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Ram Karan Sharma and Anr. v. New India Insurance Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the compensation awarded for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim, affirming the tribunal's calculation based on minimum wages and appropriate multiplier as per Sarla Verma precedent.
Ghanshyam Sukhdeo Gaikwad v. Bajaj Auto Ltd.
The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, directed lump sum compensation to appellants in a prolonged retrenchment dispute, settling the matter without reinstatement or back wages.
M/s Gangotri Enterprises Ltd v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a disputed claim for damages pending arbitration does not justify encashment of a Bank Guarantee furnished for a separate completed contract and granted injunction restraining such encashment.
Vijay Latka v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that non-payment of compensation to landowners under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 causes acquisition proceedings to lapse under the 2013 Act, and the State cannot avoid payment by requiring landowners to claim compensation.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/s. Ruchi Printers
The Supreme Court held that the State was not liable to accept or pay for booklets supplied after the contract cancellation date, setting aside the High Court's order enforcing a later unauthorized communication.
UCO BANK v. SAUMYENDRA ROY CHOUDHURY
The Supreme Court remanded the decision on a Director's eligibility to the nomination committee for a holistic assessment under RBI and Government guidelines, setting aside interim High Court orders.
Om Prakash v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals seeking higher compensation by applying the precedent reducing development charges to 30% and denied statutory benefits for delay in refiling.
Md. Zamil Ahmed v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that termination of a compassionate appointment after 15 years without fraud is unjustified and ordered reinstatement with full benefits.
Aligarh Development Authority v. Megh Singh
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act without an award continue under the 2013 Act, requiring compensation determination under the new law, and set aside the High Court's quashing of acquisition notifications.
Shushma Mishra v. Hem Nath Mishra
The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording a mediated settlement between the parties, directing payment and dismissal of pending suits and petitions.
Muddasani Venkata Narsaiah v. Muddasani Sarojana
The Supreme Court held that a suit for possession based on a valid sale deed is maintainable without a declaration of title suit unless a serious cloud exists, and upheld the plaintiff's title and possession rights against unestablished adoption claims.
M/S UNIVERSAL GLASS v. HARPAL SINGH
The Supreme Court directed a one-time payment of Rs. 7 Lakhs as full and final settlement in a prolonged employment termination dispute where the employer company had closed down, disposing of the appeal without setting precedent.
EDCIL India Ltd v. G L Sagar
The Delhi High Court held that a disagreement note in disciplinary proceedings must be tentative and not conclusively determine guilt, quashing the dismissal order and remanding for fresh proceedings.
Preeti Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the power to summon a person under Section 319 Cr.P.C. requires strong and cogent evidence and set aside the summoning order against the petitioner due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Pushpa v. State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition after the alleged missing person was produced and confirmed his voluntary residence with his sister.
State v. Shravan Rustagi
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a dowry death case, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty or harassment soon before death beyond reasonable doubt.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Subhash Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's compensation award in a motor accident claim, affirming that assumed income based on minimum wages is valid for loss of dependency calculation when formal proof of income is absent.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Subhadra Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, upholding the Tribunal's award including future prospects for loss of dependency based on unchallenged eyewitness evidence.
The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shri Prabhu Nath Prasad and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that claimants must prove negligence in Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act claims and cannot rely solely on criminal case documents, remitting the matter for further inquiry.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited v. Mehnaz & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that a comprehensive policy covering the driver entitles claimants to compensation under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, even if the accident was caused by an unknown vehicle.