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Sarabpreet Singh v. Ashok Babbar & Ors.
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.
M/S National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Smt Shweta Anand & Ors.
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.
Himalaya Wellness Company & Ors. v. PRK Productions LLP
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.
Shri Satish Kumar Sakuja v. M/S. Appolo Cranes Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
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.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ruksana & Ors.
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.
Anil Kumar Thakur v. Parker H. Croft Jr.
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.
Mamata Kathuria; Prathibha Chaudhari; Maya Chaudhari; Meeta Shukla v. State; Sonia Sarda
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.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Educomp Solution Ltd.
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.
Manish Kumar Goel v. Shyam Lal Garg
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.
Tejinder Pal Setia v. Kone Elevators India Pvt. Ltd.
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.
TMB Electronics v. Shanti Developers & Anr.
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.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. V. Kameswar Rao
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.
M/S Kuehne + Nagel Pvt. Ltd. v. Mr. Prem Singhee
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.
M/s CNA Exports Pvt Ltd v. Janak Datwani & Ors.
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.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the inquiry committee against the petitioner was biased and quashed the chargesheet, upheld the Council's power to suspend without Ministry approval, and confirmed subsistence allowance rules compliance.
Reshma Mittal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a petitioner in a recovery case, holding that without criminal proceedings or exceptional circumstances, such restriction on the right to travel violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
Dubey v. Raj Kumar
Delhi High Court allowed revision under Section 115 CPC directing Trial Court to permit amendment of pleadings to disclose Gram Sabha ownership, holding that delay alone is not ground to refuse amendment if necessary for real controversy and no irreparable prejudice is caused.
Sayunkta Sangarsh Samiti & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that private agreements cannot override the statutory procedure for slum rehabilitation allotment, affirming the Slum Rehabilitation Authority's authority to allot flats by lottery under the law.
Sushma Shivkumar Daga & Anr. v. Madhurkumar Ramkrishnaji Bajaj & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the referral of a property dispute to arbitration under broad arbitration clauses in foundational agreements, emphasizing limited judicial intervention and the competence of arbitral tribunals to decide jurisdictional issues.
M/S OM GEMS AND JEWELLERY v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER, DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS
The Delhi High Court held that customs authorities must finalize provisional assessments within prescribed timelines and ordered refund of bank guarantee with interest due to unjustified delay exceeding seven years despite COO verification.