Delhi High Court

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Subhash Kumar Sharma v. State

01 Dec 2017 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:8285

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the FIR and order under Section 82 Cr.P.C., holding that issuance of process against an absconding accused during ongoing investigation is justified.

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Rajvir Singh & Anr. v. Raghuveer Singh & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7443

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Tribunal's finding that the motor vehicle accident was solely caused by the car driver's negligence, fixing liability on the uninsured car owner alone.

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The United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Prabha Devi & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7444

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals, holding it liable to pay compensation for deaths caused by negligent driving, emphasizing the insurer's duty to raise all defences timely and accepting salary slips as valid proof of employment.

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The United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Prabha Devi & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7445

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals, holding that unimpeached salary slips suffice to prove income for compensation, and that the insurer cannot raise new defenses on appeal not pleaded before the tribunal.

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National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shweta Sharma & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7446

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded to a motor accident victim by assessing a higher functional disability, increasing damages for pain and suffering, and raising the interest rate to 9% per annum.

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Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Naveen Kumar & Anr.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7447

The Delhi High Court held that the absence of an FIR does not bar a motor accident claim if the claimant's testimony is credible, dismissing the insurer's appeal and upholding the compensation award.

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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited v. Kiran Kumari

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7438

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, holding the insurer liable despite absence of a valid permit, applying the Supreme Court’s ruling on future prospects and damages.

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United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Mamta & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7448

The Delhi High Court reduced non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim and set aside directions for lawyers' fees, applying Supreme Court guidelines under Section 163 A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 163 A motor accident claim non-pecuniary damages

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Dil Aaferoon Begum & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7449

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents, partly allowing the insurer's appeal.

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New India Assurance Company Limited v. Arun Kumar Goel & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · UCO 2017:DHC:7450

The Delhi High Court set aside the inclusion of lawyer’s fee and out of pocket expenses as insurer’s liability in a motor accident claim award and modified the award accordingly.

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Jagpreet Singh v. New India Assurance Company Limited

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7451

The Delhi High Court dismissed the claimant's appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded for injuries sustained in a motor accident, upholding the insurer's liability and the tribunal's compensation amount.

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Raj Rani v. Suresh Kumar Gujar & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7452

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for future loss of income due to permanent disability in a motor accident claim, applying the Supreme Court's guidelines on calculation of such damages.

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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited v. Kiran Kumari

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7442

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a 50% addition for future prospects and increased interest, while dismissing the insurer's plea of non-liability due to permit issues.

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Sanjeev Sharma v. Sanjay and Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7441

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, holding that an unendorsed income tax return cannot be relied upon to increase loss of income compensation.

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Savita Pawar v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Anr.

01 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7440

The Delhi High Court reduced the claimant's contributory negligence from 40% to 10% in a motor accident claim, increasing the compensation payable by the insurer accordingly.

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Raja Ram Singh v. Raj Kumar & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7439

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim involving permanent disability, directing insurer to deposit the enhanced amount secured in a fixed deposit for the claimant's benefit.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation permanent disability non-pecuniary damages

Omar Abdullah v. Payal Abdullah & Ors.

01 Dec 2017 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:7416

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of maintenance proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that maintainability and interim maintenance are inseparable and declined to interfere with ongoing proceedings despite delay.

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Khazan Singh v. DTC

01 Dec 2017 · C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:7415

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pay parity with CPWD Draftsman Grade II, holding that pay scales attach to posts and organizational structure, and the petitioner failed to prove equivalence of duties or applicability of the Office Memorandum to the respondent-Corporation.

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Rakesh Kumar Goswami v. Neelam Khurana

01 Dec 2017 · Yogesh Khanna · 2017:DHC:7414

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the petitioner was duly served and failed to prove fraud or illegality, thereby upholding the award.

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Shashi Tharoor v. Arnab Goswami and Anr

01 Dec 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:7417

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions restraining media defendants from defamatory reporting against Shashi Tharoor regarding his wife's death, emphasizing media restraint during ongoing investigations to protect reputation and fair trial.

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