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Renu Dalal and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9017

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regularization of contractual Assistant Professors, holding that contractual appointments without adherence to recruitment rules and explicit denial of regularization do not confer any right to permanency.

administrative petition_dismissed

Durga Nandan Srivastava v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9144-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a fresh representation and decide it within eight weeks, without commenting on the merits.

administrative petition_dismissed

Pulak M. Pandey v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9350

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging sexual harassment inquiry findings and penalties against a professor, holding that the inquiry complied with natural justice and statutory rules, and no error justified interference.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ram Milan v. Govt. of National Capital & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9268

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award holding that the petitioner voluntarily absented himself and was not illegally terminated, affirming the limited scope of writ jurisdiction in labor disputes.

labor petition_dismissed

State v. Nikhil Kumar

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9236

The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for sexual assault of a minor child, holding that minor contradictions in the child's testimony do not undermine its credibility under the POCSO Act.

criminal appeal_allowed

Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shamshad Begum & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9083

The Delhi High Court held that compensation for loss of love and affection is not permissible in motor accident claims, but all legal representatives including married daughters are entitled to loss of consortium compensation at fixed reasonable sums.

civil appeal_allowed

Sarabpreet Singh v. Ashok Babbar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9065

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing written statements in a civil suit subject to costs and procedural compliance, emphasizing resolution on merits over technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Smt Shweta Anand & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9103

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the tribunal's award of compensation for death caused by rash and negligent driving in a motor accident, applying the preponderance of probabilities standard.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Himalaya Wellness Company & Ors. v. PRK Productions LLP

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9077

The Delhi High Court directed the defendant film producer to modify and certify the film to remove infringing use of the plaintiff's registered trademarks and trade dress, holding that the deceptive similarity constituted trademark and copyright infringement.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Satish Kumar Sakuja v. M/S. Appolo Cranes Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9048

The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day period to file a reply under Order XIII-A CPC is directory, allowing condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act upon sufficient cause shown, and accordingly condoned the defendants' delayed reply subject to costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ruksana & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9084

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by adjusting future prospects, personal expense deductions, and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents, affirming liability of the offending vehicle for rash and negligent driving.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar Thakur v. Parker H. Croft Jr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9250

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte judgment, holding that the appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause or justify delay under CPC and Limitation Act provisions.

civil appeal_dismissed

Mamata Kathuria; Prathibha Chaudhari; Maya Chaudhari; Meeta Shukla v. State; Sonia Sarda

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9117

The Delhi High Court granted Probate to the petitioner executor upon proof of valid Wills and Codicil executed by deceased parents under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.

civil petition_allowed

Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Educomp Solution Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9009-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal, upholding the arbitral award in favor of Educomp, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration, and rejecting claims of limitation and audit report findings.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Manish Kumar Goel v. Shyam Lal Garg

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9044

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery arising from an oral sale of goods exceeding the specified value must be filed before the Commercial Courts and not ordinary civil courts, dismissing the petition challenging the return of plaint for lack of jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed

Tejinder Pal Setia v. Kone Elevators India Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9038

The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain a suit challenging an assignment deed during ongoing insolvency proceedings, which fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the NCLT and NCLAT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

civil other

TMB Electronics v. Shanti Developers & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9371

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award for payment under a construction contract, holding that the award was supported by documentary evidence and not liable to be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. V. Kameswar Rao

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9028-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing recovery of alleged overpayment from a retired Class III employee, applying the principles in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih that bar such recovery without a valid undertaking at the time of benefit grant.

administrative appeal_dismissed

M/S Kuehne + Nagel Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Prem Singhee

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:8983

The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a company director for non-payment, holding that non-compliance due to liquidation constraints was not wilful contempt and the petition was barred by limitation.

civil petition_dismissed

M/s CNA Exports Pvt Ltd v. Janak Datwani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 15 Dec 2023 · 2023:DHC:9000

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a petition seeking appointment of a Local Commissioner for executing a partition decree, affirming the continuing possession of the property share by a Court-appointed Receiver amid pending shareholding disputes.

civil petition_dismissed