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National Insurance Co Ltd v. Zubeen Goswami & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4324

The Delhi High Court apportioned 15% contributory negligence to an underage scooter rider in a motor accident claim, adjusted the compensation accordingly, and upheld the insurer's liability to indemnify the reduced amount.

civil appeal_allowed

Gajraj Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 03 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4319-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging the fairness of a domestic enquiry, holding that the delay was not sufficiently explained and the enquiry complied with natural justice.

labor appeal_dismissed

Inter University Accelerator Centre v. Manisha Rani & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 03 Sep 2019 · 2023:DHC:5497-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the promotion of an eligible employee to Personal Assistant with retrospective effect, rejecting the promotion of a non-feeder cadre employee and affirming strict adherence to Recruitment Rules.

service_law appeal_dismissed

MICRO LABS LIMITED v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7924

The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple writ petitions filed by Micro Labs Limited against the Drugs Controller General of India as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.

administrative petition_dismissed

Inspector Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7848-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ and contempt petitions challenging the transfer and disciplinary actions against an RPSF officer, holding that administrative transfers of special category staff are permissible on administrative grounds and suppression of material facts disentitles relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sagar v. State

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:7312

The Delhi High Court refused interim protection from arrest to accused persons charged under Sections 376D and 328 IPC, directing them to approach the Trial Court for regular bail.

criminal petition_dismissed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SUDESH KUMAR @ CHHOTU; IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ALI ASGAR

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4297

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards in motor accident claims, holding the insurer liable despite the driver’s fake licence under the pay and recover principle, and clarified interest on prosthetic device compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sudesh Kumar @ Chhotu; IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ali Asgar

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4298

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards to injured helpers in a motor accident, affirming insurer liability despite driver’s invalid licence under the 'pay and recover' principle.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashwani Kumar Sarwal & Anr. v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4276

The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration to the brothers of a deceased intestate sister for her immovable property after establishing their legal heirship and absence of objections.

civil petition_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Lokesh Verma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4292

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award holding the insured Santro car liable for the accident, rejecting insurer's challenge based on claimant's initial confusion and ordering enhanced compensation for loss of consortium and love and affection.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Lokesh Verma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4293

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award holding the Santro car liable for a fatal motor accident, rejecting insurer's challenge based on initial confusion of the injured and ordering enhanced compensation.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Singh @ Manoj Chandrawanshi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4284

The Delhi High Court set aside a compensation award for 100% permanent disability under the Employees’ Compensation Act due to insufficient evidence and remitted the matter for further inquiry.

labor appeal_allowed

Sh. Ram Chander Dhawan v. Sh. Shiv Ram & Ors

Delhi High Court · 02 Sep 2019 · 2019:DHC:4294

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to an elderly motor accident victim for attendant charges, pain and suffering, and related heads, applying principles of notional attendant services and age-based pain assessment.

civil appeal_allowed

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