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Subhashini Malik v. S.K. Gandhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6317-DB

The Delhi High Court retains jurisdiction to entertain applications to amend plaint valuation to enhance pecuniary jurisdiction even after the amendment raising minimum pecuniary limits and related transfer orders, overruling contrary precedent.

civil appeal_allowed

Jyoti Structure Ltd v. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6316

Delhi High Court held that invocation of bank guarantees must strictly comply with their terms, denied stay of contract termination, set aside blacklisting without due process, and affirmed its jurisdiction under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed

Geeta Pandey v. Shekhar Pandey

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6314-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of mental cruelty but dismissed the claim of desertion due to lack of proof and inconsistent conduct by the husband.

family appeal_dismissed

Geeta Pandey v. Shekhar Pandey

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6313-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce on the ground of mental cruelty but dismissed the husband's claim of desertion, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and genuine reconciliation efforts.

family appeal_dismissed

Seven Towns Ltd & Anr v. M/S Kiddiland & Anr

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6326

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using trade dress deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' Rubik's Cube packaging and label, recognizing the plaintiffs' prima facie case of passing off and trade dress distinctiveness.

civil appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Malhotra v. Land Acquisition Collector

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6324-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed

Airports Authority of India v. Sikka Associates

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6322

The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a Settlement Agreement executed post-arbitral award and directed the petitioner to honor it despite conflicting findings in separate arbitration proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Moni Arora & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6327

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award including 50% future prospects addition and reasonable amounts for loss of love and affection, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed

Leslie Diniz v. Lott Carey Baptist Mission in India

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6323

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate an employment dispute, holding that jurisdictional objections are to be decided by the arbitrator and do not bar appointment.

civil petition_allowed

M/S JOHNSON APPLIANCES (P) LTD. v. H.E. INDUSTRIES & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6321

The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights in "JOHNSON" for electric water heaters (excluding instant geysers), ruling that the defendants' unauthorized use constituted infringement and passing off.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed

United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Somenath Bhattacharya & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6328

The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation award to account for contributory negligence of the deceased while affirming the application of the multiplier based on the deceased's age.

civil appeal_allowed

S. E. INVESTMENTS LTD v. PARAMOUNT PRINTPACKAGING LTD

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6329

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking possession of machinery charged to a prior secured creditor under SARFAESI Act, holding that subsequent charges and arbitration awards cannot override statutory rights of the prior charge holder.

civil petition_dismissed

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Hanif

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6320

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal to enhance sentence under Section 21 NDPS Act, emphasizing mitigating circumstances and the offender's potential for reform.

criminal appeal_dismissed

State of Haryana v. K.L. Manhas

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6325-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating disciplinary proceedings due to the absence of mandatory approval of the charge sheet by the disciplinary authority under Article 311 of the Constitution.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Suresh v. NDMC

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6319-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner's OA seeking regularization of NDMC quarters after his father's retirement is maintainable before the Tribunal despite eviction proceedings against the father, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed

ITC Ltd v. Britannia Industries Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6315

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining Britannia from using packaging deceptively similar to ITC's Sunfeast Farmlite Digestive biscuits, recognizing ITC's growing reputation and likelihood of consumer confusion.

civil appeal_allowed

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

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6333

The Delhi High Court reduced an excessive compensation award for permanent disability from a motor vehicle accident and directed structured disbursement to protect the claimant's interests.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Roop (Sd) Through Lrs & Ors. v. Jitender Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6330

The Delhi High Court held that two counter claims based on different causes of action are not barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC, dismissing the petitioners' application to reject the respondents' fresh counter claim.

civil petition_dismissed

Abha Dutta v. Union of India & Ors

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6331-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation has not been paid to the landowner, even if compensation is deposited in court without tender.

property petition_allowed

Nihal Singh & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6332-DB

The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is not paid within five years prior to the 2013 Act, declaring the petitioners' acquisition lapsed due to delayed compensation.

property petition_allowed