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The State of Maharashtra v. Vishal Prakash Shinde and Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2024

The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry harassment case, holding that mere allegations of demand and harassment without specific proof do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Rahul Madan Sharma v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under the NDPS Act against the petitioner due to lack of material evidence and improper destruction of seized narcotic substances.

criminal petition_allowed

Sharadchandra Ramkrishna Deshmukh v. Kuldeep Builders

High Court of Bombay · 06 Dec 2024

The High Court held that in execution proceedings, interest must be calculated as per the decree till realization and reciprocal claims adjusted after interest calculation, quashing the Executing Court's order restricting interest and prematurely deducting amounts.

civil appeal_allowed

The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shanno & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10150

The Delhi High Court upheld a compensation award based on credible oral evidence of the deceased's income in an unorganized sector, dismissing the insurance company's appeal challenging the quantum.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rashmi Sharma v. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10080

The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by averaging the deceased's variable monthly income to arrive at a just and reasonable amount.

civil appeal_allowed

HRTC Nalagarh Ors v. Vijay Ram

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10155

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging compensation awarded for injuries sustained in a road accident, upholding the Tribunal's quantum based on minimum wages and injury severity despite brief hospitalization.

civil appeal_dismissed

Abbott Products Operations AG & Anr. v. Atlantis Formulations Private Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10073

The Delhi High Court upheld a settlement decree against two defendants and passed an ex parte decree against a third for trademark infringement of pharmaceutical marks, applying stringent scrutiny and Order VIII Rule 10 CPC for non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed

Om Prakash Chauhan v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9485

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing allotment of alternate land to legal heirs of a landowner whose entire land was acquired, holding that subsequent ownership of residential property does not disqualify eligibility under the 1986 policy.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sh Naresh Rohilla v. M/S Larsen and Toubro Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9445

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a manpower services contract containing an arbitration clause.

other petition_allowed

Indraprastha Logistics Private Limited v. Naveen Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9962

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting recovery rights to the insurance company against the vehicle owner and intoxicated driver, holding that driving under influence constitutes a fundamental breach of the insurance policy.

motor_vehicles_accident_claims appeal_dismissed

Jai Prakash v. Khalid Hussan

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9961

The Delhi High Court held that the injured was not a gratuitous passenger and enhanced compensation by holding the Insurance Company liable, applying correct disability assessment, future prospects, and skilled wage classification.

civil appeal_allowed

Charu Pillani v. M/s Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9739

The Delhi High Court held that a non-signatory to a cheque cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and quashed the complaint against the petitioner accordingly.

criminal petition_allowed

Bansal Construction Co. v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9443

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes between Bansal Construction Co. and Union of India arising from a railway contract.

civil petition_allowed

M/S REINFORCED EARTH INDIA PVT LTD v. RK INFRACORP PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9444

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a tripartite agreement, affirming the validity of the arbitration clause and directing arbitration proceedings to commence.

civil petition_allowed

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7, Delhi v. Punjab National Bank

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9728-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that Section 14A disallowance does not apply to shares held as stock-in-trade with incidental exempt income, and upheld the ITAT's deletion of various additions including pension fund contributions and losses on HTM securities.

tax appeal_dismissed

J. Chakraborty v. M/S GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED & ANR

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9627

The Delhi High Court upheld the downgrading of the petitioner's performance appraisal reports under a valid moderation policy, dismissing his writ petition challenging the same and denying promotion relief.

administrative petition_dismissed

Anil Kumar Mokharia v. Union of India and Others

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9521-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s appointment in armed forces recruitment, holding that mere suspicion of flap-less refractive surgery without conclusive evidence cannot justify rejection.

administrative appeal_allowed

Rajender Singh v. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9642

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and increasing non-pecuniary damages while upholding the assessment of functional disability and wage rate.

civil appeal_allowed

CROSSFIT, LLC v. MOHAN LAL SIRVI

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9623

The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment awarding damages and costs to CrossFit, LLC against a defendant infringing its well-known trademark 'CrossFit' who failed to contest the claim.

civil appeal_allowed

P- 1 & brother of P-2 v. Rajinder Pal and Another

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9595

The Delhi High Court granted condonation of delay and a conditional stay of an eviction order allowing tenants additional time to vacate subject to payment of occupation charges and compliance with court-ordered undertakings.

property appeal_allowed