Delhi High Court

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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

Savita Kumari v. Suresh and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7591

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, upholding the tribunal's award as just and proper based on the evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation loss of income medical expenses

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Surinder Pal @ Surinder Kumar

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7592

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded for permanent disability caused by negligent driving, dismissing insurer's appeal and claimant's enhancement plea.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability negligence compensation

SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. RAJASTHAN INFOTECH MEDIA PVT. LTD.

06 Dec 2017 · Manmohan · 2017:DHC:7573

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and Rs.16.2 lakh damages to T-Series for unauthorized cable broadcast of its copyrighted works by Rajasthan Infotech Media Pvt. Ltd.

intellectual_property appeal_dismissed Significant copyright infringement permanent injunction damages rendition of accounts

Lucknow Medical Agencies v. Raj Kumar

06 Dec 2017 · S. P. Garg · 2017:DHC:7575

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging dismissal of a recovery suit, holding the suit was within limitation but lacked credible evidence to establish the respondent's liability.

civil appeal_dismissed limitation recovery suit concurrent findings burden of proof

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Renu Chaudhary & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7597

The Delhi High Court upheld negligence and dependency findings in a motor accident claim, adjusted non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court guidelines, and dismissed insurer's breach of policy plea, enhancing compensation awarded to claimants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence res ipsa loquitur loss of dependency

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sunil Sahani & Anr.

06 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7598

The Delhi High Court held that general damages in motor accident claims under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 must be restricted to the statutory limits prescribed in the Second Schedule, reducing the award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 163-A general damages Second Schedule

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Inder Singh and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7595

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing future income loss and interest rate but upheld insurer liability and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurer liability goods carriage unauthorized travel

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SURINDER PAL @ SURINDER KUMAR

06 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7583

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's award of compensation for permanent disability caused by a motor accident, dismissing appeals by both insurer and claimant.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim permanent disability causal connection compensation assessment

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Zile Singh and Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7584

Delhi High Court partially allowed insurer's appeal reducing compensation awarded for motor accident injuries by correcting disability assessment, future prospects, and interest rate.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability future prospects compensation computation

New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Nirmala Devi & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7593

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, reducing compensation and interest in line with Supreme Court guidelines in National Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Pranay Sethi.

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

New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Ashwini @ Sonu & Ors.

06 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7585

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by reducing future income loss, adding attendant and medical expenses, and increasing interest to 9% per annum, applying statutory and Supreme Court guidelines.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation functional disability future prospects