Delhi High Court

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Union of India v. Bhagwat Lal

05 Dec 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:7554-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing correction of the employee's date of birth in service records and ordered reinstatement after wrongful retirement based on incorrect records.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant date of birth correction service book Central Administrative Tribunal superannuation

Batti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7553-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Compensation payment Deposit in court

Neeraj v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

05 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Rani · 2017:DHC:7536

The Delhi High Court overturned a rape conviction due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and DNA report excluding the accused, emphasizing that prosecutrix testimony must inspire confidence and be supported by credible evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant rape prosecutrix testimony DNA evidence reasonable doubt

Neeraj Kumar v. State, N.C.T. of Delhi

05 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Rani · 2017:DHC:7537

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions and sentences of appellants for offences under IPC and Arms Act based on credible police evidence, while allowing withdrawal of appeals by one appellant who had served his sentence.

criminal appeal_dismissed conviction apprehension arms act common intention

Neeraj Kumar v. State, N.C.T. of Delhi

05 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Rani · 2017:DHC:7533

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for offences under IPC and Arms Act based on credible police evidence, dismissing their appeals and confirming sentences.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 307 IPC Section 411 IPC Arms Act offences recovery of stolen vehicle

Neeraj Kumar v. State, N.C.T. of Delhi

05 Dec 2017 · Pratibha Rani · 2017:DHC:7534

The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for offences including possession of stolen vehicle, assault on police, and arms violations, dismissing their appeals after confirming the prosecution's credible evidence and lawful recovery of weapons.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 307 IPC Section 411 IPC Arms Act offences identity of accused

ADIGEAR INTERNATIONAL & ANR. v. SUBHASH AGGARWAL & ORS.

05 Dec 2017 · Yogesh Khanna · 2017:DHC:7535

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's order directing the petitioner to furnish a bank guarantee, holding that delay in contract performance was attributable to the petitioner despite respondents fulfilling their financial obligations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 bank guarantee contract delay financial assistance

Pranay Nijhawan v. GGSIPU and Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:7546-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of institutional preference in postgraduate medical admissions and dismissed the appeal challenging the pooling of seats and admission procedures after the admission deadline.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant institutional preference postgraduate medical admission reservation Article 14

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Satbir Singh & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7544

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to indemnify claimants for a fatal accident caused by an unauthorized driver when the authorized driver negligently left the vehicle unattended, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor vehicle accident insurance liability unauthorized driver negligence

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shyam Sunder Kumar Rai; Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Arun Kumar

05 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7543

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals against motor accident compensation awards, upheld negligence and insurer liability, and reduced the interest rate to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence insurance liability third party risk

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shyam Sunder Kumar Rai; Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Arun Kumar

05 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7538

Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability for motor accident compensation, reduced interest rate to 9% p.a., and directed release of balance award to claimants.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence third party insurance interest on compensation

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Baljinder Kaur @ Baljit Kaur

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7541

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for the accident, enhanced compensation applying future prospects as per Supreme Court precedent, and increased interest on the award.

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

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Baljinder Kaur @ Baljit Kaur

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7540

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for the accident, enhanced compensation by adding future prospects as per Supreme Court precedent, and increased interest to 9% per annum.

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

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Jaya Guruwara and Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7539

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency based on notional income and applying the multiplier as per the deceased's age, following Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier notional income

GULF DTH FZ LLC v. DISHTV INDIA LIMITED & OTHERS

05 Dec 2017 · S. P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7519

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's applications seeking to implead government bodies and restrain export of set-top boxes, holding that injunctions bind only parties and no directions can be issued without evidence of violation.

civil petition_dismissed interim injunction impleadment export prohibition set-top boxes

SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A & ANR v. KAIRA DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS UNION LTD & ANR

05 Dec 2017 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:7520

The Delhi High Court upheld a status quo order restraining both parties from altering their use of the 'A+' trademark on respective dairy products pending resolution of trademark ownership and infringement disputes.

civil other Significant Trademark infringement A+ logo Descriptive mark Acquired distinctiveness

Akshay Mehta & Ors. v. Smt Usha Dutta & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:7521

The Delhi High Court held that a Written Statement signed on the last page and supported by affidavits is valid despite verification defects, dismissed the defendants' belated application to amend it based on unsupported forgery allegations, and emphasized that parties cannot deny pleadings after long delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Written Statement Order VI Rule 7 CPC verification power of attorney

G. Chaudhuri v. Indira Gandhi National Open University

05 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7531

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to file a representation for restoration of medical benefits and reimbursement, mandating the respondent University to consider it and pass a reasoned order before judicial intervention.

administrative other medical cover restoration Family Health Card reimbursement of medical bills foreign travel bill

National Insurance Co Ltd. v. Sudha Kumari & Ors.

05 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7530
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The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal, recalculating loss of dependency by deducting family pension and modifying non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedent, awarding compensation solely to the dependent widow.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency family pension personal expenses deduction non-pecuniary damages

M/S. KHUSHI RAM BEHARI LAL v. P.V. KANAKARAJ TRADING AS KALPATHARU TRADING CO.

05 Dec 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:7526

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the plaintiff restraining the defendant from using the deceptively similar "TAJ MAHAL" trademark on rice products, confirming prior use and rejecting damages for lack of evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction prior use