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The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Aarti Gautam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award granting 50% future prospects, holding that a standard termination clause does not negate permanent employment.
Samta v. Sudeepak Kumar Rajan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition of property as HUF property due to lack of proof of joint family funds or existence of an HUF, holding the property to be separate property of the deceased and rejecting the plaint for want of cause of action.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Karu Yadav
The Delhi High Court held that a driving licence validly renewed by the competent authority is presumed valid despite allegations of the original licence being fake, dismissing the insurer's appeal for recovery against the driver-owner.
Sh. Anil Kumar v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the Insurance Company's recovery rights, holding that the driver was not intoxicated beyond permissible limits and there was no breach of the insurance policy.
Sri Ganesh Engineering Works v. Northern Railway & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation is directory and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated railway contract, despite procedural provisions in the contract being outdated.
Amarjit Singh Chhabra v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging recoveries for overstay in FCI Guest Houses and related deductions, holding that valid circulars barred HRA entitlement during such overstay and no discrimination occurred.
S.V. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction for penetrative sexual assault and issued comprehensive directions mandating free medical treatment and rehabilitation for sexual offence survivors under BNSS, CrPC, and POCSO Act.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sangita Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award to the deceased's parents, affirming that a one-third deduction for personal expenses is appropriate when parents are dependent and no independent income evidence exists.
Jagdish v. Om Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying skilled worker wages, reducing personal expense deductions, recognizing all children as dependents, and applying a 10% increase per Supreme Court precedent.
Giriraj Maheswari v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from failure to provide peaceful possession of an allotted parking site.
EXXONMOBIL LUBRICANTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASHA AUTOMINE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a commercial agreement where the respondent failed to consent or appear.
M/S GRANDSLAM DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. AKSHAY GANDHI PROPRIETOR OF PRAXIS DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement mandates referral of parties to arbitration under Section 8 of the A&C Act, even if liability is admitted, and set aside the Commercial Court's order rejecting such referral.
SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S A v. THE REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and restored the trademark application for a device mark by holding that a descriptive word in the application description does not bar registration of the device mark itself under Section 9(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. Anita Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside an ex parte decree due to improper service despite partial payment by the judgment debtor.
M/S. Weddingpark Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd v. Balesh Devi Bhadana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court constituted a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate lease disputes under an undisputed Arbitration Agreement, allowing arbitration to proceed under DIAC rules.
Rajesh Garg v. Somnath Aggarwal
Delhi High Court granted extension of time under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for completion of arbitral proceedings despite respondents' refusal to consent, holding no undue delay attributable to the arbitrator.
M/S Mega Overseas Pvt Ltd v. Rahul Goel
The Delhi High Court fixed interim user and occupation charges for a commercial property based on comparable lease deeds and continued interim protection subject to payment of these charges during eviction proceedings.
Sh. Gian Chand & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR for cheating under Section 420 IPC involving disputed property sale, holding that investigation and trial are necessary to determine the petitioners' knowledge and intent.
Nrupalbhai Narendrabhai Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioner’s discharge application under Section 227 Cr.P.C., holding that a prima facie case was made out and the matter must proceed to trial.
Mishra and Gitika Dixit v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR alleging rape and criminal intimidation, holding that a prima facie case exists and inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C must be exercised sparingly after charge-sheet filing.