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The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Savita Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6284

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award in a motor accident claim, holding the driver’s valid licence negated insurer’s denial of liability and rejecting contributory negligence allegations.

civil appeal_dismissed

Naresh Kumar Malhotra v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:7743

The Delhi High Court quashed a copyright infringement FIR under Section 482 CrPC following a settlement and the petitioner’s remorseful conduct, emphasizing reform over prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

Satbir Singh & Anr. v. Taslim Begum & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6269

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's compensation award based on minimum wages for a skilled worker and affirmed a 25% addition for loss of future prospects for a self-employed deceased aged 50 years.

civil appeal_dismissed

Prem Wati v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6267

The Delhi High Court enhanced the functional disability from 20% to 30% for a motor accident claimant, increasing compensation and awarding interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. Ashok Kumar Saroha

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6266-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Selection Committee's fixed cut-off date for ITAT member applications, allowing departmental candidates delayed by administrative lapses to make a representation but refusing to override procedural timelines.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Maya Devi & Ors. v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6268

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a permanent government employee, applying Supreme Court precedents on loss of future prospects, love and affection, consortium, and interest.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6278

The insurer is liable to pay compensation to third-party claimants despite the vehicle operating beyond the permitted route, with a right to recover from the insured, and compensation includes non-pecuniary damages with interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6279

The insurer must pay third-party compensation despite route permit violations but can recover the amount from the insured owner/driver who breached policy conditions.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6276

The insurer must pay third-party compensation despite route permit violations and can recover the amount from the insured, with compensation including non-pecuniary damages and interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6277

The insurer is liable to pay compensation to third-party claimants despite the insured vehicle operating beyond the permitted route, with the right to recover from the owner and driver, and compensation includes non-pecuniary damages with interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6280

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation despite route permit violations but can recover the amount from the insured who breached policy conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6281

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation despite breach of route permit but can recover the amount from the owner/driver; non-pecuniary damages and 9% interest are payable to claimants.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Pradeep & Ors. v. State & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6250

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainants' decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6270

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation despite route permit violations but can recover the amount from the insured who breached policy conditions.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6271

The insurer must pay third-party compensation despite breach of route permit conditions but retains the right to recover from the owner/driver, with compensation including non-pecuniary damages and interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6275

The insurer must pay third-party compensation despite breach of route permit conditions but can recover the amount from the insured owner and driver who failed to contest.

civil appeal_allowed

Muhammad Ajmal v. Delhi Waqf Board

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6247

The Delhi High Court directed the Government to appoint the CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board and mandated prompt removal of encroachments from waqf property, enforcing the Board's statutory duties under the Waqf Act, 1995.

administrative petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6282

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation despite the vehicle operating beyond the permitted route but retains the right to recover the amount from the owner/driver who breached policy conditions.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6283

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation despite route permit violations but retains the right to recover from the owner/driver who breached policy conditions.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Nov 2019 · 2019:DHC:6272

The insurer is liable to pay third-party compensation even if the insured vehicle was operated beyond the permitted route, but has the right to recover the amount from the insured who breached policy conditions.

civil appeal_allowed