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Sajjan Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3909

The High Court acquitted the appellant of rape due to lack of medical and forensic evidence but upheld conviction for assault under Section 354 IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S Gangotri Enterprises Ltd. v. The Dy Chief Engineer/Const.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3972-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction on one bank guarantee already encashed and directed the respondent to give seven days' notice before encashing the remaining bank guarantees.

civil appeal_dismissed

Delhi Transport Corporation v. Nandini Ghosh Roy

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3962

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's family, affirming negligence on the part of the DTC bus driver and the tribunal's discretion to grant interest for the entire period.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Madhu Gupta; Madhu Gupta v. Sh Harish Chandra

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3960

The Delhi High Court clarified the calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, limiting insurer liability under Section 95(2)(a) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, and disallowing future prospects without proof of income increase.

civil appeal_allowed

National Project Construction Corporation v. Construction Rasa Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3963-DB

The Delhi High Court held that interest under an arbitration award must be calculated on the principal amount alone and not on the principal plus pendente lite interest, rejecting the claim for compound interest in execution proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Madhu Gupta; Madhu Gupta v. SH Harish Chandra

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3961

The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be added to compensation for self-employed deceased without proof of income increase and limited insurer's liability to ₹1,50,000 under Section 95(2)(a) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.

civil appeal_allowed

Jyoti Sawroop Arora v. Competition Commission of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3971

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CCI's order holding no anti-competitive conduct by real estate developers, affirming that mere common business practices without evidence of concerted action do not violate the Competition Act.

administrative petition_dismissed

Gurmeet Singh v. State

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3970-DB

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict on humanitarian grounds, holding that administrative delays in police verification cannot justify denial of parole once mandatory intervals are met.

criminal petition_allowed

Umesh & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3967-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties reconciled and settled their differences.

criminal petition_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Bijender Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3959

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for death of a major in a motor accident by disallowing future prospects and adjusting the multiplier, while upholding the award in the other related claim.

civil appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Monica Saxena

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3953

The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying the Sarla Verma multiplier of 16, increased non-pecuniary damages and interest, and clarified distribution among legal heirs.

civil appeal_allowed

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Reshma & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3954

The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be added to income for loss of dependency in motor accident claims involving self-employed or fixed salary earners, modified the compensation award accordingly, and increased interest and solatium amounts.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Bijender Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3955

The Delhi High Court modified compensation in a motor accident claim by rejecting future prospects for a major deceased self-employed person and adjusting multiplier and compensation, while upholding the award in the co-deceased's case.

civil appeal_allowed

National Insurance Company v. Ram Shri

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3964

The Delhi High Court held that claims under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act can be converted to Section 166 claims where negligence is proved, and enhanced compensation was awarded accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

Tripta Rani v. Union of India & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3966-DB

The court held that while family pension is payable only after presumption of death following seven years of disappearance, unpaid pension and terminal benefits from retirement to that date must be paid to the legal heirs with interest.

administrative appeal_allowed

Kamlesh & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3969-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that private offences can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC when compromise is voluntary and no serious societal interest is involved.

criminal petition_allowed

Surinder Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3968-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court upheld reinstatement with continuity of service, entitling the petitioner to salary fixation including increments accrued during removal, and set aside the Tribunal's contrary order.

administrative appeal_allowed

Indian Council of Medical Research v. Virender Kumar Mehra

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3965-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of promotions to Administrative Officer posts in ICMR based on combined seniority without any fixed quota between feeder cadres, holding that a one-time agreement does not create a binding promotion rule.

administrative appeal_dismissed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Monica

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3958

The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying the Sarla Verma multiplier of 16, increased interest to 9%, and clarified apportionment among legal heirs.

civil appeal_allowed

Jiya Lal v. Lalit Kumar Jha and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 May 2016 · 2016:DHC:3956

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating disability, loss of income, and interest, directing the insurer to pay the revised amount with interest.

civil appeal_allowed