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Sanjay Kumar v. Intelligence Bureau & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Intelligence Bureau's selection process for Junior Intelligence Officer, holding that the marks allocation and interview process were fair and consistent with the advertised criteria.
Kapil Kumar Setia and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order denying pay scale parity to LDCs in the Tribunal with those in District & Sessions Courts, emphasizing that pay fixation is a government policy matter not to be interfered with absent hostile discrimination.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ramesh Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of six months delay in filing appeal by DDA, emphasizing substantive reasons for delay and directing the appeal to be heard on merits.
Kewal Krishan Jaitley v. Acharaj Ram Kapoor
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second execution appeal, holding that a decree in favor of one co-parcener is binding on all and execution cannot be forestalled by a registered agreement to sell an undivided share without filing an independent suit.
Sule Oraon v. Union of India and Anr
Delhi High Court directs CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official accommodation but not provided married quarters, following binding precedents upheld by the Supreme Court.
Anuradha Kumari v. Union of India
Delhi High Court directs CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official accommodation without married quarters, following settled precedent affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Master Ajay Alias Atul v. Sunder Lal and Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a minor permanently disabled due to negligent bus driving, applying a higher multiplier and increased damages for loss of amenities and pain.
DTC v. Mahendri Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of DTC in a fatal bus accident, recalculated compensation based on minimum wages without future prospects, and enhanced interest rate, refining principles for motor accident claims.
DTC v. Mahendri Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of DTC bus driver in a fatal accident, refined compensation calculation based on minimum wages without future prospects, and increased interest to 9% per annum.
U.P. State Road Transport Corporation v. Madan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of the bus driver in a fatal accident but reduced compensation by adopting minimum wages and excluding future prospects, increasing interest rate to 9%.
Wakil Khan v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to remit the issue of the driver's licence validity to the Tribunal for fresh enquiry, setting aside insurer's recovery rights pending proof of licence validity.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sonu @ Sudama & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that non-pecuniary damages awarded for pain and suffering and similar heads do not survive the claimant's death and reduced the compensation payable to the legal heirs accordingly.
Bhagwan v. Joginder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the insurer's recovery rights against the vehicle owner where the insurance policy did not cover the tractor-trolley involved in the accident due to non-payment of premium.
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Nadeem Ahmad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award including future prospects on loss of earning capacity and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident injury case.
Parminder Singh Bedi v. Vijay Kumar Arora
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier of 16 for loss of future earning capacity based on the claimant's age, following the Sarla Verma precedent.
AMBA BAI v. GURUSHANTHAMMA
The Supreme Court disposed of a partition dispute appeal by recording and incorporating the parties' amicable settlement into the decree.
Sooraj Kumar v. Tahsildar & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to recall the auction sale of property and restore it to the appellant upon payment of dues under the Amnesty Scheme.
M/S RAVI PRAKASH REFINERIES (P) LTD. v. STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court held that oil cake and de-oiled cake are distinct commodities for CST purposes and that reopening assessment on change of opinion is impermissible, allowing the appellant the benefit of the initial reduced tax rate.
Thota Venkateswara Rao v. State Election Commission
The Supreme Court held that High Courts must decide legal questions in election disqualification cases themselves rather than remitting them, and remitted the matter back for expeditious disposal on merits.
Delhi Development Authority v. Poonam Bhatia
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's appeal, holding that land acquisition lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation.