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HRTC Nalagarh v. Savita & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10207

The Delhi High Court held that the bus driver was solely negligent in a rear-end collision at a traffic signal, set aside contributory negligence attributed to the deceased Scooty driver, and enhanced the compensation awarded to the claimants.

motor_accident_compensation appeal_dismissed

Naresh Chand v. Roshan Lal & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10201

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections in execution proceedings, holding that execution courts cannot re-examine the validity of a final possession decree based on a license under a government rehabilitation scheme.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ashwani Kumar v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10146-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a compassionate appointment due to medical unfitness and abolition of the post but allowed the appellant to seek monetary rehabilitation benefits in lieu of employment.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Birender Singh

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9717-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's interim orders directing payment of salary to a driver whose transfer was challenged, dismissing the petition against the status quo and salary directives.

administrative petition_dismissed

BIRMA DEVI v. SUBHASH

Supreme Court of India · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 949

The Supreme Court held that an executing court can grant possession to a decree-holder under a specific performance decree even without an express possession relief, relying on Sections 22 of the Specific Relief Act and 55 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Tarun Dhameja v. Sunil Dhameja & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 973

The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause requiring mutual consent for arbitrator appointment does not make arbitration optional and allowed the legal representative of a deceased partner to invoke arbitration with court-appointed arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed

Kunhimuhammed@ Kunheethu v. The State of Kerala

Supreme Court of India · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 937

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting claims of lack of intent, private defense, and sentence reduction, affirming that inflicting fatal injuries sufficient to cause death constitutes murder regardless of premeditation.

criminal appeal_dismissed

P.J. Dharmaraj v. Church of South India

Supreme Court of India · 06 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 938

The Supreme Court upheld the retirement of a Director at sixty years, ruling that amended AICTE and UGC regulations increasing retirement age to sixty-five do not apply without State adoption and only benefit teaching staff.

labor appeal_dismissed

Vijay Lulla v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 05 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed the revision application and discharged accused No.6 for lack of prima facie evidence linking him to the murder conspiracy or incident, emphasizing that mere presence without active involvement is insufficient to proceed to trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Manoj Kumar v. Govt. of NCTD Through the Commissioner of Police and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:8910-DB

The High Court set aside the unreasoned Tribunal order dismissing the petition challenging dismissal for unauthorized absence and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper reasoning.

administrative appeal_allowed

SUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LIMITED v. NARENDER KUMAR & ORS.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10072

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and summary judgment in favor of Sun Pharma, restraining defendants from using the deceptively similar mark 'CAFTADAY' for pharmaceutical products, emphasizing higher scrutiny for medicinal trademarks and awarding costs.

civil appeal_allowed

Jai Prakash v. Smt. Prem Lata

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10040

The Delhi High Court partly allowed a revision petition permitting examination of a handwriting expert at a belated stage while dismissing the application to summon official witnesses, emphasizing relevancy and procedural propriety.

civil appeal_allowed

Union of India v. M/S Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9953

The Delhi High Court held that interest on an arbitration award continues to accrue until the awarded amount is actually deposited and made available to the decree holder, dismissing the petitioner's claim that mere tendering of cheques stopped interest liability.

civil appeal_dismissed

Nandan Mukherjee v. Mohd Rafiq and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9882

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by averaging income tax returns, adding future prospects, correcting multiplier, and increasing prosthetic limb and attendant charges while denying loss of consortium claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Ayush Verma v. LRS of Beeru Verma & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9871

The Delhi High Court held that negligence of the deceased driver was established and remanded the matter for compensation determination under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, allowing the appellant's appeal.

motor_vehicles/compensation appeal_allowed

Davinder Goyal & Anr. v. Vikram Singh & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9807

The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the driver's own statement established rashness and negligence, and remanded the matter for fresh compensation determination.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed

Ajit Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9716

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police constable after his exoneration in departmental enquiry on identical charges, holding that continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed

Federated Hermes Ltd v. John Doe & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9689

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unknown defendants for fraudulent use of Federated Hermes’ trademarks and copyrights in investment scams and decreed the suit under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to non-contestation.

civil appeal_allowed

Commissioner of Central Tax, GST Delhi East v. A S P Metal Industries

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9415-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CESTAT order dismissing the Revenue's demand for duty and confiscation due to lack of credible evidence of clandestine removal under the Central Excise Act.

tax appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Kumar v. Director General Coast Guard Headquarters and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9422-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking exemption from reporting for duty before resignation, holding that procedural requirements must be followed and the court will not interfere under Article 226 without violation of law.

administrative petition_dismissed