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Sushma Lodhi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4288-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging decades-old land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that stale claims barred by delay and laches cannot be revived.

property petition_dismissed

Ali Asgar v. Om Prakash Rai & Ors

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4291

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 74% permanent disability, awarding increased damages for loss of future prospects, pain and suffering, and directing provision of a motorized wheelchair with lifetime warranty.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S ROOP SAREES & ANR. v. ATUL KAPOOR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4283

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order allowing amendment of the plaint to add relief for arrears of rent after trial commencement, holding such amendment permissible if the relief was already pleaded and limitation is a matter for trial.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Chief General Manager, M/s Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited v. Driplex Water Engineering Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4282

The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the MSEF Council to refer disputes involving a registered small enterprise to arbitration under the MSMED Act, rejecting challenges based on timing of registration and investment thresholds.

civil petition_dismissed

Mohd. Tahir v. Khwaja Syed Mohd Mehdi Nizami

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4281

The Delhi High Court upheld the power of the Rent Controller to appoint a Local Commissioner, including an advocate, to inspect premises in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting the tenant’s challenge that such appointment improperly assists a party in evidence collection.

civil appeal_dismissed

Philomena Gervase & Anr. v. Ravin Mehra & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4286

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellants' appeal by staying eviction subject to payment of mesne profits pending trial of their civil suit challenging title to the property.

civil appeal_allowed

CITI GROUP INC. & Ors. v. CITI FINANCE SERVICE & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4296

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and decree against defendants for infringing the plaintiffs' registered CITI trademarks and using their IFSC code fraudulently, ordering transfer of domain name and awarding costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Sachin Talwar v. Sandeep Agrawal

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4287

The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of a valid agreement to sell immovable property where the plaintiff was ready and willing to perform but the defendant breached the contract by refusing to execute the sale deed.

civil appeal_allowed

Subhash Chand Goel & Ors. v. Hans Raj Gupta & Co Pvt Ltd

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4277

The Delhi High Court held that amalgamation of a tenant company transfers tenancy rights constituting sub-letting under Section 14(1)(b) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, and eviction petitions on such grounds are not barred by limitation.

property appeal_allowed

Suresh Jain v. Mandeep Singh Batra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4278

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint after trial commencement under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, holding that due diligence was exercised and the amendment added an alternative relief without altering the suit's fundamental nature.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD v. M/S RAJAT ELECTRICALS

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4279

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 27 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to summon witnesses and compel production of documents to assist arbitration proceedings with the consent of parties.

civil petition_allowed

Mohinder Jeet Singh v. BMW India Pvt Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4280

The Delhi High Court set aside the deletion of manufacturer and authorized dealer from a suit alleging manufacturing defects in a car, holding that their presence as necessary parties cannot be negated at the preliminary stage without trial.

civil appeal_allowed

Anil Kumar v. Devender Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4285

The court held that only the property originally belonging to the mother is subject to partition among heirs, dismissing claims over other properties purchased in defendants' names from grocery store earnings absent proof of joint family business.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sudesh Kumar @ Chhotu v. Om Prakash Rai & Ors

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4295

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a young bilateral below-knee amputee laborer, recognizing 100% functional disability and ordering provision of prosthetic limbs and a motorized wheelchair.

civil appeal_allowed

The Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Chander Dhawan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4290

The Delhi High Court held that a driving licence for LMV does not authorize driving a three-wheeler commercial vehicle, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the insured for breach of policy conditions, while upholding the compensation award.

motor_accident_claims / insurance / criminal_liability appeal_dismissed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SAVITA & ORS

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4289

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing future prospects compensation and applying Haryana minimum wages, while affirming the married daughter's dependency for motor accident claim compensation.

civil appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd. v. Sanu Bala & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2019 · 2019:DHC:4273

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that the accident was solely caused by the rash and negligent driving of the insured overloaded vehicle, with no contributory negligence by the deceased driver, thereby upholding the compensation awarded by the MACT.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Caper Travel Company Pvt Ltd v. Rohit Srivastava

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2019 · 2019:DHC:4265

Execution of a decree for injunction under Order XXI Rule 32 CPC requires proof of wilful disobedience with mens rea, and mere implied admissions are insufficient to order detention or attachment.

civil other

Hindustan Construction Co Ltd v. IPEX Infrastructure (P) Ltd

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2019 · 2019:DHC:4263-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that belated written submissions can be rejected by the arbitrator and new grounds cannot be raised for the first time on appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Virender Kumar @ Bittoo v. State

Delhi High Court · 30 Aug 2019 · 2019:DHC:4272

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery under Sections 392 and 411 IPC, ruling that identification in the presence of the complainant at arrest dispenses with the need for TIP and minor discrepancies in testimony do not vitiate the prosecution case.

criminal appeal_dismissed