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Indu Bala v. Krishna Kumar Gupta and Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8598

The Delhi High Court dismissed a partition suit for lack of specific property description, ownership particulars, and non-compliance with the Benami Act, allowing withdrawal to file a fresh suit after rectification.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Shakuntala Properties Pvt Ltd v. Vijaypal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:8460

The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC and decreed a suit for specific performance based on a compromise between the parties regarding sale of property subject to obtaining a lease deed from DDA.

civil appeal_allowed

Ansamma Sabu & Ancy Sabu v. Ravi Kumar Rana and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4212

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability and pain and suffering in a motor accident claim by aligning loss of future income with medical disability evidence and directed protective deposit of the enhanced amount.

civil appeal_allowed

SH VIJAY SINGH & ORS. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4207

The Delhi High Court condoned a 1433-day delay in filing a land acquisition appeal by rural appellants, applying a justice-oriented approach and directing compensation enhancement per the Supreme Court ruling while denying interest for the delay period.

property appeal_allowed

State of Haryana & Anr. v. Mohd. Kalia & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4216

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's finding of negligence against the bus driver and affirmed the compensation awarded to the injured motorcyclists under the Motor Vehicles Act.

motor_vehicles_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Kirti & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4236-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed a FIR involving private offences under IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, applying Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shri Ram Murthy and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4237

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is statutorily liable to compensate third parties for accidents caused by a stolen vehicle driven by an unknown person, rejecting insurer's plea for exoneration despite absence of driver and alleged policy breach.

civil appeal_dismissed

Payal & Ors. v. Balbir Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4223

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing income as skilled worker wages, applying the proper multiplier for age, excluding future prospects for a self-employed driver, and increasing non-pecuniary damages and interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Har Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4222

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident death compensation award under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, affirming the no-fault liability principle and the prescribed multiplier and deduction rules.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela Devi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4221

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying a 50% deduction for personal expenses to the spouse's dependency and upheld income tax deductions, clarifying principles for loss of dependency calculation under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Sanjeev Jain & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4220

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s award including future prospects in loss of dependency and enhanced non-pecuniary damages, dismissing the insurer’s appeal in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Janardhan Pandey; National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Asha Devi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4219

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under a cover note despite cancellation of the insurance contract due to dishonoured premium cheque, allowing recovery from the insured.

civil appeal_dismissed

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Janardhan Pandey; National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Asha Devi

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4229

The Delhi High Court upheld that an insurer who issued a cover note must pay compensation to accident victims despite policy cancellation due to dishonoured premium cheque, with a right to recover from the insured.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Vijay Lakshmi Sinha v. Director of Education & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4198

Delhi High Court directs school to pay teachers benefits under Sixth Central Pay Commission and mandates written reasons if denying bonus claims, allowing further legal recourse.

labor appeal_allowed

Rajaram Prasad v. Sultan & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4226

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by accepting income tax returns as proof of income and held that insurer’s indemnity liability cannot be denied due to irregularities in the driver’s license.

civil appeal_allowed

Amit Kumar Chauhaan & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4193

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Vinod Thapliyal & Ors. v. Vandana & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4192

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Bharat Singh Rawat v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4183

The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in a property dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Mahinder & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4191

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon an amicable settlement, emphasizing the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed

Parveen Kumar Khurana v. State of Delhi (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 23 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:4190

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed