Delhi High Court

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Raj Kumari and Anr. v. Union of India

14 Jul 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:3526

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for statutory compensation due to lack of proof of valid ticket and untoward incident, and directed initiation of criminal proceedings for fraudulent claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railways Claim Tribunal Act, 1987 statutory compensation bona fide passenger untoward incident

Ram Pyari v. The Branch Manager LIC

14 Jul 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:3527

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit for recovery under an insurance policy is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the date of denial of the claim under Article 44 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil appeal_dismissed Limitation Act, 1963 Article 44 Insurance policy Policy lapse

Newgen Specialty Plastic Ltd. v. Intec Capital Ltd.

14 Jul 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:3528

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of objections to an ex-parte arbitral award for recovery of loan dues, holding that courts cannot reappraise evidence or entertain new pleas not raised during arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 objections ex-parte arbitral award loan agreement

Milind S. Nagarkar v. Mother Son Sumi Systems Limited & Ors.

14 Jul 2017 · Siddharth Mridul · 2017:DHC:3524-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of an appeal concerning rectification of the share register by approving a settlement for transfer of shares without deciding the substantive legal issues under the Companies Act, 1956.

corporate other Companies Act, 1956 Section 111A rectification of register of members share transfer

Arjun v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

14 Jul 2017 · G. S. Sistani; C. Hari Shankar · 2017:DHC:3561-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 304 IPC, ruling the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation, and dismissed the State's appeal for murder conviction and sentence enhancement.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 300 IPC Exception 4 cooling off period premeditation

Vinod Malik & Ors. v. Delhi Energy Development Agency & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:3514-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding dismissal orders against employees found guilty in departmental enquiries for involvement in bogus driving licenses and held that writ courts should not interfere with departmental findings unless perverse or procedurally flawed.

administrative appeal_dismissed departmental enquiry dismissal from service bogus driving licenses Polaroid cards

PREXMA LTD v. SANJAY SONI

13 Jul 2017 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:3516

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from an MOU between the parties.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment Section 12 disclosure sole arbitrator

M.D.FROZEN FOODS EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED & OTHERS v. HERO FINCORP LIMITED

13 Jul 2017 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2017:DHC:3515

The Delhi High Court held that banks can simultaneously pursue arbitration and SARFAESI Act proceedings for enforcement of security interest without withdrawing either remedy.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 SARFAESI Act, 2002 Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 enforcement of security interest

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Prem Devi & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Najmi Waziri · 2017:DHC:3513

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the MACT award holding the insurer liable for compensation due to rash and negligent driving causing death in a motor accident.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim rash and negligent driving insurance liability compensation award

Rajesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:3512-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF constable cannot be denied promotion due to absence of an ACR caused by administrative lapses and directed his promotion with seniority and arrears.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Annual Confidential Report Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Promotion Central Reserve Police Force

Rajiv Sud v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Jul 2017 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; S.P. GARG · 2017:DHC:3518-DB

The Delhi High Court held that failure to pay compensation within five years under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act results in lapse of acquisition, declaring the petitioner’s land acquisition null and void.

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

Vimnesh Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.

13 Jul 2017 · Sanjiv Khanna; Navin Chawla · 2017:DHC:3519-DB

The Delhi High Court held that marital status alone cannot disqualify a son from compassionate appointment eligibility, setting aside rejection based solely on the petitioner’s marriage.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant compassionate appointment dependent family member marital status Department of Personnel and Training

Raj Pal v. The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

13 Jul 2017 · Hima Kohli; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:3511-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitration award and tribunal order due to disputed service of notices, directing a fresh arbitration to ensure all parties are heard.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 1972 arbitration ex-parte award service of notice

Arvind Kumar v. Sonbiri & Anr

13 Jul 2017 · Hima Kohli; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:3510-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's family law appeal for default and non-prosecution due to failure to comply with maintenance payment orders and non-appearance.

family appeal_dismissed maintenance payment custody minor child non-prosecution

Attar Singh & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:3506-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken or compensation not paid within five years of the award, notwithstanding interim court orders.

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

Attar Singh & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · S. Ravindra Bhat; S.P. Garg · 2017:DHC:3508-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the old Land Acquisition Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken or compensation not paid within five years of the award, even when interim court orders are in place.

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

Nandan Chopra v. State and Ors

13 Jul 2017 · Sunil Gaur · 2017:DHC:3507

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will and letters of administration to the petitioner Executor in an uncontested probate petition.

civil petition_allowed probate Will Executor letters of administration

The Union of India v. Rajeev Kishore Bhatnagar

13 Jul 2017 · Vipin Sanghi; Rekha Palli · 2017:DHC:3509-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting notional promotion to the respondent as Additional Member (Electrical) for non-fulfillment of mandatory eligibility criteria, emphasizing strict adherence to promotion rules and limiting Tribunal's jurisdiction.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Additional Member Electrical Railway Board promotion General Manager Open Line General Manager Metro

Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Jai Singh & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2017:DHC:3520

The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits are payable only from the date the eviction order becomes executable post-stay, and execution beyond the tenancy premises defined in the eviction order is impermissible.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction order mesne profits Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 stay of execution

Subhash Chand & Ors. v. Rattan Singh & Anr.

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3517

The Delhi High Court allowed statutory no-fault compensation under Section 92-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 for a 1987 accident, holding insurer liable initially but entitled to recover from the owner due to breach of insurance terms.

motor_vehicles_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant no-fault liability motor vehicle accident gratuitous passenger insurance policy breach