Delhi High Court

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Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Jagbir Kaur

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7492

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award for lack of cross-examination of key income evidence and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

civil remanded Significant motor accident claim compensation natural justice cross-examination

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Jagbir Kaur

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7493

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award due to procedural irregularities and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication ensuring adherence to natural justice.

civil remanded Significant motor accident claim compensation natural justice cross-examination

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Rukmani Devi

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7494

The Delhi High Court recalculated and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct principles on income calculation, dependency, and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency motor accident claim personal expenses deduction income tax deduction

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Rukmani Devi

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7495

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by recalculating loss of dependency with proper deductions and additions, clarifying the treatment of dependents and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of dependency motor accident claim deduction of personal expenses income tax deduction

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Promila Prabhakar

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7503

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT award holding that insurer liability depends on ownership and control of the vehicle at the time of accident and remitted the claim for fresh adjudication.

civil other Significant motor accident claim insurer liability ownership transfer privity of contract

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Promila Prabhakar & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7497

The Delhi High Court set aside the compensation award in a motor accident claim and remanded the case for fresh adjudication on insurer's liability and compensation, emphasizing the need to determine control and ownership at the accident time.

motor_accident_claims / civil remanded Significant motor accident claim insurance liability privity of contract ownership transfer

M/S XS PRODUCTIONS INDIA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

04 Dec 2017 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2017:DHC:7467-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Ministry of Tourism's decision to allow a consortium to participate and be awarded a contract, holding that tender conditions did not explicitly bar such associations and judicial review is limited to checking for arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed tender conditions eligibility criteria consortium joint venture

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

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7468-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court within five years of the award, and mere deposit in government treasury does not constitute payment.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Land Acquisition Act 1894

Gajinder v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7466-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to the landowner nor deposited in court, and mere deposit in government treasury is insufficient.

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

Lotus Green LLP v. Renowned Buildtech Private Limited

04 Dec 2017 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2017:DHC:7459

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using the "Lotus" prefix in real estate projects, affirming trademark infringement and territorial jurisdiction based on the plaintiff's registered composite marks and website accessibility.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off composite trademark prefix trademark

Naresh Kumar Jain v. Lallan Shah

04 Dec 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:7460

The High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's rejection of leave to defend in a cheque bounce recovery suit, holding the appellant's defense as implausible and inconsistent.

civil appeal_dismissed leave to defend Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonoured cheque

Sunil Kumar Chhilar v. Navyug School Education Society

04 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7478

The Delhi High Court set aside the summary dismissal of objections to a seniority list on delay grounds, directing reconsideration with a speaking order and personal hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant seniority list time barred delay experience marks

Kanury v. Union of India

04 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7477

The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner additional time to supplement his reply and directed the disciplinary authority to consider it before passing any penalty order in a departmental inquiry.

administrative other departmental inquiry memorandum of charge disciplinary authority natural justice

Shri Hanuman Mandir Committee v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi

04 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7475

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to decide and communicate the outcome of the petitioners' pending Representation within a stipulated timeframe, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed Representation Administrative decision Speaking order Reasonable time

Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd. v. Gaurav Kindra & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7476
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The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by applying Supreme Court guidelines to reduce future prospects addition to 40% and increase personal expenses deduction to 50%, thereby reducing the total compensation payable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant future prospects personal expenses deduction motor accident claim compensation

Balraj Parashar v. Union Academy Sr. Sec. School

04 Dec 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:7483

The Delhi High Court held that age relaxation for appointment as Librarian is not applicable under the Teachers’ circular and that no deemed approval arises under Rule 98 where explicit approval under Rule 97 is required, dismissing the petitioner’s writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed age relaxation Librarian appointment Delhi School Education Rules 1973 Rule 97

Synergy Measurement Technologies (P) Ltd & Anr. v. SRB Instruments Private Limited & Anr.

04 Dec 2017 · Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:7482

The Delhi High Court held that jurisdictional disputes regarding claims beyond the original suit in arbitration are to be decided by the arbitrator, not the court under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 14 Section 89 CPC arbitrator jurisdiction

Balraj v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7481-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, allowing the petitioner's claim for lapse of acquisition and directing payment of compensation.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) RFCTLARR Act 2013 Compensation Lapse of acquisition proceedings

Balraj v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7480-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, directing payment of compensation to the petitioner while leaving title issues open.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Compensation

Abdul Wahab v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7479-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings as compensation had been paid and possession taken, directing release of enhanced compensation if not yet paid.

constitutional appeal_dismissed land acquisition compensation Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013