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ITC LIMITED v. MS. SAMITA BHATIA PROPRIETOR S.S. ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court allowed ITC Limited's summary suit for recovery of Rs. 1.98 crore with interest at 9% p.a., dismissing the defendant's leave to defend application in default.
Vijay Khodaria and Anr. v. Jagpal Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that protection against demolition under the Special Provisions Act, 2011 granted to upper floors of a building extends to lower floors as well, and unauthorized construction without sanctioned plans is liable to demolition under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.
Babita Rani v. Harpal
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Family Court's order, appointed a new Local Commissioner to record evidence, set aside cost orders, and directed expeditious completion of proceedings.
M/S SUPER SMELTERS LIMITED v. RAMESH JINDAL
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex-parte decree and restore the suit, emphasizing the Supreme Court's COVID-19 extension of limitation periods and the appellant's right to file a written statement.
Bank of India v. M/S Sarvodya Paper Mills Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed dissolution of M/s Sarvodya Paper Mills Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator and permitting distribution of remaining funds to secured creditors.
Gita Kumari v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court order setting aside the summoning of an accused in a dowry death case due to lack of specific evidence implicating him.
Meiden T and D India Limited v. PCI Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the appellant's claim for set off of debit notes unrelated to the service agreement, affirming the Arbitral Tribunal's jurisdiction and the validity of the award.
Neeraj Piplani v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided at the preliminary stage under Section 482 CrPC.
Md Dilwar Hussain v. Prof Nazim Husain Al-Jafri
The Delhi High Court directed the University to compensate a student for loss of an academic year due to delayed admission despite favorable court orders and allowed admission in the next session.
Kavita Sharma v. Kamaljeet Sharma
The Delhi High Court granted preliminary decree of partition for co-owned floors, upheld plaintiff’s ownership of the second floor rejecting oral settlement defense, and granted injunctions while dismissing mesne profits claim.
Fazila Sayyed v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a 2005 COFEPOSA detention order against a smuggler, ruling that delay due to evasion and service in English were valid, dismissing the writ petition filed by his widow.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. v. WASLIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay enhanced compensation for a fatal motor accident despite the driver's fake license, holding the vehicle owner exercised due diligence in hiring the driver.
Heifer Project International v. Heifer Project India Trust
Delhi High Court held that Heifer Project India Trust infringed Heifer Project International’s registered trademarks by unauthorized use post-termination, granting permanent injunction and nominal damages in favor of Plaintiff.
Sameer Bansal & Ors. v. Vipin Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that where the existence of an arbitration agreement is prima facie debatable, the Court must appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, relegating the dispute to arbitration.
Jyoti Devi v. Suket Hospital
The Supreme Court restored Rs.5 lakh compensation awarded for medical negligence in appendicitis surgery, clarifying the limited applicability of the eggshell skull rule and emphasizing just and adequate relief under the Consumer Protection Act.
Sanju Rajan Nayar v. Jayaraj & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that absence of direct evidence and departmental exoneration do not justify quashing when credible material and sanction for prosecution exist.
Sunrise Biscuit Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Oriental Insurance Company
The Bombay High Court held that the mandatory 120-day period for filing a written statement in commercial suits cannot be extended and that return of plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC does not imply continuation of proceedings, thereby dismissing the defendant's application to file a delayed written statement.
KGPS Mechanical Pvt Ltd v. CINDA Engineering and Construction Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under contracts lacking arbitration clauses can be referred to arbitration along with related contracts when parties’ correspondence and conduct demonstrate agreement to arbitrate all disputes, and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.
Erudition Construction Private Ltd & Anr. v. Financial Commissioner Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside orders of the Financial Commissioner for non-joinder of parties and remanded the matter for fresh hearing ensuring adherence to natural justice.
Jiwesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that students enrolled in BAMS/BUMS courses before 11 June 2021 must clear the National Exit Test (NExT) post-degree for licensing, rejecting claims of exemption based on prior statutes or legitimate expectation.