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UNIVERSAL SOMPO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. RAJKUMARI
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying a 30% increase in future prospects for a self-employed deceased, reducing the amount payable by the insurer accordingly.
Sankalp Singh v. Prarthana Chandra
The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory one-year separation period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act for divorce by mutual consent cannot be waived under the proviso to Section 14(1).
st March, 2013 SATPAL..... Through Mr. Saurabh Kansal, Advocate. v. STATE.....
The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the fatal injury resulted from a sudden scuffle without intent to cause death.
Subhash Chand Jain v. Atul Mehra & Anr
The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement between the parties in insurance claim appeals, allowed withdrawal of the appeals, and directed payment and release of the settled amounts accordingly.
DLF Universal Ltd. v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution caused by a bona fide mistake in noting the hearing date and restored the complaint.
Sujoy Kumar Pandit v. Vetsus i os Omaxe Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a retired ADJ as sole arbitrator by consent of parties to adjudicate disputes already under her consideration, disposing of the arbitration petition.
Naresh Kumar Khatrt v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned a 1877-day delay in filing an appeal and remanded the matter for fresh determination of share apportionment under the Land Acquisition Act.
Dharamvir & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned a 1050-day delay in filing an appeal and allowed compensation for land acquisition in Village Mundka based on a prior precedent fixing fair market value.
Anil Singal v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's invalidation of minimum interview cut-off marks for male open category SI Executive candidates, directed reworking of the select list accordingly, but upheld female and departmental male candidate lists where unaffected.
Laxman Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that a declaration under Section 6 made beyond the two-year limit prescribed by the 1981 Amendment Act is invalid and that invocation of urgency powers after seven years without real urgency is unsustainable, thereby quashing the acquisition.
K.S. Panduranga v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, clarified that criminal appeals can be decided on merits despite absence of counsel if no prejudice is caused, and modified the sentence respecting statutory minimums.
Mahalaxmi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Ashabhai Atmaram Patel
The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's order allowing settlement and compounding of suits under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, setting aside the High Court's interference and clarifying the binding effect of power of attorney and limitations on writ jurisdiction.
Vidya Dhar & Ors. v. Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain a television broadcast dramatizing a corruption case, holding that post-conviction publicity does not prejudice the right to a fair trial but imposed safeguards to protect the petitioners' identity.
Suraj Bhan v. Vijayprakash Bhardwaj
The High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging an eviction order obtained by alleged fraud with liberty to approach after disposal of a pending Section 151 CPC application, restraining execution meanwhile.
Duke Fashions India Ltd v. Girish Hosiery Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed continuation of interim orders and procedural completion for trademark rectification disputes pending before the IPAB, allowing hearings at Chennai for expeditious disposal.
Naresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by fixing enhanced fair market value compensation for land acquisition as on the notification date, condoning delay in filing the appeal without interest entitlement.
Ramdev v. Harjeet Kaur & Ors
The High Court set aside the Claims Tribunal's order passed on a non-existent review application and directed fresh adjudication of liability of the vehicle's registered owner in a motor accident claim.
Whirlpool of India Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the retrospective amendment to Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which includes provisions for diminution in asset value in book profit computation for Minimum Alternate Tax.
Surender Sharma v. Phool Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the registration of an FIR in default due to the petitioner's non-appearance and lack of interest in pursuing the matter.
Arun Kumar Arora v. Sharad Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of a lawful compromise between related parties and dismissed the application to set aside an ex parte decree as withdrawn.