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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Kusum Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award considering the deceased's potential income as a CA student, affirmed insurer liability based on driver negligence, and rejected challenges to the quantum and multiplier.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nand Kumar
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing compensation for loss of future income due to permanent disability but upheld negligence, medical expenses, and interest awarded in a motor accident claim.
The General Manager, Northern Railways v. Harleen Kaur
The High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the refusal to condone delay in filing the consumer appeal due to lack of sufficient cause and procedural delay by the government body.
Rajendra Kumar v. Mamta Tanwar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's refusal to grant leave to defend a money recovery suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding the defence frivolous and affirming that civil and criminal remedies under Section 138 NI Act can be pursued concurrently.
Force No 047010151 Insp GD Sandeep Kumar and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that officers cannot be denied seniority for not completing mandatory field service when the department has not posted them for such service, directing refixation of seniority accordingly.
Narender Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of the petitioner's second ACP benefit for violation of natural justice, directing refund of deducted amounts and allowing reconsideration afresh.
M/S MN AUTOMOBILE PRIVATE LIMITED v. GURIQBAL SINGH & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld an order directing the appellant to deposit rent arrears under Order XXXIX Rule 10 CPC, holding that a change in company management does not terminate interlinked lease obligations.
Yashpal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation for extension of tenure on compassionate grounds by a reasoned order and keep the transfer order in abeyance if rejected to enable legal remedies.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise Nashik Commissionerate
The Supreme Court held that the price fixed under the MOU between Oil Marketing Companies was not the sole consideration for sale under Section 4(1)(a) of the Central Excise Act, and the extended period of limitation and penalty could not be invoked without proof of suppression or fraud.
Bhupinderpal Singh Gill v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court set aside a disciplinary penalty cutting pension of a senior medical officer, holding the findings unsupported by legal evidence and the punishment disproportionate, emphasizing procedural fairness and judicial review limits in disciplinary cases.
Jyostnamayee Mishra v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court held that the post of Tracer is to be filled exclusively by direct recruitment as per statutory rules, dismissed the petitioner's claim for promotion from Peon, and emphasized strict adherence to recruitment procedures and the illegality of appointments made in violation thereof.
City Corporation Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 1(1), Pune
The Bombay High Court held that issuance of reassessment notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act to a non-existent company post-merger is a substantive illegality and quashed such notices despite departmental knowledge of the merger.
The State of Maharashtra v. Dwarikaprasad Sitaram Mishra & Ors.
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a criminal breach of trust case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the appellate court should not disturb a possible view of acquittal.
Shiv Kumar v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a kidnapping and sexual assault case involving minor victims, holding that the serious nature of the offences and credible evidence precluded grant of bail.
Tilak Raj Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld recovery of LTC advance from a disabled government servant who changed travel destination without valid grounds but waived interest on the advance considering special circumstances.
Rajiv Khanna v. M/S. TSG International Marketing Pvt Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal condoning an 11-month delay in filing a restoration application to revive a suit dismissed for non-prosecution, emphasizing the fundamental right to prosecute legal remedies and the interests of justice.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Anchit Suri
The High Court set aside the Sessions Court's discharge order and held that possession of a fake UN passport raises sufficient prima facie suspicion to frame charges under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC, emphasizing the correct standard of proof at the charge framing stage.
Arjun Prasad Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed bail to a proclaimed offender who purged himself of proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. in compliance with the Court's directions, setting aside the Sessions Court's rejection of bail.
Dhruva Goel v. M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld its decree for specific performance directing execution of the sale deed through an Officer of the Court, dismissing the owners' application to recall the decree based on alleged lack of instructions to counsel.
Jehangir D. Mehta v. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to conduct a de novo hearing on the petitioner's claim for transfer of shares and payment of dividends under a Letter of Administration, allowing the petitioner to be heard and produce evidence.