Delhi High Court

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Khemchand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:6579-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid to landowners, applying Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) possession

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pooja & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6581

The Delhi High Court applied the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi principles to reduce compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming that future prospects apply universally including to self-employed persons and fixing reasonable non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 just compensation future prospects self-employed income

M/S SHREE GANESH METALS v. GLENCORE INTERNATIONAL AG & ANR

02 Nov 2017 · S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:6580

The Delhi High Court held that no valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties as the 2016 contract was unsigned and the arbitration clause was not clearly incorporated, thus refusing to refer the dispute to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant arbitration agreement incorporation by reference Section 45 Arbitration Act contract formation

M/S KHEMWALS STORE & ORS v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS

02 Nov 2017 · Vibhu BakhrU · 2017:DHC:6582

The Delhi High Court held that allotment of Fair Price Shop licences must comply with mandatory statutory criteria including financial capacity, directing reevaluation of selected candidates' financial standing without disturbing the overall selection.

administrative other Significant Fair Price Shop licence Delhi Specified Articles Order 1981 Selection Committee financial capacity

J.H. Jewelers v. Umed Chindaliya & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · JAYANT NATH, J. · 2017:DHC:6586

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of issues under Order 14 Rule 5 CPC to correctly frame joint and several liability of defendants including the bank for recovery of misappropriated funds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 14 Rule 5 CPC amendment of issues joint and several liability misappropriation

Punjab National Bank v. Bharti Sehgal and Anr.

02 Nov 2017 · Jayant Nath · 2017:DHC:6585

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act to entertain suits challenging mortgage enforcement unless the secured creditor's actions are fraudulent, and directed the respondent to approach the Debt Recovery Tribunal for relief.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act, 2002 Section 34 SARFAESI Act equitable mortgage civil court jurisdiction

Suresh Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · G. S. Sistani; V. Kameswar Rao · 2017:DHC:6584-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, and a writ petition by one co-owner is maintainable on behalf of all co-owners.

property petition_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Section 24(2) compensation payment

M/S Mohandas V Rajani v. National Highways Authority of India

02 Nov 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:6593-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petitions filed by M/s Mohandas V Rajani against the National Highways Authority of India.

other appeal_dismissed writ petition National Highways Authority of India Delhi High Court petition dismissed

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd v. Master Tehseem @ Ahsen & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6602

Delhi High Court held insurer liable to pay compensation but allowed recovery against owner and driver for breach of insurance policy due to commercial use of a private vehicle, and reduced interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach commercial use of private vehicle recovery rights

Yuvraj & Ors. v. Ramu Verma @ Rahul & Anr.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6597

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, held the insurer liable despite invalid driving licence, and applied future prospects in loss of dependency calculation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 compensation loss of dependency

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Rama Devi & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6603

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi judgment on future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects self-employed deceased

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

02 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:6601-DB

Interest on VAT refunds under the Delhi VAT Act accrues from the date the refund becomes due after the statutory processing period, not from the date of filing the return.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 refund interest Section 38 Section 42

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

02 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:6600-DB

Interest on VAT refunds under the Delhi VAT Act is payable from the date the refund becomes due after the statutory processing period, not from the date of filing the return.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 38 refund Section 42 interest on refund VAT refund interest computation

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

02 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:6596-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on VAT refunds under the Delhi VAT Act is payable from the date the refund becomes due after the statutory processing period, not from the date of filing the return.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 38 Section 42 interest on refund

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

02 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:6599-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on VAT refunds accrues from the date the refund becomes due after the statutory processing period under Section 38(3)(a), not from the date of filing the refund claim.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 refund interest Section 38 Section 42

IJM Corporation Berhad v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes

02 Nov 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:6598-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest on VAT refunds accrues from the date the refund becomes due after the statutory processing period, not from the date of filing the return.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 Section 38 Section 42 interest on refund

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Hadeesun Nisha & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6588

The Delhi High Court allowed a review petition enhancing motor accident compensation by including 40% future prospects of income increase following the Supreme Court's ruling in National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi.

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

Ram Niwas Tyagi v. Surjeet Singh & Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6589

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim, directing the insurer to pay additional amount for loss of amenities of life.

civil appeal_allowed motor accident claim compensation enhancement permanent disability loss of amenities of life

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Premo and Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6587

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer whose policy was cancelled due to non-payment of premium is not liable to indemnify but must pay compensation initially to claimants with a right to recover from the driver and owner.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy cancellation third party compensation recovery rights

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Premo and Ors.

02 Nov 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:6590

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer not liable due to policy cancellation must still pay compensation initially to claimants with rights to recover from driver and owner.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability third party compensation premium dishonour