Delhi High Court

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Parminder Singh & Anr. v. Virender Pal Singh Jolly

01 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1836

The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of a plaint challenging a final ex parte decree on fraud grounds for failure to plead particulars, reinforcing the requirement of detailed pleadings to overcome res judicata and execution bars.

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New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shamim Fatima & Ors.

01 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1826

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a multiplier based on the deceased's age and a 50% addition for future prospects, upholding one-third deduction for personal expenses.

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National Insurance Co Ltd v. Harish Chander Bhatt & Ors

01 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1827

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's compensation award based on the claimant's prospective employment despite non-joining, dismissing the insurance company's appeal.

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SHIV RATTAN MOHTA v. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

01 Apr 2014 · BADAR DURREZ AHMED; SIDDHARTH MRIDUL · 2014:DHC:1829-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding the direction to furnish accounts and remitting the royalty and interest claims to the Arbitrator for fresh consideration.

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Saheb Mehto and Ors. v. Chaman Singh and Ors.

01 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1830

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act after correctly applying Section 163-A provisions and directed the Insurance Company to pay the enhanced amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 163-A Section 166 compensation

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. ROOP RAM

01 Apr 2014 · SURESH KAIT · 2014:DHC:1831

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that the driver possessed a valid driving licence at the time of the accident, and thus recovery rights were not granted to the insurer.

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THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. SH. RAVINDER KUMAR

01 Apr 2014 · SURESH KAIT, J. · 2014:DHC:1832

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the validity of the driver's licence and upheld the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim driving licence validity insurance company liability Order XII Rule 8 CPC

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Poonam and Ors.

01 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1833

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to pay third party compensation under a motor vehicle insurance policy despite dishonour of premium cheque and policy cancellation, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

motor_vehicle_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant insurance company liability motor vehicle insurance dishonoured cheque premium payment

Ramesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

01 Apr 2014 · Reva Khetrapal; Pratibha Rani · 2014:DHC:1838-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical invalidation from ITBP service, holding that the petitioner was rightly declared unfit after due process and no further review was warranted.

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Santosh Kumar v. State of Delhi

01 Apr 2014 · Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:1840

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 25(1B) Arms Act but modified the sentence to the period already served, taking a lenient view for the first-time offender.

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NITI WADHAWAN v. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-10

31 Mar 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.V. EASWAR · 2014:DHC:1795-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld block assessment against the appellant, holding that a valid search warrant and panchnama in her name confer jurisdiction under Section 158BC, negating the need for separate notice under Section 158BD.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 158BC Section 158BD block assessment

The State of NCT of Delhi v. Samunder Singh

31 Mar 2014 · Sunil Gaur · 2014:DHC:1808

The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning of police officers as accused without prior sanction under Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act, emphasizing the protection of public servants acting in official capacity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant prior sanction Section 140 Delhi Police Act Section 197 IPC prosecution of public servants

U.S. Sharma v. Aaren Initiative Outdoor Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

31 Mar 2014 · G.S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:1807

The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend to defendants in a suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of advertisement charges, deleted an unrelated party for lack of privity, and emphasized the plaintiff's duty to disclose all material documents upfront.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend liquidated demand advertisement contract

FANTECH PTY. LTD. v. ADEPT FANTECH INDIA PVT. & ORS.

31 Mar 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:1806

The Delhi High Court held that defendants' unauthorized use of the registered trademark 'FANTECH' constituted infringement and passing off, granting injunctions and damages to the plaintiff in ex-parte proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement passing off prior adoption registered trademark

Arun Kumar v. Chairman, Food Corporation of India (Headquarters) and Anr

31 Mar 2014 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2014:DHC:1802

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking correction of date of birth for retirement purposes, holding that unexplained delay and consistent official records in favor of the original date of birth disentitle the petitioner from relief.

service_law petition_dismissed Significant date of birth correction service book Food Corporation of India delay and laches

Naveen Kumar @ Bawla v. State (NCT) of Delhi

31 Mar 2014 · S. P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1789

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' conviction for attempt to murder but modified their sentence considering mitigating factors and settlement with the victim.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 307 IPC Attempt to murder Common intention Arms Act

Naveen Kumar @ Bawla v. State (NCT) of Delhi

31 Mar 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1780

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' conviction for attempt to murder but modified their sentence considering mitigating factors and enhanced compensation to the victim.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 307 IPC Arms Act attempt to murder sentence modification

Ram Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi

31 Mar 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1779

The Delhi High Court disposed of Ram Singh's criminal appeal by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related criminal appeal, without issuing a separate order.

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Bharat v. State

31 Mar 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1782

The criminal appeal filed by Bharat was disposed of by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case, without a separate order.

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Sachin Verma @ Ashu v. The State

31 Mar 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1784

The appeal in Criminal Appeal No. 1373/2012 was disposed of by the Delhi High Court in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in another related appeal.

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