The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Tribunal order relying on Pankaj Nayan precedent but granted liberty to seek review/modification before the Tribunal considering changed facts and rules.

administrative petition_dismissed

Abhishek Agarwal and Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7916-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed patients to continue stem cell therapy without interruption pending regulatory determination on licensing requirements under the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules, 2019.

administrative petition_allowed

Sandeep Singh v. Sarda Nand Singh

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7888

The Delhi High Court allowed leave to appeal and set aside the dismissal of a complaint for non-appearance, holding that delay in filing the appeal was condonable and non-appearance was not due to disinterest.

criminal appeal_allowed

Azimkhan v. The State of GNCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7554-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 apply only prospectively and granted the appellant a second furlough, disposing of the appeal accordingly.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shyamji Mehrotra v. Shipra Mehrotra

Delhi High Court · 04 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4350

The Delhi High Court held that objections under Section 47 CPC must be signed and verified by the party himself and not solely by the advocate, dismissing the petition challenging the rejection of such objections.

civil petition_dismissed