Delhi High Court

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Sadhu Prajapati v. Shiv Steel & Anr

06 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7602-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application for delay, upholding the dismissal of a writ petition in default due to non-appearance and unexplained delay in restoration.

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Jai Prakash v. Shiv Steel & Another

06 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7605-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application for delay, holding that unexplained absence and gross delay in seeking restoration of a writ petition dismissed in default cannot be condoned without satisfactory evidence.

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Satya Narain v. Shiv Steel & Anr

06 Dec 2017 · Siddharth Mridul; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:7603-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application for delay, upholding the dismissal of a writ petition in default due to the appellant's failure to provide sufficient cause for absence and delay in seeking restoration.

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Jaleshwar Majhi v. State

06 Dec 2017 · S. Muralidhar; I.S. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7558-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murdering his wife based on conclusive circumstantial evidence despite the absence of proven motive.

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RAVI AND SINGH COMMUNICATION v. SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

06 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7600-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an order allowing extension of time for filing a written statement beyond 120 days under the Commercial Courts Act, holding such appeals are not maintainable and extensions may be granted for justified reasons like late document supply.

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M/S. KCL LTD v. THOMSON PRESS INDIA LTD

06 Dec 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7560

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree for recovery against the defendant who failed to prove defective printing work or timely complaints, applying Section 42 of the Sales of Goods Act to deem acceptance of goods.

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Directorate General of Hydrocarbons of India v. Overseas Drilling Limited

06 Dec 2017 · Yogesh Khanna · 2017:DHC:7559

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award affirming fixed demobilization fees and additional compensation for storage of cores, emphasizing strict adherence to clear contract terms and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

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Sudhir Tyagi v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

06 Dec 2017 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:8789

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a murder case due to prima facie evidence implicating him and the risk of influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence.

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The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd v. Geminicontinental

05 Dec 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:9088

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining a hotel from unauthorized public performance of copyrighted music owned by the Indian Performing Right Society without a license.

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Suneta Loona v. Manu Kumar

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Guba · 2017:DHC:8816

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to allow amendment of the plaint to add consequential relief for possession in a declaration suit before trial and framing of issues.

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Prem Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7532-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid, declaring the petitioners' acquisition proceedings lapsed.

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Sher Bahadur v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.

05 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7545-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a contractual employee involved in a criminal case, holding that acquittal on benefit of doubt does not entitle reinstatement.

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Sunita Loona & Ors. v. Manu Kumar & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7542

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to allow amendment of the plaint to add consequential relief of possession before trial commenced, dismissing the petition challenging the amendment.

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United India Insurance Company Limited v. Amit Kumar

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7548

The High Court set aside the motor accident claim award and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry due to failure to properly assess the claimant's mental capacity and ensure appropriate legal representation.

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Moti Lal v. National Insurance Company Limited

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7552

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the tribunal's recovery rights against the owner and driver upon unchallenged proof of a valid driving licence held by the driver at the time of the accident.

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National Insurance Co. Ltd v. K K Kamal & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7551

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident claimant with permanent disability and held the insurer liable to pay but entitled to recover from the driver and owner due to invalid driving license.

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National Insurance Co. Ltd v. K K Kamal & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7550

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident claimant with permanent disability and held the insurer liable to pay but entitled to recover from the driver and owner due to invalid driving license.

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United India Insurance Company Limited v. Amit Kumar

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7549

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award and remanded the case for fresh inquiry due to the tribunal's failure to properly assess the claimant's mental capacity and ensure appropriate representation.

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Jai Kishan Sharma v. UOI & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2017:DHC:7547

The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful withdrawal of departmental inquiry proceedings against police officers pending criminal investigation and dismissed the petition challenging their promotion.

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Raghu Nandan Vashisht v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

05 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7555-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner arrears for three years under the ACP Scheme, modifying the Tribunal's order that restricted arrears to one year, relying on the Supreme Court's principle of continuing wrong in salary fixation cases.

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