Delhi High Court

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M/S. L’OREAL v. SHRI YOGESH JETHI & ANOTHER

03 Nov 2017 · Mukta Gupta · 2017:DHC:6630

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to L’OREAL against defendants for trademark infringement, passing off, and copyright violation involving the ‘L’OREAL’ mark.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Copyright violation Permanent injunction

Vivek Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:6627-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed adverse ACR remarks tainted by reasonable likelihood of bias and directed a fresh review DPC for promotion of the petitioner.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Report bias natural justice administrative action

Jagdish Lohra v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:6629-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary inquiry findings and penalty against a CISF officer, holding that the inquiry complied with natural justice and the findings were supported by evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant departmental inquiry natural justice disciplinary proceedings principles of natural justice

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. E. John & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6646

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that the tribunal rightly proceeded ex-parte and allowed evidence after the insurer failed to appear despite due notice in a motor accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act.

motor_vehicle_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Section 163A Section 166 no-fault liability

Abhay Kumar v. Balbir Singh & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6642

The Delhi High Court set aside the quantum of compensation awarded in a motor accident claim due to inadequate disability assessment and remanded the matter for fresh evaluation by a medical board including orthopedic and eye specialists.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 motor accident claim compensation

Sheela & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

03 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6643

The Delhi High Court dismissed the claimants' appeal seeking enhanced compensation and upheld the tribunal's finding of contributory negligence and apportionment of liability in a fatal accident at an unmanned railway crossing.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim contributory negligence unmanned railway crossing compensation calculation

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mahesh Kumar

03 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6644

The Delhi High Court modified compensation awarded for motor accident injuries by adjusting disability assessment, multiplier for prospective loss of income, and interest rate, emphasizing proper calculation based on medical evidence and future prospects.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability prospective loss of income multiplier method

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mahesh Kumar

03 Nov 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6645

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting disability assessment, recalculating prospective loss of income with a reduced multiplier, enhancing leave salary compensation, and increasing interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability prospective loss of income multiplier

Savitri Sharma v. Asha Rani & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:6610

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of leave to defend in an eviction petition, ruling that the limitation period for filing leave to defend is computed from the first service of summons, but filings made under earlier law cannot be deemed delayed.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 leave to defend eviction petition limitation period

Rajni Bedi v. Desh Raj Chopra and Anr

03 Nov 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:6649

The Delhi High Court held that general power of attorney and agreement to sell do not confer title and that a suit for recovery of possession is not barred by limitation even if the ancillary relief of declaration regarding such documents is time-barred.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation general power of attorney agreement to sell documents of title

HSIL LTD. v. MARVEL CERAMICS & ORS.

03 Nov 2017 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; SANJEEV SACHDEVA · 2017:DHC:6635-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a suit under the Trade Marks Act must be filed where the cause of action arose or the plaintiff's principal place of business is located, dismissing the appeal for lack of territorial jurisdiction in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction Section 134 Trade Marks Act cause of action branch office

S. Amolak Singh v. Narender Kumar Dang

03 Nov 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:6652

The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement and better title justify eviction despite tenant's vague defenses and alleged alternate accommodation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) Section 25B leave to defend

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Jang Singh & Ors.

03 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6981

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal granting it recovery rights against the owner and driver for compensation paid where the driver lacked a valid license, independent of criminal conviction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance company recovery rights valid driving license

M/S DIGICALL GLOBAL PVT LTD v. BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LTD

02 Nov 2017 · JAYANT NATH · 2017:DHC:9120

The Delhi High Court referred the dispute between M/s Digicall Global Pvt Ltd and BLS International Services Ltd to arbitration, stayed the suit and counter-claim, and ordered refund of court fees under the Court Fees Act.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 8 Court Fees Act, 1870 Section 16

Shalinitaickar v. Rajeev Sharma & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:9029

The Delhi High Court held that any transfer of suit properties during pending suits is subject to the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and directed defendants to inform plaintiffs of such transfers, without deciding the merits.

civil appeal_allowed doctrine of lis pendens Section 52 Transfer of Property Act 1882 immovable property transfer of property

Saregama India Limited v. The Indian Singers Rights Association & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:6575-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of three commercial appeals involving Saregama India Limited and the Indian Singers Rights Association on 2nd November 2017, referring to a detailed judgment in one of the appeals.

other other appeal commercial dispute music rights Indian Singers Rights Association

Mohandas v. National Highways Authority of India

02 Nov 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:6576-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI’s rejection of the petitioner’s bids for failing to meet eligibility criteria, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender evaluations absent arbitrariness or mala fide.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review tender rejection eligibility criteria arbitrariness

Saregama India Limited v. The Indian Singers Rights Association & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:6577-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of appeals filed by Saregama India Limited against the Indian Singers Rights Association on 2nd November 2017, referring to the detailed judgment in RFA(OS)(COMM) 16/2017.

other other appeal commercial dispute Saregama India Limited Indian Singers Rights Association

Ram Kumar Goyal & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:6583-DB

The Delhi High Court transferred the writ petition to the Supreme Court following the Supreme Court's directive to consolidate similar cases before it.

constitutional other Procedural transfer petitions Supreme Court High Court case transfer

Roopchand & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:6578-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act if compensation is not paid to recorded owners despite possession, entitling petitioners to compensation under the new law.

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