Delhi High Court

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Mr. J.H. Jafri v. Brahm Prakash

12 Jan 2015 · V.K. Shali, J. · 2015:DHC:201

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for delay in filing, holding that the first appellate court rightly exercised discretion in refusing condonation of delay and no substantial question of law arose.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 5 Limitation Act condonation of delay permanent injunction possession

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Poonam & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:229

The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of the insured vehicle in a motor accident claim, set aside counsel fee awarded, and enhanced compensation for loss of consortium in line with Supreme Court precedent.

motor_accident_claims appeal_partly_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence preponderance of probabilities counsel fee

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SAJJAN LAL & ORS.

12 Jan 2015 · G.P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:224

The court held that a driver must hold a valid licence for the specific class of vehicle driven, and while the insurer is statutorily liable to third parties, it can recover compensation paid if the driver lacked the requisite licence.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant driving licence light motor vehicle light goods vehicle transport vehicle

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Renu Gupta & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:225

The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal’s compensation award for vehicle damage assessed on photographic evidence despite the repair bill being unproven, dismissing the insurer’s appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation assessment repair bill not proved photographic evidence

Subhash Chand Sharma v. Sribhagwan Sharma

12 Jan 2015 · Hima Kohli · 2015:DHC:221

The Delhi High Court decreed a partition suit by recording a voluntary settlement agreement reached through mediation, binding the parties to the agreed property shares.

civil appeal_allowed Settlement Agreement Partition Suit Mediation Voluntary Consent

Shri Kamal Lalwani & Anr. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

12 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:220

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Raj Pal v. Nehru Lal

12 Jan 2015 · V.K. Shali · 2015:DHC:243

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal in a property possession suit, affirming the respondent's ownership based on registered title and rejecting unsubstantiated claims of adverse possession and judicial bias.

civil appeal_dismissed possession ownership adverse possession licensee

Director of Income Tax International Taxation v. M/S GE Packaged Power Inc.

12 Jan 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:277-DB

The judgment records the hearing and references a detailed decision in ITA 352/2014 without providing substantive reasoning or orders in the text provided.

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ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Avdesh Kumar & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:242

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer who proves a driver’s licence is fake and issues notice to the insured owner is entitled to recover compensation paid from the owner if the owner fails to rebut the presumption of breach of policy terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach fake driving licence onus of proof

Murlidhar Pandey v. The State (GNCT) & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:217

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 304A IPC in an accidental death case where the legal heirs accepted compensation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 304A IPC accidental death compensation

Mohd. Shabbir v. The Commissioner, East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr

12 Jan 2015 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:11814

The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging refusal of Veterinary Licences for meat shops, directing petitioners to pursue the statutory appeal remedy before the Deputy Commissioner.

administrative petition_dismissed Veterinary Licence Meat Shop Murga Market Alternative Remedy

Rohit Ahuja v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr

12 Jan 2015 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2015:DHC:11813

The Delhi High Court directed the constitution and functioning of the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, holding that existing street vendors cannot be evicted until certification, and disputes must be resolved by the Committee.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Street Vendors Act 2014 Section 3(3) Town Vending Committee street vending

Union of India & Anr v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal

12 Jan 2015 · Kailash Gambhir; L.S. Mehta · 2015:DHC:11808-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn a writ petition concerning the respondent's posting after the petitioner agreed to post him on a non-sensitive post, leaving open future recourse against vindictive action.

administrative appeal_dismissed writ petition withdrawal posting transfer policy

DSC LIMITED v. THE UNION OF INDIA

12 Jan 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:11784

The Delhi High Court held that a delay in appointing an arbitrator does not justify terminating the arbitrator's mandate if the arbitrator has been validly appointed, dismissing petitions seeking fresh appointment as infructuous.

arbitration appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of arbitrator Delay in appointment

Divyakant Lahoti v. Delhi Pollution Control Committee

12 Jan 2015 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Pratibha Rani · 2015:DHC:11574-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed two appeals for filing false certificates about the writ record but allowed appellants to file fresh appeals with complete records or seek exemptions.

procedural appeal_dismissed Letters Patent Appeal writ record false certificate procedural compliance

Ankit Gupta & Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

12 Jan 2015 · Manmohan Singh · 2015:DHC:10595

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under various IPC sections based on a compromise between parties, imposing a monetary condition due to involvement of State machinery.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR compromise Indian Penal Code Sections 308, 324, 354, 506, 509, 147, 149, 452

Sanjiv Kumar v. Ashok Mandal & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2015:DHC:285

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave to appeal against acquittal in a robbery case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and that the trial court's acquittal was justified.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Acquittal Leave to appeal Identification evidence Robbery

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Chander Shekhar & Ors.

12 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:241

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for permanent disability in a motor accident claim after holding that compensation must be based on both functional disability and actual loss of earning capacity, not merely on a disability certificate.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim permanent disability functional disability compensation quantum

Director of Income Tax International Taxation v. GE Jenbacher GmbH & Co. OHG

12 Jan 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:283-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on multiple connected Income Tax Appeals involving GE group companies and the Director of Income Tax (International Taxation) on 12 January 2015.

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Director of Income Tax International Taxation v. M/S GE Jenbacher GmbH & Co. OHG

12 Jan 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:284-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered judgment on multiple connected income tax appeals involving GE group entities on 12 January 2015.

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