Delhi High Court

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Yashoda Organic Foods Pvt Ltd v. Bharat Bhushan Gera

01 Jul 2024 · Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:4859

The High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal under Article 227, permitting the delayed list of witnesses to be taken on record subject to costs, emphasizing the right to fair trial and procedural flexibility.

civil appeal_allowed Significant list of witnesses Order XVI CPC Article 227 Constitution fair trial

Dobariya Mohit Ramnikal v. Department of Higher Education

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:4816
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Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s M. Arch. degree from University of Maryland, accredited by NAAB, is entitled to recognition under Section 15(1) of the Architects Act, directing the Central Government to notify accordingly for registration as an architect in India.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Architects Act 1972 Section 15(1) foreign architectural qualification recognition of degree

SLS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY v. PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court held that approval granted under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act is for the entire course and struck down the Pharmacy Council of India's requirement for yearly renewal of approval and annual charging of regulatory fees.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Pharmacy Act 1948 Section 12 approval continuation of approval Pharmacy Education Regulatory Charges

Nikunj Kapadiya & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · C. Hari Shankar

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IGNOU's withdrawal of re-admission rights and credit transfer restrictions, holding the petitioners' claims barred by delay and upholding the academic policy changes as rational and lawful.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant re-admission credit transfer legitimate expectation delay and laches

Pinky Kaur v. Mohit Shukla

01 Jul 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:4877

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the Trial Court's dismissal of an application to set aside an ex-parte order but permitted the defendants to file a recall application before the Trial Court within a stipulated time.

civil appeal_dismissed Procedural ex-parte order Order IX Rule 7 CPC Section 141 CPC recall of order

Navigators Visa Global Logistics Ltd v. Thermoking Thr Its Proprietor Pradeep Khanna

01 Jul 2024 · Vibhu BakhrU; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:4820-DB
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the defendant failed to prove cash payments, entitling the plaintiff to recover ₹3,39,101 with interest as per invoices and legal notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant recovery of money cash payment burden of proof statement of accounts

Nitin Grover v. Kartika Grover & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:4876-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of an undertaking to pay interim maintenance, directing the husband to continue monthly payments despite the wife's failure to secure alternate rented accommodation.

family appeal_dismissed Significant interim maintenance undertaking to Court maintenance obligation domestic violence

Ravinder Chadha v. Virender Chadha & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE; MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH A... · 2024:DHC:4875-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding and enforceable nature of a family mediation settlement under Section 73 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge and directing enforcement of the settlement terms.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Mediation Settlement Family Settlement Section 73 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Order XII Rule 6 CPC

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Maya Devi

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4800

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award with modifications, affirming joint liability of negligent drivers and insurer under the 'Pay and Recover' principle and clarifying standards for future prospects and interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Motor accident claim Loss of dependency Future prospects

Phool Singh v. Rajasthan State Road Corporation

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4797
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The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that amputation of the thumb entails 30% loss of earning capacity and awarding enhanced compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Loss of earning capacity Amputation

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Santosh Devi & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4802

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying appropriate deductions for dependency and future prospects, while upholding insurer liability and interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Motor accident claim Future prospects

Orris Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4821

The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent FIR based on the same allegations as an earlier FIR is impermissible and directed it to be clubbed with the ongoing investigation, restraining coercive action against the petitioner.

criminal other Significant multiple FIRs quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution

MS Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India v. MS Abhipra Capital Limited & Ors.

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2012 (129) DRJ 608

Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction over a suit for refund of stock exchange membership fees where the petitioner has a regional office and part of the cause of action arose in Delhi.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 20 CPC

Sunita Devi & Ors. v. Satish Kumar Chaudhary & Anr

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4791

The Delhi High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal due to failure of the claimants to prove the involvement of the offending vehicle and unreliability of the key eyewitness testimony.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed motor accident claim eyewitness testimony burden of proof reliability of witness

Rahul Kaul v. Manoj Kumar & Ors

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4798
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including full salary components and increasing non-pecuniary damages, while reducing interest rate to 7.5% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Yashpal v. Rakesh Kumar & Anr

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4801

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct multiplier, factoring future prospects, and upholding disability assessment, directing payment with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability future prospects

Yasin Malik v. Lok Pal Singh & Ors

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4803
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering future income prospects and reasonable non-pecuniary damages while upholding the Tribunal's disability assessment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

Vishnu Gopal Vashisht v. DDA

01 Jul 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:4799

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ challenging DDA’s rejection of alternative allotment for unauthorized occupation of public land, affirming strict adherence to policy eligibility and public interest in ecological preservation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India Delhi Development Authority Alternative allotment Jhuggi Jhopri clusters

Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri v. Saket Gokhale & Anr.

01 Jul 2024 · Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2024:DHC:4796
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The Delhi High Court held that defamatory tweets questioning the plaintiff's financial propriety without due verification constituted actionable defamation, granting injunctions, apology, and damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant defamation social media tweets right to privacy

Riyaz Malik @ Riyazuddin v. The State N.C.T of Delhi

01 Jul 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:4975

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner due to serious criminal antecedents and grave threats despite co-accused being granted bail earlier under less serious charges.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C Section 387 IPC threat for ransom