Delhi High Court

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Surender Singh & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Jan 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:9326
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The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving compoundable offences following an amicable settlement between the parties, subject to payment of costs to the Prisoners Welfare Fund.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR compoundable offences settlement between parties interest of justice

Usha Talwar v. Chairperson, Navyug School Educational Society

04 Jan 2018 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2018:DHC:90-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a writ petition on limitation grounds and remitted the matter for adjudication on entitlement to second stage ACP benefits including prior service addition.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Assured Career Promotion Scheme limitation delay and laches retrospective operation

U.P. State Road Transport Corporation v. Santosh Kumar Singh

04 Jan 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:87

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a motor accident claim award, upholding compensation for loss of earnings and medical expenses based on credible evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation loss of earnings medical expenses

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Indra Chauhan & Ors.

04 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:88

The Delhi High Court upheld the truck driver's sole negligence in a fatal accident, affirmed compensation with interest, and modified non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court guidelines.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence contributory negligence loss of dependency

Rajendra Prasad & Anr. v. Shyam Lal

04 Jan 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:85

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the tribunal's findings on negligence and rejecting allegations of false affidavit by the claimant.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation negligence Section 340 CrPC

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Usha & Ors.

04 Jan 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:86

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by recalculating compensation based on correct age and limiting future prospects to 10% as per Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier future prospects

Ganesh Kumar & Ors. v. Chalakan & Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:91

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying 40% future prospects for loss of dependency and increasing interest to 9% per annum, following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 motor accident claim loss of dependency

Umesh Prasad Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Jan 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:79-DB

The Delhi High Court held that MCI regulations permit migration only between recognized Indian medical colleges and upheld MCI's rejection of migration requests from foreign medical colleges as legally justified.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Medical Council of India Migration Foreign medical colleges MCI Regulations 1997

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Arjun & Ors.

04 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:82

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for under-assessed disability, reduced excessive interest and legal costs, and rejected insurer’s plea for exoneration due to invalid driving licence in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability driving licence validity disability assessment

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Arjun & Ors.

04 Jan 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:81

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for under-assessed disability, reduced excessive interest, rejected insurer’s plea of invalid driving license, and set aside legal cost awards in a motor accident claim appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability driving license disability assessment

HLPL Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Customs (General), New Customs House, New Delhi & Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:99-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an inquiry report against a customs broker due to non-disclosure of evidence and procedural irregularities, directing a fresh inquiry in compliance with natural justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations Inquiry Officer natural justice disclosure of evidence

Kunal & Ors. v. Naval Public School & Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:84

The Delhi High Court held that disputes over execution of Labour Court Awards are not to be adjudicated under writ jurisdiction and directed petitioners to seek remedy through appropriate legal forums.

labor petition_dismissed Labour Court Award writ petition Article 226 execution of award

R.K. Jain v. Delhi Development Authority

04 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:83

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to issue a fresh line diagram and modify the layout plan within 12 weeks after regularization of additional land area, dismissing further delay.

property other line diagram site plan layout plan modification Delhi Development Authority

Tangula Ramakishan Rao v. Union of India and Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:80

The Delhi High Court directed the concerned Ministry to forward the petitioner’s application for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Coal India Limited, ensuring administrative fairness despite controversy over date of birth.

administrative petition_allowed application forwarding public appointment administrative fairness date of birth controversy

Ranjeeta Mehra v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Jan 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:74

The Delhi High Court held that sentences for dishonour of cheques arising from distinct loan transactions under Section 138 NI Act should run consecutively, dismissing the petitioner's plea for concurrent sentences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act concurrent sentence consecutive sentence dishonour of cheque

Manoj Kumar Gupta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

04 Jan 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:78

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of exemption from personal appearance and issuance of non-bailable warrants due to non-compliance with court orders and unjustified absence.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 CrPC exemption from personal appearance non-bailable warrants proclaimed offender

Varun Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

04 Jan 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:77

The Delhi High Court corrected a typographical error in its earlier order dismissing the petition, with the parties' consent.

criminal other Procedural typographical error clarification modification court order correction

Lokesh Khattar v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Jan 2018 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:73

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a serious assault case, emphasizing careful evaluation of the accused's role and injuries sustained before granting bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. serious offences Sections 323, 308, 506, 34 IPC

Amit Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · Hima Kohli; Pratibha Rani · 2018:DHC:97-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging BSF's typing test results after confirming the evaluation was conducted as per the prescribed key depression per hour method and SOP.

administrative petition_dismissed typing test key depression per hour KDPH BSF recruitment

State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Akash @ Monu & Anr.

04 Jan 2018 · Vipin Sanghi; P.S. Teji · 2018:DHC:105-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition and upheld the acquittal of accused persons in a robbery and attempted murder case due to insufficient and inconsistent prosecution evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 307 IPC robbery medical evidence recovery of weapon