Delhi High Court

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MADAN MOHAN SINGH & ANR v. LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR AND ANR

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6402-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement, declaring the acquisition in this case lapsed.

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

PRITAM SINGH @ PRITAM AND ANR v. For the

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6403-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 lapse of acquisition proceedings non-payment of compensation

NARESH KUMAR ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Pradeep Agrawal, Advocate v. PARVEEN KUMAR AND ORS. .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH JAYANT NATH, J. (Oral) · 2014:DHC:6421

The Delhi High Court modified the tribunal's award to hold both the Maruti van and tractor drivers jointly liable for the accident, directing the insurer to pay compensation while rejecting the claim of permanent disability for lack of medical evidence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence composite negligence Section 163A Motor Vehicles Act

CWICK (IMPORT CONSOLIDATIONS) PVT. LTD v. INDIAN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

25 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J · 2014:DHC:6381

The Delhi High Court held that blacklisting a contractor by a government authority must be fair, reasonable, and proportionate, and set aside the indefinite blacklisting of the petitioner for alleged overcharging, allowing only a limited period of blacklisting.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant blacklisting natural justice proportionality contractual dispute

RAMESH ..... Through Mr.Sanjeev Srivastava, Advocate. v. MOOL CHAND & ORS .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAYANT NATH O R D E R 25.11.2014 · 2014:DHC:6378

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by affirming temporary disability, adding future prospects to income, and increasing non-pecuniary damages due to insufficient proof of employment and income.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement motor accident claim functional disability loss of future income

J.K. JAIN v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR

25 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU; VIBHU BAKHRU, J (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6382

The Delhi High Court allowed reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-empanelled hospital in an emergency, holding that proximity must be measured from the initial hospital and medical necessity justifies shifting.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Delhi Government Employees' Health Scheme medical reimbursement non-empanelled hospital emergency treatment

MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED v. FUJITSHU INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR

25 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER; RAJIV SHAKDHER, J. · 2014:DHC:6370
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award resolving disputes between MTNL and Fujitsu Group, holding that the arbitrator had jurisdiction despite a prior settlement, and rejecting challenges on commissioning, payments, interest, and delay grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge Settlement agreement Jurisdiction of arbitrator

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25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 25.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6375

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between two companies under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after statutory compliance and no objections from authorities.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Amalgamation Companies Act 1956 sections 391 and 394 Official Liquidator report

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25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA O R D E R; 25.11.2014 S... · 2014:DHC:6371

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for demerger between RateGain IT Solutions and Ridaan Real Estate under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and addressing the Regional Director's observations.

corporate petition_allowed Scheme of Arrangement Demerger Companies Act 1956 Sections 391 to 394

Mr.Nihit Nagpal, Advocates v. VIRGIN PARADISE AIRLINES TRAINING PVT. LTD. ..... Defendant

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG S.P.GARG, J. · 2014:DHC:6383

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Virgin Enterprises Ltd. against Virgin Paradise Airlines Training Pvt. Ltd. for trademark infringement and passing off involving the 'Virgin' mark.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Permanent injunction Punitive damages

Mr. Amarjit Singh Sahni, Advocate. v. SATPAL SINGH KOHLI & ORS. ......

25 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6386

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s imposition of costs on the plaintiff for withdrawing a suit after five years of litigation, affirming limited interference under Article 227.

civil appeal_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Order 23 Rule 1 CPC costs on withdrawal of suit discretionary power of High Court

Mr. Gaurav Goel, Advocate. v. RAJ SINGH & ORS .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V.K. SHALI V.K. SHALI, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6418

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for delay and held that ploughing land does not violate a status quo order under Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

civil petition_dismissed contempt of court status quo order Section 20 Contempt of Courts Act limitation

SAKSHI RAWAL & ORS ..... Petitioners Through Mr.Rajiv Bajaj, Adv. v. PANKAJ RAWAL .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH MANMOHAN SINGH, J. (ORAL) · 2014:DHC:6417

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month for a wife and minor daughters under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, emphasizing consideration of parties' status, needs, and respondent's capacity to pay.

family petition_allowed Significant maintenance Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act interim maintenance reasonable needs

SURENDER SINGH & ANR v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ORS

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR JUSTICE BADAR DURREZ AHMED; HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SI... · 2014:DHC:6406-DB
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Acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of possession disputes.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) of 2013 Act Land Acquisition Act 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse non-payment of compensation

Mr. Shiv Pande and Mr. Vadudhara Nagrath, Advocates with petitioner in person. v. THE STATE & ANR .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6405

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 287 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between employer and employee arising from a workplace accident, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences workplace accident

Mr. Pavan Narang and Ms. Vasundhara, Chauhan, Advocates v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION .....

25 Nov 2014 · Mother Dairy Division · 2014:DHC:6410

The Delhi High Court denied suspension of sentence in a serious criminal fraud case but granted interim bail to the appellant to facilitate payment under an approved one-time settlement with the bank.

criminal appeal_dismissed suspension of sentence interim bail one-time settlement criminal conspiracy

Mr. R.M Bagai, Mr. Yasin and Ms. Damini Khurana, Advocates. v. SMT. KAUSAR PARVEEN ......

25 Nov 2014 · HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VALMIKI J.MEHTA; To be referred to the R... · 2014:DHC:6414

The Delhi High Court held that under the Delhi Rent Control Act, a tenant must mandatorily deposit rent with the Rent Controller under Section 27 after landlord's refusal to accept tendered rent to avoid eviction under Section 14(1)(a).

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(a) Section 27 deposit rent arrears

Through: Mr. Anwar Jamal, Advocate v. STATE (DELHI ADMN) & ANR

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDERSHAN KUMAR MISRA SUDERSHAN KUMAR MI... · 2014:DHC:6390

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498A IPC

Mr.Krishna Kumar R.S., Mr.Raj Kumar Prasad, Mr.Naved, Advs. v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP NANDRAJOG; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE M... · 2014:DHC:6394-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rape conviction based on eyewitness and DNA evidence but modified the life sentence to exclude imprisonment for the remainder of natural life.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 376 IPC rape dementia victim eyewitness testimony

Ms. Arati Mahajan Shedha, Adv. v. SHRI RAM KUMAR, EX. DRIVER .....

25 Nov 2014 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KAILASH GAMBHIR; HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAJ... · 2014:DHC:6419-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award granting full backwages and continuity of service to a dismissed employee due to lack of evidence and non-approval of dismissal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant dismissal industrial disputes Section 33(2)(b) backwages