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Renu Dalal and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi
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.
Durga Nandan Srivastava v. Union of India
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.
Pulak M. Pandey v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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.
Ram Milan v. Govt. of National Capital & Anr.
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.
State v. Nikhil Kumar
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.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Shamshad Begum & Ors.
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.
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.