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Joginder v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's power under Section 154 of the DLR Act to allot surplus Gaon Sabha land for EWS housing after due consideration of representations, dismissing the petition challenging the land use change.
Anand Singh v. Majoor Saha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by recognizing loss of earning capacity due to functional disability and awarded attendant charges, directing the insurer to pay with interest.
Nirmala Devi & Ors. v. IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age and awarding future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.
Lallan Prasad Mishra @ Jang Bahadur Mishra v. M/S Jay Kay Die & Chemicals & Ors
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.72,000 to Rs.5,00,000 awarded to a terminated employee in lieu of reinstatement and back wages, considering his long service and serious health conditions.
Dr. Shah Faesal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his Habeas Corpus writ petition with liberty to pursue other legal remedies, without adjudicating on the merits.
Dharmendra Kumar Tandon v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on credible eyewitness, forensic, and electronic evidence, rejecting claims of defective investigation and minor discrepancies.
Jagbir Singh & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition notifications, holding that petitioners lacked locus as the land was vested in Gram Sabha under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NIRMALA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that unchallenged prior inconsistent statements cannot discredit witness testimony and that third-party claimants are entitled to compensation irrespective of tracing the other vehicle or insurer.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Ramnik Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT’s award of 30% functional disability and compensation to a claimant with 42% permanent disability, dismissing the insurer’s appeal to reduce the quantum.
Rekha Sharma v. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed enrolment of a petitioner as an insolvency professional treating her application as received before a regulatory amendment, due to procedural delay caused by holidays, without declaring the amendment unconstitutional.
Sopariwala Exports & Ors. v. Akhil Kumar Kachhara Trading as Ali Impex & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages for trademark infringement, permitted destruction of seized infringing goods, and ordered release of bank guarantee upon compliance.
Azad Tempo Mahasangh v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging municipal allotment of a parking area, holding that adverse possession claims cannot be decided in writ jurisdiction and directed authorities to ensure free access to the parking site.
M/S Medicura Chemists & Ors. v. Satwant Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants on bona fide necessity grounds under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming landlord ownership under a valid will and dismissing tenant's leave to defend application.
Rishi Nath Aggarwal v. Saurav & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that adult children can be dependent for residence under rent control law and set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition for lack of bona fide necessity without granting leave to defend.
Rajeev Behl & Anr v. S K Behl
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioners' application to reject the plaint on limitation grounds in a suit for possession and mesne profits, holding that the suit was maintainable and not barred by limitation.
Dr. Rakesh Varma v. Vidya Sagar Bhagat
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order permitting belated handwriting expert evidence after conclusion of evidence in a 30-year-old suit, emphasizing adherence to procedural timelines and rejecting delay-compensating costs.
Suraz India Trust v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed Suraz India Trust's writ petition challenging criminal procedure provisions and barred it from filing further public interest litigations due to abuse of judicial process and non-compliance with Supreme Court orders.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Competition Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed payment of penalty under the Competition Act is payable despite interim stay of penalty orders, affirming the statutory liability to pay interest once the stay is vacated.
M/S BANWARI LAL CHARITABLE TRUST & ANR. v. VIRESHWAR PRASAD JAIN & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld that obligations under a settlement decree are independent, dismissing objections that non-compliance with one clause excuses non-performance of another.
Anil Kumar Goel v. Rekha Goel & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a property dispute involving multiple legal heirs does not fall under the Family Courts Act jurisdiction and must be adjudicated by the Civil Court.