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New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Nishant Parveen & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7568
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by relying on unchallenged income tax returns and applying Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of income future prospects income tax returns

Shivam Goyal v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7565

The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a No Objection Certificate to an employee seeking early release upon deposit of indemnity as per the service agreement.

employment petition_allowed No Objection Certificate Service Agreement Employment Bond Indemnity Clause

Amit Chhikara v. Union of India and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7564

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to decide on the petitioner’s reply to a Show-cause Notice within a stipulated time, following Supreme Court-affirmed precedent quashing similar notices.

administrative other Significant Show-cause Notice Staff Selection Commission appointment judicial precedent

Vivek Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7563

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to reconsider the petitioner's debarment order in light of a binding Division Bench decision affirmed by the Supreme Court.

administrative other Significant Staff Selection Commission unfair means debarment post-examination analysis

Hitender Ajay Kumar Vikrant Nishant v. Union of India

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7562

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to withdraw Show-cause Notices issued for alleged unfair means in recruitment exams following binding precedent affirmed by the Supreme Court, or else provide reasons for continuing proceedings.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Show-cause Notice unfair means Food Corporation of India Examination Staff Selection Commission

Hitender Ajay Kumar Vikrant Nishant v. Union of India

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7561

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to withdraw Show-cause Notices issued for alleged unfair means in FCI recruitment exams following binding Supreme Court-affirmed precedent, ensuring procedural fairness.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Show-cause Notice unfair means Food Corporation of India Examination Staff Selection Commission

Hitender Ajay Kumar Vikrant Nishant v. Union of India

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7566

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to withdraw Show-cause Notices issued for alleged unfair means in recruitment exams following a Supreme Court-affirmed precedent, or else provide reasons for proceeding further.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Show-cause Notice unfair means Food Corporation of India Examination Staff Selection Commission

Hitender Ajay Kumar Vikrant Nishant v. Union of India

06 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7567

The Delhi High Court directed the Staff Selection Commission to withdraw Show-cause Notices issued for alleged unfair means in recruitment exams following binding precedents affirmed by the Supreme Court or provide reasons for proceeding further.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Show-cause Notice unfair means Food Corporation of India Examination Staff Selection Commission

Chandra Prakash Pandey v. Food Corporation of India & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7596-DB

The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement of vehicle loading limits under the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, dismissing the public interest petition after noting compliance efforts by the Food Corporation of India and Transport Department.

administrative petition_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 Rule 90(7) Section 113

Qamar Waheed Naqvi v. Independent News Services Pvt Ltd & Anr.

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7594

The Delhi High Court held that interlocutory orders in arbitration proceedings, such as condonation of delay, are not subject to judicial review before the final award, dismissing the writ petition as not maintainable.

arbitration petition_dismissed Significant arbitration interlocutory orders condonation of delay judicial intervention

MAJA COSMETICS & ANR. v. OASIS COMMERCIAL PVT. LTD.

06 Dec 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:7606

The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing written statement beyond 120 days in commercial suits cannot be condoned, upheld the maintainability of Chamber Appeals under Delhi High Court Rules, and granted permanent injunction for trademark infringement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Order VIII CPC Commercial Courts Act Chamber Appeal

A B Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2017 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7580-DB

The Delhi High Court held that statutory enhancement of minimum wages constitutes a 'Change in Law' entitling concessionaires to compensation from the government under their agreements.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Minimum Wages Act Change in Law Concessionaire Agreement Wage Enhancement

A B Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2017 · The Acting Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7582-DB

The Delhi High Court held that statutory enhancement of minimum wages constitutes a Change in Law entitling concessionaires to compensation for increased costs under their agreements with the government.

civil petition_allowed Significant Change in Law Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Concessionaire Agreement Minimum wage enhancement

A B Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2017 · The Acting Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7577-DB

The Delhi High Court held that statutory enhancement of minimum wages constitutes a Change in Law entitling concessionaires to compensation under their agreements, directing the government to amend payment formulas and compensate accordingly.

civil petition_allowed Significant Change in Law Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Concessionaire Agreement Minimum wage enhancement

A B Grain Spirits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2017 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7581-DB

The Delhi High Court held that statutory enhancement of minimum wages constitutes a Change in Law entitling concessionaires to compensation for increased costs under their agreements, directing the government to amend payment formulas and compensate accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Change in Law Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Concessionaire Agreement minimum wage enhancement

Prem Kumar Singh v. Govt of India and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal; Mr. Justice C. Hari Shanka... · 2017:DHC:7578-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to restrain media from using the word "Dalit" without relevance, directing the petitioner to first file a formal complaint with the Press Council of India as per statutory procedure.

administrative petition_dismissed Press Council of India Regulation 3 community-related words Dalit

Gurpreet Singh Ahluwalia v. Aman Khorana

06 Dec 2017 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7576-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the interim status quo order on property possession, directing the parties to seek appropriate relief before the Single Judge.

civil appeal_dismissed interim injunction status quo Order 39 Rule 4 CPC property possession

Roshan @ Rohan v. State

06 Dec 2017 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:7579

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for interim bail in a serious armed robbery case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the petitioner's alleged active role.

criminal petition_dismissed interim bail Section 439 Cr.PC robbery IPC Sections 395, 394, 397

JK Jute Mill Mazdoor Ekta Union v. UOI and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:7589-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the NCLT has jurisdiction under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to enforce Supreme Court directions in Ghanshyam Sarda, allowing workmen as operational creditors to seek relief while extending interim protections.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 National Company Law Tribunal operational creditors under-valued transactions

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Avik Sadana & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7590

The Delhi High Court reduced the interest rate on compensation in a motor accident claim from 12% to 9% per annum, modifying the Tribunal's award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation interest rate insurance liability