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Naresh Kaushik & Anr v. Jitender Malik (Bajaj Allianz General Ins Co Ltd)
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the MACT's dismissal of a motor accident claim, holding that negligence of the offending vehicle entitled the claimants to compensation and remanded the case for fresh assessment.
Rampat (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Ors v. M/S Versatile Commotrade Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for recovery of Rs.70 lakhs paid as advance under an agreement to sell, holding that the seller could not forfeit the amount without pleading loss and that the suit under Order XXXVII CPC was maintainable.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sharmila @ Nanhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against a two-year sentence under Section 307 IPC, holding that the trial court's sentencing discretion was properly exercised and not manifestly inadequate.
Dastkari Haat Samiti v. Delhi Tourism and Transporation Development Corporation and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL seeking enforcement of old management guidelines for Dilli Haat, holding that policy decisions on its operation are discretionary and not subject to judicial interference.
Laxman Dass Chhabra v. Sat Prakash Grover
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging eviction under bona fide necessity, stayed execution of the eviction order on the tenant’s undertaking to vacate by a specified date and clear dues.
Avinash Mehrotra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India and GNCT of Delhi to consider representations on banning online gambling websites and card games in accordance with law, recognizing gaming as a state subject and emphasizing reasoned decisions.
CUREWEL (INDIA) LTD. v. INCOME TAX OFFICER
The Delhi High Court held that a complete remand by the ITAT permits the assessee to raise fresh claims in remand proceedings, and directed the Assessing Officer to consider the appellant's claim of non-taxability of loan waiver income on merits.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Satyavir
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case, holding that the victim's inconsistent testimony and lack of corroborative evidence warranted benefit of doubt.
Raj Kumar @ Sube Singh v. Archna Devi
The Delhi High Court held that eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is maintainable despite lease expiry if possession is not taken, and a Rent Controller cannot dismiss eviction petitions on title grounds without pleadings.
State v. Lala Ram @ Mukesh
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to contradictions in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that sole testimony must be reliable to sustain conviction.
Dr. Sanjeev Bagai v. Manipal Hospitals (Dwarka) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a new sole arbitrator after the former arbitrator's resignation, directing compliance with disclosure requirements and continuation of arbitration proceedings.
M/S SA INDIA (SAI) v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of a tender bid for failing to meet the location and enterprise registration criteria stipulated in the tender conditions.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shivam; Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Karnail Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurer liable despite the driver's cancelled licence, as the driver was not informed of cancellation and the licence's invalidity was not proven.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shivam; Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Karnail Singh
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a driving licence without personal intimation does not absolve the insurer from liability to indemnify claimants in motor accident compensation claims.
ACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP. & ORS. v. COMMUNICATION COMPONENTS ANTENNA INC.
The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement for defendants in a patent infringement suit to deposit 10% of sale proceeds of infringing products during the suit's pendency, clarifying that this obligation extends to future sales and that corporate guarantees may be replaced by actual deposits.
Manjeet Kaur & Anr. v. Devender Dagar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for cancellation of a registered Gift Deed based on an oral agreement, holding it barred by limitation and inadmissible under the Indian Evidence Act, affirming that breach of oral agreement does not constitute fraud to cancel a registered deed.
Debasis Misra v. Aminur Bibi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to lead evidence through absent eyewitnesses by setting aside the closure of evidence order and remanding the case for further proceedings to ensure procedural fairness.
Dr. A.K. Doshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Tribunal cannot change hearing dates fixed by judicial order through administrative directions without notice, and dismissed default orders passed under such circumstances, restoring the matter for merits.
Rahul v. Nepal Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a 16-year-old motor accident victim for permanent disability, pain and suffering, and attendant costs, recognizing the lifelong impact of his injuries.
Hemender Pal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Others
Delhi High Court reduced the disproportionate departmental punishment imposed on a police officer after finding violation of equality and exercised judicial review under Article 226 to ensure fairness.