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Union Public Service Commission v. R J R Kasibhatla

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1436-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing UPSC to recommend the respondent's appointment, holding that UPSC's rejection of the respondent's claimed legal experience during his full-time LL.M. studies was a reasonable administrative decision not warranting judicial interference.

administrative appeal_allowed

Prakash Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1432

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust on condition of depositing Rs. 75 lakhs and furnishing bail bond and surety, while safeguarding the complainant’s interests.

criminal appeal_allowed

Monu v. State

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1433

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner husband accused under Sections 498A, 307, and 34 IPC, noting his absence at the time of the alleged offence and nearing completion of investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shobha Rani and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1435-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the denial of compassionate appointment nearly ten years after the death of the breadwinner, holding that such appointments address immediate financial needs and do not survive long delays.

administrative petition_dismissed

State Bank of Patiala v. M/S GABS and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1434-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the bank was entitled to charge compound interest with monthly rests as per the loan agreement, setting aside the appellate tribunal's order awarding only simple interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Comandant Ranjeet Singh Rana v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1431-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the DG's displeasure notes and ordered reassessment of the petitioner's APAR after finding procedural irregularities and arbitrariness in the downgrading process.

administrative petition_allowed

Savita Bansal & Ors. v. Narender Barmecha & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1430

The Delhi High Court disposed of civil petitions following an amicable settlement involving payment and possession undertakings by the respondents.

civil settled

Savita Bansal & Ors. v. Narender Barmecha & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1428

The Delhi High Court disposed of civil petitions following an amicable settlement with payment and possession undertakings duly complied with by the respondents.

civil petition_allowed

Naveen Aggarwal & Anr. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1427

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related criminal proceedings under Sections 452/323/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC where the dispute was predominantly civil and amicably resolved.

criminal appeal_allowed

Pravez & Anr v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1426

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed

Dharampal & Ors v. The State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1429

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed

Amod Kumar Verma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1425

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 354 IPC on the ground of settlement between parties, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC, subject to costs.

criminal appeal_allowed

GMA First India (P) Ltd India v. Genius Mind Consultancy SDN BHD & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1424

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for injunction and damages arising from termination of a franchise agreement due to lack of pleaded particulars and allowed liberty to file a fresh suit on a separate undertaking.

civil appeal_dismissed

Radico Khaitan Ltd. v. M/S. Devans Modern Breweries Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1423

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the registered proprietor Radico Khaitan Ltd. restraining Devans Modern Breweries Ltd. from using the trademark ELECTRA, holding that the defendant failed to prove prior use and that the plaintiff's pre-launch activities constituted bona fide use under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

civil appeal_allowed

Damont Developers Pvt. Ltd v. BRYS Hotels Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1421

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act, the Court must appoint an arbitrator if a valid arbitration agreement exists, leaving objections like insufficient stamping to the arbitral tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed

International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution v. Union of India & Anr

Delhi High Court · 07 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1422-DB

The Delhi High Court stayed the takeover of ICADR's assets under the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019, emphasizing limited judicial review of Ordinance promulgation under Article 123 and balancing equities pending legislative approval.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Rajeev Kumar Yadav v. Archaeological Survey of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019 DHC 7863-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Archaeological Survey of India's regulatory actions, affirming the lawful exercise of statutory powers for heritage site protection.

administrative petition_dismissed

Rajendra Singh v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:7441

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging discharge of accused in a misappropriation case, holding no prima facie case was made out and the petitioner’s complaint was motivated by personal vendetta.

criminal petition_dismissed

AAIC Building Solutions Ltd. v. Archaeological Survey of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1416

The Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award on damages and penalty, limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, but set aside unproven electricity charges.

civil petition_partly_allowed

Hemant Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Mar 2019 · 2019:DHC:1418

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed