Delhi High Court

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Raj Kumar v. Punjab and Sind Bank

12 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7744

The Delhi High Court held that the principle of parity in awarding punishment among co-delinquents must be observed and remanded the case for reconsideration of the penalty imposed on the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings principle of parity punishment proportionality non-supply of documents

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Khem Chand

12 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7742
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim but reduced the interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Pranay Sethi.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation interest rate Supreme Court Constitution Bench

Arun Jaitley v. Arvind Kejriwal

12 Dec 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:7735

The Delhi High Court held that preliminary submissions in replication consistent with the original plaint cannot be struck off under Order 6 Rule 16 CPC and allowed the defendant to file an additional written statement to respond to new documents.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Order 6 Rule 16 CPC striking off pleadings replication defamation

M/S CWHEC-HCIL (JV) v. M/S CHPRCL

12 Dec 2017 · G.S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional payment for sub grade work using fly ash and sand as a variation item, clarifying the limited scope of judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 judicial review variation item contract interpretation

Christian Louboutin SAS v. Pawan Kumar & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:7733

The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff's 'RED SOLE' trademark is well-known and infringed by defendants, granted permanent injunctions and damages, and clarified the limited circumstances under which punitive damages may be awarded in trademark cases.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off well-known trademark permanent injunction

Tejinder Kaur v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · Vibhu Bahru · 2017:DHC:7734

The Delhi High Court held that the Disciplinary Authority may conduct preliminary examination of sexual harassment complaints independently before ICC inquiry, and a non-aggrieved woman petitioner cannot challenge a time-barred complaint rejection under the Sexual Harassment Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 Internal Complaints Committee Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 Disciplinary Authority

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Neha Walia

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7757

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim for fresh determination of damages, rejecting insurer's intoxication plea due to lack of conclusive evidence and emphasizing comprehensive assessment of future medical expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach intoxication proof compensation award

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Neha Walia

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7756

The Delhi High Court set aside the compensation award in a motor accident claim for fresh determination, rejecting insurer's intoxication plea due to lack of conclusive evidence and emphasizing proper inquiry into future medical expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach intoxication proof future medical expenses

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Ram Saran & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7755

The Delhi High Court set aside the tribunal's omission to decide the insurer's plea of invalid driving licence, remanding the issue for fresh adjudication while upholding the compensation award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach invalid driving licence Motor Accident Claims Tribunal

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Bala Devi

12 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7741
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The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for motor accident injuries but reduced the interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum in line with Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation interest rate National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi

Deepika & Ors. v. Sehaj Ram & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7745

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by granting future prospects, increasing non-pecuniary damages and interest, while upholding insurer's recovery rights despite driver's invalid licence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim future prospects non-pecuniary damages interest rate

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. LT. COL. RENU KUMARI & ORS.

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7746

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim for further inquiry to reassess loss of income and disability, allowing additional evidence in light of changed circumstances including claimant's voluntary retirement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 motor accident claim compensation

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. LAJJAWATI & ORS.

12 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7747

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal as withdrawn and directed release of the balance compensation amount with interest to the claimants as per tribunal orders.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal appeal withdrawal compensation deposit insurance company

M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. GUL MOHD. @ GULLU & ORS.

12 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7751

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the tribunal's quantum including provision for artificial limb replacements and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation permanent disability artificial limb replacement

Sakender v. Ghanshyam & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7752

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim for fresh adjudication due to inadequate assessment of functional disability and loss of income by the tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability functional disability compensation assessment

Narenderjeet Kaur v. Kamal Anwar & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7753

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded for pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life in a motor accident claim, increasing the total award to Rs. 3,70,000/- and directing the insurer to pay the enhanced amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation pain and suffering loss of amenities of life

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Kamlesh Pal & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7754

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recalculating future prospects and salary allowances in line with Supreme Court precedent, enhancing the total award and directing the insurer to pay the balance amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects non-pecuniary damages

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Kamlesh Pal & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7759

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by restricting future prospects to 15%, including all salary allowances, and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 loss of dependency future prospects non-pecuniary damages

Govind Yadav v. Union of India

12 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7760-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions challenging rejection of RPF constable candidature on grounds of impersonation, relying on forensic reports confirming identity and directing appointment.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant impersonation thumb impression forensic examination Railway Protection Force

Baljeet Singh & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

12 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7764-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor possession taken, and mere deposit in government treasury does not constitute payment.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 compensation payment possession