Delhi High Court

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Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Santosh Devi & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4802

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying appropriate deductions for dependency and future prospects, while upholding insurer liability and interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Motor accident claim Future prospects

Orris Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4821

The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent FIR based on the same allegations as an earlier FIR is impermissible and directed it to be clubbed with the ongoing investigation, restraining coercive action against the petitioner.

criminal other Significant multiple FIRs quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution

MS Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India v. MS Abhipra Capital Limited & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2012 (129) DRJ 608

Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction over a suit for refund of stock exchange membership fees where the petitioner has a regional office and part of the cause of action arose in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 20 CPC

Sunita Devi & Ors. v. Satish Kumar Chaudhary & Anr

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4791

The Delhi High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal due to failure of the claimants to prove the involvement of the offending vehicle and unreliability of the key eyewitness testimony.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim eyewitness testimony burden of proof reliability of witness

Rahul Kaul v. Manoj Kumar & Ors

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4798
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including full salary components and increasing non-pecuniary damages, while reducing interest rate to 7.5% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Yashpal v. Rakesh Kumar & Anr

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4801

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct multiplier, factoring future prospects, and upholding disability assessment, directing payment with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability future prospects

Yasin Malik v. Lok Pal Singh & Ors

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4803
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering future income prospects and reasonable non-pecuniary damages while upholding the Tribunal's disability assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Vishnu Gopal Vashisht v. DDA

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4799

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ challenging DDA’s rejection of alternative allotment for unauthorized occupation of public land, affirming strict adherence to policy eligibility and public interest in ecological preservation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India Delhi Development Authority Alternative allotment Jhuggi Jhopri clusters

Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri v. Saket Gokhale & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:4796
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The Delhi High Court held that defamatory tweets questioning the plaintiff's financial propriety without due verification constituted actionable defamation, granting injunctions, apology, and damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation social media tweets right to privacy

Riyaz Malik @ Riyazuddin v. The State N.C.T of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4975

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner due to serious criminal antecedents and grave threats despite co-accused being granted bail earlier under less serious charges.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C Section 387 IPC threat for ransom

PROMAC ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LTD v. CEMENT CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD

30 Jun 2024 · C. HARI SHANKAR · 2024:DHC:5563

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to enable completion of arbitration proceedings.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitral Tribunal Extension of mandate Section 29A(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Suman Gupta v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

29 Jun 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4806

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing continuation of LPG supplies to the petitioner distributor pending inquiry, holding that suspension without notice and hearing violates natural justice under the applicable Marketing Discipline Guidelines 2022.

civil appeal_allowed Significant LPG distributorship Marketing Discipline Guidelines 2022 natural justice suspension of distributorship

Mudit Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

29 Jun 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4805

The Delhi High Court quashed further investigation against petitioners in a fraud FIR registered without departmental approval, held the arrest illegal under Section 41(A) CrPC, and granted bail to the accused pending further proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC illegal arrest Section 41(A) CrPC

Kajal Kiran Mishra v. M/S Radiant Hues CRM Solution Pvt. Ltd.

29 Jun 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7080
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing arbitration under DIAC and refused impleadment of non-parties in the arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(5) Section 12(2) Appointment of arbitrator

Pushpa Khanna & Anr. v. Sanjay Narang & Ors.

28 Jun 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4795

The Delhi High Court allowed reopening of evidence in an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that sub-letting to a subsequent tenant is covered by general pleadings and delay in producing evidence can be excused if discovered late due to circumstances beyond the party's control.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition sub-letting reopening of evidence

Ram Kishan v. M/S Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt Ltd

28 Jun 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4793

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed Section 65B certificate for electronic evidence during ongoing trial proceedings, holding that non-filing is a curable procedural defect and technicalities should not impede justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 65B Indian Evidence Act Section 151 CPC Electronic evidence Curable defect

Harjit Singh Sahni v. Sidhant Gupta

28 Jun 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4792

The Delhi High Court held that a tenant who voluntarily surrenders possession after an agreed extended period cannot seek restoration under Section 19(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 19(2) eviction

Primordial Systems Pvt. Ltd v. Raman Kumar Chug & Anr.

28 Jun 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4794

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's partial rejection of belated documents under Order VII Rule 14 CPC due to lack of satisfactory explanation for delay and petitioner’s conduct.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 14 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India admission of documents delay in filing documents

Union of India v. ANS Construction Ltd

28 Jun 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4864

The Delhi High Court partly set aside an arbitral award by rejecting compensation for idling of resources due to lack of evidence, while upholding other claims including price escalation and delay attribution to the petitioner under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 patent illegality price escalation

Link Engineers (P) Limited v. M/S Asia Brown Boveri Limited

28 Jun 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:5142
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for recovery under an alleged agreement, holding that liabilities transferred in a demerger and no valid joint venture existed with defendant No. 1, thus no enforceable contract or entitlement to payment arose.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant demerger joint venture contract enforceability liabilities transfer