Delhi High Court

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Manoj Kumar Sharma v. Karnail Singh

04 Dec 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:8597

The High Court set aside the dismissal of a complaint for non-prosecution due to the complainant's absence on one date, emphasizing the need to consider overall diligence and procedural requirements before dismissal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant non-prosecution dismissal of complaint Section 251 Cr.P.C. Section 145(2) NI Act

Rvr technologies ltd. v. Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Employees Provident Fund Organization

04 Dec 2017 · Chander Shekhar · 2017:DHC:8579

The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions against the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner as withdrawn on the petitioners' request following the trial court's decision.

administrative other Procedural Employees Provident Fund Organization petition withdrawal dismissal as withdrawn High Court of Delhi

Simran @ Samreen v. State of NCT of Delhi

04 Dec 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:8410

The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request for leave to withdraw.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petition dismissal as withdrawn petitioners State of NCT of Delhi

Harinder Kaushik v. Union of India and Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7485-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 is neither paid nor deposited in court as mandated under the 1894 Act.

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

Bhoop Singh v. State & Anr

04 Dec 2017 · Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:7484

The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, affirming presumption of notice receipt and rejecting the defence of stolen cheques due to delay and lack of evidence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Legal demand notice Presumption of service

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Saddam & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7501

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company to withdraw its appeal against a motor accident compensation award and directed release of the awarded amount to claimants with refund of statutory deposits upon proof of satisfaction.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim insurance company appeal withdrawal compensation award

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Savita Devi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7500

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the validity of the driving licence and upheld the compensation awarded to the claimants, relying on police confirmation and binding precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance liability driving licence validity accident claim opportunity to lead evidence

The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Prem Wati & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7499

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal for exemption from liability due to lack of evidence that the driver lacked a valid licence, upholding the motor accident compensation award.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim insurer liability valid driving licence burden of proof

United India Insurance Company Limited v. Vindrawati & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7498

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation award by excluding non-pecuniary damages that do not survive death, upheld insurer's breach of policy plea due to absence of valid permit, and enhanced interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of earning capacity loss of dependency non-pecuniary damages

United India Insurance Company Limited v. Pooja & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7508

The Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by including service allowances in loss of dependency, reducing non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court guidelines, lowering interest rate to 9%, and setting aside unjustified counsel fee directions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency non-pecuniary damages interest on compensation

United India Insurance Company Limited v. Sarita Devi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7505

The Delhi High Court reduced non-pecuniary damages and set aside counsel fees in a motor accident claim, while upholding insurer liability as the deceased was not a gratuitous passenger.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim non-pecuniary damages loss of consortium gratuitous passenger

South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Parmanand (Deceased) Through LRs & Ors

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7504

The Delhi High Court allowed the municipal corporation’s petition to admit relevant documents belatedly in a civil suit concerning public land, emphasizing public interest and fair trial rights.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1A CPC Section 151 CPC admission of documents public land

Kadam Singh v. Tulsi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7496

The Delhi High Court held that after remand, the trial court must pass a fresh judgment on the entire civil suit and remanded the matter for appropriate adjudication, while dismissing the belated appeal for lack of condonation of delay.

civil other Significant permanent injunction validity of Will remand condonation of delay

Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Lata & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7502

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by reducing future prospects enhancement to 25% and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi ruling.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim future prospects non-pecuniary damages loss of consortium

United India Insurance Company Limited v. Pooja & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:7510

The Delhi High Court modified compensation awards in motor accident claims by including service allowances in loss of dependency, reducing non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court precedent, and fixing interest at nine percent per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency non-pecuniary damages interest rate on compensation

Paramjit Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G.S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7509-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation, relying on Supreme Court precedent and statutory provisions.

property petition_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation possession Land Acquisition Act 1894

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD v. RAJ KUMAR PRASAD & ORS

04 Dec 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:7507

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a stay of trademark infringement suit requires framing an issue on invalidity and timely initiation of rectification proceedings, and dismissed the plaintiff's premature stay application.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 124 Trade Marks Act 1999 stay of suit rectification proceedings trademark invalidity

Satpal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7514-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, and declared the petitioner's land acquisition lapsed entitling him to compensation.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Section 24(2) RTFCTLARR Act 2013 Compensation payment Deposit of compensation

Bhagrati v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7511-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, allowing the petitioner's claim despite pending title disputes.

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

Kalu Ram v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

04 Dec 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:7512-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 not paid or deposited in court, regardless of title disputes.

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